Fight Club - Football Crowds

[leeroy*NRL*]

FInally good to see the NRL get a Big Sydney Team Match up.. this saturday between Souths v St George.

there has been very little of these Big Match up's in the NRL over the past 5 years.
due to the dominance of Brisbane,Cowboys,Storm.

the recent big match up i can recall was Souths v Roosters PRE LIM 2014

either way NRL is Guaranteed another 1 in the PRE LIM with the winner vs Roosters.

(the AFL have been very lucky in this department)

When you say the AFL has been lucky in this department, I agree only to an extent. There's been big clubs lurking about but it could be much bigger.

The traditional big 4 have not had a great run in recent years. Richmond rose last year to become clearly the 2nd biggest club. They were rubbish for a long time beforehand.

Hawthorns extended period of success and quality governance has probably lifted them into this group in place of Carlton. I think temporarily, if Carlton get their shit together.

Carlton have been a rabble for over 15 years now and Essendon was absolutely torn apart. I think some have forgotten how big Essendon were. Watch their enormous fan bases lift massively with success.

yeah true i agree.

[leeroy*NRL*]

Will Dragons v Souths Double the Crowd of Cronulla v Panthers...

[Cats_Steve]

Will Dragons v Souths Double the Crowd of Cronulla v Panthers...

ANZ I assume? What would you be hoping for?

[leeroy*NRL*]

Will Dragons v Souths Double the Crowd of Cronulla v Panthers...

ANZ I assume? What would you be hoping for?

Yep its at ANZ>>

50-55k i think they will get... though St George is missing there Captain Gareth Widdop
who dislocated his shoulder last week which is a huge blow to the team.
when ya lose ya best player, ya heart sinks a little..

yes i am Dragons Supporter

Panthers v Sharks >>> 24k-28k

[Cats_Steve]

55k at ANZ looks pretty good

Captain/best player out at this stage is an absolute killer

You gunna be there?

(My earliest non-origin memory of RL involved the dragons)

[Cats_Steve]

Maybe a bit harsh on the 71,500 Pies supporters who rocked up, but that's shit

[Cats_Steve]

Maybe a bit harsh on the 71,500 Pies supporters who rocked up, but that's shit

It was 7 degrees and raining. If this was in Sydney and NRL last nights final wouldnt have drawn 1/4 of what it did.

Yeah unfair expectations for the Pies. Weather was atrocious. 1/4 is being generous.

[leeroy*NRL*]

shocking Crowd for the Panthers v Sharks game on the friday night (almost cracking 20k)

is just pathetic..

[leeroy*NRL*]

hearing that Collingwood v Richmond is a sell out..

would this make it a record outside of Grand Final Day.

[Cats_Steve]

hearing that Collingwood v Richmond is a sell out..

would this make it a record outside of Grand Final Day.

All up to the corporates I'd have to think. I can't imagine a bigger game than this outside a GF though. These 2 haven't played eachother in a final since 1980 - every single seat should be snapped up. Would love to see it crack 100k but not sure if the capacity is even that high anymore.

[leeroy*NRL*]

hearing that Collingwood v Richmond is a sell out..

would this make it a record outside of Grand Final Day.

All up to the corporates I'd have to think. I can't imagine a bigger game than this outside a GF though. These 2 haven't played eachother in a final since 1980 - every single seat should be snapped up. Would love to see it crack 100k but not sure if the capacity is even that high anymore.

it is quite remarkable come to think of it..
the crowds at the MCG for the finals period.

just not nationally but Globally in world sport.

(funny cause the chance NRL gets to get the biggest finals crowd of the series outside of G.F this year)

Roosters v Souths they schedule it at SFS capacity 44k

it would be like scheduling this weeks AFL game at Ethiad..

NRL potentially locking out 25-30k fans

[Cats_Steve]

hearing that Collingwood v Richmond is a sell out..

would this make it a record outside of Grand Final Day.

All up to the corporates I'd have to think. I can't imagine a bigger game than this outside a GF though. These 2 haven't played eachother in a final since 1980 - every single seat should be snapped up. Would love to see it crack 100k but not sure if the capacity is even that high anymore.

it is quite remarkable come to think of it..
the crowds at the MCG for the finals period.

just not nationally but Globally in world sport.

(funny cause the chance NRL gets to get the biggest finals crowd of the series outside of G.F this year)

Roosters v Souths they schedule it at SFS capacity 44k

it would be like scheduling this weeks AFL game at Ethiad..

NRL potentially locking out 25-30k fans

..why then? Are they contractually obliged to play there?

Having teams play at ANZ during the season in front of 15k but then not utilizing it when there could be 70-80k is insane.

I know the fans don't like getting there or watching there, but I'm sure when the joint is full that the atmosphere makes up for it.

[leeroy*NRL*]

All up to the corporates I'd have to think. I can't imagine a bigger game than this outside a GF though. These 2 haven't played eachother in a final since 1980 - every single seat should be snapped up. Would love to see it crack 100k but not sure if the capacity is even that high anymore.

it is quite remarkable come to think of it..
the crowds at the MCG for the finals period.

just not nationally but Globally in world sport.

(funny cause the chance NRL gets to get the biggest finals crowd of the series outside of G.F this year)

Roosters v Souths they schedule it at SFS capacity 44k

it would be like scheduling this weeks AFL game at Ethiad..

NRL potentially locking out 25-30k fans

..why then? Are they contractually obliged to play there?

Having teams play at ANZ during the season in front of 15k but then not utilizing it when there could be 70-80k is insane.

I know the fans don't like getting there or watching there, but I'm sure when the joint is full that the atmosphere makes up for it.

NRL said Roosters deserved the game to played at SFS because they finished 1st and it is there home game.
Than the NRL said they were only expecting 60k to the game if they played it at ANZ
this was stated before the SEMI final

[Cats_Steve]

it is quite remarkable come to think of it..
the crowds at the MCG for the finals period.

just not nationally but Globally in world sport.

(funny cause the chance NRL gets to get the biggest finals crowd of the series outside of G.F this year)

Roosters v Souths they schedule it at SFS capacity 44k

it would be like scheduling this weeks AFL game at Ethiad..

NRL potentially locking out 25-30k fans

..why then? Are they contractually obliged to play there?

Having teams play at ANZ during the season in front of 15k but then not utilizing it when there could be 70-80k is insane.

I know the fans don't like getting there or watching there, but I'm sure when the joint is full that the atmosphere makes up for it.

NRL said Roosters deserved the game to played at SFS because they finished 1st and it is there home game.
Than the NRL said they were only expecting 60k to the game if they played it at ANZ
this was stated before the SEMI final

Did they get it right, or has it sold out and pissed everyone off?

[leeroy*NRL*]

i am pretty sure it is a sell out..
not much has been said..

its all been about the souths scandal
and last game at SFS before the knockdown rebuild lol