The Roosters 200,000. Some fans will tell you the Bears are a relic of the past. He also pointed out, that only a few years earlier, outside the one-city teams then only Newcastle and Brisbane in 1991 and 1994 Norths were the competitions largest-drawing team. Manly dissolved the merger after just two . V'landys knows the Bears remains a popular NRL brand, despite exiting the NRL in 1999 after merging with the Sea Eagles to become the Northern Eagles. This is the point where opponents will suggest that the partner should go it alone. They love the club. Theyre not just a floating entity that sells merch. Peter Vlandys is often asked when the NRL will bring back the Bears. Oops! With the score 12-8 in favour of Newcastle with less than 10 minutes to play Jason Taylor set up Michael Buettner for a try which made the score 12-12. Fish where the fish are, is something my old man would say and he didnt even like fishing. [63] The Bears intend to retain their 113-year history and traditional black and red colours. [35], North Sydney would go on to lose both finals matches against South Sydney and Newtown. Couldn't he go, the Flo. And there are lots and lots and lots of eyeballs. And there are lots and lots and lots of eyeballs. And have a massive march in March. As Lane Cove was in North Sydney's district, the club protested to the NSWRFL and claimed Hyde from Balmain. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. [15], The following year saw two separate national rugby league championships, and confirmation of the club's intention to move north to New South Wales' Central Coast. When Souths were kicked out, mates of mine followed Randwick. Become a member to join in Australia's biggest sporting debate, submit articles, receive updates straight to your inbox and keep up with your favourite teams and authors. It was more a fishing exercises by suits in high places, the "paper" leaked to select media to disseminate in the court of public opinion. Because: emotion, tribalism, and all that good, human stuff. But they never won that premiership, they strategically blundered with Super League, and they fizzled into insolvency, enduring the humiliation of what former president David Hill described as the sacrilegious merger with Manly before the expulsion of the Bears by the Forces of Darkness. We want to see it! But the region continued to grow. Before this, Norths were the feeder team for South Sydney from 2007 to 2018. Cronulla has 220,000. [44] They were aiming for 5,000 by March 2011, when the official bid was due to be handed in to the NRL but passed that mark in 2010. They defeated the Newcastle Knights 32-28 in the first week of the finals, and were then eliminated by minor premiers and eventual NSW Cup premiers the Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the preliminary final, who recorded a convincing 38-6 win. Not sure if you missed it Freddy but the Bears already did merge with Manly. The Bears remain a thing. The North Sydney Bears believe their vast fan following and 113 years of history make them the ideal fit for an 18th team should the NRL explore further expansion. There are hundreds of thousands of Bears people, just like me, who will invoke the same, mechanised caution at the prospect of a miracle: a return to first grade, footy at Bear Park, even just once a year, in the red and black. In November 2010, it was reported that Ken Sayer, CEO of Mortgage House, planned to underwrite the bid for $10 million to help ensure their financial equity was shored up when the bid was submitted. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. A reconvened AFL presidents' meeting endorses the AFL commission's recommendation of a Brisbane Bears-Fitzroy merger. And Dr Fujaks research tells us this: Canterbury has 440,000 people in their catchment. The North Sydney Bears is an Australian rugby league football club based in North Sydney, New South Wales. Victory may be close, but the Bears do know how to make it hard. Manly's licence is redistributed to a WA or Bris2 franchise. Manly has 270,000. West Australian desire. You can read him at his, How to play NRL fantasy: Our top tips for picking the best team to beat your mates, Round 1 team lists Late Mail: Titans star tears ACL, Thompson set to miss season, Roosters duo out, Hynes hobbled. And he said the NRL told these guys not to use the media to play things out. Fans can also support a team though theyve never set foot in their zone. I didnt hear much more of his explanation because I was gob-dangling speechless that old mate was actually talking about Papua New bloody Guinea as a dinkum locale for a red-and-black comeback. The Knock On Effect NSW Cup. Singleton then spoke about the Gold Coast Titans and how their bid beat Singleton's initial bid for a Central Coast team in 2006 saying They had no money and no stadium, and we did have a stadium built for North Sydney. Captured a great grassroots sporting moment? And watch the people stream across Miller Street and into Bear Park, and fill it full to burst, and chant like Souths fans did. The Manly Warringah Sea Eagles name and colours returned to the NRL in 2003.