The Game Future NRL Stadiums part II

[Russell Crowe's Band]

let them move back

 

[yobbo84]

Don't think they'd release this unless it was in the advanced stages, like pretty much set in stone. Guessing they're putting out this to do a temperature check with the fanbase.

Great news for the NRL in general and for Souths fans, I think it will be a much better atmosphere and experience for them. Another team in a high quality rectangular stadium. The more teams that are, the more the clubs that aren't, stand out and it puts pressure on the government/club to find a solution. See Andrew Barr.

It certainly came from left field. The article reads to me like "we're moving, and here are the answers you want so you don't all bombard us with the same questions when it gets announced".

 

[Wb1234]

Blake solly should just admit he made. A mistake signing a new lease at Accor rather than trying to blame the govt for reneging on stadium upgrades (which he knew about and was ok with on a reduced rent)

Albanese getting involved helped get it over the line

 

[reanimate]

Do Souths get to put their logo up on the outside of Allianz too?

 

[t-ba]

Only have to look at not just how Roosters Crowds have increased by the variety of people attending the new ground has helped.

This is the kind of shit that will give the Bunnies Crowds a real boost.

 

[nko11]

Only have to look at not just how Roosters Crowds have increased by the variety of people attending the new ground has helped.

This is the kind of shit that will give the Bunnies Crowds a real boost.

Roosters in their last year at the old SFS in 2018 averaged 15,682 - Which I would regard as a better stadium than Accor is currently.
Which boosted straight up to 22,898 in their first full year at Allianz in 2023. 23,364 in 2024 and 24,680 so far in 2025.
By most metrics Souths are coming from a greater baseline of support. Could they average 25k in down years and 35k in up years?

 

[ash the bash]

Thank baby jesus if this is true. From what I hear it is a done deal, if not thats a lot of detail for something not happening.

Cold one or two at the Juniors then a tram up. This will be great for Souths corporate as well. I think its a positive move for the NRL esp targeting the hip inner city crowd that mostly go for the Swans. Its a brilliant stadium and needs more NRL usage.

 

[Wb1234]

Roosters in their last year at the old SFS in 2018 averaged 15,682 - Which I would regard as a better stadium than Accor is currently.
Which boosted straight up to 22,898 in their first full year at Allianz in 2023. 23,364 in 2024 and 24,680 so far in 2025.
By most metrics Souths are coming from a greater baseline of support. Could they average 25k in down years and 35k in up years?

Yeh those numbers are realistic

That would make two Sydney clubs over 30k, roosters and eels not too far behind

Manly dragons and tigers could get a good crowd bump taking home games v roosters or souths there

 

[jim_57]

Tigers will lose money by not taking games to Commbank, so maybe they sign a short term agreement to play 8 games at Campbelltown. Possibly by the end of the agreement Campbelltown gets an upgrade.

Tigers should've prioritized Campbelltown from a long time ago. A breakdown of home games like six at Campbelltown, three at Leichhardt and three at Commbank or Allianz. And go to the state government and say to them,

"we realise that you can't significantly upgrade every suburban ground, so we choose Campbelltown to be our main home, and for Leichhardt to have funding for female amenities and general safety".

Instead the Tigers tried to please everyone to their own detriment.

Yeh that tweet says Tigers won’t commit to more games there in an exchange for an upgrade which if true is pretty ambitious if not delusional negotiating. Campbelltown isn’t getting an upgrade if Tigers may only play 4 games there like this year.

They should keep some games at a bigger stadium with better corporate facilities, I’d go Allianz for that as it isn’t far from Balmain territory but Commbank works too, play Easter Monday at Accor every year.

 

[yobbo84]

A lot more SCG members would be Roosters/Swans fans, than Rabbitohs fans, which would limit our crowds somewhat. I'm just keen for a better viewing experience.

 

[jim_57]

Great news for Souths if they’ve gotten out of their Accor contract. The more clubs that play games there the more it can be normalised too hopefully. As of the end of this year Roosters, Rabbitohs, Dragons, Tigers & Bulldogs will all have used it for a home game.

Not suggesting any of the following move there full time but Dragons, Manly, Tigers & Sharks could look at a game or 2 there each year. Sharks V Dragons, Dragons V Bulldogs, Manly V Bears, Tigers V Rabbitohs etc all wouldn’t look out of place at Allianz, plus Gadhu Gathering.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Yeh those numbers are realistic

That would make two Sydney clubs over 30k, roosters and eels not too far behind

Manly dragons and tigers could get a good crowd bump taking home games v roosters or souths there

Roosters, Souths and the goodwill around the Bears return could help turn the tide in the Eastern and Northern Suburbs back to RL

 

[Wb1234]

Roosters, Souths and the goodwill around the Bears return could help turn the tide in the Eastern and Northern Suburbs back to RL

Get the feeling chooks are doing it anyway as Waratahs support has dropped off

North shore is hard core union at junior level but open at pro level

 

[T-Boon]

It will be interesting to see if this World 7s soccer tourney (on Kayo tomorrow morning) is a success.
7 aside, 30 minute game, half size field.
If it is successful as a format certainly could add another piece towards more rectangular stadiums.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Get the feeling chooks are doing it anyway as Waratahs support has dropped off

North shore is hard core union at junior level but open at pro level

I'm more talking about putting the fumblers back in their box. Roosters and Souths averaging 25k with big sold out events dotted throughout the season at Allianz

Roosters v Rabbits x 2
Manly v Bears
Roosters v Dogs
Anzac Game

We all know from the Swans' pathetic TV ratings that they aren't the biggest supported club in Sydney but it's the perception. More sold out RL events at Allianz, more big Accor events and continued domination of the TV ratings will put all that to bed.

 

[Wb1234]

I'm more talking about putting the fumblers back in their box. Roosters and Souths averaging 25k with big sold out events dotted throughout the season at Allianz

Roosters v Rabbits x 2
Manly v Bears
Roosters v Dogs
Anzac Game

We all know from the Swans' pathetic TV ratings that they aren't the biggest supported club in Sydney but it's the perception. More sold out RL events at Allianz, more big Accor events and continued domination of the TV ratings will put all that to bed.

As much as I hate to say it they have built up a sold core of support which won’t leave them fast maybe 20k hardcore mostly as a result of super league

It’s the next generation nrl should be targeting

As you say lucky their success hasn’t passed over to tv that’s the important bit

League in Melbourne got no such favours in comparison but are growing their crowds even now from a high base

 

[titoelcolombiano]

As much as I hate to say it they have built up a sold core of support which won’t leave them fast maybe 20k hardcore mostly as a result of super league

It’s the next generation nrl should be targeting

As you say lucky their success hasn’t passed over to tv that’s the important bit

League in Melbourne got no such favours in comparison but are growing their crowds even now from a high base

Yep agreed they have captured the yuppie inner city crowd well. But we all know they aren't the most supported club in Sydney. An extended stay at the bottom would show that clearly. The AFL with their rigged competition (varied grants and salary caps) won't allow that though

 

[i0Nic]

I want to and expect to see Rabbitohs averaging well over 20k like the chooks do.

 

[Wb1234]

I know it’s the mole but he’s saying souths to Allianz is all but a done deal

Blake Solly should be thanking albanese and mimms for letting him out of the awful contract he signed

 

[Jonty]

I know it’s the mole but he’s saying souths to Allianz is done deal

Blake Solly should be thanking albanese and mimms for letting him out of the awful contract he signed

Allianz is closer to redfern oval than Accor?