The best league facility on the planet: Inside the Wests Tigers’ new $78m home | MichaelChammas
After a decade of disappointment, the Wests Tigers will finally take a gigantic step into the 21st century when they walk into their new centre of excellence in Concord for the first time on Monday morning.was given a tour of the $78m Concord Oval transformation which now houses the best rugby league training facility in the world.
The Tigers’ training facilities have long been the laughing stock of the league, but after two decades of running a high-performance sports program out of dilapidated venues their new home is the envy of them all. The gym, arguably the biggest of all NRL clubs, also includes a wrestling arena and a mini-scaled league field for team walkthroughs.The facility will be home to both the football department and the club’s administration.
The club has also paid tribute to the history of both Balmain and Western Suburbs, erecting a walk of fame with the greatest players from the Tigers and Magpies on display through the corridors.The second stage of the complex is still under construction but will include multi-purpose sports courts for basketball, netball and indoor soccer.
Inspired by visits to the New York Jets, New York Giants, LA Dodgers and Atlanta Braves facilities in the United States, the centre of excellence takes into consideration all aspects of the business.The Tigers have been the nomads of the NRL, shifting home grounds and training bases throughout the joint venture’s existence.
“To have one ground where it’s a one-stop shop where we can do all our things from here, it’s going to be a massive boost for the players, especially for us players who have been here quite a few years.“It’s been a long time coming. It’s going to be a really good thing for the club. We’ve never had something like this at the club. There’s a lot of exciting times ahead.”
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