Eels move two games to Telstra Stadium

[El Diablo]

http://au.sports.yahoo.com/070213/2/13i3a.html

Eels move two games to Telstra Stadium
Thursday October 18, 4:53 PM
AAP

Parramatta will play two home matches at Telstra Stadium next year to capitalise on growing NRL crowd numbers.

Eels chief executive Denis Fitzgerald announced the club would relocate home games against the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra from Parramatta Stadium to Homebush to attract more spectators.


"It is a great opportunity for the Club. The capacity of Telstra Stadium is four times that of Parramatta Stadium and gives us a great chance to play in front of big crowds," Fitzgerald said.

"We saw a number of marquee matches in 2007 that attracted very large crowds and we believe that will only become stronger in coming years.

"This deal enables us to maximise exposure of the club and provide the opportunity for anyone wishing to purchase a ticket to these matches to be able to do so."

The Eels will honour all season tickets at the alternative venue and offer greater corporate facilities.

 

[Bazal]

Ah goddammit

 

[Suitman]

King Denis announced today that THE EELS will be moving their home games against the Bulldogs and Dragons to Telstra Stadium next year to be able to accommodate the increased attendances expected at both games.
Obviously there will be a huge financial benefit from such a decision.
I think it's a great idea, but it further pushes the idea of fast tracking the upgrade of capacity of Parra Stadium.

Suity

 

[Suitman]

King Denis announced today that THE EELS will be moving their home games against the Bulldogs and Dragons to Telstra Stadium next year to be able to accommodate the increased attendances expected at both games.
Obviously there will be a huge financial benefit from such a decision.
I think it's a great idea, but it further pushes the idea of fast tracking the upgrade of capacity of Parra Stadium.

Suity

Source was 2UE news at 5.00 pm.

Suity

 

[The Colonel]

Interesting...... given the crowds that they can quite possibly draw if both sides are playing well the financial benefit would be substantial. I think we could possibly outdraw the 35,000 the Souths/Dogs game drew on the back of both games however it could be a waste if we or either the Dogs or Dragons aren't travelling in the eight at that stage..

 

[Hurriflatch]

so we give the Dogs another home game

and don't the Dragons also play a few games a year at Telstra?

what next move the home game against the Panthers to CUA stadium?

or maybe move the home game against Brisbane to Sandcrap stadium?

then maybe move the home game against the Storm to Telstra Dome and let Brian Waldon mark the field?


Fu*king stupid gay arsed cra*

 

[Suitman]

Interesting...... given the crowds that they can quite possibly draw if both sides are playing well the financial benefit would be substantial. I think we could possibly outdraw the 35,000 the Souths/Dogs game drew.

Exactly.
It would be a massive financial boost for the club.
Smart thinking.

Suity

 

[Suitman]

so we give the Dogs another home game

and don't the Dragons also play a few games a year at Telstra?

what next move the home game against the Panthers to CUA stadium?

or maybe move the home game against Brisbane to Sandcrap stadium?

then maybe move the home game against the Storm to Telstra Dome and let Brian Waldon mark the field?


Fu*king stupid gay arsed cra*

Thank god you're not in charge.

Suity

 

[Hurriflatch]

financial sminancial

the prize money for winning the comp would be bigger then what these games will bring in

 

[Stagger eel]

originally it was going to be 4 games...

I will now propose that the club will have 2 functions with fans straight after the game as we now have the facillities readily available...;-)

 

[Suitman]

financial sminancial

the prize money for winning the comp would be bigger then what these games will bring in

Prizemoney for winning the NRL is peanuts.

Suity

 

[Hurriflatch]

does that mean season tickets will only be charged for 10 games?

 

[Hurriflatch]

Prizemoney for winning the NRL is peanuts.

Suity

Well we have Dumbo as a CEO so it works out great

 

[Gronk]

EELS TO PLAY TWO MATCHES AT TELSTRA STADIUM IN 2008
Thursday 18 October 2007

The Parramatta National Rugby League Club is pleased to announce that it will play two of its home matches of the 2008 Premiership season at Telstra Stadium.

The opponents in those matches will be the Bulldogs and St George Illawarra.

Parramatta Eels Chief Executive Denis Fitzgerald says it is exciting news for the Club.

"It is a great opportunity for the Club. The capacity of Telstra Stadium is four times that of Parramatta Stadium and gives us a great chance to play in front of big crowds," Mr Fitzgerald said

"All of those people who have purchased Season Tickets for the 2008 season will have their seats transferred to Telstra Stadium for those two matches and the corporate facilities enable the Club to entertain our growing number of corporate partners in great style," Mr Fitzgerald added.

"We saw a number of marquee matches in 2007 that attracted very large crowds and we believe that will only become stronger in coming years. This deal enables us to maximize exposure of the Club and provide the opportunity for anyone wishing to purchase a ticket to these matches to be able to do so," Mr Fitzgerald said.

http://www.parraeels.com.au/news/news1663.asp

 

[Stagger eel]

financial sminancial

the prize money for winning the comp would be bigger then what these games will bring in

the club is in a great deal of stress financially with the pokie tax and the new smioking laws, don't be surprised there is a cutback of revenue from the LC to the FC..

we need to look at other ways to gain some sort of revenue into our coffers other than depending on the Leagues club and this is one of them.

 

[Join The Bandwagon]

I'm sure our good record at Telstra aided this decision.

 

[The Colonel]

financial sminancial

the prize money for winning the comp would be bigger then what these games will bring in

Given some of the deal that have been given to Souths, Tigers and Bulldogs to stay out there I would say that the two games would net the same if not more than the prize for winning the comp. Given that so many teams and finals are played at Telstra you can't argue the home field advantage for any one team is increased at all. The advantage to the team could well be gained by playing in front of large crowds....

 

[Gronk]

"All of those people who have purchased Season Tickets for the 2008 season will have their seats transferred to Telstra Stadium for those two matches and the corporate facilities enable the Club to entertain our growing number of corporate partners in great style," Mr Fitzgerald added."

Yeah well I have a great seat at Parra. Undercover and close to the halfway. I expect a similar possie Denis !

 

[Hurriflatch]

I've got no problem with moving games to Telstra

but not games of those team(s) that play there regularly

with Telstra paying $$$ just to get their venue used wouldn't games against Brisbane, Penrith, Storm, Manly all net the same gains as those against the Tigers, Bunnies or Dogs?

 

[Suitman]

I think it's a great idea, but it further pushes the idea of fast tracking the upgrade of capacity of Parra Stadium.

Suity

I reiterate.........

Without a decent home ground capacity, this might be the impetus for a further push to Telstra for more games in years to come.
Either that, or the Eels will be looking for a better financial deal from the Parramatta Stadium Trust, on top of the upgrade.

Suity.