Talking Footy

"Parramatta is a huge district, both by way of population and commercial metrics.

"It is the third largest economic region in the country behind the Sydney CBD and the Melbourne CBD.

"It's a huge population of over two million in the catchment area out here.

eelofwest wrote:

I have had people on this site say countless times how parramatta Eels should merge with another club........in your dreams.

Parramatta is the 3rd largest city in Aus, outside of Sydney CBD, Melbourne CBD.

There is no way in hell Parra are merging with another club.

"Parramatta is a huge district, both by way of population and commercial metrics.

"It is the third largest economic region in the country behind the Sydney CBD and the Melbourne CBD.

"It's a huge population of over two million in the catchment area out here.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6500884645

We are not going anywhere.

A-League showing up NRL with huge crowds
Phil Rothfield
The Daily Telegraph
October 22, 201212:00AM

Last weekend Sydney FC attracted 35,000 fans to Allianz Stadium.

On Saturday night the Wanderers and Sydney FC sold out Parramatta Stadium a week in advance.

It's something the Parramatta Eels haven't done since their grand final charge in 2009.

The atmosphere was extraordinary. This is something our tired and stale old rugby league administrators can learn from.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6500298237

Stewie wrote:

eelofwest wrote:

I have had people on this site say countless times how parramatta Eels should merge with another club........in your dreams.

Parramatta is the 3rd largest city in Aus, outside of Sydney CBD, Melbourne CBD.

There is no way in hell Parra are merging with another club.

"Parramatta is a huge district, both by way of population and commercial metrics.

"It is the third largest economic region in the country behind the Sydney CBD and the Melbourne CBD.

"It's a huge population of over two million in the catchment area out here.

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6500884645

We are not going anywhere.

Big region, shit crowds. GWS also own that region you know so do your views on Parramatta also reflect those in GWS in terms of club survival?

eelofwest wrote:

I have had people on this site say countless times how parramatta Eels should merge with another club........in your dreams.

Parramatta is the 3rd largest city in Aus, outside of Sydney CBD, Melbourne CBD.

There is no way in hell Parra are merging with another club.

"Parramatta is a huge district, both by way of population and commercial metrics.

"It is the third largest economic region in the country behind the Sydney CBD and the Melbourne CBD.

"It's a huge population of over two million in the catchment area out here.

Just read the article. Why would he want to return to the Eels of the 80s? Their attendances back then were awful. Or does he mean on-field?

http://stats.rleague.com/rl/crowds/parramatta.html

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/sport/ ... 6500884645

We are not going anywhere.

After four rounds, the A-League is already averaging crowds of 15,460

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/al ... z2AukJVama

Beaussie wrote:

Is it possible that Soccer may end its season in Australia with a higher average crowd than Rugby League? Not far off already it appears. Oh the shame.

After four rounds, the A-League is already averaging crowds of 15,460

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/al ... z2AukJVama

Raiderdave wrote:

Beaussie wrote:

Is it possible that Soccer may end its season in Australia with a higher average crowd than Rugby League? Not far off already it appears. Oh the shame.

After four rounds, the A-League is already averaging crowds of 15,460

Read more: http://www.smh.com.au/sport/a-league/al ... z2AukJVama

well considering the 2012/13 A leagues average crowd is .. dropping ... about 800 a game .. a week ( 18,700 in week 1 to 15,400 in week 4)
I'd seriously doubt it

a rise in their attendance aggregate & average is on the cards for sure
which means they'll join the only other code that can claim this feat this year ..... Rugby League
well done to both codes for ..... growing =D> =D>

meanwhile theres another code thats whacked on an extra 22 games in the last 2 years
& lost 360,000 fans through the gate

lets all .... at that lot

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

Beaussie wrote:

Is it possible that Soccer may end its season in Australia with a higher average crowd than Rugby League? Not far off already it appears. Oh the shame.

well considering the 2012/13 A leagues average crowd is .. dropping ... about 800 a game .. a week ( 18,700 in week 1 to 15,400 in week 4)
I'd seriously doubt it

a rise in their attendance aggregate & average is on the cards for sure
which means they'll join the only other code that can claim this feat this year ..... Rugby League
well done to both codes for ..... growing =D> =D>

meanwhile theres another code thats whacked on an extra 22 games in the last 2 years
& lost 360,000 fans through the gate

lets all .... at that lot

and gained far more on TV. Thats what decent FTA and payTV coverage does Dave. The NRL should try it some time.

Raiderdave wrote:

Xman wrote:

Raiderdave wrote:

well considering the 2012/13 A leagues average crowd is .. dropping ... about 800 a game .. a week ( 18,700 in week 1 to 15,400 in week 4)
I'd seriously doubt it

a rise in their attendance aggregate & average is on the cards for sure
which means they'll join the only other code that can claim this feat this year ..... Rugby League
well done to both codes for ..... growing =D> =D>

meanwhile theres another code thats whacked on an extra 22 games in the last 2 years
& lost 360,000 fans through the gate

lets all .... at that lot

and gained far more on TV. Thats what decent FTA and payTV coverage does Dave. The NRL should try it some time.

we gained both ..... more veiwers on TV ... & at the ground
thats what a quality comp with no waste of space clubs that were brought about through ridiculous expansion does Marcus
the VFL should try it some time

cos789 wrote:

Drac wrote:

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/nrl/a ... 6500298237

You'd have to worry about Parramatta wouldn't you?

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