Absolutely bonkers idea and decision for me especially when Perth/WA has everything in place for an NRL franchise.
https://7news.com.au/sport/rugby-league/nrl-18th-team-expansion-nears-announcement-as-png-hunters-lead-one-horse-race-c-12251303
https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/outrage-over-massive-rumour-nrls-18th-team-now-a-one-horse-race/news-story/cd1f95ceaaf2bea5e5df2d9a9817188e