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Dolphins / Warriors

Affiliation Bolsters

Moreton Bay NRL Bid

The Redcliffe Dolphins are leaving other southeast Queensland the Dolphins business acumen and financial position is the envy
clubs in their wake, signing an international agreement that of all other clubs.
will see New Zealand’s up-and-coming talent playing in “I’m sure every town in Queensland will want this licence, but
Moreton Bay. this decision must be made with the head not the heart.
Moreton Bay Region Mayor Peter Flannery said the trans- “On every business and fiscal measure Redcliffe runs rings
Tasman allegiance was a logical fit, and he hopes it around all our rivals. Only Redcliffe will offer the financial
will add international muscle to the Dolphins’ and commercial opportunities that a team needs to
bid to become the next Brisbane-based “ stand on its own two feet, we can guarantee the
NRL franchise NRL of that.
“Moreton Bay is already home to more Not only are we the “No organisation can last 72 years
than 21,000 passionate New Zealand-born Intrust Super Cup’s without a proven track record of prudent
residents, not including their extended financial management and stability
family members who also live locally,” he most successful team, as well as community backing - the
said. the Dolphins business Redcliffe Dolphins have got a range of
“This trailblazing affiliation between acumen and financial revenue streams and many long-term
the Dolphins and the Warriors will position is the envy of all business deals that set them apart from
strengthen our Kiwi ties and bring an influx other clubs. everyone else.
of international visitors for training and “Unlike many other teams in the NRL who have
competitions. significant rental costs at their home stadiums,
“The Warriors have already begun talking about Dolphin Stadium is actually owned by the club.
playing games at our state-of-the-art stadium which, is “The Redcliffe Leagues Club also has a loyal membership
currently undergoing further upgrades to host 10,000 fans. base of more than 40,000 people, which is far more than some
“I’ll be meeting with the Warriors at Dolphin Stadium on existing NRL clubs.
Wednesday, to talk about getting their support behind our NRL “Today’s announcement is further proof of the Dolphins’ ability
licence bid. to identify opportunities beyond the horizon and seize them,
“Everyone knows that Redcliffe is rugby league heartland with even at this difficult time.
more than 5,200 locals playing the game across Moreton Bay. “I can’t wait to see supporters on the day flying the Warriors
“Not only are we the Intrust Super Cup’s most successful team, colours here in Moreton Bay Region.”
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