Yes I agree
From my understanding Wests Campbelltown is an independent board, who could choose to align themselves with any NRL club.
It's why if I was the WT board - it's the first thing I'd do is find some type of formal agreement to bring the league and the leagues club under the WT umbrella
Isn’t the issue that wests Campbelltown don’t want to be involved in the NRL club? They gave up their 10% ownership voluntarily
That’s right, they are only focusing on the local juniors and support the club through some sponsorship/corporate. There’s nothing, as far as I’m aware, cementing us in any way to Campbelltown today.
Wests Tigers Podcast - Talking everything Wests Tigers!
https://mobile.twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/1560179012713979904
looks like Vlandys might have jumped the shark on holding the NSW government to ransom. Would be funny if the bulldogs, Eels and Dragons all missed out on COE funding and they canned the Panthers stadium rebuild
https://mobile.twitter.com/9NewsSyd/status/1560179012713979904
looks like Vlandys might have jumped the shark on holding the NSW government to ransom. Would be funny if the bulldogs, Eels and Dragons all missed out on COE funding and they canned the Panthers stadium rebuild
The Panthers stadium should never be built. It would be in addition not replacing the one that is already there. Total waste of taxpayers money.
I live in the Macarthur/Wollondilly area. It's only anecdotal but there is alot of WT support out here. It's also a strong Rugby League region. It doesn't translate into good crowds at Leumeah because of a. lack of promotion of games and in the community ( eg. schools, sporting groups etc), b. failure of Macarthur juniors to progress to WT first gde and become WT household names like Hayne, Tedesco, Folau etc c. lousy and antiquated facilities at Leumeah d. allocation of less 'attractive' games and last but not least e. WT's dismal record over the last decade. If our Board addresses these items properly and our results improve the crowds will come. I wonder how the NRL would react if WT plays all it's home games at SFS. I think they will intervene if WT announce that Macarthur/Wollondilly residents can support us from afar. If LO isn't deemed 'safe' then it's games can go to Homebush which has better pub trsprt and parking facilities than SFS. Moore Park is in the Eastern Suburbs. Souths will want it too. Let the Roosters and them fight over it. Whether we like it or not the reality is that the Tigers are mainly a combination of the inner west and Macarthur Regions. Our Board has to lobby harder for funding to improve Leumeah and fix the other issues listed above including allocating higher quality matches for Leumeah. And what about the proposed Academy? It's good planning to locate it where our main junior base is. And as these kids progress to first gde it's better for them to play games in the area they identify with. How else do we build a culture? To further neglect the Macarthur region will only add to the drain of our best junior talent to the usual suspects and increase the risk of WT being moved out of Sydney altogether. I hope our Board shares games b/w Homebush and Leumeah ( and LO if it is deemed safe). Unless we disband that is the only real option WT has which the NRL will accept in my opinion.
@robbierat1 thanks for the perspective from the MacArthur. Do you have any history around how Wests Campbelltown think about their role in the club? Why they gave up direct involvement? Thanks
I live in the Macarthur/Wollondilly area. It's only anecdotal but there is alot of WT support out here. It's also a strong Rugby League region. It doesn't translate into good crowds at Leumeah because of a. lack of promotion of games and in the community ( eg. schools, sporting groups etc), b. failure of Macarthur juniors to progress to WT first gde and become WT household names like Hayne, Tedesco, Folau etc c. lousy and antiquated facilities at Leumeah d. allocation of less 'attractive' games and last but not least e. WT's dismal record over the last decade. If our Board addresses these items properly and our results improve the crowds will come. I wonder how the NRL would react if WT plays all it's home games at SFS. I think they will intervene if WT announce that Macarthur/Wollondilly residents can support us from afar. If LO isn't deemed 'safe' then it's games can go to Homebush which has better pub trsprt and parking facilities than SFS. Moore Park is in the Eastern Suburbs. Souths will want it too. Let the Roosters and them fight over it. Whether we like it or not the reality is that the Tigers are mainly a combination of the inner west and Macarthur Regions. Our Board has to lobby harder for funding to improve Leumeah and fix the other issues listed above including allocating higher quality matches for Leumeah. And what about the proposed Academy? It's good planning to locate it where our main junior base is. And as these kids progress to first gde it's better for them to play games in the area they identify with. How else do we build a culture? To further neglect the Macarthur region will only add to the drain of our best junior talent to the usual suspects and increase the risk of WT being moved out of Sydney altogether. I hope our Board shares games b/w Homebush and Leumeah ( and LO if it is deemed safe). Unless we disband that is the only real option WT has which the NRL will accept in my opinion.
Can’t really agree with any of that. The South West has been a disaster for both the Magpies and the Wests Tigers. Very low support from the region for over 3 decades.
West Tigers won’t abandon the South West though. They will build an academy out there and support the local juniors and schools programs.
The home ground decision is up to the clubs, the NRL won’t do anything if we play out of the SFS.
The bottom line is both LO and CSS are sub standard grounds from the last century. Neither is up to modern stadium standards. Both need major upgrades, not just window dressing. Can’t see either getting the money for it. They certainly won’t after the next election, priories will be elsewhere.
I want Wests Tigers to play out of the best Rugby League ground available and that will be the new SFS.
