@tiger5150 The facts remains that ANZ has the biggest crowd averages of all of the other grounds .
Which means that the majority of the fan base do
not mind the place .. it’s the other small proportion of the fan base with agendas that keep rehashing this issue .I will say once again there are three modern and appropriate stadiums available it’s time to choose one as the majority of the supporter base seem to agree !
I wasnt "rehashing" the issue, I was merely responding to Tiger Symmetry's point that "one home ground" would engender a "Brookie-like" atmosphere. I think its self evident that by merely picking one ground, it isnt going to necessarily give that result. You would need 50K plus at Homebush to produce something like that. I dont think there is much dispute as to which ground is best suited to providing a "Brooky-like" atmosphere.
Whilst we are on the topic though, the biggest average being at ANZ is meaningless as up until about two years ago, the club intentionally played all of the biggest drawing opposition there including the regular Easter Sunday match v Eels there which regularly draws over 30K from out of the easter show next door. I was there 4 years ago for the Easter Match v Parra and there was over 30K and it felt empty and lifeless. I took international guests to that game as their first experience of RL and they thought it was OK. Took them to LO a couple of weeks later and they were pumped.
Not arguing which is "better" but Tiger Symmetry's original point was "atmosphere".
All good points, it’s bloody hard to get a conclusion to this debate.
I think we can definitely rule out ANZ and Commbank
I know that it’s a vexed issue,but whatever the case I believe we have to be playing predominantly out of one ground.We’ve essentially become roving nomads unable to develop our own foothold let alone fortress.
Watching the Sharks playing in front of a fanatical partisan crowd just reinforces the notion.Down to 11/12 men the packed house at Woolooware was having nothing to do with a loss,nor was the team.I know the Warriors were all over the shop but that partisan crowd has the ability to intimidate and also to influence and sway the referee.
As for the weekend,nobody tell me that Brookvale doesn’t become a factor of sorts.
I’m adamant that we need to become a predominantly one ground team with a nostalgia clause allowing a couple of games out of Leichhardt,otherwise we’re just chasing our tail.
Fans just need to show up to whatever the homeground is every week ...not just show up to Leichhardt because it is their " Field of Dreams " ...we can turn whatever ground we choose as our sole homeground as a graveyard by simply having fans show up rain , hail or shine and support hard
looks like Inner West Council wants to rebuild main grandstand or perhaps the “major new grandstand” refers to a redevelopment at the north end. Regardless, it sounds reasonably significant if it gets up (facilities, screens, food, corporate etc)
Good move if true, if we build it they will come
Wests Tigers very own Field of Dreams
Expect at least 6 games a year none of the 3 or 4 game rubbish and CS 8 games
Flip it 8 at LO and 34 at CS
looks like Inner West Council wants to rebuild main grandstand or perhaps the “major new grandstand” refers to a redevelopment at the north end. Regardless, it sounds reasonably significant if it gets up (facilities, screens, food, corporate etc)
The wording is a little vague - it could be taken as a new grandstand alongside Latchem Robinson, or an all-new Latchem Robinson stand.
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looks like Inner West Council wants to rebuild main grandstand or perhaps the “major new grandstand” refers to a redevelopment at the north end. Regardless, it sounds reasonably significant if it gets up (facilities, screens, food, corporate etc)
The wording is a little vague - it could be taken as a new grandstand alongside Latchem Robinson, or an all-new Latchem Robinson stand.
I just hope that all understand that once they start with stands the hill and any grassy knolls are dead forever .....#concretejungle
Then the old girl turns into a sterile old witch unfortunately ...fix the dunny's ...put up a wicked screen ....solve the food / corporate issues ...don't mess with her beauty ....
I know that it’s a vexed issue,but whatever the case I believe we have to be playing predominantly out of one ground.We’ve essentially become roving nomads unable to develop our own foothold let alone fortress.
Watching the Sharks playing in front of a fanatical partisan crowd just reinforces the notion.Down to 11/12 men the packed house at Woolooware was having nothing to do with a loss,nor was the team.I know the Warriors were all over the shop but that partisan crowd has the ability to intimidate and also to influence and sway the referee.
As for the weekend,nobody tell me that Brookvale doesn’t become a factor of sorts.
