West Tigers tell Eels 'New Stadium isnt yours Alone"

The Sydney Morning HeraldSPORTNRLWESTS TIGERSTurf war: Tigers tell Eels 'new stadium isn't yours alone'By Christian NicolussiApril 13, 2019 — 2.38pmWests Tigers have taken aim at fellow Bankwest Stadium tenants Parramatta on the eve of the venue's opening, saying the $300 million facility belongs to the people of western Sydney, not just the Eels."The last time I checked the stadium was built by the state government for the people of western Sydney, including their teams the Wests Tigers, Bulldogs, Western Sydney Wanderers ... and Parra," acting Tigers chief executive Simon Cook said after being forced to digest a week-long media blitz about the Eels' new stadium. "We know Parramatta have been nomads the last two years, but it's disappointing the way they have carried on about the new stadium being theirs.Home: Eels players Reed Mahoney and Dylan Brown at Bankwest Stadium.Home: Eels players Reed Mahoney and Dylan Brown at Bankwest Stadium.Photo: James Brickwood"We can't wait to play our five games at our new home, including next Monday when it's hosted by our co-tenants."What a wonderful sight it will be when our new ground is lit up in black, white and orange for our first home game against Canberra in round 13."The Tigers have committed to playing four games at the venue this year, as well four next year. They remain committed to playing games at their spiritual homes in Leichhardt and Campbelltown.It is understood the joint venture is inspecting clubhouses in the Parramatta area so their supporters will not have to celebrate at the neighbouring Parramatta Leagues Club.Mint condition: The new Bankwest Stadium will offer an unrivalled fan experience.Mint condition: The new Bankwest Stadium will offer an unrivalled fan experience.Photo: SuppliedEels chief executive Bernie Gurr proudly declared Bankwest Stadium "Parramatta turf" and made no apologies for being excited about the countdown to the historic first game on Easter Monday."That's been our spiritual precinct and home ground since 1947, from Cumberland Oval, Pirtek Stadium to Western Sydney Stadium to now Bankwest Stadium," Gurr said. "It's literally on the doorstep of our leagues club and it's in the middle of Parramatta."The reality is we've made a commitment to play 11 games a year for 15 years and with another 10-year option, which is effectively a 25-year commitment and 275 games."The good ol' Tigers have made a four-game commitment."The Tigers are expected to be given access to Bankwest Stadium in the lead-up to the sold-out Easter Monday clash.Canterbury have also committed to play one NRL game at the venue this year.Meanwhile, Tigers coach Michael Maguire spoke about his rare celebratory outburst in the Suncorp Stadium coach's box as Michael Chee-Kam scored the winner in the final minutes against the Broncos.RELATED ARTICLEEELSWednesday Night Lights: Eels ready to light up new stadium for first timeMaguire jumped up and down and clapped his hands as Chee-Kam sealed the result, then said he had to live through the painful moment of watching himself on the TV replays inside the box."I think seeing the work the boys did the week before and then to lose in golden point, and then to see them Thursday night was pretty special,'' Maguire said. "The spine had practised setting up for the field-goal attempt, and from there we said if we don't get it, run it, and sure enough the ball went into Michael Chee-Kam. When he got through I thought, 'hang on, we've got an opportunity here'."I don't think I've celebrated to that extent. It's something I've learned along the way, to enjoy the moments with your players."Playmaker Josh Reynolds copped firendly fire twice during the celebrations and quipped: "I had to do a concussion test straight after".RELATED ARTICLEA-LEAGUE'It's our home ground': Wanderers oppose Sydney FC final at Bankwest"I got a head high from an unknown source, got up, gave another fist-pump, then Corey Thompson came over the top and got me from behind. I laid on the floor and reminisced about the win. It was worth it," Reynolds said.Benji Marshall remains an outside chance to return from a hamstring injury against the Eels next week, while Robbie Farah, who has been brilliant the opening five weeks, pulled up with back tightness for a second week, but will relish the 11-day turnaround and play.

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Snakey - Sack Dylan Brown April 13, 2019 at 9:33pm

Well done to weekend at Bernies on this one, its our turf and its on our leagues clubs doorstep.
Cranky Brad is here!!! April 13, 2019 at 9:37pm
Rabz S April 13, 2019 at 10:01pm

Mate, there is already a blog on this topic.

https://www.1eyedeel.com/forum/topics/salty-tigers-they-can-ead

Salty tigers - they can EAD

Good on Gurr , burned them with his response . Hope we win by record score Easter Monday https://www.smh.com.au/sport/nrl/turf-war-tigers-tell-eel…
- MontoEel > Rabz S April 13, 2019 at 10:15pm
  
  I didnt read that particular blog, so I wasnt aware ofanother blog covering the same topic. Probably the title of the other blog doesnt really infer anything regarding similiar discussions. Thanks for letting me know anyway.
  - Rabz S > MontoEel April 13, 2019 at 10:24pm
    
    Yer the title would of thrown you off, but all good mate.
Mr 2145 April 14, 2019 at 2:08am

I’m just putting it out there but what do you guys think about a good old fashioned tiger stomping in the parking lot.

p.s I had to pull a page out of the Canterbury bulldogs guide book.
fake midget pseudoachondroplasia April 14, 2019 at 9:48am

The tigers play at multiple stadiums, are a joint venture from different ends of Sydney and don't have a real identity so I understand them being jealous. Hope the tigers fans have deep pockets and fill our leagues club pokies up with their money to help fund our team.

I suppose Darwin is the eels home as well under tigers criteria because we play 1 home game there and the Bulldogs also call Suncorp home after moving a game every year as well.
Pork n Beans April 14, 2019 at 10:05am

“We’re co-tenants!”

”can’t wait to play our first home game there in round 13”

Hahahahaha useless team
Brett Allen April 14, 2019 at 4:52pm

Funny, don’t see no statues of Wayne Pearce or Blocker Roach

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