See the media release from the Central Coast Rugby League: Media Release: NSW Premier Bob Carr Supports Central Coast NRL Team.

BIG-STEVE

5th May 2004
John Singleton

Dear Mr. Singleton

The case for a Central Coast team in the National Rugby League is compelling — a brief any advocate would be happy to argue look at the evidence:

Central Coast teams already successfully compete against NRL Junior teams:

the purpose-built Central Coast Stadium is as good as any in the country:

3OO, OOO local fans — plus sponsors — are ready to back a team to the hilt.

In other words, all the critical infrastructure is in place.

Most importantly however the Central Coast has that one ingredient that no amount of razzmatazz can buy — it’s a rugby league town a region steeped in league tradition.

NRL membership is not only a good sporting proposition but a sound economic one. Remember when the region hosted Rugby World Cup matches, money poured into local small businesses. Imagine a similar effect every second weekend during the league season.

The bottom line is simple — it’s time for the Central Coast to take its rightful place in the world’s most elite Rugby League competition.

It’s a goal that has my full support.

Yours sincerely
Bob Carr
Premier

p.s. congratulations on the ad campaign for organ donations, It is one of the best I’ve seen in public affairs.
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