WE WANT A FAIR GO FOR OUR AREA, MORE OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE THAN 4 NRL GAMES AT CAMPBELLTOWN STADIUM
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| Chezo | Dec 17 2011, 05:36 PM Post #1 |
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Wests = The local Macarthur, Liverpool and Southern Highlands Area Wests = The local areas love of the game Wests = The junior nursery of players our local area provides Wests = The 104 years of heritage that the Western Suburbs Magpies have Wests = Campbelltown Stadium and its push for more NRL games ![]() The three main issues: - The killing of the Western Suburbs Magpies from NSW Cup - Local Campbelltown Clubs not being allowed to Play and Train in Campbelltown - Wests Tigers only playing 4 games a year at Campbelltown Stadium Killing the Western Suburbs Magpies --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wests Tigers are pressuring Wests Ashfield Leagues club to to kill off the last local senior representative team in the Macarthur area. Wests Tigers want to replace the Western Suburbs Magpies NSW Cup side with teams based in the inner city at Concord. Wests Tigers want a single NSW Cup team and are also forming an alliance with a Bundy Cup team based at Concord for the excess fringe players. The Wests Tigers do not provide any financial support of the Magpies NSW Cup team with the majority of the funding coming from Wests Ashfield Leagues Club. Wests Campbelltown Leagues Club also do not provide any financial support of the Magpies and have been voting inline with Balmain Tigers in the Wests Tigers board room meetings to dissolve the Magpies NSW Cup team. As of 2012, the Wests Tigers have stopped ALL support of the Wests Magpies in the NSW Cup whilst continuing to fully support the Balmain Tigers. The Magpies NSW Cup team is currently operating off a $300,000 grant from Wests Ashfield Leagues club for 2012. No funding has been promised for 2013. The Western Suburbs Magpies will celebrate their 104th birthday the day before the Rally on the 4th of February. Local Campbelltown Sides --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Three local senior Campbelltown clubs have had their request to play and train in Campbelltown denied by the NSWRL The three clubs are the Campbelltown Eagles, Campbelltown City Kangaroos (Seniors) and the Macarthur Bulls These three local clubs have left the Wests Junior League Competition after their players voted unanimously to join the neighboring Group 6 competition. The players stated they wanted to be a part of a well run competition where you could actually play good football and not just worry about getting 'bashed" The players whilst not happy about it, have been willing to travel the extra distances to continue to play in Group 6. The Wests Junior League with the backing of Wests Tigers, NSWRL and Campbelltown Council have prevented these sides from securing the use of their own home grounds in Campbelltown claiming they have a viable competition they must play in. The three clubs all stated if forced to return to the Wests junior League they will struggle to field senior teams as their players will flock to Group 6 sides for the better standard of competition. The Wests Junior League competition has been constantly marred with violence and the Administrations failure to address this issue has scared off many potential players and now entire clubs. The three clubs just want their senior sides to be able to play and train in Campbelltown whilst competing in the Group 6 competition. The clubs are happy for their junior teams to continue in the Wests Junior League Competition but would like to see an investigation carried out into the health of the competitions administration. Wests Tigers at Campbelltown Stadium --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Campbelltown Stadium had its NRL games reduced from six games to three in 2005 when Wests Tigers claimed that the corporate facilities were inadequate and that it cost too much to hire extra lighting and a big screen television. The ground has since then had over $8 million spent on it from Government grants to meet Wests Tigers requirements. In 2012 Wests Tigers will play just four NRL home games at Campbelltown Stadium whilst it plays eight game in the inner city at Leichhardt Oval and the Sydney Football Stadium. Local fans fear the strong Rugby League area may become the focus of a take over by the cashed up AFL as they continue their push into Western Sydney --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- An online petition has been started at www.wests.co.nr Organisers of the Rally urge local residents to get behind the cause for a fair go for our kids and our area. People attending the rally are advised to bring water, hats and to dress in their Local Club, Magpies or Wests Tigers jerseys. If this rally fails to generate the desired outcomes, further protest action has already been planned. