Wests Tigers confirm 2018 home game allocation

[westy81]

Does anyone know how long until our deal with ANZ ends? I'm all for games out of Sydney but I was hojng they'd be at the expense of ANZ….not Leichhardt and Campbelltown

We signed a 10 year deal in 2013

 

[madunit]

Does anyone know how long until our deal with ANZ ends? I'm all for games out of Sydney but I was hojng they'd be at the expense of ANZ….not Leichhardt and Campbelltown

Games in the bush usually end up costing the clubs money, so it makes sense to not risk minimising income from the cash cow and take games off LO and CSS where we have expenses anyway.

 

[WestsBenTigers]

Does anyone know how long until our deal with ANZ ends? I'm all for games out of Sydney but I was hojng they'd be at the expense of ANZ….not Leichhardt and Campbelltown

Games in the bush usually end up costing the clubs money, so it makes sense to not risk minimising income from the cash cow and take games off LO and CSS where we have expenses anyway.

But the club can create a new fan base and grow new supporters.

This could lead to more membership, ticket purchases and items from the Roar Store.

I think if we pick and stick to a bush town we will eventually make a profit and some very happy fans.

It's a win win

 

[madunit]

Does anyone know how long until our deal with ANZ ends? I'm all for games out of Sydney but I was hojng they'd be at the expense of ANZ….not Leichhardt and Campbelltown

Games in the bush usually end up costing the clubs money, so it makes sense to not risk minimising income from the cash cow and take games off LO and CSS where we have expenses anyway.

But the club can create a new fan base and grow new supporters.

This could lead to more membership, ticket purchases and items from the Roar Store.

I think if we pick and stick to a bush town we will eventually make a profit and some very happy fans.

It's a win win

I'm with you on expanding the member base. It's important for any business.

But if playing at Venue 1 costs you zero and makes you money but Venues 2 and 3 produces expenses and makes less money, if any at all, then it makes sense, if you are to have games in the bush that will also be an expense, to take games from venues 2 and 3.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

Does anyone know how long until our deal with ANZ ends? I'm all for games out of Sydney but I was hojng they'd be at the expense of ANZ….not Leichhardt and Campbelltown

Games in the bush usually end up costing the clubs money, so it makes sense to not risk minimising income from the cash cow and take games off LO and CSS where we have expenses anyway.

But the club can create a new fan base and grow new supporters.

This could lead to more membership, ticket purchases and items from the Roar Store.

I think if we pick and stick to a bush town we will eventually make a profit and some very happy fans.

It's a win win

I'm with you on expanding the member base. It's important for any business.

But if playing at Venue 1 costs you zero and makes you money but Venues 2 and 3 produces expenses and makes less money, if any at all, then it makes sense, if you are to have games in the bush that will also be an expense, to take games from venues 2 and 3.

This is exactly right and the reason we would be taking two games away would be so Campbelltown and Leichhardt lose one each to keep things even.

I'm guessing we are hooking into a country area and the other game will be a NZ/Perth/Adelaide that will offer us money to play there.

 

[pHyR3]

Hopefully the new membership prices reflect that there are less games to go to. Do not include reciprocal rights with other Homebush based clubs in that, as you could buy ANZ membership and have access to a load of additional events.
This disrespects their current supporter base. In 2020 we might be taking 5 games to WA to grow the supporter base. The NRL and now clubs seem to have no interest in having crowds at games, **it is all about the television revenue which will not exist in 5 years**

huh, that sucks. i kinda wanna still watch NRL without having to go to the game in 5 years time :frowning:

 

[innsaneink]

Hopefully the new membership prices reflect that there are less games to go to. Do not include reciprocal rights with other Homebush based clubs in that, as you could buy ANZ membership and have access to a load of additional events.
This disrespects their current supporter base. In 2020 we might be taking 5 games to WA to grow the supporter base. The NRL and now clubs seem to have no interest in having crowds at games, **it is all about the television revenue which will not exist in 5 years**

huh, that sucks. i kinda wanna still watch NRL without having to go to the game in 5 years time :frowning:

Why is that Harvey??

 

[GNR4LIFE]

Hopefully the new membership prices reflect that there are less games to go to. Do not include reciprocal rights with other Homebush based clubs in that, as you could buy ANZ membership and have access to a load of additional events.
This disrespects their current supporter base. In 2020 we might be taking 5 games to WA to grow the supporter base. The NRL and now clubs seem to have no interest in having crowds at games, **it is all about the television revenue which will not exist in 5 years**

huh, that sucks. i kinda wanna still watch NRL without having to go to the game in 5 years time :frowning:

Why is that Harvey??

I think a lot of games will be only available via online streaming. Another 10-15 years and i think TV might be obscelete to the game.

 

[boonboon]

While I agree wholeheartedly that NRL needs to drive crowds and they should be focusing on that I think the broardcast money can continue but as many said it might not be jsut TV. However the increased competition from non tradiotional media companies could well drive up the price not bring it down.

I for one am excited about the 2 different games - especially someone who has been to every Leichardt game and seen how few people are at the least attended of the 4 each year. Yes we pack them out sometimes but it seems at least once a year we don't even get 10k

 

[Russell]

While I agree wholeheartedly that NRL needs to drive crowds and they should be focusing on that I think the broardcast money can continue but as many said it might not be jsut TV. However the increased competition from non tradiotional media companies could well drive up the price not bring it down.

