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“We can seat around 15,000 fans, which is actually up on last year when we could accommodate around 13,000 fans.
“Every other club has received some sort of funding for stadium upgrades or a Centre of Excellence, but we have received nothing. We’ll keep making the argument we deserve funding like everyone else.
The Sharks have been lobbying all three levels of government for funding.Credit: Neil Breen/SMH
“But for now, this is what we’ve got, this is where we’ll keep playing, and this is where we will play in week one if we have to host.
“Rival fans might complain that there isn’t enough room to get in. But we still think it’s an amazing experience, and you’re so close to the action – how many stadiums are there where you can say you are this close to the players?”
The Sharks were stunned by bitter rivals St George Illawarra on Saturday, but host the Gold Coast on Saturday, followed by the bye, Newcastle at home, then the Bulldogs. They remain a chance to sneak into the top four.
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Sharks Stadium, however, remains an issue for Cronulla, with Mezzatesta lobbying local, state and federal government for funding. Penrith are awaiting the completion of their new $309m stadium, while the Wests Tigers received $40m to refurbish Leichhardt Oval.
On Tuesday, Cronulla announced they would host a round of the Supercross Championship in October, which they hope becomes a regular event, along with plans to stage music festivals, once facilities are upgraded.
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“We can seat around 15,000 fans, which is actually up on last year when we could accommodate around 13,000 fans.
“Every other club has received some sort of funding for stadium upgrades or a Centre of Excellence, but we have received nothing. We’ll keep making the argument we deserve funding like everyone else.
The Sharks have been lobbying all three levels of government for funding.Credit: Neil Breen/SMH
“But for now, this is what we’ve got, this is where we’ll keep playing, and this is where we will play in week one if we have to host.
“Rival fans might complain that there isn’t enough room to get in. But we still think it’s an amazing experience, and you’re so close to the action – how many stadiums are there where you can say you are this close to the players?”
The Sharks were stunned by bitter rivals St George Illawarra on Saturday, but host the Gold Coast on Saturday, followed by the bye, Newcastle at home, then the Bulldogs. They remain a chance to sneak into the top four.
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Sharks Stadium, however, remains an issue for Cronulla, with Mezzatesta lobbying local, state and federal government for funding. Penrith are awaiting the completion of their new $309m stadium, while the Wests Tigers received $40m to refurbish Leichhardt Oval.
On Tuesday, Cronulla announced they would host a round of the Supercross Championship in October, which they hope becomes a regular event, along with plans to stage music festivals, once facilities are upgraded.
NRL is Live and Free on Channel 9 & 9Now
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