2025 Crowd Watch

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[i0Nic]

The Leigh vs Wigan 1-0 game in the opening round of SL drew around 21,000 which is the biggest opening round crowd in SL history.

 

[nko11]

For preseason games remaining this weekend:

Knights vs Eels - Looks not far off 10k there. - maybe not

Cowboys v Dolphins - Just the hill left. Should be close to a sellout at kickoff - 7k

Warriors v Storm - Looks very well populated the stands - could be looking at 20k+

Rabbitohs v Sea Eagles - Hard to tell, as I feel like a lot would have been sold to GA - maybe 5-10k

Broncos v Titans - Pretty much sold out - 8k

Bulldogs v Wests Tigers
& - looks a bit average at the moment, Sunny Sunday at Kogarah - good walkup? - 10k
Dragons v Roosters

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Fantastic signs from the Warriors that their increased support is going to be a longterm thing.

 

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[yakstorm]

It's a shame that more games haven't been taken out to regions this year. Last week's matches + yesterday's at Newcastle all would have all drawn more at places like Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, etc, looked better on TV and helped those RL communities.

It feels like clubs (and the NRL) have been very lazy this year with the regions, with there being no scheduled community carnival this year and Mudgee being the only true regional host for Country Footy Round.

 

[Warriors Fever]

It's a shame that more games haven't been taken out to regions this year. Last week's matches + yesterday's at Newcastle all would have all drawn more at places like Bathurst, Coffs Harbour, etc, looked better on TV and helped those RL communities.

It feels like clubs (and the NRL) have been very lazy this year with the regions, with there being no scheduled community carnival this year and Mudgee being the only true regional host for Country Footy Round.

I would say it’s both the clubs and broadcasters, much easier and cheaper for fox to set up at already established stadiums with media amenities. Not saying I agree with it btw.

 

[i0Nic]

That’s an awfully big crowd in NZ for a pre season game.

 

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[yakstorm]

I would say it’s both the clubs and broadcasters, much easier and cheaper for fox to set up at already established stadiums with media amenities. Not saying I agree with it btw.

No doubt that's playing a part in the decision, though it's not like there isn't things all parties could have explored (ie. double headers or limiting to venues with X facilities).

Anyway, it is what it is.

 

[yakstorm]

That’s an awfully big crowd in NZ for a pre season game.

It's great to see. Great to see the Warriors put on a solid performance as well, will definitely help tickets & membership sales.

 

[Warriors Fever]

No doubt that's playing a part in the decision, though it's not like there isn't things all parties could have explored (ie. double headers or limiting to venues with X facilities).

Anyway, it is what it is.

Yeah and with all the surplus the nrl allegedly has they should be able to make it work. Use the pre season to spread the game. We do a bit but more would be great.

 

[Marshall_magic]

How CommBank Stadium is looking for Saturday's All Stars game.

Assuming no bays have been held back from going on sale, there is a pretty decent amount of sales scattered through the upper levels, whilst the lower bowl should be full in the TV arc. For a number of bays they are selling into either the last row now, or just two from the end (which is significantly better than where we were last week).

I'd say we're over the 22K mark now, so question is how close to 25K we can get.
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Went through Parra about half an hour ago. Was people everywhere around the ground. Based on experience of attending a lot of events there I would imagine 25k is a possibility but would imagine it’s closer to 22k

 

[i0Nic]

Looks just over 20k at commbank.