I for one am excited about the 2 different games - especially someone who has been to every Leichardt game and seen how few people are at the least attended of the 4 each year. Yes we pack them out sometimes but it seems at least once a year we don't even get 10k

Yes, usually because the weather is crappy, an out of Sydney team and probably because it was a Saturday night game or a stupid 6.30 pm start on a Sunday night.

If the club agreed to 2 games out of town they should have at least stipulated that the 3 games at Leichhardt were Sunday afternoon and the requested day and time at Campbelltown.

Been roughshod over again by the NRL I suspect.

 

[Harvey]

Hopefully the new membership prices reflect that there are less games to go to. Do not include reciprocal rights with other Homebush based clubs in that, as you could buy ANZ membership and have access to a load of additional events.
This disrespects their current supporter base. In 2020 we might be taking 5 games to WA to grow the supporter base. The NRL and now clubs seem to have no interest in having crowds at games, **it is all about the television revenue which will not exist in 5 years**

huh, that sucks. i kinda wanna still watch NRL without having to go to the game in 5 years time :frowning:

Why is that Harvey??

I think a lot of games will be only available via online streaming. Another 10-15 years and i think TV might be obscelete to the game.

That was my point. While you may still be able to watch a game on TV, that station will not be paying a billion dollars to show it. NRL could own the digital rights or sell them off, but if they keep them, their income comes from fan interest either at the ground or purchasing subscriptions

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

While I agree wholeheartedly that NRL needs to drive crowds and they should be focusing on that I think the broardcast money can continue but as many said it might not be jsut TV. However the increased competition from non tradiotional media companies could well drive up the price not bring it down.

I for one am excited about the 2 different games - especially someone who has been to every Leichardt game and seen how few people are at the least attended of the 4 each year. Yes we pack them out sometimes but it seems at least once a year we don't even get 10k

Yes, usually because the weather is crappy, an out of Sydney team and probably because it was a Saturday night game or a stupid 6.30 pm start on a Sunday night.

If the club agreed to 2 games out of town they should have at least stipulated that the 3 games at Leichhardt were Sunday afternoon and the requested day and time at Campbelltown.

Been roughshod over again by the NRL I suspect.

This year Campbelltown and Leichhardt had two Sydney teams each.

Campbelltown had Penrith and the Roosters both on a Sunday and both were nice sunny days.

Leichhardt had manly and Cronulla. The manly game was a sunny Sunday and the Cronulla game was a Saturday night.

None of these crowds were great. I enjoy watching the footy at both of these grounds but they don't pull crowds regularly enough.

 

[gallagher]

We averaged 18k at ANZ (3 of our opponents didn't make the 8)
LO 12K and CSS 9k.
Telling stats.

 

[Geo]

I can pretty much assure we start winning games at either of our 5 home grounds and attendances will increase…in '05, '10 and '11 the house full sign went up a few times..

Gee just imagine maintaining a position in the 8 for a long period of a season..

 

[gallagher]

I can pretty much assure we start winning games at either of our 5 home grounds and attendances will increase…in '05, '10 and '11 the house full sign went up a few times..

Gee just imagine maintaining a position in the 8 for a long period of a season..

House full just means we're locking people out. Great way to increase your fanbase.

 

[Chicken_Faced_Killa]

I can pretty much assure we start winning games at either of our 5 home grounds and attendances will increase…in '05, '10 and '11 the house full sign went up a few times..

Gee just imagine maintaining a position in the 8 for a long period of a season..

House full just means we're locking people out. Great way to increase your fanbase.

Have to agree a full house at Leichhardt or Campbelltown is probably 10-15000 below ANZ at a minimum.

If ANZ gets its rectangular make over it will be a better venue and hopefully people will be happier to go.

 

[TYGA]

I think it's the best mix. Playing Dogs, Souths, Eels,Dragons at ANZ should get crowds depending on form over 20k. Leichhardt and Cambo for the out of town or lower drawing sides.

Any word on the two games out of Sydney are we looking at Mudgee or interstate.

 

[innsaneink]

I can pretty much assure we start winning games at either of our 5 home grounds and attendances will increase…in '05, '10 and '11 the house full sign went up a few times..

Gee just imagine maintaining a position in the 8 for a long period of a season..

House full just means we're locking people out. Great way to increase your fanbase.

Lol

We can't win either way :unamused:

 

[newtiger]

One of the problems with regional cities is that they don't have the facilities to hold a decent crowd, when the Panthers play at Bathurst the crowd is maxed out at about 8,000.
Panthers make it profitable only with the reported $200K the get from the local council, they do a very good job of winning over the locals arriving early in the week visiting all the school doing coaching clinics signing sessions.
The council seems to win with the publicity that it creates for the town as well as filling the motels restaurants and other businesses in town.

 

[gallagher]

I can pretty much assure we start winning games at either of our 5 home grounds and attendances will increase…in '05, '10 and '11 the house full sign went up a few times..

Gee just imagine maintaining a position in the 8 for a long period of a season..

House full just means we're locking people out. Great way to increase your fanbase.

Lol

We can't win either way :unamused:

Correct!!! If we're having a bad year those suburban grounds cost us a fortune. If we're having a good year we're turning fans away.
Its a lose -lose situation.