2016 Crowd Watch

[Pommy]

I can't see the GF not selling out. It was packed last year and almost all the fans had to fly in.
Either way I will be there and I can't wait for it now.

 

[Raiderdave]

AFL will finish down 8k or -0.1% the worst since 2002
The AFLs brave expansion move of 5 years ago may well have substantial results over the next few years

well if they keep rigging their comp & morons keep overlooking this
they may well do yes

 

[DIOGENES]

You think the comp was rigged to favour the whatevers?

 

[shark dressed man]

Geez you'd be mad to think this GF won't sell out. Sharks fans are gonna come out of the woodwork to snatch up every spare ticket in existence to see this game.

 

[Desert Qlder]

You think the comp was rigged to favour the whatevers?

The AFL have granted their Giants team the best young players in their game.

Some people would call this favouritism 'rigging'.

What would you call it?

 

[Raiderdave]

Not even sure favouritism is a strong enough term.
It's sanctioned manipulation of the comp.
To get the first 4 draft picks before anyone else , to be able to spend more then anyone else on player wages is a direct & deliberate attempt to manipulate the course of one team in a comp & their success.
It wouldn't be tolerated in any other sport

 

[Emu01]

Looks like about 4,000 at Parramatta stadium for the state cup.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Doubt that at Suncorp for Q-cup.

 

[Raiderdave]

Doubt that at Suncorp for Q-cup.

Doubt ?

Or Double ?

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Doubt ?

Or Double ?

Double***

 

[CC_Roosters]

Doubt that at Suncorp for Q-cup.

Why don't they position the supporters facing the broadcast rather than behind it. seems like a lot in the lower tier behind the camera from the limited shots I have seen

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

Why don't they position the supporters facing the broadcast rather than behind it. seems like a lot in the lower tier behind the camera from the limited shots I have seen

Because the eastern side gets hammered by sun. A pretty toasty 29 here in Brisbane today.

Also the western side that they are all in has the Broncos member bar under the seats (not behind) and its brilliant. General public can use it for things like this, Broncos finals and Origins.

EDIT - 29!

 

[DIOGENES]

Not even sure favouritism is a strong enough term.
It's sanctioned manipulation of the comp.
To get the first 4 draft picks before anyone else , to be able to spend more then anyone else on player wages is a direct & deliberate attempt to manipulate the course of one team in a comp & their success.
It wouldn't be tolerated in any other sport

I would say a smart move. By getting a joke team into the finals within 5 years they have ensured their survival and will likely significantly increase their crowds. I can't see NRL teams agreeing to this if we ever try to make it into a national game. But then again the AFL mindset is that of a Zealot

 

[BuffaloRules]

I would say a smart move. By getting a joke team into the finals within 5 years they have ensured their survival and will likely significantly increase their crowds. I can't see NRL teams agreeing to this if we ever try to make it into a national game. But then again the AFL mindset is that of a Zealot

They had less than half support in a home crowd of 20k for a GF qualifier...

What ensures their survival is the extra $20 mil a year they get from the AFL...

When they are back down the bottom again, refer Brisbane Lions after 3 Premierships in a row...

 

[Cumberland Throw]

That was the storms arguement for cap cheating..

We need to pay overs to stay relevant in melbourne.. the afl does it all the time

Brian waldron the afl guy was like " whats the problem"

Afl has to be the most contrived competition in world sport. ..

Its a true business.. rig the comp to best commercial gain ..

 

[DIOGENES]

They had less than half support in a home crowd of 20k for a GF qualifier...

What ensures their survival is the extra $20 mil a year they get from the AFL...

When they are back down the bottom again, refer Brisbane Lions after 3 Premierships in a row...

You may well be right and I take back my view.Brisbane now averaging 17k down from 33.5k in 2004. It would take a lot of money to maintain the sort of support you described
I always think it hilarious that most Victorians think all it takes is for someone to see the game for them to become a life long fan. They get very excited about a game being shown on Chinese TV

 

[Raiderdave]

I would say a smart move. By getting a joke team into the finals within 5 years they have ensured their survival and will likely significantly increase their crowds. I can't see NRL teams agreeing to this if we ever try to make it into a national game. But then again the AFL mindset is that of a Zealot

any success they have will be tainted & questioned by anyone with half a brain until theyre treated like the other clubs

in fact
its the same for the Swans too
& Suns
its a dogs breakfast of a comp
end of

 

[Yosemite Sam]

It was one of the lower drawing final series but that is put down to the teams involved and the venues used. I would say it was one of the most successful finals series ever, despite crowds being down.

2 Canberra sellouts, NQ selling out, Melbourne posting 21K and 29K. Both prelims drawing extremely well. The only disappointing crowd was Penrith V Dogs. The NRL would be extremely happy.

Its pointless comparing finals series crowds anyway, since it all comes down to which teams make the top 8.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

It was one of the lower drawing final series but that is put down to the teams involved and the venues used. I would say it was one of the most successful finals series ever, despite crowds being down.

2 Canberra sellouts, NQ selling out, Melbourne posting 21K and 29K. Both prelims drawing extremely well. The only disappointing crowd was Penrith V Dogs. The NRL would be extremely happy.

Its pointless comparing finals series crowds anyway, since it all comes down to which teams make the top 8.

I'm glad only 43k attended our home final with pricing more expensive than both prelims. I'm bitter still.

 

[Card Shark]

Bit rude..