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Wests Tigers reveal new 2011 strip

In 2011, the Wests Tigers have introduced their new playing strip and have excitingly welcomed billionaire property mogul Harry Triguboff back as a key sponsor.

Holding a prominent position within the top five Australian earners on BRW’s rich list for 2010, with a staggering personal wealth of $4.2 billion, Triguboff’s return signifies a significant power maneuver for the Tigers.

After parting ways with Wests Tigers following the club’s unsuccessful inaugural season a decade ago, Triguboff is now back thanks to some adept negotiations led by CEO Stephen Humphreys.

Additionally, the Tigers have made subtle changes to their stripes for the upcoming season.

“The jerseys are fantastic. Believe it or not, the players had quite a bit of say in their design, and we’re extremely pleased with the final result,” stated winger Beau Ryan.

“A Lycra strip is incorporated down both sides to ensure the material has ample breathing room, and the collars have been designed to prevent any attempts at taking players’ heads off.

“They fit well and feel great. In fact, Chris (Heighington) and I were keen to take them home, but the club wouldn’t allow it.”

These revamped jerseys are largely a Humphreys initiative, aiming to honor both the Western Suburbs and Balmain heritage while also fostering growth as a unified entity.

“One of the challenges has been that the black jumper was perceived as a nod to Western Suburbs while the orange one was linked to Balmain,” Humphreys explained.

“We’re looking to move past that and develop a distinct Wests Tigers identity instead of relying on nostalgia.”

Regarding Triguboff’s involvement, Humphreys remarked: “Harry doesn’t support losing teams, so we view that as a compliment, and we’ll ensure he receives a favorable return on his investment.”

Additionally, Wests Tigers revealed that veteran forwards prop Todd Payten and second-rower Chris Heighington have secured new contracts with the club.

Both players were set to be out of contract at the conclusion of next season, with Payten’s new one-year extension allowing him to stay with the Tigers until 2012.

Heighington has opted to extend his stay for another two years, committing to the club through the end of the 2013 season.

The esteemed forwards have collectively participated in 402 NRL matches.

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