Report from: Danny Asher

Media release - Jubilee Oval Community Appeal

Tuesday 10 December 2002

" We're all going back to Kogarah Jubilee Oval"

The past several years have seen Kogarah Jubilee Oval go through a period of neglect. In fact the past three
years has been a struggle to survive a famine inflicted upon it by the absence of the men in red and white, who
played and made it the St. George District's focal point on a winter's weekend, bringing thousands of spectators
to their regular seats or a patch of grass.

I am pleased to announce the famine in the St. George District is coming to an end with the launch of the Jubilee
Oval Community Appeal today.

I appeal to the people of the St. George District, arguably the most successful sporting district in the nation, and
to all those followers of the red and white, regardless of their sport, here and overseas, to contribute as your
financial circumstances allow and help rebuild Kogarah Jubilee Oval. A rebuild that will provide the community
with a very unique sporting entertainment facility, and witness the return of those enjoyable winter weekends in
the heydays of the mighty red and whites.

The task of raising $1.85 million dollars to finalise Stage One of the reconstruction before the end of March 2003
is rather daunting, but not impossible, when you are working for a sporting community with so much pride and
tradition.

It is also pleasing to acknowledge that soccer, school sport, Junior Rugby League, NSW Police Rugby League,
and other sporting and corporate groups will enjoy the new facilities when staging their respective competitions
and events during the year, here at Kogarah Jubilee Oval.

Our team will be calling for support from national building supply companies for products, the Media,
businesses from the St. George District, Sydney CBD and Illawarra region, the community and, in particular, the
legion of dedicated red and white supporters to fund the project.

The community can purchase any of the four merchandise items on offer; Supporters T-Shirt and Polo Shirts, a
paver or a piece of granite with your family's names, or business logo and name, etched on it that will help build
the "Legends Walk". Any donation of $50 or more will receive a personalised certificate with the profiles of the
six patrons of the Jubilee Oval Community Appeal embossed in gold and autographed.

In addition there will be special fundraising events, commencing this weekend, Saturday 14 December, with the
appearance of the St. George Illawarra Dragons on the main stage at the Hurstville Spirit Festival, Forest Road
Hurstville, between 4.30pm and 5pm with an autograph session afterwards. Prior to this, the Dragons will be
hosted for lunch by the management of the Hill St. Tavern at Hurstville.

Major fundraising activities proposed include "The Old and New Dragons Dinner" and the "Red and White Day"
at Jubilee Oval. The first weekend of April 2003 will witness all of the supporters of the famous red & whites
assemble together with the St. George District's sporting legends and stars at Kogarah Jubilee Oval. The Red
and White Gala Day will culminate with a twilight concert to celebrate the return of the mighty Dragons to the
playground for Saints and memories for millions.

Release by Frank Bates. Promotions & Fundraising Manager
Jubilee Oval Community Appeal

Further information - Frank Bates - 0419 251 596

Email: fbates.inanyevent@bigpond.com

Danny Asher : Administration Assistant Ph: 9330 9456

Email: dannyasher@kogarah.nsw.gov.au

Websites: www.kogarah.nsw.gov.au or www.dragons.com.au