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Quotes from Rally organiser Graeme Szynal regarding the Wests Tigers "We all support the Wests Tigers, we just want a fair go for the local kids and our region" "Wests Magpies offered to be Wests Tigers sole NSW Cup feeder team, but they rejected the offer" "The Magpies are a rare part of our games history that dates back to day zero. Why is everyone so keen to kill it off?" "We need more local opportunities for our kids not less" "Why do kids, many of whom are still studying and have homework, have to travel to Concord to train and play rep footy when there is a perfectly viable option to do so locally with the Magpies?" "The Magpies have been in Campbelltown for 25 years providing kids a pathway to the NRL" "Millions of our tax dollars have been spent upgrading Campbelltown Stadium to meet Wests Tigers demands, our population has gone through the roof and AFL is knocking on the door, and we still only get 4 games." "Original thoughts were we would get at least 500 people to the Rally. But these issues seem to have struck a chord with the local community and with the amazing interest this rally has generated we could end up being pleasantly surprised by the turn out" Quote on twitter from Melbourne Storm player and Magpie Junior Ryan Hoffman "It's killing me seeing the way @westsmagpies are getting treated. Had 2nd rate treatment since the merger began. Westies love a fight though" Quote on twitter from Cronulla Sharks, former Wests Tigers premiership winning player and Magpie Junior Bryce Gibbs regarding the Wests Tigers decision to stop supporting the Wests Magpies "balmain fans are in charge there now! Disgrace" "I grew up on Rudd Rd right next to Campbelltown Stadium! You need a Magpies team for the kids in the area to prevent them going to the Parramatta district! No Magpies = No future for the kids of Campbelltown and a bigger chance of them going to AFL!!" Quote from former NRL Wests Magpies and Wests Tigers player, Kevin McGuiness What will happen to the kids in our area? What will they aspire to be? Wests Magpies is our Local Representative Team and I’m worried about the future and Development of the children in our area. I have a young child that wants to play Rugby League in the area but what opportunities will he have? Quote from Coaching and Development Co-ordinator Campbelltown Eagles RLFC Daniel Draper "All we want is our club to play and train in Campbelltown whilst competing in a well run competition, its not that hard" "With our three local clubs gone and the Magpies killed off, we face the real possibility that there will no senior football played in Campbelltown on a weekend" "It is rare for clubs like ours with such a fierce on field rivalry to be united 100% behind this cause and this rally" Quote from Heath Attard President Campbelltown City Kangaroos RLFC "Our concern for the lack of Rugby League opportunities for the youth of Campbelltown, Liverpool and Macarthur. With the demise of the Magpies NSW Cup, the highest grade of Rugby League now being trained and played in Liverpool- Campbelltown LGAs is NSWRL SG Ball U/18s." "There is less Rugby League being played in the Campbelltown & Liverpool LGAs in 2012 than there was in 1986. Why is this?" Quote from former Wests Magpies NRL player Damien Kennedy I got a start in Jersey Flegg, under 21’s, Reserve Grade and learnt how to play NRL Footy with the Magpies at Campbelltown, I was an outsider living and Representing Campbelltown and I wouldn’t of got this opportunity if it wasn’t for the Magpies and the Campbelltown area. The Wests Tigers couldn’t lead a Horse to Water for what they are doing to the area. It’s also ludicrous that Campbelltown Council would allow this to happen, Campbelltown Clubs that cannot Train and Play in the Campbelltown LGA, these clubs should have the backing from Campbelltown Council and it is ridiculous on what is happening in senior Rugby League in Campbelltown. Quote from Magpie 1st Grader and Life Member on the club Bruce (Bruiser) Clarke "I gave nine hard years to the Magpies and I feel disappointed that the boards of Ashfield and Campbelltown Leagues Clubs can't better support them." "I am a life member of the Magpies, but the way things are going I might soon be a life member of nothing" Quote from Campbelltown Eagles Junior and former Magpie NSW Cup player of the Year Fataitoa Asa "Wests Magpies give children in our area an accessible avenue of becoming like their NRL heros and may even become hometown heros like legends of yesteryear such as John Skandalis, Bryce Gibbs and Brett Hodgson. Without the Magpies, junior Rugby League will suffer in this, with many defecting to other competitions or giving up on their dreams all together." Quote from Laurie Ferguson MP, Member for Werriwa. The Magpies as a foundation club has earned its place in the NSW Rugby League and its history. To argue money cheapens a proud jumper. The area has the facilities the passion and the pride to have their local team – the Magpies. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Recent players who got their NRL chance through the Wests Magpies Western Suburbs Magpies have recently provided a "Pathway to Success" for players like Ken & Kevin McGuiness, Ciriaco Mescia, Brett Hodgson, John Skandalis, Steve Georgallis, Isaac DeGois, Luke Covell, Ben Roberts, Shane Perry, Ryan Hoffman, Shannon McDonnell, Dean Collis, Daine Laurie, Shannon Gallant, Peni Tagive, Rocky Trimarchi, Gray Viane, Stuart Flanagan, Simon Dwyer, Matt Groat, Ray Cashmere, William Mataka, Liam Fulton, Beau Ryan, Bryce Gibbs and Chris Lawrence. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Media Coverage The Rally has been advertised on the web, online forums, facebook, twitter, in all the local papers, the Sydney papers, Sports Tonight (Channel 10), talk back radio (2SM, 2KY and 2GB), FM radio (C91.3 FM) and flyers have been handed out at local train stations. Full list of media here: http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8250204&t=7318595 Over 10,000 views on the Wests Tigers Forum before it was closed down by management - http://www.weststigersforum.