Wests Tigers head eastwards

Wests Tigers have reportedly struck a deal with the SCG Trust and will play six home games at the Sydney Football Stadium in 2009, leaving Olympic Stadium (ANZ Stadium) at Homebush in Sydney's west.

In addition to the six home games to be played at the SFS next year, Wests Tigers will play three home games at Campbelltown Stadium and three at Leichhardt Oval.

Its understood that gate takings will see Wests Tigers earn about $100,000 for each game at the SFS.