{"id":379248,"date":"2024-03-24T22:27:24","date_gmt":"2024-03-24T23:27:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=379248"},"modified":"2024-03-25T00:02:26","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T00:02:26","slug":"tigers-dealt-brutal-home-truths-over-leichhardt-future","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=379248","title":{"rendered":"Tigers dealt brutal home truths over Leichhardt future"},"content":{"rendered":"

L\ufeffeichhardt Oval<\/a> is facing an uncertain future, with the iconic home of the Wests Tigers<\/a> in desperate need of an upgrade.<\/p>\n

Saturday night's massive win for the side over Cronulla<\/a> saw the ground packed with fans, but has again shined a light on Leichhardt's long-term future as an NRL venue. \ufeff<\/p>\n

As it stands, the Tigers are only locked in to play there until the end of 2024, leaving the door open for more games at Campbelltown Stadium or CommBank Stadium next year.<\/p>\n

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Speaking on The Bye Round<\/em> podcast, chief executive Shane Richardson<\/a> admitted there are concerns around Leichhardt's place in the club's future and is looking for "assurances" from the local council.<\/p>\n

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\ufeff"Leichhardt is nowhere near the standard – it might be the eighth wonder of the world, but even the pyramids get cleaned and upgraded every now and again," he said.<\/p>\n

"At the end of the day the Leichhardt and Campbelltown councils have to understand clearly that we are only there for this year, we need some assurances.<\/p>\n

"Let's be brutally honest, look at all the great clubs in the NRL. Where do the Melbourne Storm play? At a great stadium. Where do the Roosters play? Where do Souths play? Where do Parramatta play? Penrith are getting a brand new stadium built.<\/p>\n

"You might upset a few people but it has to be what is best for the growth of the club. If you are not thinking that way, you will continue to go backwards."<\/p>\n

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Leichhardt Oval was the long-time home of Balmain prior to the merger and has continued to hold a fond place in the heart's of the joint-venture's fanbase.<\/p>\n

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However, the lack of corporate hospitality and overall amenities available has left Richardson pondering whether it can continue to host first grade fixtures.<\/p>\n

\ufeff"We will play at the most commercially viable ground to grow our 30,000 members, to grow the ground corporately," he said.<\/p>\n

"We had 300 corporates on Saturday night \u2026. we could sell 700. We will play where we believe we can grow the Wests Tigers club.<\/p>\n

"That is a decision we will make based on the economics of the club."<\/p>\n

Prior to the round three win over Cronulla, the venue was also given a two-year shelf life to host NRL matches over safety concerns<\/a>. \ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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