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Message: [QUOTE="Foordy, post: 3681048, member: 1769"] The NRL have reportedly rejected 8 more expansion bids ... the only one accepted so far is the one that comes with bucketloads of taxpayer money. 3 bids from NZ South Island 2 bids from Brisbane 1 bid from Central QLD 1 bid from Fiji 1 bid from Newtown Jets Perth had their bid rejected a few weeks ago [B]NRL boss Andrew Abdo insisted expansion was not dead.[/B] “Expansion is an exciting priority for the game,” Abdo said. “The (Australian Rugby League) Commission have made it clear that any expansion must have a strong business case that delivers value for all stakeholders. “We are working on the right plan and model for every region. New Zealand, Western Australia, Queensland and PNG are strategic, vibrant and growing rugby league regions. “At this stage, the bids submitted have not met the necessary threshold to be accepted. We continue to work to strengthen the case for any potential expansion.” [/QUOTE]

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