2 minutes ago, Noeller said:

'21 was a pandemic Cup, where they couldn't really do a lot in terms of the parties and such. They got '23 as a thank-you and a chance for them to actually make some money. 

And (iirc) a thank you to Bob Young for helping keep the league afloat during the pandemic.

Hamilton went a long time without hosting so they deserve a real grey cup party.

Getting 2023 allowed Bob to unload part of the team. Quid pro quo. 

Thought I read the conservative govt was hoping for 2025 but can you do BC 2024 Wpg 2025? Probably 

4 minutes ago, Goalie said:

Thought I read the conservative govt was hoping for 2025 but can you do BC 2024 Wpg 2025? Probably 

Pretty sure Winnipeg was pushing for either 2024 or 2025.... 2025 gets us to year 3 of Collaros' contract, so that will be the one to break Edmonton's record of 5 in a row.

I believe that the league generally tries to alternate between East and West every year, but with the pandemic, that got all messed up too.

I feel pretty certain that the league promised Winnipeg either '24 or '25, and would not be at all shocked if that's a part of why they wanted Collaros locked in for both of those years. I have absolutely no information to back this up, but I sincerely feel like WBB FC *DESPERATELY* would love to win a GC in front of the home crowd, because it'd be the only thing they haven't done yet. I mean, there is absolutely nothing more you can do as an organization. Wade Miller could tip his cap and say good night after that one. They really REALLY want that home GC win, I think...

1 hour ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

 Yeah thought that we were pushing hard to get the 2024 Grey Cup. Oh well. We'll just have to win it in B.C.

I thought it was just kind of accepted that it was BC's turn.

Probably Montreal in '26.

CFL pretty much invites teams to host the GC. Then the team goes to gov't to collect money. Horse trading. 

The only wrinkle was the Hamilton 2023 game. I believe that was supposed to go to BC. Then back to the East for '24, then to the West (Winnipeg) for '25. 

Montreal will have to wait an extra year. 

2024....2025....makes no difference as this team will retain the core that needs to be retained, augment it with new blood where needed, and is an easy draw to grab a new shiny toy in FA....not concerned at all

and we know that in yr 2023 and 2024 moves will be made with 2025 in mind for a solid core and not a huge task to load up for that home Cup win...basically the polar opposite of what Sask did the last 2 years .....fools

Montreal really does not have a facility to hold it in. I think they have to watch with the Big O incase they get snow on the roof to a certain depth they cant hold events in it. 

48 minutes ago, Jesse said:

I thought it was just kind of accepted that it was BC's turn.

Probably Montreal in '26.

Bombers lose out on hosting 2024 Grey Cup, set sights on 2025 | Winnipeg Sun

Miller said. “We had a preference. We wanted to win 2024 and we got outbid".

Edited November 3, 20223 yr by Bubba Zanetti

22 minutes ago, Bubba Zanetti said:

Bombers lose out on hosting 2024 Grey Cup, set sights on 2025 | Winnipeg Sun

Miller said. “We had a preference. We wanted to win 2024 and we got outbid".

that really really pisses me off...

53 minutes ago, Noeller said:

that really really pisses me off...

Why 

2 minutes ago, Bigblue204 said:

Why 

because **** BC, **** the Lions, and I'd think our team has a better shot at winning a home GC sooner rather than later..... also, **** any organization that isn't the WBBFC. 

8 minutes ago, Noeller said:

because **** BC, **** the Lions, and I'd think our team has a better shot at winning a home GC sooner rather than later..... also, **** any organization that isn't the WBBFC. 

You seem angry... 🤣

If you don't hate every other team in the league, are you really a fan? 

I would have rather hosted in 2024. I'm with @Noeller, **** BC.

I always expected it in ‘25, so I’m nonplussed.

Sets up out record breaking 6th consecutive Grey Cup to occur at home.

1 hour ago, Noeller said:

because **** BC, **** the Lions, and I'd think our team has a better shot at winning a home GC sooner rather than later..... also, **** any organization that isn't the WBBFC. 

Fair enough. I love dashing other teams hopes and dreams too though. That GC win against Hamilton in their own barn was fantastic. Watching Banks and Simoni walk away empty handed again while the Bombers partied in their stadium was just amazing 

Kind of shitty that the Grey Cup is being treated as incentive for potential owners and/or bailouts.

Maybe time to reward the cities more that support the league and give some incentive to others to get on board, actually market their teams.

 

I'd rather have a 9 year rotating schedule than the BS we have now.

Edited November 4, 20223 yr by JuranBoldenRules

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

If you don't hate every other team in the league, are you really a fan? 

2 hours ago, Noeller said:

If you don't hate every other team in the league, are you really a fan? 

Yeah. Yeah, I am. 

 

But I totally salute your enthusiasm.

Edited November 4, 20223 yr by Wanna-B-Fanboy

50 minutes ago, JuranBoldenRules said:

Kind of shitty that the Grey Cup is being treated as incentive for potential owners and/or bailouts.

Maybe time to reward the cities more that support the league and give some incentive to others to get on board, actually market their teams.

 

I'd rather have a 9 year rotating schedule than the BS we have now.

However the Cups are being rewarded the game is still being rotated. Every city has hosted the game since 2013 except Montreal.

2013 Regina.         2023  Regina

2014 Vancouver   2024 Vancouver

2015 Winnipeg.     2025 Winnipeg?

4 hours ago, Noeller said:

that really really pisses me off...

Look on the bright side, they'll probably have announced who the halftime show was in Regina 2022 by then. 

Important to note this is not a joke tweet. They are serious.