The Game 2023 Crowd Watch

[Dark Corner]

Yeah that's not quite the same. Newcastle has a team. Sunshine Coast doesn't have one. Although in time, that area could be well established under the Dolphins. Tbf, you are spot on about Souths trying to flog membership in Qld.

Could they not have team of their own ?

 

[Brian potter]

I don't understand the logic with Souths. They took their "home" game to the Sunshine Coast and their opponent was the Broncos. Souths "gifted" the Broncos home ground advantage. Most likely, Souths fans would be in the minority in the crowd.

Souths should've taken their home game at Commbank, which is not that far away from Accor. Or if they want to promote the code, perhaps take it to Perth at Optus Stadium.

At the end of the day, clubs should treat the NRL as a competition, not a charity. Last night's game was a charity.

I’m guessing souths were paid to take the game to the Sunshine Coast?

 

[Iamback]

What’s the capacity?

22500

 

[yakstorm]

I’m guessing souths were paid to take the game to the Sunshine Coast?

Yeap, the NRL & Sunshine Coast have a contract in place to bring games to the venue.

Deal was for 4 matches this year (2x Trials, 2x Premiership), with the Broncos taking the trial games and Dolphins & Souths the Premiership matches.

Not sure of the exact figure the club gets these days, but it's more than they get for a non-blockbuster at Accor plus they are able to sell memberships, etc on top of the appearance fee.

Construction may impact matches next year, but expect between 2025 - 2032 for there to be 4+ matches at the venue each year as they build for the Olympics.

Ideal scenario would be that the temporary seating becomes permanent and the Dolphins 'Kayo matches' move to the venue.

 

[yakstorm]

Solid crowd for CBus considering the way the Titans are playing, the timeslot (day games just seem to struggle on the GC) and the whole player dramas.

 

[Perth Red]

I don't understand the logic with Souths. They took their "home" game to the Sunshine Coast and their opponent was the Broncos. Souths "gifted" the Broncos home ground advantage. Most likely, Souths fans would be in the minority in the crowd.

Souths should've taken their home game at Commbank, which is not that far away from Accor. Or if they want to promote the code, perhaps take it to Perth at Optus Stadium.

At the end of the day, clubs should treat the NRL as a competition, not a charity. Last night's game was a charity.

Simples. $$$’s Sunshine Coast council paid for them to take a game there.

 

[Vibing]

sitting on around 93K for 6 games atm
around 32K for todays 2 games

looking at rnd 22 & some very juicy match ups
all based on fine weather

Thurs Brisb V Roosters 30K Gabba
Fri Tigers V Souths sellout 10K Tamworth
Fri Melb V Parra 25K Marvel
Sat Raiders V Newc 15K
Sat Dragons V Manly 12K
Sat Penrith V Sharks 20K
Sun Bulldogs V Dolphins sellout 8K Bundaberg
Sun Titans V Cowboys 15K

 

[SLRBRONCOS]

I don't think 30k will happen at the Gabba this Thursday night - we need a complete sell out to get that given the Gabba's reduced capacity. Maybe 25-28k.

Pink line - pretty much sold, only restricted view and a few blocks of 2-3 seats available.
Yellow line - half sold, only the back 10 or sow rows of these sections are available.

 

[Babyface O'reilly]

I don't understand the logic with Souths. They took their "home" game to the Sunshine Coast and their opponent was the Broncos. Souths "gifted" the Broncos home ground advantage. Most likely, Souths fans would be in the minority in the crowd.

Souths should've taken their home game at Commbank, which is not that far away from Accor. Or if they want to promote the code, perhaps take it to Perth at Optus Stadium.

At the end of the day, clubs should treat the NRL as a competition, not a charity. Last night's game was a charity.

Souths could’ve taken their games to the SCG given they’re so desperate to get back to Moore Park

 

[Steel Saints]

I’m guessing souths were paid to take the game to the Sunshine Coast?

Of course. But did they had to play against a Qld based side like Brisbane? If for example, Souths played against Canberra on the Sunshine Coast, then it becomes 'more' of a neutral game.

 

[blukablu]

Of course. But did they had to play against a Qld based side like Brisbane? If for example, Souths played against Canberra on the Sunshine Coast, then it becomes 'more' of a neutral game.

