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I'm wasn't sure if this was the right place for this. Anyhow read on.
Nick Taylor
Hopes for a Perth-based NRL club have taken a blow with the announcement of a new $1.8 billion five-year broadcast deal starting in 2018.
The NRL deal locks in eight games a round, making more clubs unlikely. The best hope for NRLWA — the sport’s local governing body — would be the relocation of an existing club.
Relocation is an option being investigated by the NRL’s head of strategy Shane Richardson in his review of the game. He has expressed support for a Perth club and is expected to table his report by the end of next month.
The NRL was non-committal about relocation after announcing the TV deal.
“The broadcast deal will not impact on expansion. Our priority is to help develop 16 financially robust clubs,” a spokesman said.
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