“Before we’re dead AFL will take over Rugby League (in NSW)”

[Fred]

AFL has been claiming this for decades. Still hasn't come even close to happening.
The Swans do well in Sydney's inner city because they get the homosexual men and inner city types following them when they are playing well. AFL has specifically marketed themselves towards this community, from the Gay Pride Rounds to the scantily clad men playing their game, to a ban on cheerleaders.

But when the team isn't doing well, the crowds always drop dramatically, even with the fan base they aim at.

Post of the day -

[Fred]

So mainly homosexual men follow AFL in Sydney ….gold. The is for making my day -..

[leeroy*NRL*]

pretty much it is calls like this (from Victorians) that have fans up north shaking there heads
so delusional bunch down south they say.

[leeroy*NRL*]

So mainly homosexual men follow AFL in Sydney ….gold. The is for making my day -..

Swans target market is alot different to Rugby Leagues Market..
i think is what he is trying to state..

[Fred]

So mainly homosexual men follow AFL in Sydney ….gold. The is for making my day -..

Swans target market is alot different to Rugby Leagues Market..
i think is what he is trying to state..

I think it’s clear what he”s trying to say lol.

I also think the AFL generally target the general population as there really isn’t a distinction in AFL states like there was/is between rl and ru.

[Quolls2019]

Can’t watch it as in Bali

Watched it (11:15 local time) in Ned Kelly's bar , Munich. Great game, great atmosphere…good crowd in the bar.

[azif]

Can’t watch it as in Bali

Watched it (11:15 local time) in Ned Kelly's bar , Munich. Great game, great atmosphere…good crowd in the bar.

good crowd in the bar eh ?
maybe its time to set up a fumbling team in Munich , untapped market & all
you couldn't do any worse then Western Sydney

[Pete__09]

Western Sydney is the AFL's last frontier. After that Rugby League is dead in this great country of ours.

Azir your worst nightmare has just happened & its called a Sydney Brisbane footy Grand Final. How good...

[azif]

Western Sydney is the AFL's last frontier. After that Rugby League is dead in this great country of ours.

Azir your worst nightmare has just happened & its called a Sydney Brisbane footy Grand Final. How good...

..... oh petey you fumbling **** , of all the ***** posts you have entertained us with this year , you've left the best for last ,

all of Sydney is the last frontier for stickinsectball ... I mean the NRLW did outrate the swines prelim in Sydney , add all of NSW too ... If you fumble bumble & miss in Newcastle or Wollongong or on the Central Coast , Bathurst .. Dubbo .. Tamworth ... you're referred to a psychiatrist for a mental health assessment

Same in QLD , only the ex pat twerps are actually interested in singlets & noodle arms up there ,

these teams have been in GFs before & it made ZERO difference , the fact they're playing each other will have no more impact then their previous appearances & may in fact have less

[Pete__09]

Its the first time they have ever played as Sydney & Brisbane. It will be the most watched sporting event since Cathy Freeman won in the 400 metres final at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

I cant wait. Go Lions

[Terry]

Western Sydney is the AFL's last frontier. After that Rugby League is dead in this great country of ours.

Azir your worst nightmare has just happened & its called a Sydney Brisbane footy Grand Final. How good...

Petey 'ol boy, you need a time out pal. You've just jumped the shark. Time to take yaself away and smell the roses. Talk to someone close to you pal. Get plenty of rest and come back when you've cleared your mind. You just ain't thinking straight at the mo Petey.

[Pete__09]

This is Australia's Super Bowl. Nothing comperes to it especially when the 2 clubs are from Rugby city's.

Australia will shut down next Saturday at 2:30 when the first bounce happens.

[azif]

Its the first time they have ever played as Sydney & Brisbane. It will be the most watched sporting event since Cathy Freeman won in the 400 metres final at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

I cant wait. Go Lions

It makes no difference its the first time they're playing each other .. zilch , they've been there plenty of times & played the big Melbourne clubs & rated about as high as an ord NRL club game
& this will be no different

as for most watched event since .... ... , I'll predict it won't get near the 3.8 Mil who watched last years

[azif]

This is Australia's Super Bowl. Nothing comperes to it especially when the 2 clubs are from Rugby city's.

Australia will shut down next Saturday at 2:30 when the first bounce happens.

mo^ng in overdrive here

half of Australia won't care ... just like the previous 128 years

[Pete__09]

The Courier Mail & Sydney papers have both the swans & lions front & back pages.

Also tickets are impossible to get. How exciting is this!!

While the NRL preliminary's will barley sell out.

What a great week this is for Australia's game!!