NRLW Manly side

[mave]

Is there a reason we don't have a NRLW side ?

The new COE grandstand at Brookvale certianly has both male and female facilities.

Presumably the lack of a side is a $$ decision?

Does anyone have any info on if we may be graced with an NRLW side in the future ?

 

[Shoe1]

I asked @The Wheel to ask this, and he said the club would like to in the future.

 

[The Wheel]

I asked @The Wheel to ask this, and he said the club would like to in the future.

Correct - the club wants to be at involved in NRLW comp in future. Not sure when but COE will provide the facilities in regards to change rooms etc.

 

[Woodsie]

I think the nrl has a limit on the number of teams .. just been increased by a couple this year .. and clubs were better organized..

I also don't think they are fully funded so would require Penn/Manly to kick in a far amount.

In future years the comp will continue to grow if successful .. as it appears it will be... and hopefully Manly will have a team

 

[mave]

I also don't think they are fully funded so would require Penn/Manly to kick in a far amount.

Good.
He's made plenty out of the club, so should have plenty to put in to the W side.

 

[Rocky]

Good.
He's made plenty out of the club, so should have plenty to put in to the W side.

Has Penn actually made money out of the club? Genuine question.

 

[mave]

Has Penn actually made money out of the club? Genuine question.

With his dealings with the Leagues Club,,,,yeah....gazillions.

 

[Damien2812]

Money would be the issue I would say and at this stage the Penn's should throw all resources at the current Manly men's team.

 

[mave]

Money would be the issue I would say and at this stage the Penn's should throw all resources at the current Manly men's team.

Now, I don't fully get this line of thought....and I'm sure some much smarter posters than me can get into the nitty gritty breakdowns, if they choose to.

As I understand it, the grant fully funds the salary cap.
Membership, sponsors, game day takings, home games at Suncorp/Mudgee, merchandise, etc would go close to pretty much cover coaching staff, travelling expenses, calves blood, etc, etc.

How much can you spend really?

Unlimited funding sure as **** isn't helping the Broncos

Therefore.....chip in some of the gazillions, and get a women's side going.

 

[Frogz]

Would you put your money into a NRLW team. Maybe when they pay their own way and get bums on seats and TV revenue. Not against it and not sexist but let it evolve without sucking money out of Manly.

 

[mave]

Would you put your money into a NRLW team. Maybe when they pay their own way and get bums on seats and TV revenue. Not against it and not sexist but let it evolve without sucking money out of Manly.

If no-one ever invests, it won't ever evolve...so yes, I would......especially if I had also happened to generate a great financial windfall from the club over the years.

Women's sports is in a massive growth phase, has been for years.

International Cricket and soccer are the obvious examples.

Women's cricket on the Central Coast is a more micro, and less financially beneficial, example.

 

[lsz]

Also the clubs that have sides would have to see an increase in female membership as well

 

[Woodsie]

What's a female Sea Eagle called?

 

[mave]

It's almost as if an investment in women's sport actually has a positive ROI on said investment.

Penn, being the supreme businessman he is purported to be, surely he can see this?

 

[Will on the hill]

What's a female Sea Eagle called?

She eagle. Thanks for the layup.

 

[Woodsie]

I would also think that the slow build up of teams would have something to do with the availability of enough experienced quality players.

 

[Ned]

Also the clubs that have sides would have to see an increase in female membership as well

Is that true though? And stats to back it up?

 

[Frogz]

If no-one ever invests, it won't ever evolve...so yes, I would......especially if I had also happened to generate a great financial windfall from the club over the years.

Women's sports is in a massive growth phase, has been for years.

International Cricket and soccer are the obvious examples.

Women's cricket on the Central Coast is a more micro, and less financially beneficial, example.

Wish you well with your investment

 

[Shoe1]

I would also think that the slow build up of teams would have something to do with the availability of enough experienced quality players.

They could round up a bunch of iron women from surf clubs, water polo players, rep netballers, touch footy players etc and assemble a competitive team. A bit like the 1940s sea eagles.

There are quite a few hoppa daughters too.

 

[lsz]

Is that true though? And stats to back it up?

Pure speculation on my part but the clubs with teams in it tend to be higher in the membership tables