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Full house in Tamworth

Wests Tigers ‘home game’ against Cronulla Sharks at Scully Park on Saturday in Tamworth is a sell-out.

It’s a great result for the club and the game following a busy schedule of community events throughout the week.  

Getting set for Community clinic in Tamworth
Getting set for Community clinic in Tamworth

A capacity crowd of more than 9,000 will be in attendance as Wests Tigers look to bounce back after last weekend’s loss to Newcastle, against one of the form teams of the competition.

The Community team has been delivering several initiatives in the build up to Saturday’s Round 22 match, including a Wheelchair Rugby League and All Abilities event in Tamworth on Wednesday.

Tommy Talau with Wests Tigers and NRL staff at All Abilities clinic in Tamworth
Tommy Talau with Wests Tigers and NRL staff at All Abilities clinic in Tamworth

On Thursday morning, 130 high school students took part in Wests Tigers Festival of Rugby League. The students played modified games of Tag, and with the support of KARI Foundation, learnt more about Aboriginal culture.

Tommy Talau at NRL Coal Miner's Cup in Gunnedah
Tommy Talau at NRL Coal Miner's Cup in Gunnedah

More than 300 children attended the club’s free community clinic in the afternoon, after registrations were filled a week in advance.

Wests Tigers Community clinic in Tamworth
Wests Tigers Community clinic in Tamworth

There was also a big turnout for a ‘meet the players’ session at Scully Park on Thursday night, further highlighting the level of interest in Saturday’s NRL showdown.

Daine Laurie enjoying Wests Tigers' meet & greet at Scully Park
Daine Laurie enjoying Wests Tigers' meet & greet at Scully Park

Tamworth has been waiting a few years now for NRL to return to the region after a Covid-enforced layoff, and Saturday’s house full sign is again being erected, just as it was in previous years.

Jock Madden and friends at Scully Park meet & greet
Jock Madden and friends at Scully Park meet & greet

Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe says it’s further proof that NRL clubs can build meaningful connections with regional areas.

“As a club we have done a lot of work in the past few years to build a strong relationship with this community. It’s so much more than just playing a game of football here.”

It’s about engaging with the local community on many levels. There is a real buzz about town, which is the result of a lot of pre-planning."

CEO, Justin Pascoe

"I want to thank everyone here in Tamworth especially the Wests Entertainment  Group for allowing us the privilege of coming here and engaging with the community."

We would like to thank all of you for making us feel so welcome, and we look forward to a great contest on Saturday.”

Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights at Scully Park in 2018
Wests Tigers vs Newcastle Knights at Scully Park in 2018
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