Panthers Stadium renamed 2018

[OldPanther]

http://www.penrithpanthers.com.au/news/2017/08/29/major_announcement_p.html

Penrith Panthers is delighted to announce the club's iconic home ground in Penrith will soon be known as Panthers Stadium.

Following a successful naming rights partnership with Pepper Money over the last three years, the Panthers Group has elected to retain the venue’s naming rights moving forward.

The transition from Pepper Stadium to Panthers Stadium will officially occur on January 1, 2018.

Panthers Group Chairman Dave O’Neill said the decision is considered a major investment in the Panthers brand.

"In retaining the naming rights, Panthers intends to use the reach of the NRL to further promote the Panthers brand both nationally and overseas," Mr O'Neill said.

"This is a significant commitment from Panthers to the Penrith region, the game of Rugby League and the members who have shared so many special moments at our beloved home ground over the last five decades.

"We look forward to adding another memorable chapter to our club's proud history as the Panthers take the field at Panthers Stadium in 2018."

 

[billypilgrimnz]

I like it.

 

[TheFrog]

Excellent move.

 

[Fangs]

Good move.

Though I'll always call it Penrith Stadium. I've never thought of calling it anything else.

 

[GongPanther]

Wasn't Penrith Stadium supoosed to have a overall refit? Something was on the cards,but I don't know what happened. Was it something to do with Parra getting their nod?

 

[OldPanther]

Wasn't Penrith Stadium supoosed to have a overall refit? Something was on the cards,but I don't know what happened. Was it something to do with Parra getting their nod?

The most recent info I could find. It's still on the cards apparently.

http://westernweekender.com.au/2016/04/new-stadium-still-planned-for-outer-west/

 

[darkbloom]

Good move but I'm a Penrith Stadium person as well.

It is an interesting move given their selling off so much in recent years, Selling off assets provide for future financial stability but refuse to sell a stadium name - doesn't really make much sense to me, even though I applaud the move to something I prefer - Panthers Stadium - to everything else except Penrith Stadium.

 

[OldPanther]

Good move but I'm a Penrith Stadium person as well.

It is an interesting move given their selling off so much in recent years, Selling off assets provide for future financial stability but refuse to sell a stadium name - doesn't really make much sense to me, even though I applaud the move to something I prefer - Panthers Stadium - to everything else except Penrith Stadium.

I agree on the Penrith Stadium thing but I get what they are doing. They are building a brand that is their own rather than doing something like Manly and Lottoland.

 

[darkbloom]

I agree on the Penrith Stadium thing but I get what they are doing. They are building a brand that is their own rather than doing something like Manly and Lottoland.

Perhaps you are right but in reality the Panthers brand has had high awareness and distant reach for a long long time. Stadium naming rights might contribute a bit, I guess.

Maybe that is the reason or maybe Pepper has got what theyw anted from the sponsorship and an inability to get the right price has led to the same decision that Parramatta made about their jersey sponsor. A decision to make the best of necessity rather than a strategic move.

 

[OldPanther]

Perhaps you are right but in reality the Panthers brand has had high awareness and distant reach for a long long time. Stadium naming rights might contribute a bit, I guess.

Maybe that is the reason or maybe Pepper has got what theyw anted from the sponsorship and an inability to get the right price has led to the same decision that Parramatta made about their jersey sponsor. A decision to make the best of necessity rather than a strategic move.

I heard pepper money has just been bought out or in the process of by some American company.

 

[TheFrog]

I heard pepper money has just been bought out or in the process of by some American company.

Yep. Swallowed by a bigger fish for $657million.

 

[TheFrog]

The most recent info I could find. It's still on the cards apparently.

http://westernweekender.com.au/2016/04/new-stadium-still-planned-for-outer-west/

Imagine if they covered it. You'd fill it up every game I reckon.

 

[Buzzard Breath]

Always will be Penrith stadium to me.

 

[OldPanther]

Imagine if they covered it. You'd fill it up every game I reckon.

That would be amazing. Would make a difference to us as we are a family and I'm sure more would agree.

 

[ashton]

Why would we give up half a million dollars in naming rights sponsorship? It doesn't make sense.......the same as having NSW cup side play under Penrith when we could be St Marys Windsor or Blacktown and save another $500,000

 

[Tronald Crump]

Why would we give up half a million dollars in naming rights sponsorship? It doesn't make sense.......the same as having NSW cup side play under Penrith when we could be St Marys Windsor or Blacktown and save another $500,000

Maybe their are no credible bidders for naming rights next year. I always prefer Penrith Stadium and thats what I call it. I never liked nor did I call Penrith: Credit Union Australia Stadium, Centrebet Stadium,Sportingbet Stadium or Pepper Stadium. I will put up with it if the club needs the money.

 

[darkbloom]

Why would we give up half a million dollars in naming rights sponsorship? It doesn't make sense.......the same as having NSW cup side play under Penrith when we could be St Marys Windsor or Blacktown and save another $500,000

Agree.It does not make sense especially given the organisation's intent on selling assets. I think the most likely reason for this announcement is they have not found anyone to replace Pepper.

 

[tripster]

Agree.It does not make sense especially given the organisation's intent on selling assets. I think the most likely reason for this announcement is they have not found anyone to replace Pepper.

Agree, I think that's the unfortunate reality.

If some company offered $1,000,000 a season to call it Merkin Stadium the club would probably take it. Didn't the Sharks come very close to taking on Ashley Madison as a jersey sponsor a few years ago?

 

[Pomoz]

Why would we give up half a million dollars in naming rights sponsorship? It doesn't make sense.......the same as having NSW cup side play under Penrith when we could be St Marys Windsor or Blacktown and save another $500,000

Can't agree with the part about NSW Cup. That team is part of the clubs pathway and should never, ever have been given to St Mary's. There has been a noticeable improvement win the manner in which our juniors debut since NSW cup was brought back in-house. You don't out-source a core operation.

 

[ashton]

Can't agree with the part about NSW Cup. That team is part of the clubs pathway and should never, ever have been given to St Mary's. There has been a noticeable improvement win the manner in which our juniors debut since NSW cup was brought back in-house. You don't out-source a core operation.

Well the roosters have Wyong, Manly have Blacktown, Canberra have Mounties and Parramatta have Wentworthville Brisbane and Nth Qld both have feeder clubs etc it's about saving money and winning NRL premierships not winning NSW cup. We already have about 50 million debt.