2011 Jersey & Sponsorship Discussion

[Timmah]

Looks much better IRL than it did in the mockups.

 

[Timmah]

Interesting comments about the jersey itself, and the sponsor:

Tigers change stripes, billionaire back

THE Wests Tigers will today unveil a new playing strip for 2011 along with welcoming billionaire property tycoon Harry Triguboff back into the fold as a major sponsor.

Sitting comfortably in the top five Australian earners on BRW's rich list for 2010 with a personal fortune of $4.2 billion, the return of Triguboff is a major power play by the Tigers.

Triguboff famously severed ties with Wests Tigers after the club's ill-fated inaugural season a decade ago but thanks to some skilful negotiating from CEO Stephen Humphreys, big Harry is back.

The Tigers have also slightly altered their stripes for next season, as seen in this new strip modelled by Beau Ryan and Chris Heighington at the club's Concord headquarters.

"The jerseys are awesome. Believe it or not the players actually had a fair bit of input into the design of them and we couldn't be happier with how they've come out," Ryan said.

"There's a Lycra strip down either side to allow the material plenty of breathing space and the collars are designed so you can't try and take blokes' heads off.

"They're a good fit and a good feel. As a matter of fact Chris and I wanted to take them home but the club wouldn't let us."

The new-look jerseys are another predominantly Humphreys initiative, with the club wanting to continue to recognise its Western Suburbs and Balmain heritage but also continue to grow as a merged entity.

"One of the issues has been that the black jumper was seen as a throwback to Western Suburbs and the orange one was seen as a throwback to Balmain," Humphreys said.

"We kind of want to get a bit beyond that now and create something that is a Wests Tigers identity rather than a throwback."

On the acquisition of Triguboff, Humphreys said: "Harry doesn't back losers so we're taking that as a compliment and we'll make sure he gets a good return on that investment."

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sp...billionaire-back/story-e6frexnr-1225968540437

 

[the beavers]

if the players had a lot to do with the design it must have been on mad monday...
the white uniform looks like winnie the pooh tigger pyjamas

 

[Lockyer4President!]

I’d hazard a guess and say that the players had more to do with the design of material rather than the style of the colours.

 

[Godz Illa]

The players clearly need to stick to their day jobs

 

[Timmah]

I think Goodscore will have Saints' 2011 gear up today. Will confirm soon.

 

[Joker's Wild]

Thank god for the Tigers. Without them, the Knights would have the worst looking kit in the NRL

 

[applesauce]

f**king disgusting!

 

[Timmah]

Apparel and jersey sponsorship 2011

Brisbane Broncos Apparel supplier: Nike
Front: NRMA Insurance
Sleeves: WoW Sight and Sound
Back top: SportingBet
Back bottom: HANS
Shorts: TBC
2011 Jerseys: Main & alternate designs to remain, sponsor changes only
Main jersey - click here

Canberra Raiders Apparel supplier: ISC
Front, back top: The Tradies (CFMEU)
Sleeves, back bottom: Local Liquor
Shorts: Canberra Milk
Shorts 2: ACTTAB
2011 Jerseys: Main & alternate designs to remain, sponsor changes only
Main jersey - click here
Alternate jersey - click here


Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs Apparel supplier: Canterbury of NZ International
Front, back top: Jaycar Electronics
Sleeves: Doltone House
Back bottom: Autobarn
Shorts: Camp Quality
2011 Jerseys: Main, Alternate & Heritage designs maintained with Canterbury Clothing alterations (teardrop)
Main jersey - click here
Alternate jersey - click here
Heritage jersey - click here


Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks Apparel supplier: x-Blades
Front: Hisense
Sleeves: PokerStars.net
Back top: Coldwell Banker
Back bottom: b2b Commercial Fitouts
Shorts: Shire Steel
2011 Jerseys: Main & heritage designs to remain, alternate design changed by members vote
Main jersey - click here
Alternate jersey - click here
Heritage jersey - click here


Gold Coast Titans Apparel supplier: adidas
Front: Jetstar Airways
Sleeves: Coral Homes
Back top: Australian Power and Gas
Back bottom: Thyssenkrupp Elevator
Shorts front: Professional Investment Services
Shorts back: Harvey Norman
2011 Jerseys: Main, alternate and heritage designs to remain with minor alterations and some sponsor changes
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here
Heritage jersey – click here


Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles Apparel supplier: ISC
Front: Quantum Eco Hot Water (TBC)
Sleeves: AAA Radiators
Back top: Centrebet
Back bottom: Alsafe Security
Shorts: Reed Constructions
2011 Jerseys: Main design to remain, alternate change to white with maroon horizontal stripes
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here


Melbourne Storm Apparel supplier: KooGa
All 2011 sponsors still to be confirmed
2011 Jerseys: Main and alternate designs to remain, sponsorship changes only
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here


Newcastle Knights Apparel supplier: x-Blades
Front, back top: Coal and Allied
Sleeves: NIB
Back bottom, shorts: McDonalds
2011 Jerseys: Main design to change, alternate & heritage designs to remain
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here
Heritage jersey – click here


New Zealand Warriors Apparel supplier: Canterbury of NZ International
Front, back top: Vodafone NZ
Sleeves: Lion Red
Back bottom: SkyCity
Shorts front: HiFX Currency Services
Shorts back: Suzuki Motor Co.
2011 Jerseys: Main & alternate designs to remain, heritage to be revealed, round 1 v Eels fern strip
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here
R1 Fern jersey – click here


North Queensland Cowboys Apparel supplier: ISC
Front, back top: Toyota Motor Company
Sleeves, back bottom: Harvey Norman
Shorts front: Queensland Country Credit Union
Shorts back: Trukai Industries
2011 Jerseys: Main design changes, alternate and heritage designs remain as is
Main & alternate jerseys – click here
Heritage jersey – same as 2010


