NRL expansion: The 36 players who could form rugby league’s new team
An 18th NRL team is on the horizon and a host of boom youngsters should be in the prospective club’s sights. Here’s how the new team is set to line up.
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Following the early success of the Dolphins, the NRL is already seriously considering adding an 18th team possibly within three years.
A Pacifika team has been earmarked as the frontrunner, with Perth, a second team in Melbourne, or a third in Brisbane also a chance of a look in.
But is there enough talent to support another franchise? And time?
Brent Read, Peter Badel, Michael Carayannis and Fatima Kdouh look at how a new club could build a squad of 36 players, including marquee talents.
Breakout Brisbane star Reece Walsh heads a list that looks at plundering the junior ranks of existing teams and pinching a few from the Super League.
Originally published as NRL expansion: The 36 players who could form rugby league’s new team
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