@Gary Bakerloo said:
The players think there is an advantage in playing there. Surely the players are entitled to whatever advantage a true home ground can provide them?
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The players think there is an advantage in playing there. Surely the players are entitled to whatever advantage a true home ground can provide them?
mike
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I don't think this is an issue any longer after tonight’s performance.
We are no longer in the top four and our fate is no longer in our hands.
We are no longer in the top four and our fate is no longer in our hands.
Sadly, I think you're right, Mike :frowning:
If it was at Leicchardt Oval, you'd get about 23,000 through the gates and I reckon at least an extra 1000 or so under those fences at the back. That hill would be a very tight place to watch football.
Remember, though, that during the Cowboys, Raiders and Sharks games, we've looked nervous. Maybe Leichhardt freaks the boys out a bit too much.
Remember, though, that during the Cowboys, Raiders and Sharks games, we've looked nervous. Maybe Leichhardt freaks the boys out a bit too much.
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alien
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I don't think we will make the top 4 now anyway. We might not even make the top 8\. We need 1 more win out of our last 4 games to get us on 30 points and even that may not be enough with our bad for and against. Our last 4 games are against tough teams.
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alien
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You know what I have changed my mind. Have the home final at Campbelltown Stadium if we make the top 4\. Then have our next home final at Leichhardt Oval, and then keep switching between those 2 grounds. If we have a home final at SFS we lose home ground advantage. An opponent would rather play us at the SFS instead of having to play us at Campbelltown Stadium or Leichhardt Oval. You know it makes sense.
innsaneink
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@Bismark said:
There was new perimeter fencing installed a few years back, not that ive walked around the joint lately or been down the back, but the fencing looks like itd do the job its meant to do
TheSunTanSuperman
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@alien said:
Campbelltown hasn't and won't be mentioned as an option….
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alien
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@TheSunTanSuperman said:
Actually it has been. :laughing:
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alien
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It would just feel weird if we got a home final at the SFS and it was against the Roosters. It wouldn't really feel like a home final but atleast none of our supporters would be locked out. Wests vs Manly would have a good atmosphere at the SFS.
TheSunTanSuperman
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@alien said:
I'm sorry….hasn't been mentioned as an option **BY ANYONE WHO MATTERS!**
Balmain_Bug
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If we make the top 4, I would pay at th SFS unless the opposition is the Roosters. Otherwise I would play at Campbo or Leichhardt even if our winning record at Campbo is better.
Gary_Bakerloo
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@Centaur said:
100% correct. As mentioned in a previous post, the order should be:
1\. SFS
2\. Campbelltown
3\. Leichhardt
Blow up all you like, the facts are that Leichhardt is not up to standard. I take comments made by players regarding Leichhardt Oval with a grain of salt. Positive comments in the media are required to distract away from the poor corporate facilities at the ground. In addition, positive comments in the press by players attempts to justify the ground's status as a premier sporting venue and in turn puts pressure of the different levels of government to attract funding.
Players used to make similar comments about playing at Campbelltown. They seemed to have stopped now as they don't need to because the ground's future is secure and will only continue to grow in capacity.
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alien
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<big>Plan to play NRL finals back-to-back at SFS and SCG on the same day</big>
THE NRL finals will kick off with a 100,000-fan spectacular under an unprecedented plan to play back-to-back games at the SFS and SCG on the same day.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal the league is keen to play a double-header in week one of the finals at the famous Moore Park venues on Saturday, September 11, if the Wests Tigers and Sydney Roosters finish second and third on the premiership table, which is a distinct possibility.
Both clubs use the SFS as their home ground - the Tigers likely to play a home final at Moore Park rather than suburban grounds Leichhardt or Campbelltown.
Under the historic plan, team three would play team six at 6.30pm on the Saturday at the SFS with sides two and seven clashing at 8.30pm next door at the SCG.
Playing one final at the SFS and the second next door will be discussed further in coming weeks if the Roosters and Tigers continue their current success. The NRL may even consider offering fans a package deal for tickets to both finals.
Nearly 40,000 fans packed the SCG on Sunday to watch an epic match between the Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra, the Dragons winning 19-12.
"If results should fall that way and the Roosters and Tigers finish second and third, we would obviously hold talks with both clubs about their options and their preferences before confirming the venues," NRL chief operating officer Graham Annesley said. "But clearly the SFS-SCG option on the same night is an attractive one based on the success of last Sunday.
