2016 Crowd Watch

[CowboyFuriousFury]

2013 was 1 vs 2 for the 59k, that is the type of crowd Roosters/Souths should be getting regularly if it was truly the greatest rivalry of the game, the crowds should reflect that. All those decades and majority of those crowds for Roosters/Souths would be sub 30k/20k the hype of the rivalry doesn't match the crowds for it.

 

[Warriors Fever]

2013 was 1 vs 2 for the 59k, that is the type of crowd Roosters/Souths should be getting regularly if it was truly the greatest rivalry of the game, the crowds should reflect that. All those decades and majority of those crowds for Roosters/Souths would be sub 30k/20k the hype of the rivalry doesn't match the crowds for it.

I think for this fixture mid 20k is a pass, anything above is good, anything over 30 is great

 

[parrawentyfan]

In the last ten years the regular season crowds as followed

2016

Dogs Vs Eels 30,018

Rabbitohs Vs Rooster 18,161
Roosters Vs Rabbitohs 25,125

2015
Dogs Vs Eels 28,876
Eels Vs Dogs 17,082

Rabbits Vs Roosters 27,289
Roosters Vs Rabbits 25,019

2014
Rabbits Vs Roosters 27,282
Roosters Vs Rabbits 32,481

Dogs Vs Eels 24,012
Eels Vs Dogs 30,394

2013
Roosters Vs Rabbits 35,952
Rabbits vs Roosters 59,708

Canterbury Vs EELs 23,341
Eels Vs Canterbury 25,068

2012
Eels Vs Dogs 28,214
Dogs Vs Eels 31,102

Roosters Vs Rabbits 19,934
Rabbits Vs Roosters 18,278

2011
Roosters Vs Rabbits 27,803
Rabbits Vs Roosters 14,671

Eels vs Dogs 30,687
Dogs Vs Eels 15,126

2010
Rabbits Vs Roosters 23,149
Roosters Vs Rabbits 18,424

Eels Vs Dogs 31,991
Dogs Vs Eels 34,662

2009
Rabbits Vs Roosters 11,031
Roosters Vs Rabbits 24,486

Dogs Vs Eels 31,664
Eels V Dogs 18,233

2008
Rabbits Vs Roosters 29,386
Roosters Vs Rabbits 18,127

Eels Vs Bulldogs 25,065
Dogs Vs Eels 27,564

2007
Roosters Vs Rabbits 24,127
Rabbits Vs Roosters 32,125

Eels Vs Dogs 18,285
Dogs Vs Eels 27,201

Roosters Vs Rabbits: total 509,557 Average: 25,478
Eels Vs Dogs Average: total 499,556 Average: 26,293 (1 game less)

Obviously in the last three years Souths and Easts have had a better average but overall Eels vs Dogs draw more consitently

What a great little history. I'm sure it must be happening but the NRL need to look at figures like these and work out what led to the highs and lows. Obviously form aside. It would be really interesting to consider other rivalries in a similar manner.

The NRL have really let rivalries go by the wayside over the years. Some real lost opportunities - Knights / Sea-Eagles come to mind.

 

[T-Boon]

yep, thats a great presentation Warriors Fever. Very interesting.

 

[CC_Roosters]

Hows parra looking?

 

[Burns]

Looks like a solid 13,000~ in at Parra

 

[Warriors Fever]

yep, thats a great presentation Warriors Fever. Very interesting.

Cheers, ive been to plenty of eels vs dogs games and it has always been consistent atmosphere wise.

 

[Burns]

12,947 at Parra.

 

[Frank Discussion]

Would fans be happy if the NRL fixed the scheduling to achieve best crowd attendance outcomes even if it meant a somewhat unfair schedule list year to year? Give the NRL will have control of when and where within reason should they now be creating a fixed schedule year on year that maximises derbies, rivalries, , away fans attendance and playing certain games on the day's most likely to attract biggest crowds?

Nice pipe dream there old chum. The NRL cares about one thing: TV ratings.

 

[Frank Discussion]

The NRL truly don't give a shit about crowds and it's hurting the games image and reputation

Correct. And that is the reason this thread keeps providing genuine LOLZ day in, day out. Crowds aren't even on the NRLs radar; so why does everyone on here care so much?

 

[TheFrog]

12,947 at Parra.

So, er, why do they need a 35,000 capacity stadium?

 

[Mr Pmatta]

So, er, why do they need a 35,000 capacity stadium?

If you build it they will come.....

 

[Warriors Fever]

So, er, why do they need a 35,000 capacity stadium?

To accommodate both seated members and walk ups. Have you seen how little decent seats are available on the site ? Same problem with the wanderers, a 30k dearer would see crowds hot the 20k more often at parra

 

[Mr Pmatta]

13,000 is ok, could b better but considering raiders don't travel and the nrl and media rip us " a f**ken new one" every week I think the crowd put in perspective is ok a lot of fans are absolutely fed up and want Thi shit over with, and if we lose points all the other teams will b relieved big time, so to bottom feeder clubs enjoy Enjoy ur ride up the ladder....

 

[Billythekid]

Correct. And that is the reason this thread keeps providing genuine LOLZ day in, day out. Crowds aren't even on the NRLs radar; so why does everyone on here care so much?

Because we're fans of the game and we want it to do well. Because big crowds improve the experience for the people at the ground as well as those at home. It also gives further justification for better stadiums which again is good for the fans. Why would the NRL's stupidity and short sightedness affect how much I want big to see big crowds? I'm struggling to understand the logic.

 

[STORM.99/07]

13,000 is ok, could b better but considering raiders don't travel and the nrl and media rip us " a f**ken new one" every week I think the crowd put in perspective is ok a lot of fans are absolutely fed up and want Thi shit over with, and if we lose points all the other teams will b relieved big time, so to bottom feeder clubs enjoy Enjoy ur ride up the ladder....

why would other teams be relieved big time?

 

[hutch]

Where can they fit another 7k at parts? Looked 80% full.

 

[Perth Red]

So, er, why do they need a 35,000 capacity stadium?

For soccer, and when eels finally start winning again.

 

[Perth Red]

The NRL truly don't give a shit about crowds and it's hurting the games image and reputation

And clubs revenue streams! Bizarrely the NRL seem happier to take tv money, dish a little bit out to clubs then let tv dictate sht house scheduling that screws clubs opportunities to generate serious revenue from fans. Some clubs get barely more than $4million in gate takings, memberships and merchandise sales. They could and should be looking to nearer 3 times that min when you look at the ridiculous amounts of money afl clubs make from their fanbase.

Conspiracy theorists may say it is one way of the NRL keeping control of the clubs by limiting their ability of generate their own revenue?

 

[dogz08]

it's just rinse and repeat for you every weekend