Sharod
Years ago
Is there any news of how concrete for expansion teams joining in the next season? Brisbane, Wellington, Melbourne, Hobart and any others? Is four teams expansion still a high possibility even in two year time?
Nothing concrete unfortunately, goal posts have been shifting a bit lately.
A decision should be announced before the end of October.
anonymous
Years ago
they could certainly use more teams in the comp, women too
What is the bigger risk anon^, wait too long and miss the boat again or risk trying to expand and better the competition now?
Bendigo will get one. They are getting a huge upgrade on their already big stadium. Strong support in that town too.
I don't believe Bendigo have even applied not were asked.
Cobra
Years ago
One of the best ways to grow the sport is through expansion.
Let's not turn this into a "talent pool dilution" argument like in the past (not sure about this site, but it definitely happened on other ones).
paul
Years ago
Given their are only effectively 50 Aussies in the league this season, I think we can afford some new teams without diluting talent.
Wilson Sting
Years ago
AndTheFoul (via facebook):
"The NBL have announced that there WILL be a Brisbane team in the NBL next season, even if it's funded by the league it's self."
foolsgold
Years ago
expansion is good for the game if they tap into the local markets and they did by having the blitz up in Brisbane. only need two new clubs in Brisbane and one in Tasmania and theres enough. Geelong isn't big enough nor is Canberra to hold down a team. But id be disappointed if Brisbane wasn't in the mix next season
Darryl
Years ago
Brisbane shoild have a team. Wellington must be up there along with tassie and a second Victorian based side
3 sides I thought was the plan for the following season. Tassie in.
NBL Fan
Years ago
Ideal size for NBL in my opinion is somewhere between 10-12 teams. Personally I totally disagree with 16 teams which some people and possibly even Fraser Neil have been saying.
Ganymede 86
Years ago
I think 12 is about right go for 10 next season then 12 the season after
Tom
Years ago
The 2nd team should be the Melbourne Tigers. United can have the history of magic, titans, giants and whatever other Victorian teams there were.
16 teams is perfect, play each side twice for 30 games in the regular season. It is boring playing the same team three to four times.
Also with 16 you get a true playoffs structure again with quarter finals. Remember in the 90s QF SF & GF all best out of three, that was awesome.
I hope with the Brisbane announcement they keep the Bullets name.
NBL Fan
Years ago
Tasmanian bid well advanced;
http://www.theadvocate.com.au/story/2577855/news-of-tasmanian-nbl-team-brewing/?cs=12
Tom, the 2nd Melbourne Team should not be the Melbourne Tigers. There's no reason to bring back a moniker of a failed franchise that was abandoned due to a lack of community support.
The 2nd Melbourne team needs to be successful & sustainable. The old Melbourne Tigers were not, hence the reasons the owners chose to re-brand.
You would have more immediate support if the South Dragons name was brought back by a new franchise.
http://www.botinagy.com/blog/map-of-tasmania-relevant-again-to-nbl-clubs/
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