[1][2]. Not in conjunction with any other offer. See: The Northern Eagles. There are a million reasons why. Penrith (590,000) is about the same. Subscription automatically renews at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. The Bears are prepared to move anywhere as part of their bid to become the NRL's 18th team but there are some "non-negotiables" they won't budge on. Matt is the Tribunes head curator of content. Watch the people stream across Miller Street and into Bear Park, and fill it full to burst. Prices after the introductory pricing period may be varied as per full Terms and Conditions. But only like the two Koreas. 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They both have a point, but how its executed is important. Everyones sold a pup, a homeless hound that nobody owns. Allow up to 5 days for home delivery to commence. Had another chat with a bloke involved in the Bears ill-fated bid for the Gold Coast license. Youre getting the best of both. A coping mechanism, probably. Consider: six hundred thousand people live from Kirribilli to Hornsby Heights, from the Roseville Bridge to north-west Ryde. In 2016, it was reported that there were moves for the Bears to buy the Gold Coast Titans franchise. Yeah the Northern Eagles were such a success. And he said the NRL told these guys not to use the media to play things out. People follow footy teams largely because the team represents them, their patch, their people. The only comments appearing to temper matters are those from Dickson himself. Because eyeballs watching product are all. And if there were a Bears team to call their own, local people would invest in the Bears, consume the Bears, love the Bears. Matt Cleary is a sports writer from Sydney. But theyd be into, the Northern Sydney Bear people, all six hundred thousand of em, or whatever percentage the NRL could plane off and declare allegiance, and consume the club and love it one way or many. Manly officially returned to the NRL in 2003 (playing out of Brookvale Oval, though they played at least two games per season in Gosford until 2015) and have since played in four NRL Grand Finals (2007, 2008, 2011 and 2013), winning the premiership in 2008 and 2011. The Roosters 200,000. Deon Apps and Curtis Johnston represented the Bears in the 2011 NSW Residents side with Johnston finishing up leading try scorer for the competition by the end of the regular season with 28 tries, Johnston would play 110 games with the North Sydney NSW Cup scoring 97 tries in 6 seasons. Lost the plot. I can see how that might appear. And they dont have a footy team to call their own. [36], In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the Canterbury Cup NSW, Ron Massey Cup and Sydney Shield competitions were cancelled. Penrith won the match 16-14 despite the fact that Norths scored more tries. the North Shore Nightmare and play in a dark . Why subscribe to become a Full Digital Access or Paper Delivery + Full Digital Access Member? [4] Many good players such as Andy Morton, Jimmy Devereaux and Sid Deane were lost to English clubs in the years after making the semi-finals in the season of 1908. For two wilderness-riven decades, Bears hopefuls have been scoffed at, cast as hopeless, foolish tragics, and blind to the realities of economic rationalism in the 21st century. Its more than watch footy in the catchments serving Roosters, Rabbitohs, Dragons, Sharks, Sea Eagles and Bulldogs. Everyones sold a pup, a homeless hound that nobody owns. The Northern Eagles represented Manly. And it was bye-bye Bears to purgatory. There are plans to again be part of the NRL in coming years as the Central Coast Bears. Bring Back The Who? The Northern Eagles were a rugby league team that competed in the National Rugby League (NRL) between 2000 and 2002. After three consecutive top four finishes, season 2014 was a horror year for North Sydney, who recorded only two wins throughout the entire season and finished with the wooden spoon, eight points below the second-last placed Manly Warringah. ll never forget the first time the Bears caused me pain. Manly Sea Eagles and North Sydney Bears must merge into a 'behemoth' club, says Brad Fittler Michael Di Lonardo 3 min read First it was the Gold Coast Bears. And the dominant partner eventually killed and ate their Siamese twin, and took the license for themselves, for they are nothing if not their own people. Prominent rugby league personalities who have publicly backed the club include Phil Gould, Andrew Johns and Peter Sterling while support has also come from as high up as Federal Treasurer and North Sydney MP Joe Hockey. On 3 September 2017, Norths played against Newcastle in the first elimination match and were defeated 40-18 ending their season. On 14 December 2017, it was officially announced by The NRL that the consortium of Darryl Kelly and self made property tycoon Rebecca Frizelle had won the bid to purchase The Gold Coast Titans. However, independent research shows the club still has 220,000 avid followers, a huge supporter . [41][42], Bears fan Alan McLoughlin, a Central Coast resident, set up a Facebook petition to bring the Bears to Gosford. With the scores locked at 12-12, Newcastle player Matthew Johns kicked a field goal with 2 minutes to play to make it 13-12. At the end of the day, if they dont like the decision the Bears make, they can take it up with us. The people of Gosford preferred to wait until a home-grown team was based there. Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning. [20], On 28 August 1999, Norths played their final game as a first grade side against the North Queensland Cowboys in Townsville. [6], The team became known as the North Sydney Bears during the 1950s after accepting a sponsorship from the nearby Big Bear supermarket at Neutral Bay. Mergers mean dogs and cats living together in unholy matrimony. People can also support a team though theyve never set foot in their zone. Bring Back The Bears. NRL support. Get five per cent of Greater Northern Sydney to a North Sydney Bears game and thats 50,000 citizens. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. To be a part, even if its a minor part, of a northern Sydney nrl club or remain a nswrl leagues club suburban entity? Est 1908. Same-same. On October 27, 2021, the Bears revealed their intention to return to the NRL, coinciding with a new logo. Greg Florimo has been the face of the Bears' efforts to get back into the NRL, and remains involved with the club. On 21 May 2018, Carney officially signed with North Sydney, in reaction to the signing, General Manager of football at Souths Shane Richardson said "We've spoken to Norths about Todd Carney and it's our position that we will develop our young halves, as opposed to bringing in a player from outside the club in this instance," Richardson said. And they dont have a footy team to call their own. [59], After the Northern Eagles went defunct, the North Sydney Bears have continued to field teams in several grades of the NSW rugby league competitions, and were behind the failed Central Coast Bears bid in the mid-2000's. Weve been burnt before, but were still here, and still hoping. Monday to Friday 7:30am 6:00pm, Saturday & Sunday 7:00am 11:30am (AEST), App or digital edition only customer? But Jeez that's two million eyeballs. Sheesh Teddy you want to move the Roosters to the "Eastern Seabed".The gimps have to breath now and again mate.Bloody hard to knock on or flick pass 100 fathoms below the surface. Its why people follow footy teams. Going with the Flo. Former North Sydney chief executive Bob Saunders said the Bears saw the move to Gosford as a great opportunity to secure their future, but wet weather and construction delays left them without a regular home ground and led to the club's demise after they failed to meet the NRL criteria when the competition was cut to 14 teams, because of their [58], On 25 September 2019, Australian entrepreneur John Singleton spoke to former NRL player Matthew Johns about a team being placed on the Central Coast. Whos fearful? This Bowling Club was transformed and re-branded as The Greens North Sydney in November 2014. Anywhere from the Harbour Bridge - take in the Central Coast - that would be such a powerful area and if they could come to some sense you could encapsulate Brookvale Oval, North Sydney Oval and Gosford and have a wonderful, strong club.. The Bears have also been the only team to have participated in every season of reserve grade since the competition's inception in 1908. Thats a lotta eyeballs. Only Parramatta (890,000) and Wests Tigers (690,000) have a larger catchment than North Sydney Bears would have. Only Parramatta (890,000) and Wests Tigers (690,000) have a larger catchment than the Bears would have. If Brookie is not up to NRL standard, why does the NRL allow them to play there? [22], North Sydney play in the second-tier NSW Cup competition, serving as the reserve side for the Sydney Roosters. The proposed team would play 11 games in Gosford and one game at North Sydney Oval (obviously against Manly as part of a heritage or rivalry round). However this was turned around in the 2011 season with the North Sydney side reaching the preliminary final and losing to eventual premiers the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs. 2012 saw North Sydney make the semi finals, missing out on the minor premiership by points differential to Canterbury-Bankstown. "We are here to win games and show our fans a product they can be proud of. It was a wet, Autumnal day in May 1994. [16], In the 1997 season North Sydney again made the preliminary final against Newcastle at the Sydney Football Stadium. If the NRL wants to expand it should look inside itself: And bring back the North Sydney Bears. In the fifty years the new building has stood, a number of redesigns and refurbishments have taken place. A team they cant really own. The proposed franchise, to be known simply as The Bears,[62] would split home matches between various regional centres including