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=6&sid=4e6bbb7435016f1bdd1795202b96eec9 Over 13,000 views of the Wests Supporter Forum - http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/forum/3008853/ Links: >>> CLOSED - Wests Tigers Forum - http://www.weststigersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=10842&p=251907&time=1324768287#p251907 Wests Tigers Forum* - http://www.weststigersforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=11050 - Wests Magpies Twitter - http://twitter.com/westsmagpies - Magpie Flag Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002552350346 >>> REMOVED - Group 6 Page - http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?c=1-2396-0-0-0&sID=20854&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=17967075 >>> REMOVED - Group 6 juniors Page - http://www.sportingpulse.com/assoc_page.cgi?client=0-2187-0-0-0&sID=19779&&news_task=DETAIL&articleID=17973053 - LeagueUnlimited - http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?t=395985 - LeagueUnlimited 2 - http://forums.leagueunlimited.com/showthread.php?p=7999205&posted=1#post7999205 - RLeague - http://forums.rleague.com/posts/showthread.php?101621-Save-Our-Sides-Protest-Rally-Campbelltown-05-Feb - totalrl.com - http://www.totalrl.com/forums/index.php/topic/225560-save-our-sides-protest-rally-campbelltown-05-feb - the kennel - http://www.thekennel.net.au/forum/showthread.php?t=92722&p=2483599 - Sharks Forever - http://www.sharksforever.com/forums/showthread.php?94971-Save-Our-Sides-Protest-Rally-Campbelltown - SMH Story - http://www.smh.com.au/sport/fish--goes-off--as-fans-get-under-americans-skin-20120107-1ppbv.html - Macarthur Chronicle - 10JAN11 - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/rugby-league-in-macarthur-region-rallies-for-fair-go/ - Chook Pen - http://www.thechookpen.com.au/forum/showthread.php?8159-Save-Our-Sides-Protest-Rally-Campbelltown&p=170087#post170087 - The Green House - http://thegreenhouseact.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=22011&sid=b583ae4512bd2acb7cb722805a615da2 - Daily Telegraph - 11JAN - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/western-suburbs-magpies-to-enter-final-season/story-e6frexnr-1226241210873 - Camden Advertiser - http://www.camdenadvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/sweeping-changes-sought-by-league-fans/2416487.aspx - the Burrow - http://www.setbb.com/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=1002&mforum=theburrow - Paul Kent - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/how-west-was-lost/story-e6frexnr-1226242159632 - Christian Nicolussi - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/magpies-demise-fast-approaching/story-e6frexnr-1226242091827 - The Roar - http://www.theroar.com.au/2012/01/13/beginning-of-the-end-for-the-magpies/ - Roy Masters - http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/divisions-derailing-next-step-for-wests-tigers-20120112-1pxjl.html - Wests Ashfield Statement - http://www.weststigers.com.au/?s=article-display&id=46253&utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=facebook - Daniel Watson-Hayes 2SM - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihXWJLG0SI0 - Macarthur Chronicle 16JAN - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/news/story/magpies-plead-for-support-to-secure-their-playing-future/ - Noel Kelly's Kids - http://www.noelkellyskids.info/save_our_sides_protest - Independent Commission - http://www.smh.com.au/sport/dont-delay-lets-get-commission-rolling-says-arko-20120114-1q0d6.html - Roy Masters 2 - http://www.smh.com.au/rugby-league/league-news/wests-family-feud-not-all-black-and-white-20120123-1qdz7.html - Macarthur Advertiser 25JAN - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/campbelltown-footy-players-plea-save-our-sides - Wests Magpies Press Release - http://westsmagpies.blogspot.com/2012/01/western-suburbs-magpies-press-release.html - Campbelltown City Kangaroos Seniors Press Release - http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8252209&t=7318595 - Macarthur Chronicle 30JAN - http://macarthur-chronicle-camden.whereilive.com.au/news/story/leagues-unified-front-at-campbelltown/ - Statement: Wests Tigers chief executive Stephen Humphreys - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/news/story/statement-wests-tigers-chief-executive-stephen-humphreys/ The District Reporter 30JAN - http://www.tdr.com.au/online/187-30012012 - Stephen Humphreys Full Article - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/tigers-boss-backs-combined-competition/2440002.aspx?storypage=0 - Geoff Carr's Response - http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8252519&t=7318595 - Country Rugby League Intervenes - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/crl-intervenes/2440001.aspx - NSWRL Media Release - http://www.nswrl.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=46761&title=nswrl-statement-re-western-suburbs-junior-league - NRL needs venues in Sydneys sporting patch work quilt - http://tensport.com.au/news/theroar/Rugby-League-NRL-needs-venues-in-Sydneys-sporting-patchwork-quilt.htm - Macarthur Chronicle 07FEB - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/news/story/magpies-rally-for-saviour/ - Macarthur Chronicle Editor 07FEB - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/news/story/the-hunger-for-rugby-league/ - Chronicle Rally Photos 07FEB - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/photos/gallery/rugby-league-rally-at-campbelltown/ - Mick Liubinskas - http://inner-west-courier.