Only reason Swans grew is the Super League war..If Souths move out, Accor could be made less sterile and a proper home for the Dogs. Deck it out in blue and white, make it more than just a little sign that says "The Kennel"
And give them more day games, its less cavernous in the daytime from personal experience.
Trust me, if we leave Accor to GWS it'll be funny at first, until they grow to the size of the Swans. Remember, the Swans were a complete flop of a club until the event the "ball" mob call "plugger's point", then their average went from 9,000 in 1994 to 35,000 in 1997. Basically they went from being free ticket flops and South Melbourne fans to a massive one team town club.
Like the Storm in Melbourne, the sport grew, and they now have a lot of "secondary support" from AFL fans who also take an interest in league.
Not many people in Sydney actually support the AFL primarily, but many league fans now take a secondary interest, especially in the Eastern Suburbs and North Sydney.
DON'T LET THEM HAVE ACCOR, IT'S A BAD IDEA
MAKE IT THE DOGS' HOME!!!!
I agree that we need an Anzac Day eve game. Every club would do well, but I think Canberra would be the best host for it. The city swells for Anzac Day and if you scheduled it against a large Sydney club that doesn’t already have set fixtures it will draw so well IMO.
Some fans have come back to RL and that's why the Swans average dropped by 5,000 over the course of the 2010sOnly reason Swans grew is the Super League war..
I’ve only had ads for Origin 1 in Adelaide, which doesn’t look to be selling too well. Origin 2 is pretty much sold out, and same with magic round - all days are very close.I've been getting ads on YouTube for the AFL ANZAC Day Game, but I'm based in Sydney.
Made me wonder - has anyone seen any advertising at all for the NRL's biggest games in Sydney this year? Roosters and Rabbitohs, Good Friday, Easter Monday, ANZAC Day? Because I haven't.
I’ve only had ads for Origin 1 in Adelaide, which doesn’t look to be selling too well. Origin 2 is pretty much sold out, and same with magic round - all days are very close.
NRL HQ would be wise to keep up with the marketing though, just because we’re up on attendances doesn’t mean they shouldn’t flog targeted ticketing ads.
I’d think that people in Melbourne with location services on would be getting some about the Anzac Day game down there though.
You want SGI to play Anzac Eve & Anzac Day?Attendances are up but RL can improve their event marketing.
Having 2 locked in ANZAC Day games is a start - Both will sell out.
More events is the key. If you can get a couple of event games a month then that is best way to lift the overall crowds.
Some mentioned ANZAC eve games, personally I think it wouldn't work due to dawn services BUT that sort of stuff is worth a try instead of the Thursday night game.
Maybe it can be Newcastle or Wollongong's 'Event game' for the year
Families are the targets for ANZAC eve games. Most families are attending the 10:30 services with their young kids.Some mentioned ANZAC eve games, personally I think it wouldn't work due to dawn services BUT that sort of stuff is worth a try instead of the Thursday night game.
No worries mate, your spare room still available?Tickets go on general sale tomorrow for the Perth double header for anyone thinking of coming over. Seating map for Optus in article below
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whole house is, I'll be in Florida!No worries mate, your spare room still available?
Families are the targets for ANZAC eve games. Most families are attending the 10:30 services with their young kids.
Do they play AFL in Florida? Haha just kiddingwhole house is, I'll be in Florida!
You're a well travelled pelicanwhole house is, I'll be in Florida!
Have wings, will flyYou're a well travelled pelican
Youd have to ask Wb lolDo they play AFL in Florida? Haha just kidding
In town for the afl magic round but not the nrl roundHave wings, will fly