West Tigers to play out of New Western Sydney Stadium

[The Future is League]

https://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/nrl/teams/tigers/wests-tigers-to-play-out-of-western-sydney-stadium-until-2022/news-story/9e84241f543e6bb1b84c34113e0928fb

[Graham]

From that link:

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In a deal announced on Saturday it was revealed that the Tigers would play four games out of the new stadium, which is also the full-time base for the Parramatta Eels and A-League team the Western Sydney Wanderers.

The move comes as the NSW government prepares ANZ Stadium for its redevelopment.

It also follows Friday’s announcement that the Wests Tigers have committed to play three games at both Campbelltown Sports Stadium and Leichhardt Oval in 2019 and at least three the following season.

 

[DoubleD]

Can someone enlighten me as to what they’re doing with the redevelopment of the ANZ stadium? Is it to make it more spectator friendly and create a better atmosphere?

[Graham]

Last I heard:

”The revised funding for ANZ Stadium provides for a budget of $810 million refurbishment of ANZ Stadium into a 70,000-seat rectangular venue that will bring 46,000 fans closer to the action, rather than a knockdown-rebuild of the stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. The works are scheduled to begin late 2019 and be completed by 2021.”

[Graham]

I guess what matters here is what Tigers fans think.

[DoubleD]

38 minutes ago, Graham said:

Last I heard:

”The revised funding for ANZ Stadium provides for a budget of $810 million refurbishment of ANZ Stadium into a 70,000-seat rectangular venue that will bring 46,000 fans closer to the action, rather than a knockdown-rebuild of the stadium at Sydney Olympic Park. The works are scheduled to begin late 2019 and be completed by 2021.”

What are the issues with the stadium? That’s a lot of money to spend on a stadium that was only built 18 years ago. Is that a reduction in capacity then, because isn’t it 80 odd thousand at the moment?

I’ve visited it but never seen a match there

[Farmduck]

[Farmduck]

If you can get to ANZ, you can get to Parra. ANZ is Olympic Park station which, for Campbelltonians, is 2 stations further than Parra. For anyone coming from the East, it's the same train, just don't get off and change at Lidcombe.

[Irish Saint]

During the week I was reading an interview with Cleary he stated that Wests Tigers had played their opening five home fixtures at 5 different venues! His personal preference was for them to play at Leichhardt.

[Farmduck]

Much as everybody likes to whine about ANZ, Wests get their best crowds there. Playing at Parra should go well. Older fans may even remember when the Sydney Tigers - Balmain's failed re-branding - played at Parra stadium.

[DavidM]

5 hours ago, Graham said:

I guess what matters here is what Tigers fans think.

Probably plenty thinking why can’t we play more games at campbelltown and leichardt... on a Sunday afternoon

[Sports Prophet]

6 hours ago, Farmduck said:

Much as everybody likes to whine about ANZ, Wests get their best crowds there. Playing at Parra should go well. Older fans may even remember when the Sydney Tigers - Balmain's failed re-branding - played at Parra stadium.

Oh yes, the old rebranding of teams during and post SL War. IIRC:

Sydney Tigers

Sydney Bulldogs

Sydney City Roosters (pretty much remains)

The Sharks (no location)

[Sports Prophet]

Wentworth Park in Ultimo still represents the best location for an 80-90k stadium in Sydney

[myemoh]

The greatest problem with playing at Parramatta is there is basically no parking .