Billythekid
First Grade
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Not all derbies need to be in a big stadium. One thing that is often forgotten which I think is important is how it devalues a teams home ground and tribal atmosphere of that ground.
To me holding the sharks v dragons at shark park is a reward for the fans that show up every week and watch them regardless of opposition. It will also almost certainly provide the best atmosphere of any game each year for the sharks. Fans who get to see that game and have an awesome experience at shark park are more likely to come back.
I understand that for some games moving to ANZ is an option but not all big games. With the new stadium in Parramatta I think even less games will fit that criteria.
I don't see why 3 Sunday games would reduce the TV deal at all let alone by 200 million dollars. The Sunday 6/6.30 slot could directly replace the Friday 6pm game with no impact on crowds whatsoever. 3 games on a Sunday makes sense from a tv and crowd perspective.
All the new stadiums are pretty exciting. The new stadiums in NQLD, parramatta and ANZ will all have a positive impact on crowds. I think the excitement around them opening will get more people through the gate initially who the NRL should try and target to make them regulars attending games.
To me holding the sharks v dragons at shark park is a reward for the fans that show up every week and watch them regardless of opposition. It will also almost certainly provide the best atmosphere of any game each year for the sharks. Fans who get to see that game and have an awesome experience at shark park are more likely to come back.
I understand that for some games moving to ANZ is an option but not all big games. With the new stadium in Parramatta I think even less games will fit that criteria.
I don't see why 3 Sunday games would reduce the TV deal at all let alone by 200 million dollars. The Sunday 6/6.30 slot could directly replace the Friday 6pm game with no impact on crowds whatsoever. 3 games on a Sunday makes sense from a tv and crowd perspective.
All the new stadiums are pretty exciting. The new stadiums in NQLD, parramatta and ANZ will all have a positive impact on crowds. I think the excitement around them opening will get more people through the gate initially who the NRL should try and target to make them regulars attending games.
