Crowd Watch 2013 - Part Deux

[Brutus]

Perth: RL heartland. King of the RL crowds for the round.

 

[Chicken_Hunter]

Relocate souths there, they get bigger crowds playing in perth

 

[WaznTheGreat]

Relocate souths there, they get bigger crowds playing in perth

Majority of the fans there were for the Warriors

 

[Billythekid]

These games really highlight the strength of a Perth team. They have already shown that they can pull a damn good crowd (even when they don't have a team to support). I think the timezone and the weather are both real bonuses.

Like tonight fox were able to have their sunday night match and the fans were given a sunday afternoon match at the same time.

The fact that Perth tends to have really good weather is also a big tick. Basically allows them to avoid the big rainy season we have that always sees crowds plummet.

Bring on a Perth team!

 

[Brutus]

Still, those games we used to take to the WACA in the early 90's had bigger crowds so Perth people will attend RL.

If they get their own team again we must ensure a Superleague war doesn't break out again to screw everything up.

 

[Xfactor1979]

Congrats to the folk in Perth who've turned out in perfect conditions (as Perth is known for its Mediterranean climate). Will be great to see what the ground looks like when the last phase of the redevelopment is completed.

Be aware the area where NIB stadium is located, East Perth, is one of the ugliest most run down areas in the Perth Metropolitan area

The area outside is in desperate need of redevelopment, its just a clutter of old, useless buildings which have no direct description of purpose, people who go to NIB stadium, just go in and then out of the stadium, then home. there is nothing to do there or worth hanging around that area for (ie bars, pubs, live music? nada!)


Maybe the Perth redevelopment (Perth is doing urban redevelopment because of the Resources $$$) will do up that area?

 

[Big Sam]

Perth had a VFL match on at the same time as the NRL and got 34k. Clearly that's proof enough that RL can work in WA.

 

[undertaker]

Be aware the area where NIB stadium is located, East Perth, is one of the ugliest most run down areas in the Perth Metropolitan area

The area outside is in desperate need of redevelopment, its just a clutter of old, useless buildings which have no direct description of purpose, people who go to NIB stadium, just go in and then out of the stadium, then home. there is nothing to do there or worth hanging around that area for (ie bars, pubs, live music? nada!)


Maybe the Perth redevelopment (Perth is doing urban redevelopment because of the Resources $$$) will do up that area?

I'm aware that East Perth is a crapshack. The West is where all the action's at;-)

 

[miguel de cervantes]

A team is coming for Perth, it's a no brainer. They are streaks ahead of other bids in a number of areas.

 

[Perth Red]

Just got back from the game, brilliant night for RL in the west. New stadium is excellent, wa beat nsw country and over 20k turned out. Give us fckng team NRL!,

 

[Usain Bolt]

Be aware the area where NIB stadium is located, East Perth, is one of the ugliest most run down areas in the Perth Metropolitan area

The area outside is in desperate need of redevelopment, its just a clutter of old, useless buildings which have no direct description of purpose, people who go to NIB stadium, just go in and then out of the stadium, then home. there is nothing to do there or worth hanging around that area for (ie bars, pubs, live music? nada!)


Maybe the Perth redevelopment (Perth is doing urban redevelopment because of the Resources $$$) will do up that area?

sounds like Mt Smart

 

[Teddyboy]

Perth had a VFL match on at the same time as the NRL and got 34k. Clearly that's proof enough that RL can work in WA.

34k for a WAFL club game ?.
BTW well done Perth for the crowd and I know its only one game alongside the Wellington game but it seem's the Sydney and Brisbane club's fan's take there club's for granted judging by the crowd's this year yet NRL starved area's like Perth/Mackey etc will get behind them.

 

[emigrated roughyed]

Be aware the area where NIB stadium is located, East Perth, is one of the ugliest most run down areas in the Perth Metropolitan area

The area outside is in desperate need of redevelopment, its just a clutter of old, useless buildings which have no direct description of purpose, people who go to NIB stadium, just go in and then out of the stadium, then home. there is nothing to do there or worth hanging around that area for (ie bars, pubs, live music? nada!)


Maybe the Perth redevelopment (Perth is doing urban redevelopment because of the Resources $$$) will do up that area?

Jeeze you've not seen the world that much, if you think the areas rough, its not perfect. The area feels safe and there is loads of pubs/restaurants within walking distance. I have just had a wonderful day out at the match with my 9 year old.

 

[Big Sam]

34k for a WAFL club game ?.

No AFL. The fact that RL can go head-to-head with one of the two big clubs over there and still sellout proves Perth is ready.

 

[Perth Red]

Be aware the area where NIB stadium is located, East Perth, is one of the ugliest most run down areas in the Perth Metropolitan area

The area outside is in desperate need of redevelopment, its just a clutter of old, useless buildings which have no direct description of purpose, people who go to NIB stadium, just go in and then out of the stadium, then home. there is nothing to do there or worth hanging around that area for (ie bars, pubs, live music? nada!)


Maybe the Perth redevelopment (Perth is doing urban redevelopment because of the Resources $$$) will do up that area?

Lol, it's a 10min walk from Northbridge and its dozens of pubs, cafes and restaurants. There's even a brothel 2mins away to celebrate a win! Beaufort street is 15mins other way with pubs and restaurants.

 

[Perth Red]

No AFL. The fact that RL can go head-to-head with one of the two big clubs over there and still sellout proves Perth is ready.

This. Every corporate box in the ground was sold as well. If this doesn't secure us an expansion spot nothing will. Now give us the three games like promised!

 

[gallagher]

Be aware the area where NIB stadium is located, East Perth, is one of the ugliest most run down areas in the Perth Metropolitan area

The area outside is in desperate need of redevelopment, its just a clutter of old, useless buildings which have no direct description of purpose, people who go to NIB stadium, just go in and then out of the stadium, then home. there is nothing to do there or worth hanging around that area for (ie bars, pubs, live music? nada!)


Maybe the Perth redevelopment (Perth is doing urban redevelopment because of the Resources $$$) will do up that area?

NIB is not in East Perth.

 

[SaraSassypants]

Well done to the Perth fans. They'd better give you a damn team soon.

 

[DIOGENES]

34k for a WAFL club game ?.
BTW well done Perth for the crowd and I know its only one game alongside the Wellington game but it seem's the Sydney and Brisbane club's fan's take there club's for granted judging by the crowd's this year yet NRL starved area's like Perth/Mackey etc will get behind them.

WAFL isn't that what you post?

 

[Big Sam]

I think a good idea for the NRL to boost crowds next year is an all-Sydney season ticket. It should include:

- free public transport on the day of the game
- access to the GA section of any stadium in Sydney for any match (except ANZAC Day).

As tribal as our sport is, we need to start encouraging fans to attend matches in which their teams aren't playing. It's something the VFL does better than us.