"It would certainly deliver a great double-header event for fans at two of rugby league's most significant venues. With the exception of the Dragons, you can throw a net over the other teams in contention."
Both matches could conceivably be sell-outs, with nearly 100,000 pouring into the Moore Park precinct for the start of the finals.
"The SFS and SCG are ideal venues for NRL finals," said SCG and Sports Ground Trust chief executive Jamie Barkley.
"Given the success of Sunday's blockbuster, you certainly wouldn't rule out a finals game at the SCG.
"Two finals games on the same night would be a wonderful event for rugby league.
"Playing two semi-finals in Moore Park would also be a great advertisement for the game. The SCG is the traditional and spiritual home of rugby league while the SFS was purpose built for rugby league.
"We are blessed to have two great stadiums in the Moore Park area."
Wests Tigers boss Stephen Humphreys said his club would not think about a home final venue until they actually finished in the top four.
"We will see what happens over the next couple of weeks. We don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves," Humphreys said.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/plan-to-play-nrl-finals-back-to-back-at-sfs-and-scg-on-the-same-day/story-e6frexnr-1225903191789" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
THE NRL finals will kick off with a 100,000-fan spectacular under an unprecedented plan to play back-to-back games at the SFS and SCG on the same day.
The Daily Telegraph can reveal the league is keen to play a double-header in week one of the finals at the famous Moore Park venues on Saturday, September 11, if the Wests Tigers and Sydney Roosters finish second and third on the premiership table, which is a distinct possibility.
Both clubs use the SFS as their home ground - the Tigers likely to play a home final at Moore Park rather than suburban grounds Leichhardt or Campbelltown.
Under the historic plan, team three would play team six at 6.30pm on the Saturday at the SFS with sides two and seven clashing at 8.30pm next door at the SCG.
Playing one final at the SFS and the second next door will be discussed further in coming weeks if the Roosters and Tigers continue their current success. The NRL may even consider offering fans a package deal for tickets to both finals.
Nearly 40,000 fans packed the SCG on Sunday to watch an epic match between the Sydney Roosters and St George Illawarra, the Dragons winning 19-12.
"If results should fall that way and the Roosters and Tigers finish second and third, we would obviously hold talks with both clubs about their options and their preferences before confirming the venues," NRL chief operating officer Graham Annesley said. "But clearly the SFS-SCG option on the same night is an attractive one based on the success of last Sunday.
"It would certainly deliver a great double-header event for fans at two of rugby league's most significant venues. With the exception of the Dragons, you can throw a net over the other teams in contention."
Both matches could conceivably be sell-outs, with nearly 100,000 pouring into the Moore Park precinct for the start of the finals.
"The SFS and SCG are ideal venues for NRL finals," said SCG and Sports Ground Trust chief executive Jamie Barkley.
"Given the success of Sunday's blockbuster, you certainly wouldn't rule out a finals game at the SCG.
"Two finals games on the same night would be a wonderful event for rugby league.
"Playing two semi-finals in Moore Park would also be a great advertisement for the game. The SCG is the traditional and spiritual home of rugby league while the SFS was purpose built for rugby league.
"We are blessed to have two great stadiums in the Moore Park area."
Wests Tigers boss Stephen Humphreys said his club would not think about a home final venue until they actually finished in the top four.
"We will see what happens over the next couple of weeks. We don't want to get too far ahead of ourselves," Humphreys said.
http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/plan-to-play-nrl-finals-back-to-back-at-sfs-and-scg-on-the-same-day/story-e6frexnr-1225903191789" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
prattenpark
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That story appeared over a week ago.
IMO, it would be a nightmare. It's hard enough getting in and out of Moore Park when there is one game on. I don't see how it would work with 2, and I can't imagine either club being 'persuaded' to play their home semi at the SCG. Last weekends results make it less likely we will both finish in the top 4 anyway.
IMO, it would be a nightmare. It's hard enough getting in and out of Moore Park when there is one game on. I don't see how it would work with 2, and I can't imagine either club being 'persuaded' to play their home semi at the SCG. Last weekends results make it less likely we will both finish in the top 4 anyway.
innsaneink
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Ridiculous idea
fergiefurr
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What a crap idea, anyways with the roosters losing the last couple I can't see them finishing top 3