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/nsw-cup-team-a-possibility-says-magpies-chairman/ - Macarthur Advertiser 08FEB - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/news/general/footy-lovers-unite-to-support-magpies/2448201.aspx - The District Reporter - Hundreds turned out to support rugby league rally - http://www.tdr.com.au/online/188-06022012 - The District Reporter - Support for Group Six at Stadium - http://www.tdr.com.au/online/189-13022012 Archived Articles - Telegraph 31Aug10 - http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/nrl/wests-magpies-may-become-extinct/story-e6frexnr-1225912101863 - Mac Chronicle 15NOV10 - http://macarthur-chronicle-camden.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/statement-campbelltown-eagles/ - Mac Chronicle 08NOV10 - http://macarthur-chronicle-camden.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/clubs-keen-to-jump-ship-to-group-6-comp/ - Mac Chronicle 15NOV10 - http://macarthur-chronicle-camden.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/we-did-not-poach-clubs-says-group-6/ - Wests Junior League Statement - http://macarthur-chronicle-camden.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/statement-western-suburbs-district-junior-rugby-league/ - Eagles Total Ban Threat - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/club-threatened-with-total-ban/2139867.aspx - Eagles Suspended Sentence 13apr11 - http://macarthur-chronicle-wollondilly.whereilive.com.au/sport/story/rugby-league-club-gets-two-year-suspended-sentence/ - Banned for Txts - http://macarthur-chronicle-campbelltown.whereilive.com.au/news/story/david-lucas-banned-for-18-months-over-texts/ - Life Ban - http://macarthur-chronicle-camden.whereilive.com.au/news/story/eagles-officials-face-life-ban-from-western-suburbs-district-junior-rugby-l/ - Group 6 accepts defectors - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/group-6-votes-to-accept-defectors/2000023.aspx - Give us our footy back - http://www.macarthuradvertiser.com.au/news/local/sport/rugby-league/give-us-our-footy-back-its-a-bloody-disgrace-says-henry/2181668.aspx - Empty Nest Fury - http://digitaledition.macarthurchronicle.com.au/default.aspx?iid=48810&startpage=page0000006#folio=005 >>> REMOVED = The article was taken offline. Bully tactics, touched a nerve, stand over tactics, legal threats, your guess is as good as ours. * - Thankyou to the administrators of WestsTigersForum.com for re-opening a new thread regarding the rally. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- More info http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8251484&t=7318595 http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8250647&t=7318595 Stats about the Reduction In Players In Campbelltown http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8251467&t=7318595 Why we feel let down by the joint venture. In Pictures http://s9.zetaboards.com/Wests_Magpies_Forum/single/?p=8251400&t=7318595 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reaction to the Rally - Wests Tigers have moved their trial match against the Roosters from Leichhardt Oval to Campbelltown Stadium on February 18th http://www.weststigers.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=46415&title=tickets-on-sale-for-campbelltown-trial - Wests Tigers have announced they will be 'blitzing' schools in the Southern Highlands areas http://www.weststigers.com.au/default.aspx?s=article-display&id=46394&title=wests-tigers-blitz-to-visit-3-regions - Wests Ashfield have made a Press Release http://www.nrl.com/statement-from-wests-ashfield/tabid/10874/newsid/65658/default.aspx - Western Suburbs Magpies have made a Press Release http://westsmagpies.blogspot.com/2012/01/western-suburbs-magpies-press-release.html - Wests Tigers setting up Rugby League Central at Leumeah which will house Wests Tigers, Wests Magpies, Junior League and ARL development officers. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For more details on the rally visit www.wests.co.nr Call Trevor Williams East Campbelltown Eagles Life Member Phone: 4626155O or Graeme Szynal (after 5pm) on O4O7 929 124 g.szynal@gmail.c0m OPPORTUNITIES LIKE THIS DON'T COME AROUND OFTEN. WE NEED YOU ALL TO GET BEHIND THIS RALLY IF WE ARE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE |
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| Warriors78 | Dec 17 2011, 06:36 PM Post #2 |
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great news let's make this happen wests jl board has to go its time |
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| 7yearitch | Dec 17 2011, 06:40 PM Post #3 |
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about time, i hope for once we can stand up to these incompetent board members and give the game back to to ppl |
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| 7yearitch | Dec 17 2011, 06:42 PM Post #4 |
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for once i feel i can say something without fear of reprisal or suspension or police friends hounding me, |
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| Life Member | Dec 17 2011, 09:13 PM Post #5 |
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This will be very well supported at our end of town, I will organise a good number of players and supporters from our club. Well Done Chezo, please PM me anything we need to do.
