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Sebastian Tan

NBL lays out AFL-like criteria for expansion clubs

CEO David Stevenson new teams who want to enter the NBL must have a venue capacity of 8000 people. (Robbie Stephenson/AAP PHOTOS)

The NBL is following the AFL in its hardline approach to expansion, insisting potential new clubs must meet venue requirements if they are to enter the league.

Canberra, the Gold Coast, Darwin and a second Sydney team have emerged as rumoured suitors for new licences as the league looks to expand following 63 sell-out crowds last season.

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