Parramatta Eels Apparel supplier: ISC
Front, back top: Pirtek Fluid Transfer Solutions
Sleeves, back bottom: Pain Away
Shorts front: Modern Solar
Shorts back: Bris Build
2011 Jerseys: Main & alternate jerseys new designs – based on heritage jerseys from 2010 (main, blue) and 2009 (alternate, yellow)
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here


Penrith Panthers Apparel supplier: ISC
Front, back top: Sanyo
Sleeves: to be confirmed
Back bottom: Tony Ferguson Weight Loss Programs
Shorts left: HostPlus Super
Shorts right: ABCOE
2011 Jerseys: Main design minor changes, alternate design remains; heritage jersey changes to 1991 throwback
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here
Heritage jersey – click here


St George Illawarra Dragons Apparel supplier: Reebok
Front, back top: St George Bank
Sleeves: Southern Cross Projects
Back bottom: Cellarbrations
Shorts: To be confirmed
2011 Jerseys: Main design to remain, alternate design replaced by Steelers' heritage strip from 2010
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here


South Sydney Rabbitohs Apparel supplier: ISC
Front & back bottom home, back top away: To be confirmed
Front & back bottom away, back top home: DeLonghi Australia
Sleeves: V8 Supercars (TBC)
Shorts: Virgin Blue Airways
2011 Jerseys: Main & alternate designs remain, only sponsor changes
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here


Sydney Roosters Apparel supplier: ISC
Front, back bottom: Steggles
Sleeves: oo.com.au
Back top: to be confirmed
Shorts front: Tooheys New
Shorts back: Full Tilt Poker
2011 Jerseys: Main design changes to 2010 heritage jersey (full vee over shoulders), alternate design changes to tricolour downfacing chevron (yeah, try that for being wordy!)
Main jersey – click here
Alternate jersey – click here


Wests Tigers Apparel supplier: x-Blades
Front main, sleeves alt: Meriton Apartments
Sleeves: Trend Micro
Shorts front: MKB Contracting
Back top & bottom: To be confirmed
Shorts back: To be confirmed
2011 Jerseys: Both main & alternate designs change, heritage designs for both Balmain & Wests remain with sponsor changes only
Main & alternate jerseys – click here
Heritage jerseys – click here

 

[Timmah]

And for that matter - Dragons Main & alternate 2011:

 

[Scott Gourley's Lovechild]

I'm pretty sure our players had "imput" into our alternate this season, hence why it's already being changed to the Steelers jersey.

 

[Timmah]

What's left to be confirmed now:

Broncos away
Broncos heritage
Raiders heritage
Manly sponsorship (all jerseys)
Manly heritage
Storm sponsorship (all jerseys)
Storm heritage
Eels heritage
Dragons heritage
Dragons Charity Shield (rumour - red with white vee)
Rabbitohs sponsorship (main jersey)
Rabbitohs heritage
Roosters heritage
Warriors heritage

 

[Bluebags1908]

Worst jerseys I have ever seen. Since Wests Tigers started in 2000 they have had about 500 different jerseys and no 'traditional' jumper.

Why can they wear the Balmain jersey at home (identical to the old one) and wear the Wests jersey at away (identical to the old one). Why is Humphreys saying they want to get away from the old Balmain or Wests look? What's wrong with connecting to your history? St. George Illawarra have embraced the Dragons and Steelers in their home & away jersey designs next year.

 

[Lockyer4President!]

And for that matter - Dragons Main & alternate 2011:

That Steelers jersey is a thing of beauty.

 

[***MH***]

I emailed Stephen Humphries and this was his response:

Hi hybrid

Thanks for sharing your thoughts with me.

I don't know what jersey designs you are referring to as we have not yet finalised our plans and have certainly not released any designs.

Whilst of course we will never please everyone with decisions on such a subjective item as jersey designs, we aim to strike a sensible balance of varying opinions, commercial opportunities, preferences of our players and a range of other factors.

I'm confident that when we reveal our 2011 playing strips in the coming weeks they will be well received and, importantly, will emphasise and leverage the unique features of Wests Tigers.

Thanks again for your note and your support of Wests Tigers.

Kind Regards
Steve

I bet they are the same...

You poor bastards!

 

[BunniesMan]

It sh*ts me to say this because I hate saying anything nice about them, but the Dragons really have done a good job with their jerseys. They haven't chopped and changed constantly and they haven't tried to create some artificial mutated hybrid version. The Tigers could learn a thing or two.

They should wear the traditional Balmain jersey at home in 2011 and the traditional Magpies jersey away and then they could switch every couple years if they really wanted to just to treat both sides of the merger evenly. It is painful to watch them bring out sh*t jersey after sh*t jersey when they have 2 classic great looking ones sitting in their closet unused.

 

[hybrid_tiger]

I don't agree that we should be wearing Balmain and Wests strips. In fact, I agree with Humphries that we should create our own identity, however wearing this horrible strip isn't the answer.

Black. Orange. Gold. A V design. f**k me, it should not be hard to create something that looks nice.

Why do designers always feel they need to overcomplicate things? What's with all the mess on the sides? The wavy style design below the collar? The stupid pattern on the socks? FMD just KEEP IT SIMPLE.

 

[Doug2234]

That Steelers jersey is a thing of beauty.

Agreed.

Looks great doesnt it.. Anything is better then the Wolverine jersey had this past year

 

[drake]

And for that matter - Dragons Main & alternate 2011:

Good to see the abomination from last year is gone.

Very happy with both jerseys.

 

[Dragon Dave]

One (of the many) great things about being a Saints fan is being proud of our jersey and identification.

We now have 2 simple, traditional footy jumpers that mean so much to both our key regions.