AFL is more than just a niche sport in Sydney.
A crowd of over 36000 is pretty impressive, nothing niche about that !
If I was an NRL fan I would be utterly ashamed and embarrassed about the commbank crowd figure because

You just lost the argument

Now you can wave your white flag !

I believe any ratings win for the NRL will only be temporary thing.
If the AFL wins FTA and the streaming figures are growing, it's only a matter of time before you dominate.

https://www.footyindustry.com/?page_id=136820

Look at the AFL growth figure for Foxtel

A few ratbag loudmouth politicians who what some attention are not even worth reporting about.
A loud vocal minority vs a quite majority.
Protesters are loud and in your face, slightly obnoxious at times but nobody's listening, a big switch off.

They are allegations only.
Both coach's maintain their innocence.
Racism is in all sports and as a percentage, the number of incidents is not that far apart.

Interesting to see the FTA figures for Friday night football, Port play Melbourne vs Rabbitoes play Eels ( who are near bottom of ladder. )
AFL should win ratings as two top teams are featuring.

FTA figures for AFL most often smash the NRL figures, take for example AFL Friday night football vs Friday night RL. Another drubbing for the NRL, Australias consistent and persistent runner up., give them a nice colour ribbon for trying. ! https://tvtonight.com.au/2023/05/friday-12-may-2023.html

Australian rules has been in in Qld for over a hundred years. It's growing, not as fast as it shoud but it is still slowly growing. Dolphins and broncos won't change the growth chart. Afl is here to stay in Qld for the long term. 30 years ago very small footprint, now two professional teams supporte...

I must a admit that I don't mind the GWS abbreviation, it's grown on me but what I don't like is the Giants moniker. It's paired with a ghastly terrible mascot and you have ever right to laugh at it ( not with it ) It's all part of a dreadful sub standard marketing campaign that included Israel Fola...

if the Lions good form continues they should sell out the Gabba come finals time !
AFL is still growing in Brisbane
Let the Dolphins and Broncos cannabalise each others fan base.

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truthbomber wrote: ↑Fri May 05, 2023 5:52 pm gggoooooonnnnneeeeeee

all 3 days sold out

Thousands of empty seats yesterday. Thousands

It didn't look pretty with all those empty seats.
Made the Shanghai experience look good.
NRL magic round fast becoming NRL tragic round

Sorry but bye bye is out of place the Stadium will happen, blow the trumpet, drumroll and big welcome smile. The Stadium announcement has created a positive vibe. Very difficult to argue against it because nobody is listening It has all the momentum of an out of control freight train. It's unstoppab...

Fantastic use of federal funding that will stimulate the tourism industry both on mainland and in Tasmania. Sportsfan tourism , just ask the restaurant owners on the Gold Coast, they love the Suns fans and and are often booked out. Add to the list hotels, motels, cloths and gift shops etc, they all ...

I think Canberra could work - also gives- chance to revamp GWS. - however also like the idea of New Castle. The safe option is another Adelaide team - I think their is enough of an AFL presence in SA Newcastle could work but would need to name it NNC Newcastle North Coast to embrace and include the...

Repeating what others think Long overdue. And I agree it should have happened 10 to 20 years ago. Good use of federal funding, this project will create hundreds of jobs. The economic stimulus that will be a benefit all over Tasmania due to ( sports fan tourism ) will more than compensate for the mil...

Long overdue.
It's still going to be quite a wait approximately 2027