2 more games for Adelaide likely

[Nuke]

Never knew Walters played for Newcastle.

Is that Mad Dog or BK in the background?

Kerrod Walters never played for Newcastle, however Steve Walters did in 1999. He lasted a few games, then retired and a young Danny Buderus took over.

But, like others have said, that is the Adelaide Rams in that photo.

 

[ucantseeme]

It looks like there is a core base of 7000 RL fans in Adelaide based on those crowd numbers. More than I expected.

Taking a game or 2 to SA is a good move. I'm not sure if a Sydney team locking in a 5 year commitment is so good though. Unless they seriously want to relocate (please let it be Souths).

Not sure what the state of local RL is in SA but there should definately be an effort made to recruit players and volunteers from the crowd, even if it just handing out a few brochures at the gate on where to play RL.

 

[Dogs Of War]

I just wish the NRL would organise this.

The NRL should be making all clubs elect one game to be taken to an expansion area every year, and organise it so that there is a guaranteed gate (say 100K) for each club, so they don't lose out, but also allowing the NRL to organise say 4-5 games in Perth, 4 games in Adelaide etc every year.

A great time for these games to be played would be around Origin time, when attendances are usually low for clubs due to Origin, but visability of Rugby League in these other areas is high due to origin. Sort of a win win situation.

 

[Peppers]

I just wish the NRL would organise this.

The NRL should be making all clubs elect one game to be taken to an expansion area every year, and organise it so that there is a guaranteed gate (say 100K) for each club, so they don't lose out, but also allowing the NRL to organise say 4-5 games in Perth, 4 games in Adelaide etc every year.

A great time for these games to be played would be around Origin time, when attendances are usually low for clubs due to Origin, but visability of Rugby League in these other areas is high due to origin. Sort of a win win situation.

This is a top idea.

 

[International RL]

I just wish the NRL would organise this.

The NRL should be making all clubs elect one game to be taken to an expansion area every year, and organise it so that there is a guaranteed gate (say 100K) for each club, so they don't lose out, but also allowing the NRL to organise say 4-5 games in Perth, 4 games in Adelaide etc every year.

A great time for these games to be played would be around Origin time, when attendances are usually low for clubs due to Origin, but visability of Rugby League in these other areas is high due to origin. Sort of a win win situation.

Agree completely with that.

 

[Brutus]

Nah that is Adam Peek.

Looks like Alan Cann to me.

 

[NK Arsenal]

"The SAFL and WAFL were long established before Rugby League and will not work there"

 

[sharks8601]

Sounds ominous... could be testing the water for a relocation in 5 years time? ;-)

wont happen
the re-deveolpment that will commence around the outside of the club in a year or two will keep the sharks a stand alone club

 

[typicalfan]

Maybe it will just be a new franchise as opposed to a relocation

 

[sharks8601]

the nrl wont want the comp to be uneven again

 

[cb4]

I don't think so we last played in Adelaide in 2006 and only got just over 7000 people.

thats more than wat u got to home games this year

 

[Brownie.Kougari]

the nrl wont want the comp to be uneven again

Considering we've got Brisbane crying out for another team I don't think evening out the comp will be an issue.

 

[t-ba]

"The SAFL and WAFL were long established before Rugby League and will not work there"

It's the SANFL and WAFC. Please stop trying to act knowledgable...

 

[Brownie.Kougari]

thats more than wat u got to home games this year

Is there any credibility in forcing (for want of a better word) the club with the worst crowd average to take 3 games on the road for the next year?

Theoretically this should increase their averages.

 

[t-ba]

Is there any credibility in forcing (for want of a better word) the club with the worst crowd average to take 3 games on the road for the next year?

Theoretically this should increase their averages.

There is every possibility that club could be Melbourne, Canberra or Auckland. That wouldn't be a great look.

 

[Brownie.Kougari]

There is every possibility that club could be Melbourne, Canberra or Auckland. That wouldn't be a great look.

Good point.

lowest Sydney average then?

 

[adamkungl]

There is definitely merit in the idea of every team playing one game a year in one of Perth, Adelaide, CC, Sunshine Coast, Wellington, PNG


*3000th post* I need a life. Anyone got one I can borrow for a while, try out and see if I like it?

 

[Brownie.Kougari]

There is definitely merit in the idea of every team playing one game a year in one of Perth, Adelaide, CC, Sunshine Coast, Wellington, PNG


*3000th post* I need a life. Anyone got one I can borrow for a while, try out and see if I like it?

I've got end of semester assessment for the next month so you can borrow mine if you like :lol:

 

[flamin]

Is there any credibility in forcing (for want of a better word) the club with the worst crowd average to take 3 games on the road for the next year?

Theoretically this should increase their averages.

All teams should have to take x amount of games on the road, even if it's as little as 1 every 2 years.

 

[Deacon]

If its Hindmarsh Stadium then surely Parra should play a game there