Crowd Watch Thread 2009

[Apey]

Walking around the stadium before the game and at halftime, I'd say it was about a 50/50 split.

well you'd be wrong.

that or we're extremely quiet.

 

[Chook Norris]

Meanwhile, news out of the Gold Coast that they've been fudging crowd figures since it opened :lol:

I've always thought that tbh.

 

[Timmah]

Newie fans made far more noise in the first 15 than Manly did in the last 65 tbh...

 

[Chook Norris]

If the Raiders can't beat the crowd watching the Swans today.. then they are an absolute joke; looks no more than 6.5k at Manuka.. unless they decide to inflate the attendance figure

 

[Timmah]

To be fair the weather looks like rubbish (although what's new in Canberra lol)

 

[Timmah]

This round so far:
Manly v Knights @ Bluetongue 15,857
Titans v Broncos @ Skilled 26,336
Bulldogs v Eels @ ANZ 31,664
Storm v Sharks @ Olympic 10,533
Cowboys v Panthers @ DFS 14,274
Raiders v Tigers @ Canberra 11,115
Warriors v Dragons @ Mt Smart 13,507

Total: 123,286 (7 games)
Average: 17,612

 

[Apey]

Newie fans made far more noise in the first 15 than Manly did in the last 65 tbh...

They did a lot more chanting where I was I agree, but would be confident on saying there were still a lot more Manly fans there. Then again that Eastern Grandstand has a nice echo :lol:

 

[Timmah]

The open GA end itself was 65-35 Newie fans... Manly fans dominated the main grandstands.

 

[Timmah]

For those interested:

Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers @ Canberra Stadium 11,150
Sydney Swans v Melbourne Demons @ Manuka Oval, Canberra 7,311

 

[Knightmare]

well you'd be wrong.

that or we're extremely quiet.

I'm going by what I saw. And from a Knights fans' perspective, there wasn't much to cheer about after half-time.

 

[ByRd]

So where are the Sydney haters, after we get over 31k to a game no one wants to comment haha

I can only imagine the average the Bulldogs could of had if the whether had been kinder to us at 2 games earlier in the year. We have a crowd of 31k, 25k, 22k and 20k but the last 2 were in terrible conditions and would of easily been higher.

But good to see some good crowds and hopefully at our last home game (Hazems last) we can go over the 30k mark again.

 

[The General]

So where are the Sydney haters, after we get over 31k to a game no one wants to comment haha

I can only imagine the average the Bulldogs could of had if the whether had been kinder to us at 2 games earlier in the year. We have a crowd of 31k, 25k, 22k and 20k but the last 2 were in terrible conditions and would of easily been higher.

But good to see some good crowds and hopefully at our last home game (Hazems last) we can go over the 30k mark again.

If we can get around 15k each against the Raiders and Roosters and then 30k for Hazs last home game that should bring us to an average of more then 20k for the season.

I would think that would be the first time in a while that a Sydney team averaged more then 20k. Anyone know when the last time was?

 

[mooney thompson]

So where are the Sydney haters, after we get over 31k to a game no one wants to comment haha

.

That is exactly the reason why Sydney crowds cop stick.

Because this is proof of the sort of crowds that are possible to get in Sydney. The sort of crowds they should be getting REGULARLY, but don't.

 

[Billythekid]

The exciting part for the dogs is that they are probably going to see a surge in ST holders this year. Last year they saw a strong increase despite all their problems.

Now they have got rid of the off field dramas and are the 2nd best team in the comp. I think 10,000 ST holders is just around the corner.

 

[brad_19]

For those interested:

Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers @ Canberra Stadium 11,150
Sydney Swans v Melbourne Demons @ Manuka Oval, Canberra 7,311

I'd be worried if the Raiders didn't get more! Canberra's own side against two teams no one could give a stuff about!

 

[Timmah]

That is exactly the reason why Sydney crowds cop stick.

Because this is proof of the sort of crowds that are possible to get in Sydney. The sort of crowds they should be getting REGULARLY, but don't.

LMFAO... let me get this straight... you think 8 Sydney teams should all average above 20,000 because one team in Brisbane does? That's right, not even the Titans are averaging above 20k :lol:

 

[Jason_(Is_our_King)_Smith]

For those interested:

Canberra Raiders v Wests Tigers @ Canberra Stadium 11,150
Sydney Swans v Melbourne Demons @ Manuka Oval, Canberra 7,311

One of my mates who was the Swans game says that figure was vastly inflated.

 

[Jason_(Is_our_King)_Smith]

I'd be worried if the Raiders didn't get more! Canberra's own side against two teams no one could give a stuff about!

But...but...what about the tsunami?

 

[mooney thompson]

LMFAO... let me get this straight... you think 8 Sydney teams should all average above 20,000 because one team in Brisbane does? That's right, not even the Titans are averaging above 20k :lol:

In case you haven't noticed there are 9 AFL teams in Melbourne and they all average well over 20000.


There is absolutely no excuse whatsoever for there not to be at least ONE game in Sydney getting a crowd of 25000 AT LEAST once a fortnight, and 40000 for the blockbusters whenever Parra,Dogs,and Saints are involved and travelling well.

 

[Timmah]

Sorry we don't reach your lofty standards.

When did this little point come where everyone became self-righteous about Sydney crowds? Why can't we just enjoy good crowds when they happen instead of sit through needless lectures from heady QLDers who think they know better?