Sydney - Fairfield United has a new home for the 1999 season.
 The rugby league club - one of the district’s most respected and successful - will come under St. Johns Park Community Club banner (G.S. edit.: that is Triglav Club Sydney).
 The move is in line with St. Johns Park’s efforts to make itself more appealing to a broader cross-section of the local community.
 Fairfield United’s move to St. Johns Park follows a similar deal that last year saw the Hotspurs Sports Club join forces with St. Johns Park.
It is understud St. Johns Park is also looking to bring local cricket and netball clubs under the Hotspurs sporting banner.
 St. Johns Park chief executive officer Dominik Smuk said signing established clubs was seen as a way of fast-tracking sporting ventures at St. Johns Park.
 “It’s a win-win situation,” he said.
 “They’re helping us to grow our members and get our  kids on the field and we’re helping them to grow by providing them with facilities. 
 Mr. Smuk said the expansion of the club’s sporting programs would make St. Johns Park more appealing to people of all ages.
 “As a community club we have a responsibility to help our local area and a strong sporting coverage is essential,” he said.
 “Our image is that of a friendly, family club and we want to give something to the boys and girls (who) are part of the family atmosphere.”
 Hoewer, Mr. Smuk said joints ventures would not rob established clubs of their tradition.
 “When Hotspurs came to us they were an established group with a recognisable mascot (the Fighting Rooster) and the black and white club colours they have used for a generation”, he said.
 “Fairfield United are equally well known throughout the district as the Magpies and they too have a familiar black and white strip and this is how ot will continue to be.”