It’s not an ‘away’ jersey. It’s the ‘alternate’ jersey. Neither jersey is a ‘home’ or ‘away’ jersey.I have soft spot for the suburban grounds.
What I cannot fathom to this day is the other small minded fact that they made us wear the “away” jersey at Campbelltown… what because it is slightly more western suburbs.
We are Wests Tigers.
Let’s ALL get used to it… HBG included.
wests tigers website has
Home jersey orange
Away jersey white
Exactly. Thanks Jedi.
It’s just marketing. There is no longer such a thing as home and away jerseys.It’s not an ‘away’ jersey. It’s the ‘alternate’ jersey. Neither jersey is a ‘home’ or ‘away’ jersey.I have soft spot for the suburban grounds.
What I cannot fathom to this day is the other small minded fact that they made us wear the “away” jersey at Campbelltown… what because it is slightly more western suburbs.
We are Wests Tigers.
Let’s ALL get used to it… HBG included.
wests tigers website has
Home jersey orange
Away jersey white
Exactly. Thanks Jedi.
sow that division Dennis and HBG
Our city is set to strengthen its future as a major sporting destination, with Council last night supporting a long-term agreement with the Wests Tigers to secure elite rugby league to Campbelltown for up to 15 seasons.
It was great to hear from Shaun Mielekamp, Wests Tigers Interim CEO at the Public Forum to reaffirm the club's commitment to Campbelltown.
Under the agreement, the Wests Tigers would bring more elite rugby league to Campbelltown through additional NRL and NRLW home games, a dedicated annual Campbelltown Round, and expanded community programs, youth pathways and grassroots initiatives across the city.
This long-term commitment is about more than game day. It will help support local businesses, create new opportunities for young people, and strengthen community pride across Campbelltown.
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Wests Tigers could play every home game of the 2028 season at Leichhardt Oval if the club can’t strike an agreement to stage some of its matches at CommBank Stadium.
The clash with the Gold Coast on Sunday will be the Tigers’ last at Leichhardt for almost two years as the venue gets a much-needed renovation. The club’s other home ground, Campbelltown Stadium, will undergo its own refurbishment in 2028, with the staggered timelines ensuring both venues won’t be shut down for construction at the same time.
Once both sets of works have been completed, the long-term strategy is for the Tigers to play at least seven times out of Campbelltown, with some of the other home matches to be staged at Leichhardt.
Negotiations have begun with Venues NSW about the prospect of holding a handful of 2028 season games at CommBank Stadium, where the Parramatta Eels are the anchor tenant. However, no agreement has been struck as yet.
Sources not authorised to speak publicly have told this masthead that if a deal can’t be done at CommBank, the Tigers are considering playing all their home matches – save for the “home” game slated for Suncorp Stadium during Magic Round – at Leichhardt Oval in 2028.
That could include staging a blockbuster local derby against Parramatta at the ground.
The move would be a win for fans who prefer to watch matches at boutique suburban stadiums, with the “Eighth Wonder of the World” an experience cherished by sections of the Tigers faithful.
While some supporters are critical of the lack of infrastructure – including limited parking and long queues for food or toilets – others are prepared to tolerate the inconvenience to be part of a unique game-day experience. The news will likely be welcomed by television networks, who prefer to broadcast from sold-out stadiums rather than an oversized ground with tens of thousands of empty seats.
Once the renovations are completed, Leichhardt will have a new northern grandstand with an additional 1,500 seats, “stadium” seating for the western grandstand and lower seating bowl, new change rooms, a gym and new change rooms.
Wests Tigers interim chief executive Shaun Mielekamp wouldn’t be drawn on the venue allocation for 2028, but said an upgraded Leichhardt will provide fans with an even more memorable experience.
“It means we come back to a stadium that is fit for purpose and allows us a good level of commercial viability,” Mielekamp said.
“We’ll get better bars, better food vendors. The hill remains, the scoreboard remains, all of those great things remain. What we’ll have is more people in the venue and better facilities for the players, including upgraded change rooms. There will also be a gym facility so that we can have our pathways and NRLW training there as well, which is great.”
The post-game experience is also poised to improve, with the Balmain Leagues Club slated to reopen in 2028. Developers will turn the site on Victoria Rd, which has been closed for more than 15 years, into a new clubhouse for Tigers fans to return to.
“With the redevelopment of the former Balmain Leagues Club site at Rozelle progressing well and on track to align with the revitalisation of Leichhardt Oval, these are exciting times for Wests Tigers,” said Daniel Paton, the CEO of the Holman Barnes Group, the majority shareholder in Wests Tigers.
“We’re very excited about what’s in store for our members, fans and the local community, including Wests APIA who will continue to play its home matches at the newly refurbished Leichhardt Oval as it pursues further success in the Australian Championship.”
Given it’s the last game at the stadium for an extended period, the Tigers-Titans game is the hottest ticket in town. It has been sold-out for days, despite coach Benji Marshall’s team coming off a 68-0 shellacking from Penrith last week.
“It’s a big occasion for everyone,” Marshall said. “In the context of our season, it’s a big game for us. Also for our fans and our crowd, for it to be the last game there for a while - from what I’ve heard it’s a sellout - that’s big for us.
“We love playing at Leichhardt and we love the support there. What we have got to do is give our crowd something to cheer about and bring them into the game.”
The Age
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I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Western Sydney Stadium is a crap stadium. It’s build for the media not the fans. Terrible design and yes it is Parramatta’s home ground. You have to walk past this, right out front, to get in.I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Western Sydney Stadium is a crap stadium. It’s build for the media not the fans. Terrible design and yes it is Parramatta’s home ground. You have to walk past this, right out front, to get in.I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Utter nonsense. Corporate facilities are great for clubs and you can get a great corporate seat for not a lot. All seats in the ground, even the GA seats in the corners are great.
