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Stop The Rot - Media Day

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Sincas

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Thanks unit.

Its shaping up quite nicely at the moment. Hopefully there will be some television and print media coverage so please keep your eye out and keep spreading the word about the petitions.

We have 7000 signed so far but we need more.. below is a copy of our latest email newsletter. If you want to sign up for the newsletter or want further info check out www.stoptherot.org


1. MEDIA RELEASE: 12 July 2004


AUSSIE LEGENDS COME TOGETHER TO HELP `STOP THE ROT' AT LEICHHARDT

A team of past and present sporting legends and celebrities have
joined forces with the Leichhardt community to back the `stop the
rot' campaign to rebuild Leichhardt Oval.

The oval's grandstands, which were built in 1913, have been severely attacked by white ants and are no longer considered safe. A
decision to demolish the grandstands was taken by Leichhardt Council
back in April and campaigners are now calling on the State Government
to step in and help the redevelopment of the ground to ensure that
the future of rugby league at this historic site is not jeopardised.

`Leichhardt Oval is the heartland of rugby league' said Tigers
Chairman, David Trodden

`This oval represents almost 100 years of heritage and history – investment is needed to make sure that the grandstands are rebuilt
and that other improvements, such as improvements to the toilet
facilities, disabled access and lighting can also take place.'

Millions of dollars are needed to redevelop the Oval, the majority of
which needs to come from State Government funding claims Leichhardt
Mayor, Cr Alice Murphy.

`Neither Council nor the Tigers can afford to fully fund the
redevelopment of the ground. The State Government must step in make
sure that this historic facility isn't lost for future generations of
Leichhardt residents and Tigers fans.'

Sporting legends and celebrities will come together on Thursday 15th
July, to draw attention to the plight of the Oval.

Dawn Fraser (Australian Legend), Paul Sironen (Balmain Great), Wayne
Pearce (Balmain Great), Gary Freeman (Balmain Great), Keith Barnes
(Balmain Great), Anthony Field (The Blue Wiggle), Alice Murphy
(Leichhardt Mayor), Mark O'Neill (Current Wests Tigers and Balmain
Champion), Darren Senter (Current Wests Tigers Captain), David
Trodden (Balmain Football Club Chairman) and Members of The Stop Rot
will all be present.

Tigers legend, Paul Sironen, said

`My favourite memories of my playing days include running out onto Leichhardt Oval to a packed hill with the Tigers chant echoing
around the ground. The atmosphere generated at grounds like
Leichhardt Oval can never be replaced; I hope that opportunity is
still available to our next generation of Tigers'

All news and sports media outlets are invited to join the team at
Leichhardt Oval on Thursday 15th July at 10am. More details follow
at the end of this release.

Media contact for Stop the Rot: Rob Rosenberg 0425 329 903

Media Contact for Leichhardt Council: Julie Burt 0408 159 155

Press Conference Logistics

Event: Stop the Rot press conference
Place: Leichhardt Oval, Mary St, Lilyfield, 2040
Time: 10am, Thursday 15th July

Present: Dawn Fraser (Australian Legend), Paul Sironen (Balmain
Great), Wayne Pearce (Balmain Great), Gary Freeman (Balmain Great),
Keith Barnes (Balmain Great), Anthony Field (The Blue Wiggle), Alice
Murphy (Leichhardt Mayor), Mark O'Neill (Current Wests Tigers and
Balmain Champion), Darren Senter (Current Wests Tigers Captain),
David Trodden (Balmain Football Club Chairman) and Members of The
Stop Rot will all be present and taking questions.

RSVP: Julie Burt 0408 159 155

Contacts: Rob Rosenberg (Stop the Rot) 0425 329 903 and Julie Burt
(Leichhardt Council) 0408 159 155



2. WE NEED YOUR HELP THIS SATURDAY!

We are once again calling on everyone to help us out with the
collection of petitions at the game next Saturday night. We are
extremely grateful for those who have devoted time in the past and
would appreciate any time you can give us even if it is just 15
minutes.

We are hoping to once again have a prize for a volunteer which will
be drawn from a hat again but will provide more details later.

If you are interested in saving this great ground, now is the time to
stand up and help out. Please email us and we can give you details or
just come and see us outside the hill entrance on the day.


3. PETITION COUNT

We are now around the 7000 mark!!

Some of these signatures include those of David Gallop and the 1969
Premiership winning Balmain Tigers players. We still need more, so
please keep collecting them and sending them in via the free reply
paid PO Box address.


