Peter V'landys - New NRL/ARLC Chairman

[i0Nic]

They would have to promote the hell out of that to get a crowd of maybe 30-40k max. I’d focus on instead trying to sell out AAMI as often as possible

 

[Warrimoo3]

They would have to promote the hell out of that to get a crowd of maybe 30-40k max. I’d focus on instead trying to sell out AAMI as often as possible

Would be an opportunity for the AFL to put the put it when the MCG is less than half full.

 

[Wb1234]

Would be an opportunity for the AFL to put the put it when the MCG is less than half full.

Nah most afl games there is that figure

The demons got 8300 for a crowd there recently

And who knows with no afl on it might get 60k

They played at the mcg before v dragons in 2000. The game where choc said everyone knew who the real champs were and the dragons got close to a 100 put on them

 

[The_Wookie]

They would have to promote the hell out of that to get a crowd of maybe 30-40k max. I’d focus on instead trying to sell out AAMI as often as possible

You never know if you never try. if its a one off game at least you'll know.

 

[jim_57]

Marvel would be better but the AFL owning it probably complicates that idea. The 2 Marvel games a couple years ago got more than those games normally would at AAMI surprisingly.

Nothing wrong with giving it a go either way.

 

[The_Wookie]

Nah most afl games there is that figure

Average AFL crowd last year was 58,000. Same so far this year. A little over half full on average.

The demons got 8300 for a crowd there recently

No they didnt.

 

[Jamberoo]

Marvel would be better but the AFL owning it probably complicates that idea. The 2 Marvel games a couple years ago got more than those games normally would at AAMI surprisingly.

Nothing wrong with giving it a go either way.

Victorians are more accustomed to going to the MCG or Marvel. Even though the viewing is worse, as a once off game might attract over 40k. Lots of people here hate the Gather Round concept and might be happy to get to a game on that weekend. I would start with Marvel.

 

[jim_57]

Victorians are more accustomed to going to the MCG or Marvel. Even though the viewing is worse, as a once off game might attract over 40k. Lots of people here hate the Gather Round concept and might be happy to get to a game on that weekend. I would start with Marvel.

Yeh wouldn’t be surprised to see it get a large crowd if they put some promotion behind it. Marvel would be a better fit crowd wise and is better for rectangular sports, just wonder if the AFL would let it happen whilst all their clubs are out of town.

Might have better luck working with Vic Gov and NRL to look at making it a double header at the MCG to try and get some NSW/QLD fans down. Nice and early in the year to try and get some of those that come for the novelty to follow up with a game at AAMI.

 

[Wb1234]

They got 23k in 99 v dragons

2000 NRL Telstra Premiership - Round 5 - Melbourne Storm 70 def. St George Illawarra Dragons 10 - RLP

Match info page for the Melbourne Storm vs. St George Illawarra Dragons game in Round 5 of the 2000 NRL season. Storm won 70 to 10 at Melbourne Cricket Ground.

www.rugbyleagueproject.org

First league game at the mcg was apparently in 1914

https://www.mcg.org.au/the-stadium/mcg-history/rugby-league#:~:text=The%20Melbourne%20Storm%20played%20at,of%20the%20infamous%201999%20decider.

 

[Nuke]

They played at the mcg before v dragons in 2000. The game where choc said everyone knew who the real champs were and the dragons got close to a 100 put on them

I remember that night well. I was at a Screaming Jets concert here in Perth that night, and midway through the gig, Dave Gleeson asked the crowd "Anyone know who won the footy tonight?" I didn't hear the answer, but Gleeso's eyes widened and he just said "Faarrrk" and I knew it was a flogging. Mundine was put on a media ban after that.

 

[Jamberoo]

Yeh wouldn’t be surprised to see it get a large crowd if they put some promotion behind it. Marvel would be a better fit crowd wise and is better for rectangular sports, just wonder if the AFL would let it happen whilst all their clubs are out of town.

Might have better luck working with Vic Gov and NRL to look at making it a double header at the MCG to try and get some NSW/QLD fans down. Nice and early in the year to try and get some of those that come for the novelty to follow up with a game at AAMI.

Marvel is there to host events and make profits. AFL hosted last year would be happy to host again. The AFL likes money.

 

[T-Boon]

The problem afl has with this magic round they are doing is that it will have way smaller crowds than their normal round.
Are all games at Adelaide oval?

 

[Jpw25111]

The problem afl has with this magic round they are doing is that it will have way smaller crowds than their normal round.
Are all games at Adelaide oval?

No they are taking it to rural stadiums too.

 

[Jamberoo]

The problem afl has with this magic round they are doing is that it will have way smaller crowds than their normal round.
Are all games at Adelaide oval?

5 x AO (50k). 2 x Norwood (10k). 2 x Barossa (10k). No double headers. Total crowds should be around 270k. Why is this a problem?

 

[T-Boon]

5 x AO (50k). 2 x Norwood (10k). 2 x Barossa (10k). No double headers. Total crowds should be around 270k. Why is this a problem?

It’s in Adelaide - total shit hole.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

5 x AO (50k). 2 x Norwood (10k). 2 x Barossa (10k). No double headers. Total crowds should be around 270k. Why is this a problem?

Because it's a piss poor copy of a Rugby League event

 

[Desert Qlder]

5 x AO (50k). 2 x Norwood (10k). 2 x Barossa (10k). No double headers. Total crowds should be around 270k. Why is this a problem?

Hilarious defensiveness.

 

[Éamonn an Chnoic]

Get ready for nrl europe

I still don’t believe it.

but it would be great if it happened

 

[The_Wookie]

Because it's a piss poor copy of a Rugby League event

thats because other than bringing all the teams to one city, its not really a copy of anything league.

 

[titoelcolombiano]

thats because other than bringing all the teams to one city, its not really a copy of anything league.

That's quite a take It's Temu Magic Round