Anonymous
Years ago

Good article about NBL Expansion

Worth a read: http://www.theroar.com.au/2013/10/23/a-16-team-nbl-slow-down-there-fraser/

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Happy Days
Years ago

A well written article putting the NBL's expansion plans into perspective.

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natwhereyouat
Years ago

Always enjoy DiFabrizio's stuff!

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Nathan of Perth
Years ago

^ Yeah... except when he's trying to convince the Tigers to poach Nick Marvin, wasn't so much of a fan of that one.

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Isaac
Years ago

I don't know if it said much of consequence though? Bit too general, like Greer's column. Raised Singapore, when new CEO is speaking of Australasian teams. Discounts 16 teams but notes that getting to 11-12 in a year or two wouldn't be outrageous (and that 10 could even be likely). And concedes that it might just be a carrot for investment. Five years will be 2018/19. TV will be greatly changed, for one thing, so who knows what's realistic.

Think I'd rather read more concentrated consideration of things like talent level, how that could be solved, etc. I can see us supporting 10 teams or 12 with a third import at least.

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Rick
Years ago

I think a move to 10 and then to 12 teams is realistic but unless the league and support jumps 30-40% over the next 4-5 of years that should probably be the cap for the time being.

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Flinders80
Years ago

So if you were two find 16 teams in Aus and NZ how would it play out. By Population

Sydney - 4,667,283 (Tried already with 2 teams)
Melbourne - 4,246,345 (Tried already with 2 teams)
Brisbane - 2,189,878 (Tried Already)
Perth - 1,897,548
Adelaide - 1,277,174
Gold Coast - 590,889 (Tried Already)
Newcastle - 418,958 (Tried Already)
Canberra - 379,600 (Tried Already)
Christchurch - 367,700
Sunshine Coast - 285,169
Wollongong - 282,099
Hobart - 216,959 (Tried Already)
Wellington - 200,100
Geelong - 179,042 (Tried Already)
Townsville - 171,971
Cairns - 142,528

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Michael D
Years ago

Cheers for the nice words guys. We're experimenting with two NBL columns per week at The Roar right now and if they're well received that'll be a permanent thing (ie, more coverage for the NBL!) so any sharing is really appreciated.

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Anonymous
Years ago

West Sydney Razorbacks, club probably would still be around if they didn't make that ridiculous mistake changing to Sydney Spirit
The A-league shows that people from western Sydney gets behind there team, good expansion option

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Nathan of Perth
Years ago

Good to see, Michael

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