The women behind the Wests Tigers

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THEY say behind every good man is a good woman. At Wests Tigers, you can make that 16 good women.

Meet the team who all but run Wests Tigers.

The club, running fifth after five rounds, employ no less than 16 females in their front office at Concord Oval, the most of any club in the NRL.

And their positions range from chief financial officer to business operations manager, customer service co-ordinator to merchandise co-ordinator.

The team behind the team - The women of the Wests Tigers. Source: News Corp Australia

"It's tremendous – the diversity of roles that females have in our club range right across the board," said Robyn Danzey, the club's match day, venue and event operations senior manager.

"Whether it be our facilities, we look after locker rooms, we assist with our football department, as I said, very diverse.

"The opportunities we are afforded at Wests Tigers are second-to-none, it's a great place to work."

Danzey can only applaud the increased presence of women at NRL clubs.

"I also think those traditional roles of females in the code have expanded," she said.

"We, as staff and professionals here at Wests Tigers, know there are no limits to the roles that we aspire to hold within the game.

"In terms of support roles within the club and leadership roles as well, there are no boundaries at a club level and within the code of rugby league."

Tigers Robbie Farah celebrates a try by Tigers prop Aaron Woods. Source: News Corp Australia

And their jobs aren't always lady-like.

Often many will roll up their sleeves and help pack the club's truck chock-full of merchandise, food and beverages for game day, match-day equipment, media backdrops, dressing room signage and corporate hospitality decorations.

"No-one is dainty," said Hannah Lidster, Wests Tigers business operations manager. "I love it, it's the best part.

"The women are throughout different levels of management as well.

"Even our senior management team is predominantly female. Our CFO (Victoria Momsen) is also female.

"As Grant (Mayer, club CEO) always says, the ladies are the workers. That's why he employs us."

Spectators fill the Eastern hill at Leichhardt Oval. Source: Getty Images

And there is no doubt the women are playing a pivotal role in Wests Tiger's resurgence this year.

The club has won three of five games – including a memorable 34-18 win over Manly at Leichhardt on Sunday - and face North Queensland this Saturday night at Campbelltown Stadium.

"We as staff also ride that roller-coaster of highs and lows of professional sport," Danzey said.

"Certainly, the on-field results directly impact our lives on a day-to-day basis. Any support we can provide to ensure we remain competitive at the highest level can only be a win-win for everyone involved in the club."

Mayer said on Monday he employs staff based on ability and experience – not gender.

"I'm heavily involved with the interview process and ensure we have the right people for the right role," Mayer said.

"Each of our staff here at Wests Tigers are exceptionally capable and I'm sure we will enjoy the journey the club takes over the next two to three years."

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