Brisbane Firehawks $80 million expansion bid has claims to be richer than Broncos
Rugby League by Travis Meyn and Peter Badel 19th May 2021 7:16 AM
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Subscriber only The Brisbane Firehawks are ready to enter the NRL as an $80 million financial powerhouse that has claims to being richer than the Broncos. The battle to become Brisbane s second NRL team is heating up after the Firehawks officially launched their expansion bid at Easts Leagues Club on Tuesday. With 105 years of history behind them, the Firehawks believe they should be handed the NRL s 17th licence in 2023 and have the bank balance to survive and thrive.
Revealed: Hot favourite for new Brisbane NRL team A favourite has emerged in the race to become Brisbane’s second NRL team as a decision on expansion edges closer. PROS AND CONS OF EACH BID
Rugby League by Travis Meyn and Peter Badel 13th May 2021 7:58 PM
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Subscriber only The battle to become Brisbane s second NRL team has heated up after the Jets and Firehawks declared they could challenge hot favourites the Dolphins in the fight to become Queensland s new franchise. With the entire NRL in Brisbane for this weekend s Magic Round at Suncorp Stadium,
The Courier-Mail has delved deep into the expansion fight and discovered Redcliffe s proposal for the game s 17th licence is the bid to beat in the eyes of influential figures.