Local footy fans had the chance to meet a couple of NRL stars including a home-grown star as NRL fever hit Tamworth on Thursday afternoon.
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As part of the build-up for Saturday's clash between the Wests Tigers and Newcastle Knights, the Telstra Shop in Peel Street was transformed into a pop-up fanzone and footy exchange, with fans swapping their old balls for a brand new Steeden.
They also had the opportunity to get their photo taken with the symbol of NRL supremacy, the Provan-Summons Trophy, and meet some of the Tigers players.
Among them, was Tamworth's own Claudia Nielsen.
She was joined by Jayden Sullivan and Tallyn da Silva, and NRLW team-mate Botille Vette-Welsh.
There will be more opportunities for fans to mingle with their heroes on Friday at a special coaching clinic.
Being held at Scully Park from 3.30pm, the Tigers' playing squad will all be in attendance.
It's then onto the big match on Saturday afternoon.
Kick-off is 3pm.
The game is almost a sell out with only 100 tickets remaining as of late Thursday.
