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I can't help but feel that game day experience is a big responsibility of the fans. It's not something that clubs and the NRL can just set up and the fans should expect to suddenly go to the game and be amazed and instantly hooked.
I can't help but go back to the NFL and their tailgate parties. Now, I don't expect something like that for the NRL because we're different. However, atmosphere is very important and that's something I feel we need to work on. Not jumping castles, not stupid on field races with 4 fans, no bands, etc etc.
I don't know what the answer is because I find Australian sports fans, especially Rugby League, to be very fickle.
Like you said, due to liquor laws, and lack of area to do so tailgate parties are impossible.
Location of stadiums in downtown areas (near bars, restaurants and cafes) helps create this though.
Like Caxton Street or Richmond near AAMI.