The Cambo Curse

[TheEnz]

There is something about cambo though. I remember we played the Broncos there and none of the kids could care less about our players, they only wanted to see Reece Walsh.

We may not have had the same profile of players back then...or maybe they had not yet really become Tigers players...i would argue Makasini, Turuva, Luai, Sam Fainu, Tyrell May. etc.. are now high up on the Kids fan favourites lists.

 

[Glenji95]

Hopefully we get the win this week. Never confident of a win, but I’m always really never confident when it’s Campbelltown given our record there. 100 games and only 39 wins since 2000, if the club wants to be a force in the area, that has to change.

 

[Sco77y]

Players are using the same terminolgy as Benji. We flushed that game and are focussed on this weekend! You know you have cracked the team when the team starts sounding like the coach. They have bought into what Benji is selling.

Definitely sounding like a more cohesive unit but I’m not a fan of the new “flush” terminology. I know what he’s trying to say, but those last two games are more valuable than just moving on from and forgetting, just because we won. The Warriors game was a good confidence boost that showed what was possible with the right attitude and resilience. The Parra game imo was nothing to rejoice over though, and I hope they’ve taken away a few lessons out of that one.

 

[Jolls]

Definitely sounding like a more cohesive unit but I’m not a fan of the new “flush” terminology. I know what he’s trying to say, but those last two games are more valuable than just moving on from and forgetting, just because we won. The Warriors game was a good confidence boost that showed what was possible with the right attitude and resilience. The Parra game imo was nothing to rejoice over though, and I hope they’ve taken away a few lessons out of that one.

Not a fan either. I know that there is more to it than just flushing the game. They will have gone through the tape, identified lessons and take corrective action where necessary. Some potentially long term, others quick fixes. I'm sure this week there will be a focus on defending with one in the bin and some extra defensive work for out left edge to develop the connection.

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

main issue with Campbelltown area is as it has built up families have moved from other areas of Sydney to purchase houses etc and they have had ties to other teams e.g. dragons, dogs, souths etc whether that be from who they followed growing up etc.
So mum and dad folkow souths or dragons so I will follow souths or dragons type of thinking.
I believe that to be the biggest issue with Campbelltown and atmosphere.

As hard as they try they will never be able to replicate that leichardt atmosphere and feeling.

it does not mean the Tigers should not be able to win more games of football at Campbelltown then 2 out of last 17, that record is disgraceful for a home ground

 

[Milky]

main issue with Campbelltown area is as it has built up families have moved from other areas of Sydney to purchase houses etc and they have had ties to other teams e.g. dragons, dogs, souths etc whether that be from who they followed growing up etc.
So mum and dad folkow souths or dragons so I will follow souths or dragons type of thinking.
I believe that to be the biggest issue with Campbelltown and atmosphere.

As hard as they try they will never be able to replicate that leichardt atmosphere and feeling.

it does not mean the Tigers should not be able to win more games of football at Campbelltown then 2 out of last 17, that record is disgraceful for a home ground

Not like we were really winning anywhere else lol

We literally won 5 home games last year, 1 of which was at Suncorp.

2/3 at Leichardt (beat Sharks and Titans).
0/4 Campbo

We've just been all round rubbish in the past

 

[stevied]

I wonder why the Tigers find it so hard to win at Campbo. Is there less atmoshere and a less vocal crowd and therefore no 14th man effect? Anyway, I'm going to say that I expect Wests to win this Sunday, the reason being is that they have a different level of toughness and resilience this year. I am not confifent though, how can you be as a Tigers fan?

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

Not like we were really winning anywhere else lol

We literally won 5 home games last year, 1 of which was at Suncorp.

2/3 at Leichardt (beat Sharks and Titans).
0/4 Campbo

We've just been all round rubbish in the past

if you look at it historically since 2000
Campbelltown 100 games for 39 wins
leichardt 101 games for 57 wins

our Campbelltown record is awful

 

[2041]

There is something about cambo though. I remember we played the Broncos there and none of the kids could care less about our players, they only wanted to see Reece Walsh.