Wagga Wagga, Dubbo, Tamworth, Coffs Harbour and Central Coast, along with major cities Perth, Adelaide, Hobart and Darwin that are otherwise currently without NRL representation. Any Questions? People from outside can conflate Sydney's north shore with the northern beaches. Because eyeballs watching product are all. NRL support. Please call 1800 070 535. Maybe not jubilation. We are super excited to have a player of Todd Carneys calibre join the mighty North Sydney Bears". The club initially struggled to obtain access to North Sydney Oval, but council obstruction was removed and the Shoremen played their first real home game in 1910. In the 2007 NSWRL Premier League the North Sydney club made the Grand Final facing off against Parramatta. It's a rainy Friday evening in Sydney, and the temperature on the big screen at North Sydney Oval reads 14 degrees. Forge their own identity. [citation needed] Membership in 2016 stood at 21,500. New South Wales representative Queenslander, Bruce Walker, captained the Bears in the final of the 1976 Amco Cup. Problem with NRL is too many clubs in Sydney yet far too many grounds to watch teams ( remember the 2 team West Tigers playing out of 4 venues 10 years ago doesn't help) and the f**kin Roosters should f**k off to CC and Crowe should move SS back to Eastern Seabed but hey you are still strong as English Rugby League is f**ked I think. But like said abominable Northern Eagles, they would be horrible. [19], By the start of the 1999 NRL season the future looked bright with plans for the move north well underway, but one unfortunate and apparently non-negotiable outcome of the Super League war's peace deal was a criterion designed to reduce the number of teams in the NRL to fourteen. If you subscribe directly with us you will also get access to our News+ Network which is made up of some of our most popular news sites, like. The record attendance for the club was 20,059 for the club's opening game against the Newcastle Knights at Grahame Park on 6 February 2000. He enjoys golf, footy and Four Pines Pale Ale, and spends as much time as conscience allows at Long Reef GC. Steve Menzies played the most games for the club, with 69 caps.[3]. It will never happen, not the North Sydney Bears. [39], The Bears have won eight premierships in reserve grade, making them the second most successful club currently participating in the competition. Unfortunately, these would be their last first grade premierships, and their last grand final appearance was in 1943. If thats the marker, then the ARLC suited bean-counters should do this. And youd only need one in 20 of these people to buy a jumper, go to a game, whack a sticker on the back of their Pajero and boom, theyve brought back the North Sydney Bears. [5] when an injury riddled North Sydney were beaten by Newtown 347. Relocation disenchants and disenfranchise existing fans, while new ones get a sort of half-arsed mob from somewhere else. Nobody would win, not even TV. Earlier this year there were reports the Bears were attempting to organise a consortium that will make a bid to purchase the NRL license off the Manly Sea Eagles. Policy played out in the court of public opinion; its how we roll in the twenties. And it should be done because there is not a team in northern Sydney. Full Digital Access + Weekend Paper Delivery 12 Month Plan costs $312 (min. This was the third consecutive season that the North Sydney side had been eliminated in the finals by the team which would eventually win the premiership. L.U. The beauty of having a digital subscription or membership is that it travels with you. [33], On 5 September 2018, North Sydney announced that they were ending their agreement with South Sydney Rabbitohs to act as their reserve grade side and had signed a 5 year deal to join the Sydney Roosters as their new feeder club team for the 2019 season. Renewals occur unless cancelled in accordance with the full Terms and Conditions. We used to cry when the Bears won a game! Guttural laughter from my uncles. Bring Back The Bears! The North Sydney Bears are reportedly attempting to organise a consortium that will make a bid to purchase the NRL license off the Manly Sea Eagles. You must log in or register to reply here. In 1991 North Sydney finished the regular season in 3rd place and defeated local rivals Manly in the first week of the finals. In that time Norths made the preliminary final 4 times but lost on each occasion. Hes presented Powerpoint shows to many suits detailing the findings of his years of study into Sydney peoples sports-consuming habits. Each payment, once made, is non-refundable, subject to law. Bring back the Bears. [38] Newcastle, and Andrew Johns, then 19, beat us at home. Norths won the game 28-18.[21]. And the dominant partner eventually killed and ate their Siamese twin, and took the license for themselves, for they are nothing if not their own people. Get five per cent of Northern Sydney to a North Sydney Bears game and that's 50,000 citizens. On 1 July 2018, Carney's move to North Sydney was blocked after Carney refused to pay a $15,000 release fee. [60] In 2018 theyd explored the possibility of establishing a Western Bears franchise based in Perth.