Would fans of other teams living up there turn and support a so-called local team? It didn't happen with the Beagles, so why would Norths succeed now? I trust there's been some sort of study to see if it's a worthwhile thing.  And Canteen, as it's all about Pay TV, then to huddle teams on the Eastern seaboard is committing economic suicide. Union, Soccer the AFL are moving into virgin areas so we should too. I notice there's a game scheduled over there next season. The Western Reds were worth supporting then imo and it's worthwhile today. And I agree with Ryan, Pearce is overrated, but then again, all Rorter's players are overrated. Â