Darwin talks heat up

Thursday, November 9, 2023

NBL representatives have visited Darwin this week, as talks around a potential expansion team continue.

League CEO David Stevenson and COO Vince Crivelli met with NT Chief Minister Natasha Fyles, NT Major Events chairman Michael Bridge and NT Major Events chief executive Suzana Bishop to discuss future opportunities for the NBL and the city.

The 2022 NBL Blitz was held in Darwin, while the Darwin Salties compete in NBL1 North.

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“It’s a pleasure to meet with Chief Minister Natasha Fyles and representatives of the NT Major Events Company and we thank them for their time and interest,” Stevenson told the NT News.

“As with any expansion bid, a venue up to the high standards required by the NBL, government support, corporate partner support, and fan interest, must be demonstrated.”

Minister Fyles added the government has a “vision to support NBL growth in the Territory”.

Several cities across Australia have expressed interest in an expansion team, as the NBL continues to go from strength to strength.

Read the full story here >> NBL chiefs arrive in Darwin to inspect local sites for a potential home base