What the f**k are you even talking about? Souths choose to play a game there, they also choose to play the Bronco's there.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Brisbane Watch Update:

“We’ll be the biggest sport in that market in 5-10 years across most metrics. It is changing. Queensland is pumping and becoming an AFL state'' - Gillon McLachlan (AFL CEO)

Average Attendance By Club:
Broncos: 34,600
Dolphins: 31,373 (Suncorp games only)
Lions: 28,296
Dolphins: 23,375

Average Attendance by Code:
RL: 34,813 (Includes State of Origin)
NRL: 34,109 (NRL club games only)
AFL: 28,926

Top 10 Crowds in Brisbane in 2023 (NRL & AFL):
1. NRL: 53,433 - State of Origin 2:
2. NRL: 51,047 - Dolphins v Broncos
3. NRL: 50,183 - Magic Round Day 3
4. NRL: 50,077 - Magic Round Day 1
5. NRL: 46,835 - Magic Round Day 2
6. NRL: 43,162 - Broncos v Cowboys
7. NRL: 42,249 - Broncos v Titans
8. NRL: 40,102 - Broncos v Souths
9. NRL: 35,184 - Broncos v Newcastle
10. AFL: 33,565 - Lions v Collingwood

 

[titoelcolombiano]

Gold Coast Watch Update:

''We’ll be the biggest sport in that market in 5-10 years across most metrics. It is changing. Queensland is pumping and becoming an AFL state and the Gold Coast has done their bit'' - Gillon McLachlan (AFL CEO)

Average Attendance By Club:
Titans: 16,595
Suns: 13,946

Top 10 Crowds on the Gold Coast in 2023 (NRL & AFL):
1. NRL: 26,563 - Titans v Broncos
2. AFL: 22,483 - Suns v Collingwood
3. NRL: 18,736 - Titans v Souths
4. NRL: 18,335 - Titans v Dolphins
5. NRL: 15,362 - Titans v Roosters
6. NRL: 14,483 - Titans v Storm
7. AFL: 14,242 - Suns v Hawthorn
8. AFL: 13,648 - Suns v Sydney Swans
9. AFL: 13,122 - Suns v Geelong
10. AFL: 13,105 - Suns v St Kilda

 

[It's Been Done]

The Gabba crowd will be interesting as it'll go head to head with a Matildas World Cup game across town

 

[League Unlimited News]

 

[Brian potter]

Shocking stadium for a NRL team.

 

[Suitman]

The Gabba crowd will be interesting as it'll go head to head with a Matildas World Cup game across town

Also, over 44000 tuned up to the England game vs Haiti (who?) yesterday at Suncorp Stadium.





There was also over 41 000 in Auckland for the USA vs Vietnam game. Both games with teams from neither of the host nations.
Anyone calling the 2023 WWC a mickey mouse tournament is kidding themselves.

 

[Coastbloke]

If Ch9 was really the home of Rugby League they should have done a story on the Newtown event. Great promotion and a feel good story..

 

[Suitman]

If Ch9 was really the home of Rugby League they should have done a story on the Newtown event. Great promotion and a feel good story..

Indeed.
I went yesterday and it was an amazing day for local RL.
I have loads of photos and will download once I get my new computer to talk to my f**king phone.
I've no doubt that there was nearer 20 000 there and I'm not doing this GWS bullshit counting. My pics will prove it.
In fact, the crowd would have been bigger than any crowd that GWS have had for years, even despite their fudging.
And there was still loads of room for so many more. People forget how big Henson Park is. I have pics that easily prove another 5-8000 people could have been easily accommodated, and that is being conservative. The western grandstand side was sparsely populated with still loads of standing and even sitting room. It's probably the biggest old school suburban ground in Sydney.
The reason the gates would have been closed was that they didn't have the infrastructure in place - for example, enough Port-a-loos. The queues for a piss were horrendous.
Anyway, it was a cracking day. Cold and sometimes cloudy, yet dry.
Took me way back to matches I attended in the 70's.
Fox League could also have done a fun day segment on yesterday.

 

[League Unlimited News]

Monday's Expert - 2023 NRL Round 21 » League Unlimited

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Crowds - Round 21​

Thu 7:50pm	SGI v WST	WIN	7,246
Fri 8:00pm	WAR v CAN	Go Media	19,112
Fri 8:00pm	SOU v BRI	Sun Coast	8,931
Sat 3:00pm	GLD v SYD	Cbus	15,362
Sat 5:30pm	NEW v MEL	McD. Jones	20,392
Sat 7:35pm	NQL v PAR	QLD C.B.	20,710
Sun 2:00pm	PEN v CBY	Bluebet	21,525
Sun 4:05pm	CRO v MAN	Pointsbet	10,634

Round Total: 123,912 / Average per game 15,489

Season Total: 2,824,196 / Average per match: 18,104