Warriors warning on tickets for Knights clash: 'Get out of the road, you scalpers, no room for you'
Warriors CEO Cameron George has publicly condemned ticket scalpers ahead of the team's crucial NRL match against the Newcastle Knights. The club is moving the game to the larger Eden Park stadium to accommodate more fans and discourage price gouging.
Why it matters
The issue highlights the tension between sports clubs and secondary ticket markets, particularly for high-demand matches with significant cultural importance.
Warriors boss Cameron George is urging ticket scalpers to stay away and let genuine fans enjoy this weekend's last home game of the season.
Saturday night's loss to the Dolphins means the Warriors now face a must-win game against Newcastle to keep their hopes of a maiden NRL Premiership alive.
Last week many fans missed out on tickets for the Mount Smart game and were then left fuming as tickets appeared online just minutes later at vastly inflated prices.
One listing offered four tickets in the Eastern Stand for a buy-now price of $1200.
Working in the club and fans favour this week is that the game will be played at the 55,000 capacity Eden Park which holds roughly double the number of fans as Mount Smart.
Club CEO Geroge was critical of those who were making money from the resale of tickets.
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