[61]. For those who wish to see the Bears return to the top grade, it is hard to conceive of a comment more inviting. Its the same in Canberra as the Shire as Townsville TNQ. The Dolphins losing the Redcliffe bit is madness. South Sydney who have a partnership with Norths were not happy with this decision and declared that there would be no NRL pathway for Carney and declared that they might withdraw their relationship with Norths as a result. cost) every 4 weeks unless cancelled as per full Terms and Conditions. No cancellations during the first 12 months. Home delivery is not available in all areas. Relocating rugby league clubs disenchants new fans and disenfranchises existing ones. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. Fish where the fish are, is something my old man would say and he didnt even like fishing. An independent voice that will not be influenced by power or money, and will not be silenced by any official heirachy. Taylor ended up missing the goal. The winner of the match was to play minor premiers Manly in The Grand final. In 2014 facilities comprised two dining areas, function rooms, a 530-seat auditorium, a fitness and wellness centre, indoor and outdoor lounge areas, a bottle shop, a TAB, two squash courts, a courtesy bus service, a members rewards program and a multi-level car park for 320 vehicles. The club was formed during the rationalisation process of the NRL by the merger of the Manly Warringah Sea Eagles and the North Sydney Bears in 2000. Its not all about numbers, of course. See www.dailytelegraph.com.au/subscriptionterms for full details. Twice the Bears have adorned the back page of the West Australian, and ahead of Perth's hosting of the State of Origin on Sunday, Bears chairman Daniel Dickson will be in the city to meet a. And today there's 600,000 people from Kirribilli to Mt Colah who dont have a rugby league team. In 1964, the club moved to new premises, its current location, in Abbott Street, Cammeray. It didnt matter: the Bears were done, their cards were marked. Now he reveals his thoughts on a proposed Western Australia-Bears joint venture, writes Phil Rothfield. They love that place. After Norths were booted out of the bad marriage, mates of mine havent been to a league game since. Madness, of course. But this: Throw in the Central Coast and the Bears would have the biggest junior catchment of any Sydney team including the Dragons and Steelers. How long does it take for my home delivery to start? [11], The nineties saw finals appearances and near misses in 1991 and 19941998. Article proves that ice is a scourge on Australian lives. And was a year late, thats all. promote your clubs sponsors and connect Penrith (590,000) is about the same. Brad Fittler calls for Manly Sea Eagles and North Sydney Bears to merge and form a 'behemoth' club The Northern Eagles in 2000. And so it was bye-bye Bears to purgatory. The club competes in the New South Wales Cup, having exited the National Rugby League following the 1999 NRL season after 90 years in the premier rugby league competition in Australia. [37] The Dragons have 260,000 (not counting the Illawarra). After Norths were booted out of the bad marriage, mates of mine havent been to a league game since. On a fine and sunny afternoon at dear little Brookie, against the Eels, say, thered be what - 15,000 fans? Knock On Effect NSW Cup Draw; Harvey Norman Women's Premiership. Once signed in, you'll be able to participate on this site by adding your own topics and posts, as well as connect with other members through your own private inbox! Missed out. Youve got the big business of North Sydney, youve got the Peninsula, then youve got the people of the Central Coast, the numbers, it would be nearly a behemoth of a club if it had the right administration and the right people behind it. But it should still be done. These are the ties that bind. This decision comes on the back of that. In the next match North Sydney had the chance to make their first grand final in 48 years if they could defeat Penrith in the semi-final. Cheaper and easier than focus groups. For mine, sports fans, that is freakin La La Land. Twice the Bears have adorned the back page of the West Australian, and ahead of Perths hosting of the State of Origin on Sunday, Bears chairman Daniel Dickson will be in the city to meet a West Australian government group to further explore the partnership. You are using an out of date browser. Irvine held the record for most first grade tries for one club (171) and overall (212). Can I put my subscription or membership on hold? North Sydney continued competing with some success in the first half of the 20th century in the NSWRL, and through the ARL and NRL premierships until the club merged with Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles to form the Northern Eagles for the 2000 season. 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