Apart from your gripe if having to look in the sun on the one game of the year, how else is it a crap stadium? The design, access, facilities are all state of the art.
Lanyon was way better than Hope ever has been
Not nonsense at all. If it’s a crap ground for the fans, it’s not a home ground for Wests Tigers and never will be. Without the fans you don’t have a club. Sure there is more revenue from corporate but it’s meaningless if the fans don’t go there.Western Sydney Stadium is a crap stadium. It’s build for the media not the fans. Terrible design and yes it is Parramatta’s home ground. You have to walk past this, right out front, to get in.I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Utter nonsense. Corporate facilities are great for clubs and you can get a great corporate seat for not a lot. All seats in the ground, even the GA seats in the corners are great.
Apart from your gripe if having to look in the sun on the one game of the year, how else is it a crap stadium? The design, access, facilities are all state of the art.
I agree, And, I also agree with your impressions of CommBank Stadium. I've never enjoyed my experiences there. Unless you're a Parra fan, it's a soulless joint.Lanyon was way better than Hope ever has been
Not nonsense at all. If it’s a crap ground for the fans, it’s not a home ground for Wests Tigers and never will be. Without the fans you don’t have a club. Sure there is more revenue from corporate but it’s meaningless if the fans don’t go there.Western Sydney Stadium is a crap stadium. It’s build for the media not the fans. Terrible design and yes it is Parramatta’s home ground. You have to walk past this, right out front, to get in.I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Utter nonsense. Corporate facilities are great for clubs and you can get a great corporate seat for not a lot. All seats in the ground, even the GA seats in the corners are great.
Apart from your gripe if having to look in the sun on the one game of the year, how else is it a crap stadium? The design, access, facilities are all state of the art.
Put your emotions aside. Forget whose home ground it is or what fans like it or attend. That's not my point. CommBank is such a well designed stadium for so many reasons. If we could have something like that, in our own location, that would be ideal. The emotion of suburban grounds is great, but the practicality of them, especially with families and kids, is not great.
You keep repeating the same points. But those of us who actually go there more regularly than you do, don't agree.Not nonsense at all. If it’s a crap ground for the fans, it’s not a home ground for Wests Tigers and never will be. Without the fans you don’t have a club. Sure there is more revenue from corporate but it’s meaningless if the fans don’t go there.Western Sydney Stadium is a crap stadium. It’s build for the media not the fans. Terrible design and yes it is Parramatta’s home ground. You have to walk past this, right out front, to get in.I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Utter nonsense. Corporate facilities are great for clubs and you can get a great corporate seat for not a lot. All seats in the ground, even the GA seats in the corners are great.
Apart from your gripe if having to look in the sun on the one game of the year, how else is it a crap stadium? The design, access, facilities are all state of the art.
Put your emotions aside. Forget whose home ground it is or what fans like it or attend. That's not my point. CommBank is such a well designed stadium for so many reasons. If we could have something like that, in our own location, that would be ideal. The emotion of suburban grounds is great, but the practicality of them, especially with families and kids, is not great.
You keep repeating the same points. But those of us who actually go there more regularly than you do, don't agree.Not nonsense at all. If it’s a crap ground for the fans, it’s not a home ground for Wests Tigers and never will be. Without the fans you don’t have a club. Sure there is more revenue from corporate but it’s meaningless if the fans don’t go there.Western Sydney Stadium is a crap stadium. It’s build for the media not the fans. Terrible design and yes it is Parramatta’s home ground. You have to walk past this, right out front, to get in.I understand people have this sentimental attachment to Leichhardt Oval and even Campbelltown. It's great we get to continue playing games here... But they're both not fit for purpose, don't have big enough capacity and even with the works planned on them, what will it actually bring? A few better bathrooms and more food trucks? With an extra 1,500 seats?
I get people don't like CommBank because it's Parramatta's home ground. But it's a bloody amazing stadium, not a bad view from any seat, so easy to get to, access is so easy and facilities are amazing.
I don't live in Sydney anymore. But I travel up from Tassie about 6 times a year to attend matches. I go to matches at all 3 venues, and by far the best experience of the venue is always CommBank. I am very hesitant to bring my daughter to Leichhardt, but she's been to CommBank and she loved the experience. Not to mention a friggin playground outside the main entrance, easy to get to toilets, easy to get food and drinks, great views and don't have to be fight long line ups and crowds.
I love Leichhardt Oval, I lived 20 minute walk away in early 2000s including 05. I was there for Balmains last ever match in 1999. I love the atmosphere and yes, we should play a few games here. Campbelltown is also good, love the options of clubs and bars before and after the game. Easy to get to. But again... Line to to get a drink before the game is ok, but forget getting something quick or getting to the toilet and back within 2 minutes during game time.
The games I've been to CommBank at the atmosphere has been electric. The chants we get going can be loud. Will never forget the Eels home game last year and we out chanted them.
Utter nonsense. Corporate facilities are great for clubs and you can get a great corporate seat for not a lot. All seats in the ground, even the GA seats in the corners are great.
Apart from your gripe if having to look in the sun on the one game of the year, how else is it a crap stadium? The design, access, facilities are all state of the art.
Put your emotions aside. Forget whose home ground it is or what fans like it or attend. That's not my point. CommBank is such a well designed stadium for so many reasons. If we could have something like that, in our own location, that would be ideal. The emotion of suburban grounds is great, but the practicality of them, especially with families and kids, is not great.
combank is only stadium where gold seats are looking into the sun. Built for corporates
if you were at Leichhardt today, you know that is a real home atmosphere
packed for a gold coast game
against dolphins next week club is having to offer kids go free with paying adult
that atmosphere today for tigers over the line