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North Sydney Bears to Become A Feeder Club for Melbourne Storm

Published on: August 2023

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-133488

North Sydney Bears to Become A Feeder Club for Melbourne Storm

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—I want to acknowledge the success of the North Sydney Bears after recently signing a historic partnership to become a feeder club for the Melbourne Storm. The contract will commence on November 1st, allowing some local players and staff to participate in Melbourne's pre-season training program. This partnership reinforces that the Bears are a well-respected club in the NRL, and this partnership will enable a development pathway route for future NRL players. The North Sydney Bears has a strong legacy in our community, and this new partnership will ensure that the Bears keep going from strength to strength. I note, in particular, the work of North Sydney Bears CEO Gareth Holmes and the leadership team over the past few years. I congratulate the North Sydney Bears for all their incredible efforts over the years, and I know I join a chorus of local supporters looking forward to the day that the Bears return to the NRL competition as the 18th team. Go the Bears.