The more I think about it 33,753 is not too bad for the game last night.
19,211 for a Semi 6 years ago (increase of ~75%)
Rain was pretty persistent and heavy
Two teams from outer suburbs
Two of the three smaller clubs in Sydney
Casual sporting fans may have been caught up in Swans hype train (which never actually departed the station lol)
All in all not too bad IMO
Past 10 Prelim Finals crowds between 2 Sydney teams in Sydney:
2024 - Panthers v Sharks @ Homebush - 33,753
2022 - Panthers v Rabbitohs @ Homebush - 50,035
2020 - Panthers v Rabbitohs @ Homebush - 30,116 (COVID restrictions)
2018 - Roosters v Rabbitohs @ SFS - 44,380
2014 - Rabbitohs v Roosters @ Homebush - 52,592
2014 - Panthers v Bulldogs @ Homebush - 46,168
2013 - Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles @ Homebush - 44,546
2012 - Bulldogs v Rabbitohs @ Homebush - 70,354
2010 - Dragons v Tigers @ Homebush - 71,212
2009 - Bulldogs v Eels @ Homebush - 74,549
33k is awful.