NRL club the Wests Tigers, like much of the sports industry, was forced to hibernate operations and restrict attendance to matches, constituting a major financial hit as the coronavirus pandemic took hold. Wests Tigers CEO Justin Pascoe said his organisation was "fortunate to apply for JobKeeper and be accepted through that scheme".
"It allowed us to re-engage with 47 staff we had let go - with amended hours of course," Mr Pascoe said. Mr Pascoe praised new ARL Commissioner Peter Vlandys as well as club managers and CEOs in the handling of their businesses in the midst of the coronavirus. "I think it's been a terrific opportunity for the sport to leapfrog its competitors," he said. "We've been very humbled by the support from, stakeholders and supporters.
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