Wests Tigers Home Ground Mega Thread

Glenji95 said:
It’ll be a while before they give upgrades to Campbelltown. Probably not for another 5-10 years.
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Pulling numbers out of your a$$ are you?

If there are votes to be won a deal can be done.

Who would have thought there'd be a funded COE in concord? Or upgrades to LO? A COE in Ctown?

Anything is possible if the persuasive argument is delivered.
 
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balmain boy said:
Pulling numbers out of your a$$ are you?

If there are votes to be won a deal can be done.

Who would have thought there'd be a funded COE in concord? Or upgrades to LO? A COE in Ctown?

Anything is possible if the persuasive argument is delivered.
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No need to upgrade a stadium in a safe area for Labor in the MacArthur region while he’s trying to get voters in the inner west. That’s all it is for political gain, not because they care about LO.
 
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weststigers said:
Don't see why we can't have magic round at Homebush every other year. Seems silly that the NRL sanction a home game for Sydney clubs in QLD given some will unluckily draw the true home team like we have this year.
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They could try a triple header on a saturday at Moore Park. Chooks, Sharks, Penrith and three Qld clubs.
 
Muffstar said:

  • By PHIL ROTHFIELD​

    SPORTS EDITOR-AT-LARGE
  • NEWS CORP AUSTRALIA SPORTS NEWSROOM
  • 3:32PM MAY 19, 2024
Prime minister Anthony Albanese and NRL commission chairman Peter V’landys have stepped in to deliver a $50 million deal to save Leichhardt oval.

A joint funding agreement between the federal and state governments in conjunction with the inner west council will save the famous old rugby league venue in the prime minister’s seat.

This masthead can reveal money was set aside in last week’s federal budget under infrastructure projects that will see the Albanese government fund almost half of the project.

A new grandstand at the northern end of the ground with sponsor and hospitality areas will showpiece the project that includes:

• Four new dressing sheds to accommodate both NRLW and NRL teams on the same day.

• Renovated corporate and media facilities at the top of the existing Latchem Robinson stand.

• Ground capacity increased to 19,000.

• New toilet facilities.

• New bar and food outlets to cut down the waiting time for meals and drinks.

Long lines for bar and food outlets are hopefully set to be a thing of the past. Picture: Tom ParrishLong lines for bar and food outlets are hopefully set to be a thing of the past. Picture: Tom Parrish

Wait times for the poorly maintained bathrooms have proven frustrating in the past. Picture: Tom ParrishWait times for the poorly maintained bathrooms have proven frustrating in the past. Picture: Tom Parrish

Finally, the 20-minute wait for a beer and a pie will become a thing of the past.

Work is expected to start on the building and renovations next year.

The future of “the eighth wonder of the world” had been in doubt since new Wests Tigers chief executive Shane Richardson spoke earlier in the season of abandoning decades of tradition to move to the 85,000-seat Accor Stadium to accommodate more corporate support.

“Leichhardt is just nowhere near the standard (to host NRL games), “ he said, “we will play at the most commercially viable ground to grow our corporates and membership.”

V’landys, however, has been privately lobbying the governments over the last six weeks.

Thousands of football fans flock to Leichhardt Oval to watch the West Tigers. Picture: Tom ParrishThousands of football fans flock to Leichhardt Oval to watch the West Tigers. Picture: Tom Parrish

Outside of the Wests Tigers, the ground hosts more than 120 events each year including rugby union, soccer, school and elite junior sport – an important point in the commission boss’ plea for funding.

While events like Magic Round here in Brisbane at Suncorp Stadium are a huge rugby league money-spinner and comfortable setting for fans, V’landys has always spoken of his love for the tradition and tribalism that can only be created at Sydney’s suburban venues.

How nothing in this game beats the atmosphere and theatre of a Wests Tigers packed house at Leichhardt Oval on a Saturday night or Sunday afternoon.

Nothing like a packed Leichhardt Oval. Photo: Tom ParrishNothing like a packed Leichhardt Oval. Photo: Tom Parrish

This deal is a huge victory for the Wests Tigers and V’landys, who used his tight connections with Albanese and Premier Chris Minns to deliver the outcome.

When we told local mayor Darcy Byrne of the deal, he declared: “This money will ensure the future of Leichhardt Oval for the next 50 years.”

The extra corporate space and an increased ground capacity will make it far more cost appealing to the Wests Tigers management.

That’s not to say the club will play all home games there, more like three of four each year.

The club is still investigating opportunities as part of a strategic plan to use Leichhardt, Campbelltown and a major stadium for their home games.

Albanese’s office declined to comment on the upgrade. A spokesman told this masthead: “Any future announcements will be made at an appropriate time.”
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Don’t question Richo people. All part of the plan. 🙌
 
Glenji95 said:
No need to upgrade a stadium in a safe area for Labor in the MacArthur region while he’s trying to get voters in the inner west. That’s all it is for political gain, not because they care about LO.
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I'm sorry mate but your political knowledge is lacking.

The electorate of Grayndler, which takes in most of the inner west, is one of the safest Labor seats in the country. There are zero votes for the Federal government in pledging money towards upgrading LO. It's why Brookvale Oval was always overlooked for federal funding from the Libs when it was a blue ribbon Liberal seat.

The electorate of Macarthur was Lib from 1996 to 2013 and could soon swing back from Labor. It would be infinitely more political expedient to throw cash at Campbelltown as the Libs did for Penrith Stadium which is also in a marginal electorate.
 
TV Ted Ellery said:
I'm sorry mate but your political knowledge is lacking.

The electorate of Grayndler, which takes in most of the inner west, is one of the safest Labor seats in the country. There are zero votes for the Federal government in pledging money towards upgrading LO. It's why Brookvale Oval was always overlooked for federal funding from the Libs when it was a blue ribbon Liberal seat.

The electorate of Macarthur was Lib from 1996 to 2013 and could soon swing back from Labor. It would be infinitely more political expedient to throw cash at Campbelltown as the Libs did with Penrith Stadium which is also in a marginal electorate.
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Political knowledge? Look at Australia. Waiting for handouts.....
 
TV Ted Ellery said:
I'm sorry mate but your political knowledge is lacking.

The electorate of Grayndler, which takes in most of the inner west, is one of the safest Labor seats in the country. There are zero votes for the Federal government in pledging money towards upgrading LO. It's why Brookvale Oval was always overlooked for federal funding from the Libs when it was a blue ribbon Liberal seat.

The electorate of Macarthur was Lib from 1996 to 2013 and could soon swing back from Labor. It would be infinitely more political expedient to throw cash at Campbelltown as the Libs did for Penrith Stadium which is also in a marginal electorate.
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Excellent points there TVT but I think that Richo believes there is more upside at LO than CS, especially at the corporate level.
I know many WT fans will disagree with that but it would seem to make sense in terms of what he is trying to do.
 
Wonder whether we are committed elsewhere Richo hasn't directly commented as of yet?
50 mil im not sure if that is or isn't good enough, i guess we will see soon enough.
 
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