Match Day Info: Round 20
Author
Caitlyn Grant
Timestamp
Sun 28 Jul 2019, 12:36 PM
Wests Tigers will be looking to continue their momentum this Thursday night as they take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval.
Help us to celebrate Inclusion Round and promote football for everyone, the night will include our Physical Disabilities Rugby League match during half time. The club will look to give Robbie Farah his 300th game celebrations at the historic suburban ground this week, for his 301st NRL match.
MATCH DETAILS
Date — Thursday, August 1, 2019
Time — 7:50pm AEDT
Venue — Leichhardt Oval (Lilyfield, NSW)
EVENT DETAILS
5:15pm — Wests Tigers Ticket Box Opens
5:30pm — Gates Open at Leichhardt Oval
5:50pm — Women’s Touch Football, Wests Tigers vs. Newcastle Knights
6:30pm — Men’s Touch Football, Wests Tigers vs. Newcastle Knights
7:50pm — NRL, Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys
8:30pm — Halftime, Physical Disability Rugby League
11:15pm — Fulltime, Fans on the field to celebrate Robbie 300
TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIP
Wests Tigers encourage fans heading along to pre-purchase their tickets from Ticketek to avoid disappointment.
For any enquiries around membership on the day, you will be able to find our team at Mary and Glover Street.
MERCHANDISE
Wests Tigers outlets will be placed in three locations, Mary Street, Glover Street and beside the scoreboard.
All attendees will be given the opportunity to purchase an exclusive a match day tee from Mary Street to celebrate Robbie’s 300th, with only 3300 items available be sure to get in quick!
WHAT'S ON AT THE GAME
Robbie Farah’s 300th NRL game
Get to Leichhardt Oval early on Sunday and soak up all the atmosphere of Robbie Farah’s celebration for reaching 300 NRL games! Our limited-edition Robbie Farah shirts will be on sale exclusively at the game, and with only 300 in stock at the game, you don't want to miss out! In addition to the shirts, Wests Tigers will also celebrate the Life Member's achievement with a number of pre-match videos and post-match presentations. Wests Tigers would then call for all fans to come onto the field to be amongst the celebrations at the eighth wonder of the world.
Wests Tigers Inclusion Round
To help celebrate Inclusion Round, Wests Tigers would like to promote that Rugby League is a way for all people to connect and feel like they truly belong. At half-time, sit back and enjoy our Physical Disability Rugby League side play an exhibition game of football.
Charity Partner: Feel the Magic
Feel the Magic provide grief education and support to bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain and isolation felt by the loss of a parent, sibling or legal guardian. Wests Tigers Josh Aloiai is an ambassador for the organisation, as he looks to spread awareness. You will be able to make a donation on game day with bucket collections being spread out throughout the venue on the day.
Other notable match day activities include:
First 200 people through the gates will receive a Wests Tigers inflatable hand
Triple M and Jack Lings will be disturbing Beef Jerseys post-match
NRL new League Stars activation to inspire the next NRL generation
Performance by the Wests Tigers Dance Squad
Make sure to try a toastie from the Toastie Van
See sponsors One Solutions and Brydens in the precinct with our DJ.
GETTING TO THE GAME
Wests Tigers strongly advise against driving to the ground where possible as parking is very limited. For all transport information, please check 131 500.
Light Rail
Light Rail is a good option for fans making their way to the ground, with the Lilyfield and Leichhardt North stops within walking distance of Leichhardt Oval. Wests Tigers fans can experience a special Wests Tigers-themed walk from the stop to the ground, so make sure you don't miss out!
Bus
Several bus routes operate between Central Station and Leichhardt Oval, although there are no direct bus stops outside Leichhardt Oval or Mary Street. Routes M10, 470 and 440 all stop within the vicinity of Leichhardt Oval, with a 10-15-minute walk to the ground common in most cases.