Does Sydney get this sort of rain each year?

[flamin]

Following the wettest April on record. June is set to rival 2007's atrocious effort also, some very heavy rain today and not a lot of respite in sight. This weekend could be a low weekend for crowds, I think we'll see a couple of sub-10k... although I feel Saints v Brisbane may sell out @ WIN.

I would have said that on Monday but its been raining here all week and is expected to get worse on Friday.

 

[Timmah]

Ninemsn news seems to be predicting some doom and gloom for thie next few days similar but not as intense as last years.

 

[Simo]

La nina is in decline now.

well someone better tell the news, they keep repeating it.
Also, if elnino was the big dry drought, and we have already had the lanina which is the big wet then la nina got jipped.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Sydney fans this year are finding out why the Warriors often seem to struggle for crowds- it's a lot less fun going to the footy when it's cold and miserable, which in Auckland in winter is a good 50% of thr time. The last few winters in Sydney have been pretty dry, but we're getting our fair share of crappy wet weather this year.

 

[Chook Norris]

ah horrible weather

looks like its going to be like this over the weekend as well

 

[Cockadoodledoo]

The long range weather forecasters are tipping an El Nino like Summer with hot and dry conditions forecast..

 

[Simo]

Sydney fans this year are finding out why the Warriors often seem to struggle for crowds- it's a lot less fun going to the footy when it's cold and miserable, which in Auckland in winter is a good 50% of thr time. The last few winters in Sydney have been pretty dry, but we're getting our fair share of crappy wet weather this year.

Agree.....I have taken the drought for granted! Sure the farmers are starving and groceries are going through the roof, but it was always a safe bet to be a nice day at the footy.

Now its just miserable, my mum used to give us kids the day off school in these type of days cause no one could be bothered, just easier to stay inside!

 

[Timmah]

Easing showers in the 'Gong today, possible light showers tonight. Auckland facing cloudy periods with the odd shower.

 

[taipan]

Having sat in the rain at Cronulla at the weekend I can now see why Sydney crowds drop below 10,000. I wouldn't go to a game in that stadium in the rain and certainly wouldn't take my family. As an ex pom it was like going back 20years to an English ground.

I was there also,thinking i would get some shelter under the ET stand,but the friggin rain still blew into my face.
If anything needed to get through to those in power at the NRL/clubs,if people in the 21st century can watch a game under cover they will attend.The new southern stand although behind the goal posts was full ,all under cover.If all stands/seating had been under cover ,you can add at least 3-4,000 to the crowd IMO.
Hills are nice to watch cricket in summer,but in winter give me comfort.
The dopey architects who designed the SFS and Olympic stadium admitted they were not sport nuts,they were looking at appeal and practicality,bu**er the spectator comfort when it rained..

 

[Slackboy72]

Gee, rugby league must be really boring if were talking abut the weather here now.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Now its just miserable, my mum used to give us kids the day off school in these type of days cause no one could be bothered, just easier to stay inside!

lol thats just ****ing soft, my mum just sent me out in my raincoat and gumboots!!

 

[Simo]

lol thats just ****ing soft, my mum just sent me out in my raincoat and gumboots!!

haha was it one of those cool yellow raincoats with the hats?

 

[Green Machine]

Those cricket grounds in particular North Sydney Oval, Cumberland Oval and the SCG were interesting for playing Rugby League in downpours. Especially with leather footballs. The players were only recognisable by the number on their backs. The thing you don’t see today is grounds that are all chewed up by the end of the season. Leichhardt Oval was one that took a beating with mid week cup schedule.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

haha was it one of those cool yellow raincoats with the hats?

Nah, only the kids whose dads worked at the local mill got those (the dads usually nicked them from the company stores depot). I had some povo blue peice of **** that leaked!

 

[coolumsharkie]

Now its just miserable, my mum used to give us kids the day off school in these type of days cause no one could be bothered, just easier to stay inside!

Luxury mate, absolute luxury. When I was a lad my dad use to make us swim across a flooded river just to get him the morning papers.

No seriously, that is pretty powder puff sort of stuff there Simo,,,lol

 

[Simo]

Luxury mate, absolute luxury. When I was a lad my dad use to make us swim across a flooded river just to get him the morning papers.

No seriously, that is pretty powder puff sort of stuff there Simo,,,lol

What do they say about Jealously?? I guess I better not tell you about my hot chocolates in my favourite coloured mug mummy makes me when its cold and wet ;-)