Problems that will continue whilst ever we have Thursday nights,Friday 6pm,poor scheduling and the worst weather in March for decades.2018 NRL controls scheduling not the times.We'll see outcome.
Families are not going to risk getting their ankle biting kiddies soaked under etc current conditions.
Yet most Sydney clubs have record memberships.So far to date Penrith,Parra,Roosters,Tigers,Sharks,and the others are not far off theirs.
Comparisons with the Swans are not quite there.Most of the Swan's fans( you can throw a blanket over where they come from :Eastern Subs/Surry Hills/Paddo/Lower Nth Shore and inner west.They have a purpose built all seat stadium, mostly under cover, that helps one hell of a lot.Most of their scheduling is either family friendly or reasonable day wise.
I'll try and show some positivity I'm sick of the continual negativity, when Parra stadium is built their crowds will rocket ,more cover, ditto ANZ with more cover and a rectangular configuration.And suburban clubs if manly get their new stand up ,that will increase theirs.Throw in the NRL actually telling the TV stations ,this is our schedule ,like it or lump it,shoudl further assist.