In a dramatic move sending shockwaves through the rugby league world, billionaire businessman and Sydney Roosters powerbroker Nick Politis has—fictionally—finalised a staggering $100 million purchase of the iconic Caxton Hotel, one of Brisbane’s most famous rugby league watering holes.
The acquisition, which Politis reportedly described as “a strategic investment in the heartland of rugby league culture,” has triggered what locals are calling a “pub war” along Caxton Street.
Just doors down from the newly acquired Caxton sits the NRL-owned Beetson, named in honour of the legendary Arthur Beetson.
Now, with Politis stepping into Broncos territory, the rivalry has spilled from the field to the bar counter.
A Territory Invasion?
Fans, pundits, and even a few fictional NRL insiders are buzzing about what this unusual move could mean.
“Politis buying the Caxton is like the Broncos buying a café next to Bondi Beach,” one fan joked on social media.
“It’s a takeover in broad daylight!”
Footy commentators described it as a “power play,” hinting at deeper symbolic meaning: a Sydney Roosters titan planting his flag in Brisbane’s most famous rugby league strip.
The Pub War Begins
Caxton Street locals woke up to immediate changes in the fictional scenario:
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Massive Roosters banners hung from upstairs balconies
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A new “Tricolours Lounge” unveiled
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Special cocktails named after Roosters greats
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A cheeky promotion offering half-price schooners to anyone wearing Roosters gear during Broncos home games
The Beetson Hotel fired back with its own playful retaliation:
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A “No Roosters Jerseys After Midnight” rule
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Special edition Arthur Beetson tribute schooners
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A tongue-in-cheek sign reading: “Brisbane Territory — No Trespassing (Except on Game Day)”
The battle is on—and fans are loving it.
What Does Politis Say?
In this fictional chain of events, Politis remained calm and characteristically understated:
“Rugby league is built on history, passion, and community. The Caxton has all three. We’re investing in its future—not starting a war… unless a fun one.”
NRL Reaction: Amused and Slightly Concerned
NRL officials, speaking off the record, reportedly had mixed feelings:
Some laughed it off as harmless rivalry.
Others worried that two pubs locked in a competitive arms race might “escalate into something truly ridiculous.”
One fictional official mused, “Next thing you know, there’ll be mascots challenging each other to arm wrestling outside the casino.”
Brisbane Locals: Loving Every Second
Crowds have surged to Caxton Street each night since the announcement, hoping to witness the next round of the “pub war.”
One local summed it up:
“This isn’t a business story. This is rugby league theatre at its finest.”
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