4. NEWSPAPER ARTICLES

The campaign has been featured recently in the Glebe, Village Voice
and Daily Telegraph. All articles can be viewed at the Gallery at
www.stoptherot.org

Readers of the Glebe were asked to write in with their thoughts on
the campaign. If you are interested in voicing your opinion on this
topic we encourage you to write to:

The Glebe, 142 Macquarie Street, Parramatta 2150
Fax 9564 1743
Email: glebenews@cng.newsltd.com.au


5. HAVE YOU SEEN THE NEW FORUM?

Special thanks to Stop the Rot campaigner Kalev Kalamae, who has set
up and will administer the brand new Stop the Rot Forum where fans
can discuss the campaign, ask us questions and converse about the
Wests Tigers, Balmain Tigers and Western Suburbs Magpies.

Check it out at http://www.getfreeforum.com/forums/?mforum=stoptherot


Your continued support the Stop the Rot campaign is greatly
appreciated. We will have more news and photos following the Media
Day this Thursday. If you have any contacts in the media that may be
interested in attending please forward the above press release.

http://www.stoptherot.org

Email: info@stoptherot.org
 
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Sincas

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Its been a huge morning.. more news later but keep your eye on the News (all stations, except maybe 9) and the FOOTY SHOW tonight!
 
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Sincas

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Stop The Rot Media Day a huge success: 15 July 2004

Today, the Stop the Rot Team was joined by prominent Tiger fans
united in their resolve to Stop the Rot and Save Leichhardt Oval.

The STR team would like to extend a huge thanks to Darren Senter,
Mark O'Neill, Wayne Pearce, Keith Barnes, Paul Sironen, Anthony
Field, Roy Slaven, Gary Freeman and Alice Murphy for their time and effort today.
We also received apologies from Ben Elias and Dawn Fraser who were
unable to attend.

Rob Rosenberg was in charge of the day and did a fantastic job along
with the help of Julie Burt and David Trodden. Great teamwork by all
involved.

This email is also to alert you to the fact that the Footy Show will
be running a story on the campaign tonight. Also keep an eye and ear
on the news on both television and radio networks this evening and
of course the papers in the coming days.

www.NRL.com has already posted an article on the campaign which is
great news.

Keith Barnes has also been very busy with radio interviews and we
thank him for that. He will be on 1269am very shortly so tune in if
you can.

Unfortunately, www.stoptherot.org has chosen the worst possible time
to crash on us. We are working on getting it back up but please keep
an eye on it in the next day or so for a heap of photos and news.

Thanks again to all involved and we look forward to seeing everyone
again on Saturday night!

Regards,

The Stop the Rot Team,

www.stoptherot.org
info@stoptherot.org
 
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Sincas

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Balmain_Boy said:
Oh ok. NRL site's report said HG. And i'll be watching for sure.
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yeah they stuffed up. He signed a few souvenier jerseys as Roy Slaven rather than his real name..

If anyone wants to help on Saturday they will go into the draw for one of those signed Balmain jerseys (signed by the celebs that attended today) and EVERYONE who helps will get a free Limited Edition (only 20 made) super special Stop the Rot T-Shirt. Email info@stoptherot.org if interested or just come and see us outside the hill entrance from 5.30pm.
 
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Saw footage on the Box last night on nearly every stations sports reports looked great well done guys really positive stuff, will continue to gain momentum, may even rub off on our players :D
 
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How excruciatingly abysmal is the Footy Show? :-& :-& :-&

Bastards kept the story till the very end....oh well the main thing is the exposure.

Tell ya's a funny story......me and cullus was in the old dressing sheds when who should walk in but none other than Keith Barnes.
Talk about being in some sort of trippy time warp :lol: :lol:
 
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i waited to try and watch but fell asleep on the lounge and when i woke up the news was on... #-o
 
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Tigerpete

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it was a good story i thought , Fox sports news dogged it though, showed a few pics that was it, Channel 10 and the footy show were easily the best .
 
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stoptherot.com will have all the things available for download as soon as the site comes back online, so if you missed it, dont worry!
 
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Tigerpete said:
it was a good story i thought , Fox sports news dogged it though, showed a few pics that was it, Channel 10 and the footy show were easily the best .
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Fox Sports did a story yesterday at 5pm in pre game show. I didn't see it or have it taped but we are working on getting a copy. RifRaf saw it but the rest of us didn't.
 
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I think last night against the Storm despite a paltry crowd still showed what an effect this ground has on opposition sides. :clap: :clap:
 
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