Wests Tigers will be looking to continue their momentum this Thursday night as they take on the North Queensland Cowboys at Leichhardt Oval for a crucial Round 20 clash.
With Robbie Farah recently reaching the 300-game milestone, Wests Tigers will celebrate the Life Member's achievement on the night as well as Inclusion Round — promoting football for everyone with a Physical Disabilities match at half-time.
Returning to the suburban ground for the first time since their season opener in Round 1 and with a massive two points on the line, it's shaping as a huge night both on and off the field so make sure you don't miss this one!
MATCH DETAILS
Date — Thursday, August 1, 2019
Time — 7:50pm AEST
Venue — Leichhardt Oval (Lilyfield, NSW)
EVENT DETAILS
5:15pm — Wests Tigers Ticket Box Opens
5:30pm — Gates Open at Leichhardt Oval
5:50pm — Women’s Touch Football, Wests Tigers vs. Newcastle Knights
6:30pm — Men’s Touch Football, Wests Tigers vs. Newcastle Knights
7:50pm — NRL, Wests Tigers vs. North Queensland Cowboys
Match: Wests Tigers v Cowboys
Round 20 -
home Team
Wests Tigers
8th Position
away Team
Cowboys
13th Position
Venue: Leichhardt Oval, Sydney
TICKETS AND MEMBERSHIP
Wests Tigers encourage fans heading along to pre-purchase their tickets from Ticketek to avoid disappointment. For any enquiries regarding Membership, visit the Wests Tigers Membership teams at the Mary Street and Glover Street entrances.
Click here to get your tickets to Wests Tigers v Cowboys this week!
MERCHANDISE
Wests Tigers Merchandise outlets will be placed in three locations on the night — Mary Street and Glover Street entrances as well as next to the scoreboard.
All attendees will be given the opportunity to purchase a Wests Tigers exclusive t-shirt to celebrate Robbie Farah's 300th so make sure you get yours for $40!
These will be available exclusively from the Mary Street marquee so don't miss out!
Please note, as our home game will be held on Thursday 1st August for Round 20, our Roarstore located at Concord Oval will be closed. For any urgent orders please join us at the game at Leichhardt Oval or visit Roarstore.com.au.
WHAT'S ON AT THE GAME
Wests Tigers Inclusion Round
To help celebrate Inclusion Round, Wests Tigers would like to promote that Rugby League is a way for all people to connect and feel like they truly belong. At half-time, sit back and enjoy our Physical Disability Rugby League side play an exhibition game of football while also hearing more from the club's important charity partners.
Charity Partner: Feel the Magic
Feel the Magic provide grief education and support to bereaved children and their families to help alleviate the pain and isolation felt by the loss of a parent, sibling or legal guardian. Wests Tigers Josh Aloiai is an ambassador for the organisation, as he looks to spread awareness. You will be able to make a donation on game day with bucket collections being spread out throughout the venue on the day.
Post-Match Presentation
Wests Tigers would like to invite fans on field to be a part of the post-match presentation to Life Member Robbie Farah.
The club would like to extend the invitation to all attendees at the great suburban ground tonight to join us in the post-game festivities to celebrate Farah following his 300th NRL game last Friday, so make sure you don’t miss out!
The unique experience will commence after full time, with fans asked to meet at the Southern End Tractor Tunnel – in front of the Kelly Barnes Stand.
At the sound of the second siren fans will have the opportunity to enter the field of play via the tunnel and join in the special on-field presentation.
Match Day Activities
Other notable match day activities include:
- First 200 people through the gates will receive a Wests Tigers inflatable hand
- 5000 Robbie Farah face masks that will be distributed throughout the venue
- Triple M and Jack Lings will be disturbing Beef Jerkeys post-match
- NRL new League Stars activation to inspire the next NRL generation
- Performance by the Wests Tigers Dance Squad
- See sponsors One Solutions and Brydens in the precinct with our DJ
- Touch Football teams in action pre-game with finals approaching
- Celebrate Robbie Farah's 300th game a special post-match presentation
- Take to the field after full-time with a special fans on the field opportunity
GETTING TO THE GAME
Wests Tigers strongly advise against driving to the ground where possible as parking is very limited. For all transport information, please check 131 500.
Light Rail
Light Rail is a good option for fans making their way to the ground, with the Lilyfield and Leichhardt North stops within walking distance of Leichhardt Oval. Wests Tigers fans can experience a special Wests Tigers-themed walk from the stop to the ground, so make sure you don't miss out!
Bus
Several bus routes operate between Central Station and Leichhardt Oval, although there are no direct bus stops outside Leichhardt Oval or Mary Street. Routes M10, 470 and 440 all stop within the vicinity of Leichhardt Oval, with a 10-15-minute walk to the ground common in most cases.
