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The Sharks are staring down the barrel of being completely wound up, the worst thing that can happen to any sporting team.
I hope this does not occur as the fans showed on Sunday night they do have passion for the club in the time of need.
However, these are the possible expansion options if the Sharks are forced to leave the game.
Second Brisbane team
Brisbane rugby league fans have always wanted a second team, as not all of them support the Broncos for various reasons.
The introduction of a second team provides a derby and ensures rugby league every week at Suncorp Stadium.
If the Broncos have a bad year, there is another option for Brisbane league fans.
Also, a new team snapping at their heels will provide the Broncos with the motivation to perform better off the field, something that they have consistently lacked.
Western Australia
The most obvious area for expansion as it will help grow the national footprint of rugby league and legitimate the ‘national’ in NRL.
It will require funding, and constant commitment and dedication to keep the club going in it’s infancy, but the league as a whole will benefit.
One just needs to look how the AFL benefit from the Lions and Swans to see what an extra non-heartland team can bring. This will require the NRL to support them in their times of need especially early.
Central Coast
A good portion of the league community do not want another NSW team as there enough already and the unimpressive turnout at Gosford last Friday nights shows that they are not doing enough to convince NRL to put a team there.
However, if a Sydney team needs to be replaced, for the sake of ‘heartland’ the CC will be a easy option.
If they were to get it the crowds better be great considering all the campaigning they done to get it.
Second New Zealand
One of the most unlikely options as the Warriors still have a long way to go in New Zealand before the mere thought of placing a team anywhere outside of Auckland.
Considering the hot and cold success of the Warriors on and off the field, it is best to wait until the team is financially stable and has a decent supporter and membership base.
Out of the potential options, the two most likely are second Brisbane and Western Australia.
It depends on what the ARLC wants to prioritse from expansion and whether they will play it safe with Brisbane or put in the hard work in WA.
My best wishes to Sharkies supporters. We have lost too many teams already and it be a shame to lose another.
Keep the faith Sharks fans. .
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