2019 Crowd Watch

[taipan]

What would be the maximum crowd they would let in at Brookvale now ?

I reckon 18k limit.Plus of course the asbestos sheeting.

 

[horrie hastings]

I reckon 18k limit.Plus of course the asbestos sheeting.

I know they have had crowds of over 20, 000 before but was back when there weren't concerns over public safety. Yeah I reckon 18,000 would be the cap now, I went to a game there in 1982 and the crowd was just over 18,000 and it was comfortably full.

 

[Stallion]

I know they have had crowds of over 20, 000 before but was back when there weren't concerns over public safety. Yeah I reckon 18,000 would be the cap now, I went to a game there in 1982 and the crowd was just over 18,000 and it was comfortably full.

Similar experience. Was at Manly v Roosters in 2008 and over 18000 at the ground. Still plenty of room . We sat on the North East corner of the hill. But the new requirement noticeable with 'pathways of grass' in a few spots on the main hill was not in play like it is nowadays.

 

[Bojackhorseman]

Sydney is different. It's geography necessitates a territorial rivalry like no other. A balance of stadium and local ground use is the prudent way to harness fan connection. It's not an all in one scenario for Sydney. Sure upgrade the grounds with new grandstands and facilities but never lose the character of the Aussie hill. It's gold! And yes ofcourse use stadiums for the games as well. A balance is better for Sydney fans and this great and unique competition.

Utter rubbish. If we are to be a premium sport, attract the big sponsors, and the big end of town then we need to play out of quality stadiums with good attendances. This ‘Aussie hill’ you speak of is an outdated quaint tradition which, thankfully, is going the way of the North Sydney Bears.

 

[Bojackhorseman]

What would be the maximum crowd they would let in at Brookvale now ?

16000 is my guess.

 

[Bojackhorseman]

I was saying to friends at the game before the crowd was posted that it is a good crowd but not a great crowd, the upper deck of the Brewongle and Churchill were very sparsely populated and the upper deck of the Bradman didn't look very full either. Just over 30,000 Is just a pass mark.

It’s an annoying crowd figure. The game deserved a full house. 25000 would have been poor. 35000 acceptable. 30000 is neither here nor there.

 

[Brutus]

Expect to be underwhelmed for the remainder of the weekend.

 

[mave]

Similar experience. Was at Manly v Roosters in 2008 and over 18000 at the ground. Still plenty of room . We sat on the North East corner of the hill. But the new requirement noticeable with 'pathways of grass' in a few spots on the main hill was not in play like it is nowadays.

I wonder why Leichardt doesn't seem to need these pathways of grass?
Seems odd that different safety standards would apply.

 

[Stallion]

I wonder why Leichardt doesn't seem to need these pathways of grass?
Seems odd that different safety standards would apply.

Great observation!

 

[Bojackhorseman]

So don’t play there on a Saturday night too often. Not hard considering they only play a handful of games there anyway.

On the upside it can be pleasant of a night too.

So sitting on a wet slimey hill with no seats during the day is okay then?

 

[Bojackhorseman]

Enjoy the NSW Cup then

Yep sitting on a wet slimey hill, getting drenched it’s terrific, highly recommended.

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

So, seems Lottoland not sold out and 45% ticket sales are Sharks supporters.

45% who said we wouldn’t travel?

Is there a source for this 45%? Seems a lot!

 

[Miller was a legend]

Is there a source for this 45%? Seems a lot!

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...r/news-story/08c7feccc3bd28747ca307c548b098c1

Hope that works

It doesn’t

Brookvale Oval in danger of being overrun by Cronulla fans for NRL finals blockbuster
Nick Walshaw, The Daily Telegraph
September 13, 2019 10:00pm
Subscriber only

• SPORT CON: Sharks rookie caught up in Tigers spat
• BEAST: Cult hero Sivo’s staggering new NRL record

Yes, the asbestos is gone.

So why the bloody hell aren’t Manly fans on Brookvale Oval hill?

Despite waiting 11 years for a home final, the Manly Sea Eagles are suddenly in danger of having their famed suburban venue overrun by Cronulla fans.

According to NRL data, 45 per cent of all tickets currently sold for the club’s elimination clash at ‘Fortress Brookie’ belong to Sharkies supporters, many of whom will arrive en masse via a convoy of buses.

 

[carcharias]

Is there a source for this 45%? Seems a lot!

I got an email saying sharks members tix were almost exhausted.
No idea how many that is though.

 

[sempmrh]

https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/s...r/news-story/08c7feccc3bd28747ca307c548b098c1

Hope that works

It doesn’t

Brookvale Oval in danger of being overrun by Cronulla fans for NRL finals blockbuster
Nick Walshaw, The Daily Telegraph
September 13, 2019 10:00pm
Subscriber only

• SPORT CON: Sharks rookie caught up in Tigers spat
• BEAST: Cult hero Sivo’s staggering new NRL record

Yes, the asbestos is gone.

So why the bloody hell aren’t Manly fans on Brookvale Oval hill?

Despite waiting 11 years for a home final, the Manly Sea Eagles are suddenly in danger of having their famed suburban venue overrun by Cronulla fans.

According to NRL data, 45 per cent of all tickets currently sold for the club’s elimination clash at ‘Fortress Brookie’ belong to Sharkies supporters, many of whom will arrive en masse via a convoy of buses.

That sounds worse than having asbestos!

 

[Miller was a legend]

That sounds worse than having asbestos!

You are just a very naughty boy

 

[Billythekid]

Agree, but what do you expect from Melbourne tomorrow, should be at least 20-25,000 ????
Think Asbestovale will be around 16,000.

Anything less than 20K would be a fail IMO. Would like to think it’d crack 25K but not super optimistic. Anything less than capacity is a failure for Manly.

 

[taipan]

Is there a source for this 45%? Seems a lot!

It's based on the theory Shark's players are only into the game 45% of the time ,in the 2nd half. By full time 45% of the fans have left.

 

[taipan]

The only crowd I'm optimistic about this weekend ,is the Sivo stampede at the WSS.

 

[justdave]

Anything less than 20K would be a fail IMO. Would like to think it’d crack 25K but not super optimistic. Anything less than capacity is a failure for Manly.

You can’t fit 25000 into Brookie