South Island Kea

[final say]

Haha f**k me.


Bacon Butty's are British

And the 1.5Million Aussies that visit New Zealand everyone year, probably don't need much encouragement.

I didn't come across them in England but I wasn't there as long as nz. Only found them to be common and advertised around Dunedin.
But thanks for the history class.

 

[final say]

Haha f**k me.


Bacon Butty's are British

And the 1.5Million Aussies that visit New Zealand everyone year, probably don't need much encouragement.

And btw , a close neighbour of 27 million that is a $300 flight away... 1.5 million visitors isn't exactly blowing skirts up pal.

 

[Canard]

And btw , a close neighbour of 27 million that is a $300 flight away... 1.5 million visitors isn't exactly blowing skirts up pal.

NZ is consistently the top or close to most visited destinations for Australians, and has been for decades.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

When you were pretending to be from Christchurch, or pretending to be holidaying in NZ, didn't you ever pretend to go to an evening game in the city?

It's not like going out in Brisbane, it's like going out in a fridge.

Not a major issue IMO, I've lived in Queenstown and Dunedin and it doesn't slow the party down

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Why do you always carry on like a petupant and pompous wanker whenever one of your assettions is scrutinised?

You made the claim that Friday night is shit for attendances. I provided evidence that it didn't hurt the Broncos or Dolphins in 2023. Now you're trying to dismiss the evidence by saying Brisbane is "different".

Since you're now acknowledging that Brisbane is "different" and the "safest" market will you stop saying it shouldn't be treated like any other city when it comes to expansion?

You cannot have it both ways Mr Blowhard. If Brisbane can afford to stage games in a "bad" timeslot for crowds and still draw huge attendances then it's able to sustain a third team!

I suppose you'll go on a 20 paragraph diatribe about how I don't understand you?

I doubt you understand half the shit you come out with.



Broncos played just as many home games at Lang Park on a Thursday night in 2023 for an average of 38,307. Thursday is a shit timeslot for attendances. They played four games on Saturday against Dragons, Tigers, Raiders and Knights for an average of 30,485. Their Thursday games were against the Storm and Panthers. Their Sunday game was against the Titans. Their Friday games were against the Cowboys and Rabbitohs.



Is there any reason for New Zealand's largest city to not draw a big crowd on a Friday night?

Yes, several reasons.

1: the stadium isn't handy to nightlife, so you don't get the "go to game then kick on on Caxton St" demographic
2: Auckland traffic sucks on a friday afternoon so it can be an issue for anyone with a long commute to make it to the game
3: Significant numbers of out of town fans drive to games from the Waiikato,Bay of Plenty and Northland, friday night rules them out.

The Warriors can still draw on a friday when the bandwagon is rolling, but you're always leaving some numbers compared to what you'd get on a saturday evening or sunday arvo.

 

[final say]

NZ is consistently the top or close to most visited destinations for Australians, and has been for decades.

And ?
I encourage anyone who hasn't ... what's the problem?

 

[Get Rid of The Donkeys]

Yes, several reasons.

1: the stadium isn't handy to nightlife, so you don't get the "go to game then kick on on Caxton St" demographic
2: Auckland traffic sucks on a friday afternoon so it can be an issue for anyone with a long commute to make it to the game
3: Significant numbers of out of town fans drive to games from the Waiikato,Bay of Plenty and Northland, friday night rules them out.

The Warriors can still draw on a friday when the bandwagon is rolling, but you're always leaving some numbers compared to what you'd get on a saturday evening or sunday arvo.

Fair enough. If Friday is bad for New Zealand teams then it makes Sunday 2pm NZST the best slot for them and Australian broadcasters.

 

[Bukowski]

Ch 9 don't want kiwi games at 4pm Sunday.

 

[Foreign Legion]

Linwood Keas’ feathers ruffled over plan to use name in NRL bid

Discussions are under way behind the scenes over a proposed South Island NRL franchise’s plan to use an almost identical name to Canterbury’s top...

www.odt.co.nz

 

[Canard]

Well there goes the use of the Kea brand.

 

[SpaceMonkey]

Ch 9 don't want kiwi games at 4pm Sunday.

Kinda. They need a big drawing Aussie opponent. I doubt Ch 9 would have a problem with Warriors vs Penrith or Broncos on a Sunday arvo.

 

[AlwaysGreen]

Well there goes the use of the Kea brand.

Correct. The bird should sue both.

 

[Bukowski]

Kinda. They need a big drawing Aussie opponent. I doubt Ch 9 would have a problem with Warriors vs Penrith or Broncos on a Sunday arvo.

Possibly not. But very few times do they get a ch9 game on Sunday.

 

[Matua]

Not a major issue IMO, I've lived in Queenstown and Dunedin and it doesn't slow the party down

I was more referencing going to games on cold Friday nights than the actual going out partying aspect.

 

[final say]

Linwood Keas’ feathers ruffled over plan to use name in NRL bid

Discussions are under way behind the scenes over a proposed South Island NRL franchise’s plan to use an almost identical name to Canterbury’s top...

www.odt.co.nz

Similar situation occurred on the Gold Coast with the Dolphins.. was going to be the Gold Coast Dolphins- jerseys were even made! But Redcliffe fought it and won. Obviously they had NRL dreams of their own which warranted the battle.
Can't say that this is the case here, firstly a small club like this doesn't need a legal bill! And even if it did there's a difference between Keas and Kea which is probably a big enough difference.
This will likely result in them getting a little deal to go away..

 

[final say]

I was more referencing going to games on cold Friday nights than the actual going out partying aspect.

Roof...

 

[Bukowski]

Similar situation occurred on the Gold Coast with the Dolphins.. was going to be the Gold Coast Dolphins- jerseys were even made! But Redcliffe fought it and won. Obviously they had NRL dreams of their own which warranted the battle.
Can't say that this is the case here, firstly a small club like this doesn't need a legal bill! And even if it did there's a difference between Keas and Kea which is probably a big enough difference.
This will likely result in them getting a little deal to go away..

This might be just the bid name too. If they get the license they might go to the fans to choose the name.
No issue either way.

 

[final say]

This might be just the bid name too. If they get the license they might go to the fans to choose the name.
No issue either way.

Yeah that's what happened with the gold coast.. I can't remember what the other 2 choices were but Titans wasn't my first lol

 

[Perth Red]

Hasnt talked to Vlandys, didnt talk to the RL club with ownership of the name. Geez he's off to a good start!

 

[Foreign Legion]

If I was Linwood, I'd tell them to renovate the club/ground and make South Island Keas sign a 2% naming rights income on all merchandise that will go on to support Linwood and its juniors.