Experience at Campbelltown

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Weststigers1993

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After attending our last two home games at Campbelltown, I wanted to share some thoughts on the experience — both the positives and the negatives — and see if others feel the same.

Positives

Decals & Presentation
It’s clear the club has put real effort into making the ground feel like home. The signage on the way in, the “Home of the Wests Tigers” branding on the grandstands, it all makes a big difference. There was also a graffiti mural near the ground which looked awesome. Those small details go a long way in creating the feeling that this is home.

Pre-game videos
The pre-game hype videos and team list visuals have been outstanding. The video last night gave me chills. Showing footage from 2000 mixed with the last few years, with Luai saying "we've built the platform now it's time to rise." The social media team really has their finger on the pulse of what this team is and where we are at as a club. Very professional.

Crowd
The crowds have been great. Even with a strong Broncos presence last night, Tigers fans showed up and made the effort — many, like myself, travelling 40+ minutes. That commitment shows how many of us want a united Wests Tigers.

Negatives

MC
The MC or whatever you want to call him has been appalling. The cringey humour, odd name pronunciations, and complete inability to start a chant did the opposite of what he is paid to do. I. unknowing bought tickets in the away bay and sitting near Broncos fans, I was honestly embarrassed.

Atmosphere
The crowd is there. The pre game music is good but....the atmosphere is dead. In both games there have been moments where the crowd is quite literally quiet. No noise. I think it might be the configuration of the ground that allows the noise to escape. The sections of the stadium 'feel' disconnected. At one point Luai was trying to pump up the crowd...I think he felt it too.

Overall

We need a new Campbelltown stadium. Something resembling Commbank with stands that keep the noise inside the stadium is what this team deserves. A stadium that creates an atmosphere that away fans feel intimidating attending and our boys feel pumped to perform in front of. The fans are ready we just need the stadium (and the MC) to match it.
 
Even though it’s great we got funding at Campbelltown, imo the best solution would’ve been to try and get funding for a new 25-30k stadium in the south west with a cauldron like construction like in the prem, and scrap Campbelltown, then play 3 at Lo 9 at the new stadium
Speed2burn said:
As much as I hate to say it, Our Commbank games always have the best atmosphere
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TigerBurnsy said:
Even though it’s great we got funding at Campbelltown, imo the best solution would’ve been to try and get funding for a new 25-30k stadium in the south west with a cauldron like construction like in the prem, and scrap Campbelltown, then play 3 at Lo 9 at the new stadium
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How do you know we didn’t try? The upgrade agreed on was probably a compromise. I doubt Richo would have gone in saying “give us the bare minimum”.
 
Pretty much agree with the OP.
I wasnt there last night but was for the knights.
The MC is hopeless.

It seems like the crowds are reactive there instead of proactive....noticed it especially at the start of the 2nd half v knights

I dunno it is what it is
Would be great if rhe ground was enclosed but its not...like a lot of things....if if if
 
Weststigers1993 said:
Atmosphere
The crowd is there. The pre game music is good but....the atmosphere is dead. In both games there have been moments where the crowd is quite literally quiet. No noise. I think it might be the configuration of the ground that allows the noise to escape. The sections of the stadium 'feel' disconnected. At one point Luai was trying to pump up the crowd...I think he felt it too.
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From watching on tv I agree with the atmosphere comments, at the start of the game it was great you could hear the fans and they were quite loud, but as soon as things went against us it went dead quiet. I remember at the end of the first half, Vossy made a comment about how Reynolds had completely silenced the crowd. I wonder if its the configuration of the ground letting noise escape easily/ if it is too shallow so the noise doesn't travel as well. Or if it is the type of fans going, IM not too sure on the crowd type, butm if there are more families and not as "hardcore" fans going this usually hurts atmosphere compared to leichhardt or premier league for example, where there is a good portion of fans who are young to middle age lads going in a big group making a day out of it to the pub and more inclined to yell and shout all game making a better atmosphere
 
I couldn’t make it last night but I was there for Newcastle. I’d broadly agree with the OP.

My Negatives

MC was annoying, “jokes” that never landed plus obsessing over the Leichhardt v Campbelltown thing. The constant music when there was even a brief stop in play annoyed me. Maybe I’m showing my age but that’s often when the crowd get into it.

I was kind of shocked at how poor the capacity currently is. Usually when I’m there it’s not near capacity. I’m not saying it has to be 40k but 20-22 would be better. The parts at the end are particularly crying out for growth. I’ve seen function rooms with bigger capacity. Something like they’re doing at LO (but with a roof would be nice.

The car park. It did seem to move better and yes it’s a common thing at sporting events but do the police no longer do traffic control? A bit of organisation would vastly speed things up.

Positives

Signage in the general area and at the ground were great. Got off the motorway and I was informed by a large sign I was in Wests Tigers country.

Handing out the flags week 1 was a master stroke. The sea of orange flags looked fantastic.

The player meet and greet at the Sherwood was also a top initiative.

The food and merch stands were plentiful and even with a big crowd the lines were okay.
 
The M C is a pain in the Bum, hate the way he pronounces the players names as someone else said, so annoying. The ground lacks something, just can't put my finger on it.
 
innsaneink said:
Pretty much agree with the OP.
I wasnt there last night but was for the knights.
The MC is hopeless.

It seems like the crowds are reactive there instead of proactive....noticed it especially at the start of the 2nd half v knights

I dunno it is what it is
Would be great if rhe ground was enclosed but its not...like a lot of things....if if if
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I’d love to see a survey of who attends LO and CSS, and how many supporters there are who only attend one or both.
Without starting a fight the crowd always seems to buzzing at LO, is it a little more intimate, CSS seems to have more space, if you know what I mean.
Let’s see what happens Thursday and compare crowd reaction, the man on the Mike and anything else that’s relevant.
OP can you please provide a comparative report ! ( assume you’ll be there).
Thanks in advance !
 
NJLM78 said:
The MC is the same one Penrith had for many years? Those name pronunciations are annoying.
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That’s not the one who every time at kick off would yell “LETS GOOOO PANNNNTTHHERS” is it?

It’s a thankless job being an MC. You couldn’t pay me enough. Imagine your job being trying to hype up a crowd when their team is getting pumped? They can be getting beat by 50, yet you still need to stay hyped. Poor bastards.
 
Yossarian said:
I couldn’t make it last night but I was there for Newcastle. I’d broadly agree with the OP.

My Negatives

MC was annoying, “jokes” that never landed plus obsessing over the Leichhardt v Campbelltown thing. The constant music when there was even a brief stop in play annoyed me. Maybe I’m showing my age but that’s often when the crowd get into it.

I was kind of shocked at how poor the capacity currently is. Usually when I’m there it’s not near capacity. I’m not saying it has to be 40k but 20-22 would be better. The parts at the end are particularly crying out for growth. I’ve seen function rooms with bigger capacity. Something like they’re doing at LO (but with a roof would be nice.

The car park. It did seem to move better and yes it’s a common thing at sporting events but do the police no longer do traffic control? A bit of organisation would vastly speed things up.

Positives

Signage in the general area and at the ground were great. Got off the motorway and I was informed by a large sign I was in Wests Tigers country.

Handing out the flags week 1 was a master stroke. The sea of orange flags looked fantastic.

The player meet and greet at the Sherwood was also a top initiative.

The food and merch stands were plentiful and even with a big crowd the lines were okay.
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How did the capacity go down so much? Same with Leichhardt, you’re right the flags were genius pre game they looked so good on tv
 
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