I have followed League for the past 30 years faithfully. But in my opinion the competition is in the worst shape I have seen it. The crowds in Sydney this year have been pathetic and its near impossible to get excited about the games each weekend.
Crowds in 1978
Round 2, Souths v Easts, Crowd: 15,208 at Redfern
Round 13, East v Souths, Crowd: 14,131 at Sports Ground
Crowds in 2008
Round 1, Souths v Easts, Crowd: 29,386 at Statium Australia
Round 13, East v Souths, Crowd: 18,127 at SFS