Expansion 3rd Western Australian club

[RedV3x]

To redvx3's point, the Joondalup ground has a train line running near by, I'm sure they'd just put in another station stop there. There is also room to redevelop.

The original plan was for a train station but the government reneged.
Though W.A. is a football mad state, it's not a view shared by government.

West Perth could just become their reserves side, similar to peel for Freo. West Perth would welcome money being poured into their facility and surrounds I'm sure.

You don't know West Perth members. West Perth members rejected good money for simply renaming their club Joondalup.
West Perth would never commit to being anyone's reserve side.
The three Southern sides are committed to Fremantle.
The three Northern sides are committed to West Coast.
That leaves three clubs EAST.of Perth.
Even a South West club has more potential than a single arrogant WAFL club.

 

[RedV3x]

I agree, North are simply coming here to get money. Smart idea by them also. They already have a very solid following in WA. They won't grow it but it's not about that.

If we look at the history of N.M. and their "moves" then N.M. (in no particular order) have been associated with Sydney, the G.C. Canberra and Tasmania. Have I missed any ?
From the very start, in each case, they have said that they weren't going to move. Not very smart but kudos very ethical.
Nothing suggests a.t.m. that this isn't just another extension of the money grab.

 

[greatwhiteshark]

If we look at the history of N.M. and their "moves" then N.M. (in no particular order) have been associated with Sydney, the G.C. Canberra and Tasmania. Have I missed any ?
From the very start, in each case, they have said that they weren't going to move. Not very smart but kudos very ethical.
Nothing suggests a.t.m. that this isn't just another extension of the money grab.

It’s all it is. They are looking replace the money they will not be getting from Tassie going forward. Nothing more, nothing less. It’s a great result for both WA clubs