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I know not everyone is a fan of standalone Origin but I'd love to see Women's Origin on Saturday night and the Men's on Sunday night over 3 weeks.So I feel it's fair to say, a number of the experiments that the NRL ran with this year's WSOO didn't generate the uplift they expected.
Firstly, the hope that a 4 day Magic pass would significantly boost the crowds for Game One never materialised. I'm sure the NRL won't release actual figures, but it seemed like that ticketing option moved very little seats (I estimate around 1-2K max)
Secondly, moving Game Two forward so it was played inbetween Magic & Men's Origin unfortunately didn't help elevate the series. In fact lead in coverage was unfortunately down, with the game getting lost inbetween regular fixtures. If they wanted to play it before the Men's series, last Thursday would have been better when it was competing with a split round.
Thirdly, natural audience size for the series is around 20Kish per game. Moving fixtures to bigger grounds without a better marketing plan isn't going to translate to bigger crowds, as shown at Allianz (which would have been over 20K if not for the rain based upon pre-sales).
Still a very positive series and solid consolidation after a record year last year.
I'd be a fan. Personally, I'd go for WSOO on Friday, NZ/Tonga/Samoa Tri-Series on Saturday, Men's Origin on Sunday, but I'd be happy with the above.I know not everyone is a fan of standalone Origin but I'd love to see Women's Origin on Saturday night and the Men's on Sunday night over 3 weeks.
the only thing is the ratings on Wednesday night are phenomenal. Why not have them tuesday night and wednesday night instead?I know not everyone is a fan of standalone Origin but I'd love to see Women's Origin on Saturday night and the Men's on Sunday night over 3 weeks.
Didn't the weekend origin rate higher than some mid week origins?the only thing is the ratings on Wednesday night are phenomenal. Why not have them tuesday night and wednesday night instead?
100% this is the way to go IMO. Pause the NRL for a few weeks and then when it’s coming back hype the shit out of it and the run into the finals.I'd be a fan. Personally, I'd go for WSOO on Friday, NZ/Tonga/Samoa Tri-Series on Saturday, Men's Origin on Sunday, but I'd be happy with the above.
My thinking is you could make State of Origin an all day thing like the NRL Grand Final. You could play an under 19's SOO beforehand and just make the event even bigger. Bring in pre-game entertainment like the GF.the only thing is the ratings on Wednesday night are phenomenal. Why not have them tuesday night and wednesday night instead?
Should be taking games to Canberra and north qld instead of Allianz and SuncorpSo I feel it's fair to say, a number of the experiments that the NRL ran with this year's WSOO didn't generate the uplift they expected.
Firstly, the hope that a 4 day Magic pass would significantly boost the crowds for Game One never materialised. I'm sure the NRL won't release actual figures, but it seemed like that ticketing option moved very little seats (I estimate around 1-2K max)
Secondly, moving Game Two forward so it was played inbetween Magic & Men's Origin unfortunately didn't help elevate the series. In fact lead in coverage was unfortunately down, with the game getting lost inbetween regular fixtures. If they wanted to play it before the Men's series, last Thursday would have been better when it was competing with a split round.
Thirdly, natural audience size for the series is around 20Kish per game. Moving fixtures to bigger grounds without a better marketing plan isn't going to translate to bigger crowds, as shown at Allianz (which would have been over 20K if not for the rain based upon pre-sales).
Still a very positive series and solid consolidation after a record year last year.
I don't like the idea of giving Canberra any major events until they either improve their stadium or build a new one.Should be taking games to Canberra and north qld instead of Allianz and Suncorp
Regional centres are starved of elite rep games which will help ticket sales
I think this is a fair review although I'd give it another year with the same set up and pray for good weather. If it is wet hardly any sydney sports fans leave the lounge room (been like that forever) but in the dry things are different. That could be more of a 30k crowd....plus Newcastle has not had good weather yet.So I feel it's fair to say, a number of the experiments that the NRL ran with this year's WSOO didn't generate the uplift they expected.
Firstly, the hope that a 4 day Magic pass would significantly boost the crowds for Game One never materialised. I'm sure the NRL won't release actual figures, but it seemed like that ticketing option moved very little seats (I estimate around 1-2K max)
Secondly, moving Game Two forward so it was played inbetween Magic & Men's Origin unfortunately didn't help elevate the series. In fact lead in coverage was unfortunately down, with the game getting lost inbetween regular fixtures. If they wanted to play it before the Men's series, last Thursday would have been better when it was competing with a split round.
Thirdly, natural audience size for the series is around 20Kish per game. Moving fixtures to bigger grounds without a better marketing plan isn't going to translate to bigger crowds, as shown at Allianz (which would have been over 20K if not for the rain based upon pre-sales).
Still a very positive series and solid consolidation after a record year last year.
But who would play for NSW?I'd be a fan. Personally, I'd go for WSOO on Friday, NZ/Tonga/Samoa Tri-Series on Saturday, Men's Origin on Sunday, but I'd be happy with the above.