I mean, looking at some of the nuffies we've picked over the last few years it would be hard to argue with those kids' judgement.

 

[Glenji95]

Not like we were really winning anywhere else lol

We literally won 5 home games last year, 1 of which was at Suncorp.

2/3 at Leichardt (beat Sharks and Titans).
0/4 Campbo

We've just been all round rubbish in the past

If you count the trial game it was 3/4 at LO but yes you’re right 2/3 for regular season games there.

 

[Adam Doobie]

I mean, looking at some of the nuffies we've picked over the last few years it would be hard to argue with those kids' judgement.

What are you trying to say, that Malakai Watene-Zelezniak didn't inspire a generation to pick up a football?

 

[2041]

What are you trying to say, that Malakai Watene-Zelezniak didn't inspire a generation to pick up a football?

"Dad, when I grow up I want to be just like Jack Buchanan."

 

[TrueTiger]

All this talk about new team and I want to believe. But let's win this weekend or all the same old talk resumes!

Fair comment,but,I haven't felt this good about our team for bloody ages and I reckon we will beat the Knights as well as the hoodoos this week...we are in a completely new era...ENJOY..🐅👍

 

[innsaneink]

I wonder why the Tigers find it so hard to win at Campbo. Is there less atmoshere and a less vocal crowd and therefore no 14th man effect? Anyway, I'm going to say that I expect Wests to win this Sunday, the reason being is that they have a different level of toughness and resilience this year. I am not confifent though, how can you be as a Tigers fan?

If everyone that went to LO went to support the team at CSS maybe theyde have better results.

But it doesnt matter where we are playing even at the 8th you could.hear a.pin drop last year in the 2nd.half of the cowboys game...there was no atmosphere no vocals when we lost our way.... so thats got nothing to do with Cambos w/l record

The crowd reacts at CSS when a breaks made.or a try is scored just as they do at LO

The thing is ...and i see it so often...people here, Wests Tigers fans supporters and members, seperate the crowds as they do the grounds..ie"the people.of cambo" or " the leichhardt faithful'....its like they see the other group as a seperate fanbase when we should be one
I dont go to every game...but i go to all our home grounds..but there are those that only go to either one of our traditional homes,.and maybe commbank or whatever stadium were at that year....and then they will.find something to moan about the other ground

Does.my head in.

Support the team, not your favourite bloody ground!

 

[happy_tiger]

There's no curse .....just a lot of years of poor sides and crowds that didn't intimidate oppositions or refs

 

[Jedi_Tiger]

If everyone that went to LO went to support the team at CSS maybe theyde have better results.

But it doesnt matter where we are playing even at the 8th you could.hear a.pin drop last year in the 2nd.half of the cowboys game...there was no atmosphere no vocals when we lost our way.... so thats got nothing to do with Cambos w/l record

The crowd reacts at CSS when a breaks made.or a try is scored just as they do at LO

The thing is ...and i see it so often...people here, Wests Tigers fans supporters and members, seperate the crowds as they do the grounds..ie"the people.of cambo" or " the leichhardt faithful'....its like they see the other group as a seperate fanbase when we should be one
I dont go to every game...but i go to all our home grounds..but there are those that only go to either one of our traditional homes,.and maybe commbank or whatever stadium were at that year....and then they will.find something to moan about the other ground

Does.my head in.

Support the team, not your favourite bloody ground!

I am a full member and go to both LO and CSS
There is something magical that LO has that CSS simply does not have by way of atmosphere.
Not sure the club can ever create the same LO magic elsewhere.

CSS is still a great ground to watch footy at and better than commbank which is parramatta's home ground whatever spin the club tries to put on it. Right next to Parramatta Leagues Club however er teh club tries to dress up that pig as "our jungle"

However end of the day support the team wherever they play.