2007 Crowd Watch

[ByRd]

yeh thats what i was thinking when watching the game, i thought the crowd was bigger then 11k, atleast 13-14k.

And wih tomorrow night, im thinking about 11k, which wouldnt be that bad tbh.

 

[Evergreen]

Roosters have a big fan base down here - second only to Dragons IMO.

Hoping for 13 - 15K.

 

[Ari Gold]

No-one can defend the Dragons crowd after what the Tigers got today...

West Tigers got 8k more than the dragons team who versed the most exciting team in the comp.

and they went into the match without having won 1 game yet this season.

 

[phonetic]

The Tigers have been playing much better footy than the Saints I must say.

9k is a poor crowd, but I was actually expecting a few less.

I think it's stupid that we as fans keep putting the boot into other clubs' figures. We all support the same game here. If you want to ignore common sense and reasons behind disappointing crowd figures just to have a snipe at another teams' fans, it's a bit petty, but whatever makes you tick I guess.

Great crowd up at Gosford by the way. That stadium has a great atmosphere... and Eagle Boys Pizzas! Brilliant.

 

[Timmah]

I'm glad I don't work for Eagle Boys anymore :lol: That would've been a f**king nightmare job today.

I think the issue with fans attacking other fans is that it's becoming worrying... some teams are falling into attendance holes, namely Saints and Roosters so far... something's gotta give.

 

[McCrud]

The Tigers have been playing much better footy than the Saints I must say.

9k is a poor crowd, but I was actually expecting a few less.

I think it's stupid that we as fans keep putting the boot into other clubs' figures. We all support the same game here. If you want to ignore common sense and reasons behind disappointing crowd figures just to have a snipe at another teams' fans, it's a bit petty, but whatever makes you tick I guess.

Spoken like a true apologist

I agree with what you say - but I doubt you and your fellow Dragons fans would keep quiet if your crowd average topped the charts...

 

[phonetic]

It's because we're both playing awful football. There's no mystery to it. It's certainly nothing new.

The attendance figures on the whole have been great so far. There's always going to be underperforming sides dragging behind. At the moment, unfortunately, it is St George's turn.. and St George fans are a strange beast.

 

[Timmah]

CURRENT ROUND
Round 5 - Apr 13-16
Gold Coast v Brisbane - 47,686
Penrith v Parramatta - 18,756
St George-Illawarra v Melbourne – 9,011
Bulldogs v Manly - 20,269
Warriors v NQ - 11,260
Souths v Newie - 18,321
Tigers v Sharks - 17,566
Raiders/Roosters CANBERRA TBP

7 matches: TOTAL 142,869 / AVERAGE 20,410

R5 2006 (7 matches): TOTAL: 105,083 / Per Match Average: 15,011

R5 2005 (7 matches): TOTAL: 127,840 / Per Match Average: 18,262


After R5, one game remaining
2007 Season Total: 724,699
2007 Match Average: 18,582




Prior to this week, the Match Average for the year so far was 18,182... this weekends crowds so far have pushed that figure UPWARDS by 400... has that happened in an early round before this year?

 

[greenos]

Prior to this week, the Match Average for the year so far was 18,182... this weekends crowds so far have pushed that figure UPWARDS by 400... has that happened in an early round before this year?

1908, 1913, 1953, 1964, 1989, 1996, 2001

 

[Timmah]

:lol: Are you serious?

 

[Ari Gold]

1908, 1913, 1953, 1964, 1989, 1996, 2001

ohhh i can spot the trend...

 

[yakstorm]

Its encouraging that next round is looking quite a strong one crowd wise as well:

Storm v Panthers - Storm still undefeated so should be looking at 12-13K again
Sharks v Raiders - Provided the weather is ok, Sharks should be looking at 15-16K here.
Sea Eagles v Titans - Same as the Sharks, so long as the weather is fine, the Brookvale faithful will be done there in droves.
Eels v Bulldogs - Will close to being sold out, as the rivalry between the clubs continues.
Knights v Broncos - Farewell to Johns will see not a spare seat at EA Stadium for this game
Cowboys v Rabbitohs - Another 20K crowd at Townsville.

So should be looking at an average of about 17K or so...

 

[Timmah]

MEL v PEN - 12k
CRO v CAN - 17k
MAN v GC - 17k
PAR v BUL - 19k
NEW v BRI - 25k
NQL v SOU - 22k

Total: 112k
Avg: 18.7k

 

[mattyg]

yep...probably about 18k+ next weekend, leading into what will hopefully be well over 20k in round 7.

MEL v PEN - 13k
CRO v CAN - 16k
MAN v GC - 18k
PAR v BUL - 20k
NEW v BRI - 26k
NQL v SOU - 21k

TOTAL - 93k
AVE - 19k

 

[nqboy]

Its encouraging that next round is looking quite a strong one crowd wise as well:

Storm v Panthers - Storm still undefeated so should be looking at 12-13K again
Sharks v Raiders - Provided the weather is ok, Sharks should be looking at 15-16K here.
Sea Eagles v Titans - Same as the Sharks, so long as the weather is fine, the Brookvale faithful will be done there in droves.
Eels v Bulldogs - Will close to being sold out, as the rivalry between the clubs continues.
Knights v Broncos - Farewell to Johns will see not a spare seat at EA Stadium for this game
Cowboys v Rabbitohs - Another 20K crowd at Townsville.

So should be looking at an average of about 17K or so...

I wouldn't count on 20K at the Cowboys for their first MNF home game. A significant number of our supporters drive 4-10hrs from Cairns, Mackay, Mount Isa and all points in between just to get to the game. It remains to be seen how MNF affects that figure. I have a season ticket but can't drive from Cairns because of work. Others without season tickets will struggle as well.

I also remain unconvinced that Parra fans will fill their stadium. Happy to be proven wrong though.

 

[brendothejet]

don't forget the big anzac day match between the Dragons and Roosters.

I know it goes into the round afters results but start talking about it now. That will be St George and Roosters chance to stand up and be counted or dwindle away to nothing.

 

[Timmah]

Parra fans may not fill their own stadium but our fans certainly will. We love travelling to Parramatta.

As for NQ... we thought we were looking at a dismal crowd at Canberra a few weeks back - they managed 13k. NQ could pull the rabbit out too, so to speak.

 

[Dr Crane]

they managed 13k.

They so did not.

 

[Raider Azz]

They so did not.

uh, well, yeah, they did.

 

[Hindyscrack]

Eels v Dogs will be a Sell Out - Huge Rivalry and Eels have won 3 on the trot... 19-20K for this game