Roundtable Episode 3 | Expansion

The Bye Round With James Graham

We are back with the Rugby League Roundtable for 2024! A brand new cast with a current head coach, player, executive & journalist sitting down with James Graham to debate the biggest issues in the game. The crew this year is Dragons head coach Shane Flanagan, former Kangaroos & NSW star Aaron Woods, Manly Sea Eagles CEO Tony Mestrov & the Daily Telegraphs Brent Read.

This week we discuss a an issue that could impact the fabric of our game, expansion. The guys discuss what the current plan looks like, if we have the talent for 20 teams, why the NRL loves PNG & debate what success will look like for these franchises. Stick around until the end of the episode where we answer all your questions & comments from the roundtable so far!

00:00 Where Are We At With Expansion?

03:45 Why Are The Other Clubs Involved In Decision?

08:00 Do We Have The Talent?

12:45 Do The New Teams Need Longer To Set Up?

15:00 Why PNG?

20:00 Where Would The 20th Team Be?

22:30 How Would A 20 Team Comp Work?

28:00 Should We Have An Expansion Draft?

31:30 What Does Success Look Like For An Expansion Team?

33:00 The Club License Issue

36:00 NRL Buying Super League?

39:30 Expansion Clubs Being Tied To Old Franchises

42:30 NRL Owning The Expansion Clubs

46:00 Who Would We Like To See Come In?

49:00 Ladbrokes Fan Mail

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