I’m adamant that we need to become a predominantly one ground team with a nostalgia clause allowing a couple of games out of Leichhardt,otherwise we’re just chasing our tail.
Fans just need to show up to whatever the homeground is every week ...not just show up to Leichhardt because it is their " Field of Dreams " ...we can turn whatever ground we choose as our sole homeground as a graveyard by simply having fans show up rain , hail or shine and support hard
I freely admit I'm biased and I love LO. No doubt part of it is nostalgia but I think a larger part of it is that it is a unique RL experience. I genuinely believe that the Members seats on the western concourse are the best in RL. Other people enjoy the hill experience.
Im not sure that Tigers fans dont take LO for granted and dont understand what they have. I am taking my (Bulldog supporting) cousin to the Bulldogs game at LO because he nagged me to because he wants to show his young son what Leichhardt is like. Other fans love it.
I know that it’s a vexed issue,but whatever the case I believe we have to be playing predominantly out of one ground.We’ve essentially become roving nomads unable to develop our own foothold let alone fortress.
Watching the Sharks playing in front of a fanatical partisan crowd just reinforces the notion.Down to 11/12 men the packed house at Woolooware was having nothing to do with a loss,nor was the team.I know the Warriors were all over the shop but that partisan crowd has the ability to intimidate and also to influence and sway the referee.
As for the weekend,nobody tell me that Brookvale doesn’t become a factor of sorts.
I’m adamant that we need to become a predominantly one ground team with a nostalgia clause allowing a couple of games out of Leichhardt,otherwise we’re just chasing our tail.
Fans just need to show up to whatever the homeground is every week ...not just show up to Leichhardt because it is their " Field of Dreams " ...we can turn whatever ground we choose as our sole homeground as a graveyard by simply having fans show up rain , hail or shine and support hard
I freely admit I'm biased and I love LO. No doubt part of it is nostalgia but I think a larger part of it is that it is a unique RL experience. I genuinely believe that the Members seats on the western concourse are the best in RL. Other people enjoy the hill experience.
Im not sure that Tigers fans dont take LO for granted and dont understand what they have. I am taking my (Bulldog supporting) cousin to the Bulldogs game at LO because he nagged me to because he wants to show his young son what Leichhardt is like. Other fans love it.
I have the best seats in world sport AT LO
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I've had the same seat in the Latchem Robinson stand since 1988, I've seen Ellery Hanley and the glory days of Balmain to Junior Pearce and Sirro farewells and the joys of 2005
it is a great venue whether you sit on the hill or in the stands, if it is refurbished and can live on then fantastic
@unhappy-tiger the alternative is they do nothing to it and get a token 3 games a year. If it is done well like brookvale you keep the hill and get potentially 8 games year out of the eight wonder with 4 at campbletown
@unhappy-tiger the alternative is they do nothing to it and get a token 3 games a year. If it is done well like brookvale you keep the hill and get potentially 8 games year out of the eight wonder with 4 at campbletown
Needs to increase capacity as well
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I know that it’s a vexed issue,but whatever the case I believe we have to be playing predominantly out of one ground.We’ve essentially become roving nomads unable to develop our own foothold let alone fortress.
Watching the Sharks playing in front of a fanatical partisan crowd just reinforces the notion.Down to 11/12 men the packed house at Woolooware was having nothing to do with a loss,nor was the team.I know the Warriors were all over the shop but that partisan crowd has the ability to intimidate and also to influence and sway the referee.
As for the weekend,nobody tell me that Brookvale doesn’t become a factor of sorts.
I’m adamant that we need to become a predominantly one ground team with a nostalgia clause allowing a couple of games out of Leichhardt,otherwise we’re just chasing our tail.
Fans just need to show up to whatever the homeground is every week ...not just show up to Leichhardt because it is their " Field of Dreams " ...we can turn whatever ground we choose as our sole homeground as a graveyard by simply having fans show up rain , hail or shine and support hard
I freely admit I'm biased and I love LO. No doubt part of it is nostalgia but I think a larger part of it is that it is a unique RL experience. I genuinely believe that the Members seats on the western concourse are the best in RL. Other people enjoy the hill experience.
Im not sure that Tigers fans dont take LO for granted and dont understand what they have. I am taking my (Bulldog supporting) cousin to the Bulldogs game at LO because he nagged me to because he wants to show his young son what Leichhardt is like. Other fans love it.