I live in the Macarthur/Wollondilly area. It's only anecdotal but there is alot of WT support out here. It's also a strong Rugby League region. It doesn't translate into good crowds at Leumeah because of a. lack of promotion of games and in the community ( eg. schools, sporting groups etc), b. failure of Macarthur juniors to progress to WT first gde and become WT household names like Hayne, Tedesco, Folau etc c. lousy and antiquated facilities at Leumeah d. allocation of less 'attractive' games and last but not least e. WT's dismal record over the last decade. If our Board addresses these items properly and our results improve the crowds will come. I wonder how the NRL would react if WT plays all it's home games at SFS. I think they will intervene if WT announce that Macarthur/Wollondilly residents can support us from afar. If LO isn't deemed 'safe' then it's games can go to Homebush which has better pub trsprt and parking facilities than SFS. Moore Park is in the Eastern Suburbs. Souths will want it too. Let the Roosters and them fight over it. Whether we like it or not the reality is that the Tigers are mainly a combination of the inner west and Macarthur Regions. Our Board has to lobby harder for funding to improve Leumeah and fix the other issues listed above including allocating higher quality matches for Leumeah. And what about the proposed Academy? It's good planning to locate it where our main junior base is. And as these kids progress to first gde it's better for them to play games in the area they identify with. How else do we build a culture? To further neglect the Macarthur region will only add to the drain of our best junior talent to the usual suspects and increase the risk of WT being moved out of Sydney altogether. I hope our Board shares games b/w Homebush and Leumeah ( and LO if it is deemed safe). Unless we disband that is the only real option WT has which the NRL will accept in my opinion.
Great post - thank you
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It's a dilemma.
I'd like to see WT commit to CSS and LO
But the fact we need one (CSS) to eb able to hold 25-30k and we need both to have considerable money spent..
With the State Government as it is - I can't see any money coming soon.
Possible the leagues clubs can fund a portion directly?
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I live in the Macarthur/Wollondilly area. It's only anecdotal but there is alot of WT support out here. It's also a strong Rugby League region. It doesn't translate into good crowds at Leumeah because of a. lack of promotion of games and in the community ( eg. schools, sporting groups etc), b. failure of Macarthur juniors to progress to WT first gde and become WT household names like Hayne, Tedesco, Folau etc c. lousy and antiquated facilities at Leumeah d. allocation of less 'attractive' games and last but not least e. WT's dismal record over the last decade. If our Board addresses these items properly and our results improve the crowds will come. I wonder how the NRL would react if WT plays all it's home games at SFS. I think they will intervene if WT announce that Macarthur/Wollondilly residents can support us from afar. If LO isn't deemed 'safe' then it's games can go to Homebush which has better pub trsprt and parking facilities than SFS. Moore Park is in the Eastern Suburbs. Souths will want it too. Let the Roosters and them fight over it. Whether we like it or not the reality is that the Tigers are mainly a combination of the inner west and Macarthur Regions. Our Board has to lobby harder for funding to improve Leumeah and fix the other issues listed above including allocating higher quality matches for Leumeah. And what about the proposed Academy? It's good planning to locate it where our main junior base is. And as these kids progress to first gde it's better for them to play games in the area they identify with. How else do we build a culture? To further neglect the Macarthur region will only add to the drain of our best junior talent to the usual suspects and increase the risk of WT being moved out of Sydney altogether. I hope our Board shares games b/w Homebush and Leumeah ( and LO if it is deemed safe). Unless we disband that is the only real option WT has which the NRL will accept in my opinion.
Great post - thank you
I second that.Great post Robbierat.
For mine we have under-utilised and to a great extent disrespected Campbelltown and the MacArthur.This is essentially from where we are now realising junior success.Cast your mind back to Grant Mayer when he openly threatened the WTs supporters for not turning up to watch the side get regularly dusted.Total arrogance,disconnect and shortsightedness from our CEO.
When we sacked Madge and released players we effectively snuffed out what life was left in our season,so to use poor attendance at Leumeah and belittle its credentials or credibility is a poor argument.When we were a winning side(a painfully long time ago)the records plainly show that the crowds followed accordingly.Unfortunately we just haven’t been able to be in contention for any extended period to give the supporters but a glimmer.
Playing out of the new SFS does little to address our underlying issues,nor our ongoing tenure as a viable NRL entity.As much as I’d love to utilise SCG membership and watch in comfort I honestly can’t see this as an option for the future.It is still a tribal game at heart and our DNA whilst an amalgamation,bears little relevance to Paddington/Centennial Park.Leave that to the Roosters and Rabbits,otherwise we are diluting our own identity,and potentially at our own peril.
TBH I really just want the club to make a call so it can stop dividing supporters.
TBH I really just want the club to make a call so it can stop dividing supporters.
Not invalidating your opinion or feelings SFS, but I just dont get the "division". I dont feel the division because of more than 1 ground. I go to all three and enjoy the experiences differently. Im not sure one home ground would solve as many issues as some think. Would cause as many new issues IMO.
@tigertownsfs Unfortunately I don't. But I can ask some of my mates and let you know if I uncover anything. Thanks for replying
if we end up just at campbletown then we are brown bread as a club
if we play just at LO it is falling down
only option is a mix
4 sfs
3 LO
3 CSS
1 magic Rd
1 Tamworth
if we end up just at campbletown then we are brown bread as a club
if we play just at LO it is falling down
only option is a mix
4 sfs
3 LO
3 CSS
1 magic Rd
1 Tamworth
I would punt Tamworth and magic round personally. We need to focus on securing our base, I don’t see how playing in Tamworth improves our club.
if we end up just at campbletown then we are brown bread as a club
if we play just at LO it is falling down
only option is a mix
4 sfs
3 LO
3 CSS
1 magic Rd
1 Tamworth
I would punt Tamworth and magic round personally. We need to focus on securing our base, I don’t see how playing in Tamworth improves our club.
It expands the support for the club and Rugby League in general into the country areas. Every team should be mandated to take one home game a season to a regional (country) area. I throughly support the club in doing this.
