When does Origin get near 100k? It may get good ratings but not much better than the AFL GF which is shown outside prime time
never said it got near 100k
Rugby league is played in rectangle ground.
where the capacity is a lot smaller.
its bigger then the AFL GF (3 x Bigger)
therefore Being the Superior EVENT in AUSTRALIA
The Biggest SPORTING EVENT IN AUSTRALIA
your claim origin is the biggest event is BS. It gets smaller crowds and rates better because it compares to a non-primetime AFL GF. The AFL GF sells out within minutes, and could be sold out 2-3 times over if the capacity allowed. The SOO repeatedly struggles to sell-out, and certainly didnt last night
Just because you play it 3 times doesnt make it more popular. Otherwise lets simply add the crowds and ratings of all games played by both codes and see who is the most popular.
Far dinkum man we have argued the same shit for years, and the past lately and going back a fair bit in a decade/more? I dunno anymore SOO has a big crowd or sells out, it caught on and continues to impress.
its nothing more than a state vs state gimmick! all you have to do is look at everything else NRL, its pathetic
Australian sporting sponsorship
AFL excess of $50m
A league $30 million plus
ARU $27 million
NRLOL $25 million
Leagueiscrap
and she still changes your nappies as well!
pusseycat replys
Only when I have an accident.
yes SOO is an attractive spectacle. Its about more than just the sport, its about the passionate rivalry, its the best state v the second best. There is far more passion shown than the NRL season. However it doesnt translate to increased popularity of NRL. This year the crowds are the lowest since 2004. SOO is booming, NRL not so much.
Part of me wishes the AFL could have an equivalent, but the fact is the regular season provides that passion already, just not every fan within the one game. Look at tonight, a Thursday night and there are 50 thousand Adelaide fans packed into the Adelaide oval to watch the crows v the hawks. Thats passion, and for many AFL teams it lasts all season, not just 3 games
King-Eliagh: ...I believe [RL] is popular in all the other states and territories, bar tasmania.
I wish the Australian team the kangaroos rated like that again.
prehaps they needs to start up a gimmick like the SOO is
Lol .the gimmick crap again .
It just eats you up that we have the biggest sporting event in this country .
But if it helps you sleep at night ,then call it a gimmick .
I will laugh at the fact that our gimmick is far bigger than any afl game in the universe .
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I wish the Australian team the kangaroos rated like that again.
prehaps they needs to start up a gimmick like the SOO is
Lol .the gimmick crap again .
It just eats you up that we have the biggest sporting event in this country .
But if it helps you sleep at night ,then call it a gimmick .
I will laugh at the fact that our gimmick is far bigger than any afl game in the universe .
yet spazza where will every one & interest be this weekend
it sure as hell wont be any interest in the NRLOL!
Australian sporting sponsorship
AFL excess of $50m
A league $30 million plus
ARU $27 million
NRLOL $25 million
Leagueiscrap
and she still changes your nappies as well!
pusseycat replys
Only when I have an accident.
As has been stated many times ,but you still don't get it .
Our sport has many levels .
Try to keep up .
TLPG liar extraordinaire
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I was a mod at the time .
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AFL 2015 State of Origin NSW Blues QLD Maroons 17 06 2015
I shit you not......................AFL fans trying to piggy back of SOO... :_<> :_<>
Hahaha you are an idiot - did you see Adelaide last night or the G tonight? 95k for 2 club games and for SOO and your only club game tonight 99k - so why do we need SOO???
LARGEST MEMBERSHIP, LARGEST PROFIT, LARGEST HOME CROWD AVERAGE - THE BIGGEST CLUB IN SYDNEY - THE SYDNEY SWANS
As has been stated many times ,but you still don't get it .
Our sport has many levels .
Try to keep up .
Is that Kramer speaking????
TLPG liar extraordinaire
You should thank me for publishing your IP
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I was a mod at the time .
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I also gave them to TLPG believing he was still a mod.I admit I made a mistake.
Have to admit, the MCG is a great stadium for Origin. Was such a good atmosphere to watch a game of Rugby League in.
So do you think the NRL will risk doing it again next year??? I mean that unless they get the same crowd or more then you'll hear a chorus of people saying it's not worth it (particularly NSW RL people!)
LARGEST MEMBERSHIP, LARGEST PROFIT, LARGEST HOME CROWD AVERAGE - THE BIGGEST CLUB IN SYDNEY - THE SYDNEY SWANS
Have to admit, the MCG is a great stadium for Origin. Was such a good atmosphere to watch a game of Rugby League in.
So do you think the NRL will risk doing it again next year??? I mean that unless they get the same crowd or more then you'll hear a chorus of people saying it's not worth it (particularly NSW RL people!)
Think they only have a deal for every 3 years with the Victorian government at the moment.
Is one of the best sporting Venues in Australia though.
liar extraordinaire 
and never will.. 
