so where did the origin fans go

[The axe]

But But But nothing, as I said biggest game of league for the year and still couldn't sell it out, AFL could sellout the GF 10 times over

[Swans4ever]

It's all quite simple really. Melbs has done well in regards to city infrastructure for sporting events. It's a piece of piss to get to the AFL games in melbs ie only two stadiums in the centre of city.

Rl has a more local scene with smaller stadiums in smaller suburbs of a much more widespread city.

Thus it's harder to get to rl games.

The other factor, the AFL is a game that simply doesn't transfer well to the tv screen. It looks very messy and the experience is much better if you see it at the field its played on. Rl is perfectly suited to tv.

Hence smaller crowds but larger tv viewing audiences.

Quite simple really.

So is that why a ground that holds 23+ k can only get 8k less than half almost a 3rd of its very small ground capacity??? What a load of crap they had 23k when Melb played Eagles last year - has more to do with Sydney people only being interested if their side is successful - really it's a cultural issue. Sydney people are generally just sheep - that also accounts for TV ratings - they don't follow the team just watch RL. Doesn't translate into members or $!

[AFLcrap1]

What a load of shit .
Syd people don't follow the team ,they just watch RL .

Jesus h fuck you are on another planet

[King-Eliagh]

I'm not talking about 15years ago Xman and whether or not the AFL has good tv ratings has nuttin to do with its relative quality for tv vis a vis nrl. It simply means the AFL has lots of support which is great for them. In re to AFL beating nrl on TV you have been notorious for leaving out the regionals and thus lying about all and sundry about the actual figures. Ur prob doing the same now, such is the ilk of ur character.

[Xman]

I'm not talking about 15years ago Xman and whether or not the AFL has good tv ratings has nuttin to do with its relative quality for tv vis a vis nrl. It simply means the AFL has lots of support which is great for them. In re to AFL beating nrl on TV you have been notorious for leaving out the regionals and thus lying about all and sundry about the actual figures. Ur prob doing the same now, such is the ilk of ur character.

bs, read the TV rights thread and I regularly refer to regionals.

What is wrong with you lately? You're wrong in just about every post

[King-Eliagh]

No, I don't have to read such a massive thread and seek out ur bullshit.

You made the claim in this thread so...provide the evidence

You can ask me if I think rl has higher ratings first and I'll provide you with a prompt honest response

[Xman]

No, I don't have to read such a massive thread and seek out ur bullshit.

You made the claim in this thread so...provide the evidence

You can ask me if I think rl has higher ratings first and I'll provide you with a prompt honest response

you made the claim based on a single post in one thread. Yet even accounting for the maximum expected regionals the AFL were way ahead last night. Good one dickhead

[King-Eliagh]

What are you on about? You made the claim in question so provide ur evidence you lazy bastard!

Jesus Xman, follow the play for gods sake!

[Xman]

What are you on about? You made the claim in question so provide ur evidence you lazy bastard!

Jesus Xman, follow the play for gods sake!

you want me to prove I talk about regionals?

[leagueiscrap]

What are you on about? You made the claim in question so provide ur evidence you lazy bastard!

Jesus Xman, follow the play for gods sake!

you want me to prove I talk about regionals?

most of those regional 2000k rating boxes are located in QLD & NSW where NRL is STILL stronger in

[Xman]

What are you on about? You made the claim in question so provide ur evidence you lazy bastard!

Jesus Xman, follow the play for gods sake!

you want me to prove I talk about regionals?

most of those regional 2000k rating boxes are located in QLD & NSW where NRL is STILL stronger in

have you got proof there are more regional boxes per population in these states than Victoria, TAS or WA?

[leagueiscrap]

so where has every one gone from SOO
the west tuggers vs seamon eagles 8k
the canberra tax payers taiders vs North QLD cocksuckers crowd hasnt even been published on the NRLOL website to date
Cold Coke titans vs NZ wankers 14k
Cadbury fullflogs vs Penrith poke group drew 12k


so where has all the SOO fans gone

[AFLcrap1]

What are you on about? You made the claim in question so provide ur evidence you lazy bastard!

Jesus Xman, follow the play for gods sake!

you want me to prove I talk about regionals?

most of those regional 2000k rating boxes are located in QLD & NSW where NRL is STILL stronger in

have you got proof there are more regional boxes per population in these states than Victoria, TAS or WA?

I noticed dumbo ignored your request for proof .

Lol get used to it .

& dumbo .
I opened a thread specifically about Ratings boxes & your theories about them .

Why have you avoided it .
You can discuss your theories in there ,instead of clogging up other threads with your bizarro claims .

[leagueiscrap]

What are you on about? You made the claim in question so provide ur evidence you lazy bastard!

Jesus Xman, follow the play for gods sake!

you want me to prove I talk about regionals?

most of those regional 2000k rating boxes are located in QLD & NSW where NRL is STILL stronger in

have you got proof there are more regional boxes per population in these states than Victoria, TAS or WA?

http://www.oztam.com.au/CoverageMaps.aspx

there is a link, i dont have my computer with me & won't be home until next friday, to find the link. there was a big discussion about it on Bigfooty talking about the regional areas as well as double counting.
regional WA & SA pretty much doesn't exist and with.

[AFLcrap1]

Lol a big footy discussion .
Lol that would be a laugh .