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This is becoming borderline trolling dude.
also started selling restricted seats in level 1
Despite the quoted capacity of 30,500, the biggest crowd for any sporting event at AAMI is 29,871 for the Wallabies vs England in 2016, and you can bet the corporate boxes were chockers for that. The biggest rugby league crowd was Kangaroos vs Kiwis on the opening night of AAMI in 2010, which had 29,442. The biggest Storm crowd at AAMI was 29,315 for a prelim final in 2015 against the Cows. So even a sellout will not mean 30,000. Basically a sellout at AAMI will equate to a crowd of 28-29,000.
These days Accor Stadium members are limited to Level 1 & 4 for all NRL games.
Are those quotes from the British ex pat our very own celebrity Perth Red ?Update on Perth Double Header
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header
The lowest crowd for a rugby league event at Optus Stadium is anticipated for the NRL's double header,...www.canberratimes.com.au
NRL faces risk of fan backlash at Perth double-header
By Scott Bailey
The NRL risks facing a spectator backlash in Perth, with Saturday's double-header on track to draw a reduced crowd at Optus Stadium.
Saturday's matches - Cronulla v Manly and South Sydney v North Queensland - could not have come at a worse time, after negotiations over a proposed new NRL franchise in WA reached their lowest ebb last week.
The fate of the mooted Perth Bears franchise continues to hang in the balance, after WA Premier Roger Cook accused the NRL of treating his state like a "cash cow" after falling short of requested funding.
Both parties are now expected to return to the negotiating table for a last-ditch bid to resolve the issue, and keep alive any hope of a Perth team entering an expanded 2027 competition.
Venue staff were on Thursday anticipating a crowd of around 30,000 for the matches.
That would mark a drop in attendances from the past two NRL double-headers in the city, which attracted close to 39,000 fans in 2018 and almost 46,000 in 2023.
A sold-out crowd of 20,027 also attended HBF Park last August, when the Dolphins took the Sydney Roosters to the city.
Local fans have discussed the prospect of boycotting the match on the state's biggest Western Bears supporter group "The Cave", led by English ex-pat Jason Burton.
"Obviously there is a frustration with the ongoing saga and the way it is playing out in the media," Burton told AAP.
"I fully expect there will be some backlash.
"Whether it will be in attendance or just general vibe of the night is hard to say ... but there will be a backlash in some ways, no doubt.
"It doesn't reflect the popularity of league over here. We've have had a crowd of 46,000. That shows how many people are interested."
Burton has led a fan group pushing for a franchise in the city since 2011, with his Facebook page having 6600 members.
He said fans who are to attend the double-header had discussed making their own statement over the handling of the expansion talks, frustrated at all parties.
"There have been people encouraging others to display their frustration using banners and things," Burton said.
"It's been a long time, but it's not over. It's not done yet. There is a commitment from fans to support a lot a club in Perth.
"Bringing WA fans and North Sydney (Bears) fans together would create a huge fan base from day one. That is something the NRL can't ignore."
The bid has received renewed backing from master coach Wayne Bennett, who said this week the NRL would rue not going to Perth.
Bennett's South Sydney side are locked in to play in Perth again next year, irrespective of the expansion call.
Cronulla's deal to play a home game in Perth is only for this season, and a potential extension will likely be discussed this weekend.
The Dolphins will also take Newcastle to Perth in June, with this their third visit to the city on a year-by-year deal.
I was going to commend him. Kick up enough of a stink and your voice gets heard.
Especially considering it was 15th v 16th, in a not great timeslot, featuring an expansion team & a side who historically don't draw well outside of western Sydney.
Yep great work Phins
