Are the North Sydney Bears on their way back?

[The Future is League]

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/jun/26/is-it-time-for-the-dream-of-north-sydney-bears-long-awaited-return-to-finally-become-a-reality

[Anita Bath]

Its the hope that kills you.

Bring back the Bears.

[R L Winger]

BRING BACK THE MIGHTY NORTH SYDNEY BEARS

[Llangennech]

Well The Bears; I'd like to see them play 3 matches in N Sydney and obviously the rest of their home matches in Perth. 

[Sports Prophet]

Are they on their way back? No

[Llangennech]

18 hours ago, Sports Prophet said:

Are they on their way back? No

Oh. 100% sure?

[Sports Prophet]

12 hours ago, LlanWests said:

Oh. 100% sure?

Yep

[The Rocket]

Big news coming out of the North Sydney Bears AGM, appears non-negotiables are down to two now: Partner club must retain Bears Red and Black colours, and must retain/incorporate history of the North Sydney Bears into the new club.

In addition it was mentioned that it would be desirable to have minimum one game a year at North Sydney oval.

The big concession made though was that it appears the North Sydney Bears Rugby League club are prepared now not to own the franchise or the license to the new NRL team. This was a big sticking point for potential partner bids due to concerns that the franchise might be undermined with a plan eventually to get the club back to North Sydney.

Another interesting development was that it was revealed that an official party from the W.A./Perth bid made a trip recently to Sydney to meet and discuss a joint venture. It also stated that the Bears are open to partnering with another entity, the most likely being a South Island New Zealand bid and that they must have plans for all contingencies - the hackneyed business term "nimble" was used - once the NRL reveal their preferred location for the new franchise.

Interesting times.

 

 

Edited March 28 by The Rocket