6000

[joel caine number 1 fan]

it willl be a flogging anyways no one cares

the rep scene cant grow cause we allow to many kiwi's in to the aussie side which gives them less to pick from which ruins the games well thats my opnion anways

 

[Once Dead]

Fans in Sydney usually leave ticket buying until game time. Hell, I didn't even know it was going to be at the SCG.

 

[t-ba]

The problem is Timmah you don't have a leg to stand on in trying to defend Sydney's crowd numbers and support compared to Brisbane's in recent years.

No doubt. But does anyone remember 6 years ago when Brisbane struggled to draw 20k? When they were the only team in a City of 1.6 million and a region of about 2.5m?

Plenty of excuses for those numbers, so I don't see why Sydney RL shouldn't be able to have excuses for their low numbers.

 

[Brutus]

Fans in Sydney usually leave ticket buying until game time. Hell, I didn't even know it was going to be at the SCG.

All the more reason for Carr and Love to stand down. Promotion has been pathetic.

 

[wittyfan]

I think the 58-0 debacle last year and the arse-whipping NZ got in the UK is keeping people away.

People want a genuine contest.

 

[Angry_eel]

i think its the advertisement and marketing. As i said earlier, if i didn't work in the city and didn't come to this website, i wouldn't have a clue the centenary test was on.

 

[Garts]

Fair point Wittyfan, also many other factors such Sydney having a more diverse population as already mentioned. And if I lived in Brisbane I would also attend any league game I could, imo the place is a sh!thole. However we still should be able to sell out Origin considering it is the pinnicle of our game, can not defend that.

 

[Kingytek]

Would have sold out by now if the game was in Brisbane

 

[t-ba]

Would have sold out by now if the game was in Brisbane

Like last year eh?

Wait...

 

[eels_fan_01]

How about the NRL stop pretending like this is the biggest game of the year, it isnt and no one is buying it in the Sydney.

Lets face it international league is Sydney needs a bit of help, how about an offer of all season ticket holders from any Sydney club get their ticket at half price.

 

[hindmarsh4pm]

Its a centenary test, big deal. That wont change anything, it is going to be the same score line just like when these teams always play.

Lucky to get 6000 people.

 

[eels_fan_01]

Would have sold out by now if the game was in Brisbane

I agree but what would that really prove, put 8 teams up in QLD and then see if everyone is still so eager to go to games.

 

[OVP]

Look at the whinging Qld f**kwits. Why dont you knobs go and start your own comp ... wait, hang on ... you already tried that and got sh*t on.

 

[Brutus]

Look at the whinging Qld f**kwits. Why dont you knobs go and start your own comp ... wait, hang on ... you already tried that and got sh*t on.

What comp was that? Oh yeah SL.

The BRL comp was killed by Sydney poker machine money I remember reading about that.

 

[Kornstar]

If it were at ANZ i would go, i work out west and don't fancy heading into the city on a Friday night, Moore Park is a joke of a place to get to from Parra!!!!

 

[Nerd]

Look at the whinging Qld f**kwits. Why dont you knobs go and start your own comp ... wait, hang on ... you already tried that and got sh*t on.

I think you have your facts wrong. Dont Newscorp own half the NRL.

 

[t-ba]

I think you have your facts wrong. Dont Newscorp own half the NRL.

Only because the ARL couldn't negotiate itself out of a paper bag.

 

[Timmah]

Fans in Sydney usually leave ticket buying until game time. Hell, I didn't even know it was going to be at the SCG.

Another astute observation. I won't be getting my tickets til I'm at the ground, not sure how many I'll be taking yet.

 

[Matt23]

Would have sold out by now if the game was in Brisbane

Yep...Sydney league fans = disgrace

 

[Timmah]

Almost as fickle as Knights fans (as evidenced by 2007)