I have the best seats in world sport AT LO
My feelings on where we play is this ....as long as we are winning and we turn it into fortress hell for opposition teams I'm good
But you start adding a new grandstand and she will lose her attraction ...no matter how good the seating
@unhappy-tiger the alternative is they do nothing to it and get a token 3 games a year. If it is done well like brookvale you keep the hill and get potentially 8 games year out of the eight wonder with 4 at campbletown
Needs to increase capacity as well
I'm happy for 8 games at Leichhardt ....but you mess with the lady and she'll lose her attraction and then you'll lose the atmosephere ...and it doesn't stop the base planning to Everest to and from the game ....
I know that it’s a vexed issue,but whatever the case I believe we have to be playing predominantly out of one ground.We’ve essentially become roving nomads unable to develop our own foothold let alone fortress.
Watching the Sharks playing in front of a fanatical partisan crowd just reinforces the notion.Down to 11/12 men the packed house at Woolooware was having nothing to do with a loss,nor was the team.I know the Warriors were all over the shop but that partisan crowd has the ability to intimidate and also to influence and sway the referee.
As for the weekend,nobody tell me that Brookvale doesn’t become a factor of sorts.
I’m adamant that we need to become a predominantly one ground team with a nostalgia clause allowing a couple of games out of Leichhardt,otherwise we’re just chasing our tail.
Fans just need to show up to whatever the homeground is every week ...not just show up to Leichhardt because it is their " Field of Dreams " ...we can turn whatever ground we choose as our sole homeground as a graveyard by simply having fans show up rain , hail or shine and support hard
I freely admit I'm biased and I love LO. No doubt part of it is nostalgia but I think a larger part of it is that it is a unique RL experience. I genuinely believe that the Members seats on the western concourse are the best in RL. Other people enjoy the hill experience.
Im not sure that Tigers fans dont take LO for granted and dont understand what they have. I am taking my (Bulldog supporting) cousin to the Bulldogs game at LO because he nagged me to because he wants to show his young son what Leichhardt is like. Other fans love it.
I have the best seats in world sport AT LO
My feelings on where we play is this ....as long as we are winning and we turn it into fortress hell for opposition teams I'm good
But you start adding a new grandstand and she will lose her attraction ...no matter how good the seating
I think they are talking a replacement stand, but even that worries me
In memory of Geoff Chisholm (1965-2022)
I know that it’s a vexed issue,but whatever the case I believe we have to be playing predominantly out of one ground.We’ve essentially become roving nomads unable to develop our own foothold let alone fortress.
Watching the Sharks playing in front of a fanatical partisan crowd just reinforces the notion.Down to 11/12 men the packed house at Woolooware was having nothing to do with a loss,nor was the team.I know the Warriors were all over the shop but that partisan crowd has the ability to intimidate and also to influence and sway the referee.
As for the weekend,nobody tell me that Brookvale doesn’t become a factor of sorts.
I’m adamant that we need to become a predominantly one ground team with a nostalgia clause allowing a couple of games out of Leichhardt,otherwise we’re just chasing our tail.
Fans just need to show up to whatever the homeground is every week ...not just show up to Leichhardt because it is their " Field of Dreams " ...we can turn whatever ground we choose as our sole homeground as a graveyard by simply having fans show up rain , hail or shine and support hard
I freely admit I'm biased and I love LO. No doubt part of it is nostalgia but I think a larger part of it is that it is a unique RL experience. I genuinely believe that the Members seats on the western concourse are the best in RL. Other people enjoy the hill experience.
Im not sure that Tigers fans dont take LO for granted and dont understand what they have. I am taking my (Bulldog supporting) cousin to the Bulldogs game at LO because he nagged me to because he wants to show his young son what Leichhardt is like. Other fans love it.
I have the best seats in world sport AT LO
My feelings on where we play is this ....as long as we are winning and we turn it into fortress hell for opposition teams I'm good
But you start adding a new grandstand and she will lose her attraction ...no matter how good the seating
I think they are talking a replacement stand, but even that worries me
Either or sucks Garry ...why build a museum and then modernize stands etc ...of course fix everything else and modernize it ...but leave the heart and soul ....
It would be like tearing the green monster at Fenway down and then rebuilding it and painting it blue .....