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| Ronny | Dec 19 2011, 12:33 AM Post #6 |
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Its hard to believe the game has come to this, I totally support and like others something has to be done. The Tigers have a lot to blame as they should take the bull by the horns and Bobcat/Pigshead open your eyes. A lot of collies boys have followed Jarvo to Appin but what I cannot believe is that a large number of Collies boys that played under Debonna have gone to Campbelltown Eagles, We hated that club with a passion and for ex collies boys to end up there shows these young men want to play in a good competition. Yes i will be marching and i'm sure the Appin club will be there with other group 6 clubs in huge numbers, SHAME SHAME SHAME, time to stand up Wests Tigers, do you care about the area or does the Junior League run Wests Tigers? |
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| galahs | Dec 19 2011, 07:19 AM Post #7 |
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In the end the real question is... Does having everything based at Concord help our juniors from our Area. Answer. No. We need to keep local opportunities for local kids. |
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| macbull | Dec 19 2011, 08:04 AM Post #8 |
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I have recieved your email Chezo and yes my club will be there in support and in numbers - Let's hope we get a result for the benefit of Rugby League in the Macarthur region, If all clubs show support and get behind the rally it will be a great day. |
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| Chezo | Dec 19 2011, 08:57 PM Post #9 |
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The rally will go ahead, we may move it from Friday the 3rd of Febraury to Sunday the 5th February at 10am, this will also assist police with traffic but the vast number of clubs say the numbers will be far greater having it on a sunday Morning, Thanks you to those Liverpool clubs for showing support, it obvious you have problems ove rat Liverpool and yes the Rally would be a good avenue to express your problems. the meeting point will know be the Campbelltown Council Queen street and head north onto Rudd rd and March to the Wests League club Leumeah, where we will have a couple of guests speakers. If nothing comes from this rally, another rally will be held on Monday the 26th of March 2012 at Campbelltown Stadium at 6pm so we can get the attention from Wests Tigers in what is happening at Campbelltown. Edited by Chezo, Dec 19 2011, 08:58 PM.
