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Date: 10/12/2009
SALES STRONG FOR NRL CLASH - ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA V PARRAMATTA
TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH TICKETMASTER.......
Early ticket sales for the February 14 2010 NRL trial game between Minor Premiers for 2009 St George Illawarra Dragons and Grand Finalists Parramatta Eels are indicating big interest in this blockbuster game and the growth of Rugby League in Perth. Although the game is still two months away, reserved seating and sponsors sales are well ahead of target and a big crowd is assured at ME Bank Stadium.
2010 is seen as a watershed year for the WA Rugby Leagues bid for a Perth based NRL team in the next expansion of the game. Attendance at this game and the planned Telstra Cup match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the reigning Premiers Melbourne Storm in June will provide added momentum for WAs case.
It will also boost the drive for corporate, community and membership backing.
The Perth season opener is boosted by the star line up of two of the best performing clubs of the 2009 season. Both clubs are expected to be at full strength and will be grasping this opportunity to stake their early claims for the 2010 season.
The trial game will be supported with school clinics and visits by the teams to local clubs, adding significantly to the local pre-season junior training programs.
The WARL has shifted its focus for their WA Reds side next year and will be entering a team into the National Under 18s SG Ball competition, a move well received & supported by the national decision makers at the ARL and a logical step towards an NRL franchise.
The curtain raiser on February 14 will see the Reds first hit out against Balmain Tigers.
Whilst on field success in year one may be a big ask for the young WA hopefuls, the experience offered and the pathway now provided, will see the SG Ball competition as a key part of WAs 2013 NRL bid.
Jarrod Saffy, second-rower from St George Illawarra will be in town next week as part of the lead up to the game. He will be available to talk about his journey through to the Dragons and provide some background on this game and their season for 2010.
Date: 10/12/2009
SALES STRONG FOR NRL CLASH - ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA V PARRAMATTA
TICKETS AVAILABLE THROUGH TICKETMASTER.......
Early ticket sales for the February 14 2010 NRL trial game between Minor Premiers for 2009 St George Illawarra Dragons and Grand Finalists Parramatta Eels are indicating big interest in this blockbuster game and the growth of Rugby League in Perth. Although the game is still two months away, reserved seating and sponsors sales are well ahead of target and a big crowd is assured at ME Bank Stadium.
2010 is seen as a watershed year for the WA Rugby Leagues bid for a Perth based NRL team in the next expansion of the game. Attendance at this game and the planned Telstra Cup match between the South Sydney Rabbitohs and the reigning Premiers Melbourne Storm in June will provide added momentum for WAs case.
It will also boost the drive for corporate, community and membership backing.
The Perth season opener is boosted by the star line up of two of the best performing clubs of the 2009 season. Both clubs are expected to be at full strength and will be grasping this opportunity to stake their early claims for the 2010 season.
The trial game will be supported with school clinics and visits by the teams to local clubs, adding significantly to the local pre-season junior training programs.
The WARL has shifted its focus for their WA Reds side next year and will be entering a team into the National Under 18s SG Ball competition, a move well received & supported by the national decision makers at the ARL and a logical step towards an NRL franchise.
The curtain raiser on February 14 will see the Reds first hit out against Balmain Tigers.
Whilst on field success in year one may be a big ask for the young WA hopefuls, the experience offered and the pathway now provided, will see the SG Ball competition as a key part of WAs 2013 NRL bid.
Jarrod Saffy, second-rower from St George Illawarra will be in town next week as part of the lead up to the game. He will be available to talk about his journey through to the Dragons and provide some background on this game and their season for 2010.
