In other words, do the NSWRL instead of the NRL typical insular thinking. Also majority of Sydney vs Sydney crowds are poor anyway eg Manly/Bulldogs, Sharks/Roosters, etc.
Those in Sydney need to accept out of teams as simple as that and treat it like any other game instead of no-showing it. It's up to the home supporters in that area to show up instead of relying on the away fan excuse. If the heartland of NRL is strong it is it doesn't need to rely on away fans but it's always a excuse.
All home games should be treated equally and if that day occur crowds as a whole would be better.
I see it as a branding issue (though i dont know whose fault it is)....
The Warriors, dispite being perpetually shit, have a huge following everywhere. Basically they have positioned themselves as "the team for Kiwi expats", which makes sense and is great.
The problem is, none of the other "expansion" clubs (except the Broncos), have even tried to do this.
-Knights and Raiders should be fighting over who
really represents regional NSW.
-Cowboys should be trying to take over as
Queenslands team and DEFINITELY the team for regional Queenslanders.
- Christ knows what Melbourne or the Titans can represent do, but they should be doing something as well!!!
We know how valuable this is for NZ, its crazy that more havent been pushing along that same line......