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| Blue Devil | Dec 20 2011, 08:38 AM Post #10 |
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Well done Chezo, you are doing a great job, and its good to see someone else that is so passionate about Rugby League in Campbelltown but let’s get some points on what we need to Rally on, we have to go there with a cause and what results we need to achieve. a few examples # Campbelltown clubs allowed to play and train in Campbelltown while playing in the Group 6 Competition. # Give Group 6 full control over senior Rugby League in Campbelltown # Move the Boundaries for Senior Rugby League to what they was back in 1983 Just my thoughts, but I’m sure you and others could add a lot more, but it needs to be highlighted and agreed on what everyone is protesting on! The Maggpie Supporters may have other needs that could be bought up and you should send a letter to Junior League as well as the Wests Tigers, CRL and NSWRL letting them know what you are organizing the Rally for, just a courtesy letter a least! Mate I will be there on the day and I'm sure you will get a lot of members from our club, put it this way, I know 127 Senior Players that will be there! Good Luck with it all and keep me posted. |
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| Fanatic | Dec 20 2011, 09:36 AM Post #11 |
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I will echo these sentiments and say well done Chezo. BD has some great thoughts here. One thing we need to be careful of here is that Wests, to appease the masses, may just change the people that are in charge of the junior league but what we really want is the right people in there. It is no good changing the jockey if we still have the same horse, so to speak. Go in with clearly defined thoughts and ideas on what change is needed / warranted and make sure that all supporters have knowledge of this. Sunday is definitely a better idea for the March |
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| galahs | Dec 20 2011, 11:46 AM Post #12 |
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I agree that Sunday will probably get a better turn out. I think what we are really demanding is a meeting with all major stake holders in Rugby League to discuss the way forward in the Liverpool, Macarthur and southern highlands districts. At the moment its just the same old same old without any big picture plan for the future. I really think we need to cement in a date sooner rather than later so we can start promoting the rally. |
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| Blue Devil | Dec 20 2011, 02:40 PM Post #13 |
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A meeting with all major stake holders, good idea
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| Country Boy | Dec 20 2011, 06:28 PM Post #14 |
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Good luck guys. You need to sack the queen before you can more ahead I will be there People power |
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| westie | Dec 20 2011, 07:02 PM Post #15 |
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The protest rally is all the talk it's snowballed into something massive im hearing at least a few thousand will rally for the better of the game out this way from wests tigers right down to juniors can we get a confirmed date chezo and a flyer done up so we can put uP on poles from Liverpool to southern highlands |
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| Warriors78 | Dec 20 2011, 07:49 PM Post #16 |
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I'll be there with bells on the wifey a few mates and my 2 young blokes footy around here has been stuffed for years & it is time for the wests jl to answer give the game back to the volunteers employees answer to volunteer not other way around |
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| galahs | Dec 21 2011, 09:25 AM Post #17 |
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We need a definitive set of outcomes that we are looking to achieve. As a start I would like to see... - Wests Tigers need a greater presense in the area. Plans need to be in place for a full time relocation of their HQ to the region as was the original plan back when the joint venture was formed. - We need a funded NSW Cup side to provide a stepping stone for our kids to NRL - We need professionally run District Competition for the Wests Junior district area - Teams need to be able to train and play on grounds of their own choosing - More than 4 NRL games a year at Campbelltown Stadium |
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| westie | Dec 21 2011, 01:00 PM Post #18 |
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We need a committe firmed to be our spokesman on the day and we need to get this advertised soon as possible chezo mate we need details an agreed action plan and outcomes we want achieved I don't want to go to Camden again next year to watch semi pro football because the WT let's me down with 4 games a year and the mighty pies get no help either the merge I'd all balmain not the pies and our local A grade is a shambles something had to be done people power will prevail we stand and fight for what our area deserves until we get a result Carnnnnnn wests supports group 6 supports wears jl supports WT supporters we deserve better |
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| westie | Dec 21 2011, 01:02 PM Post #19 |
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We need a committe firmed to be our spokesman on the day and we need to get this advertised soon as possible chezo mate we need details an agreed action plan and outcomes we want achieved I don't want to go to Camden again next year to watch semi pro football because the WT let's me down with 4 games a year and the mighty pies get no help either the merge I'd all balmain not the pies and our local A grade is a shambles something had to be done people power will prevail we stand and fight for what our area deserves until we get a result Carnnnnnn wests supports group 6 supports wears jl supports WT supporters we deserve better |
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| Chezo | Dec 22 2011, 05:35 PM Post #20 |
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We hear your concerns regarding the March, we have 4 memers that have come up with the idea to sort this game out, My name is Trevor and i have 2 close buddies in alias one been involved with ESA for many years and the other involved in warriors fo many years, we all have been out of the game for a while but have always been keen supportes of the game and the Mighty Magpies, My son played fo ESA but I have followed Campbelltown Eagles fo a number of games, Eagles have a number of playes from ESA where my son had played. the other mate hasnt been involved in the game but always comes to watch with us. I'm asking for representitives from Campbelltown Eagles, BD preferrably, Campbelltown Kangaroos, Macarthur Bulls, Wests Magpies, ESA, Group 6 Juniors and Goup 6 Seniors and Group 6 clubs, this concerns you guys as well, The March will take place on Sunday the 5th of February 10am and we will march to the wests leagues club, where issues will be addressed, we will send letters to all organisations as well as guest speakers to address the March, the reply has been great and if Disco can start promoting the date, it will go ahead, at the moment we will have no problems rallying 500 to a 1000 people, this will make an impact. Please PM any questions regarding the March, people will do there best to stop this goin ahead. |
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