5 Year plan announced by P.N.G.N.R.L.C.

[The Rocket]

Some very exciting developments coming out of New Guinea.

League rolls out five-year plan – The National

"We want to turn PNGNRLC into a professional and well run competition that can make PNG Hunters a stronger team and PNG rugby league can be a force on the world stage.
“Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) is the benchmark and it’s supported by Queensland Rugby League and New South Wales Rugby League who run their own competitions.
“What we are trying to do is to get PNGNRLC to the second tier level and we will get a lot of support from QRL to do that.”
Portus said the plan would cover salary caps and talent equalisations systems such as the NRL."

n.b. Information provided by Mikail-Eagle on the Aussie League Unlimited Rugby League forum.

Edited April 12, 2023 by The Rocket

[Copa]

30 minutes ago, The Rocket said:

Some very exciting developments coming out of New Guinea.

League rolls out five-year plan – The National

"We want to turn PNGNRLC into a professional and well run competition that can make PNG Hunters a stronger team and PNG rugby league can be a force on the world stage.
“Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) is the benchmark and it’s supported by Queensland Rugby League and New South Wales Rugby League who run their own competitions.
“What we are trying to do is to get PNGNRLC to the second tier level and we will get a lot of support from QRL to do that.”
Portus said the plan would cover salary caps and talent equalisations systems such as the NRL."

n.b. Information provided by Mikail-Eagle on the Aussie League Unlimited Rugby League forum.

The entire article at the link indicates they have a lot of ambition. Junior pathways for males and females and increasing levels of professionalism.

If they pull this off they’ll be a significant force in rugby league.

[The Rocket]

23 minutes ago, Copa said:

The entire article at the link indicates they have a lot of ambition. Junior pathways for males and females and increasing levels of professionalism.

If they pull this off they’ll be a significant force in rugby league.

Yes, and with the Digicel Cup now being renamed the ExxonMobil Digicel Cup following that company`s involvement with P.N.G. Rugby League and some teams introducing some pretty significant sign on fees there does seem to be a lot happening in Rugby League in our nearest northern neighbour.

Interesting that the QRL get a mention for helping the P.N.G.R.L. get all this stuff up and running, I wonder what their angle on making all this happen is. Maybe they envisage several of these P.N.G. teams eventually joining the Qld HostPlus Cup.

[Damien]

Anything that improves the standard in PNG and puts the structures in place to create better players and clubs has to be a good thing.

[Barley Mow]

2 hours ago, The Rocket said:

...the Digicel Cup now being renamed the ExxonMobil Digicel Cup...

Is that two sponsors for one competition? I don't think I've seen that before.

 

2 hours ago, The Rocket said:

...some teams introducing some pretty significant sign on fees...

That reminds me, does anyone know if Doncaster are still pursuing Watson Boas and the club he signed for in PNG over his breach of contract?

Edited April 12, 2023 by Barley Mow

[Wiltshire Warrior Dragon]

4 hours ago, The Rocket said:

Some very exciting developments coming out of New Guinea.

League rolls out five-year plan – The National

"We want to turn PNGNRLC into a professional and well run competition that can make PNG Hunters a stronger team and PNG rugby league can be a force on the world stage.
“Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) is the benchmark and it’s supported by Queensland Rugby League and New South Wales Rugby League who run their own competitions.
“What we are trying to do is to get PNGNRLC to the second tier level and we will get a lot of support from QRL to do that.”
Portus said the plan would cover salary caps and talent equalisations systems such as the NRL."

n.b. Information provided by Mikail-Eagle on the Aussie League Unlimited Rugby League forum.

Thanks for that very positive update on PNG, Rocket.

What is a 'talent equalisation system' and how does it work?  Is it a bit like the draft system in North America where, the lower your finishing position one season, the officially better placed you are to get the pick of next season's new talent on offer?

[The Daddy]

If you read the article properly it says the aim of the scheme is for PNG clubs to be run more professionally not for them to be in a pro league. 

Edited April 12, 2023 by The Daddy