AFL & NRL Footy Crowds - 2025

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the crowd was 45,209.

i cannot believe this is even being questioned.
Probably half were not even there in the 4th game.. and after 8 hours can you blame them
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Terry wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 3:12 pm


Sooksie 'ol mate, I would direct you to todays page 95 of the Sunday Telegraph. The Allegiant Stadium crowd was cited by highly respected NRL journalist Phil Rothfield as such, "The NRL has furiously denied suggestions it fudged the crowd numbers for the season opener at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas.

The Stadium management released a crowd figure of 38,107 last week, but the NRL POSTED, 45,209 on the day of the event. TURNS OUT THE DISCREPANCY IS EASY TO EXPLAIN - THE STADIUM DIDN'T ALLOW FOR CORPORATE SALES AND ONLY COUNTED GENERAL ADMISSION."

Well, well, well..................will someone give me a good flogging with a wet lettuce leaf lolololololololol!!!!!!!!!! The exact thing folk have been telling Sooksie since last year has come to pass............again...... lolololololol!!!!!!

So what do you say Sooks??? 1. An apology? (I think not lolol). 2. A correction? 3. Maybe give your original quote some added context?? 4. Something? 5. Anything? 6. Or maybe pretend this never happened and feel proud you have once again besmirched the reputation of the NRL?

On current and past form I'm going with No. 6 lololololololololol!!!!!!!!!!! What do you say sports fans????
Yeah Id normally need more than a sports gossip column for reference, i note the comment he makes is not a quote from anyone at the NRL. Fortunately Ive got a phone call with Buzz in the morning. Ill clarify more then
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leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 3:50 pm
the crowd was 45,209.

i cannot believe this is even being questioned.
Probably half were not even there in the 4th game.. and after 8 hours can you blame them
When the stadium releases a smaller figure, Ill question it for sure. It may have a valid reason, its still worth the asking.
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WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 6:31 pm
Terry wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 3:12 pm


Sooksie 'ol mate, I would direct you to todays page 95 of the Sunday Telegraph. The Allegiant Stadium crowd was cited by highly respected NRL journalist Phil Rothfield as such, "The NRL has furiously denied suggestions it fudged the crowd numbers for the season opener at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas.

The Stadium management released a crowd figure of 38,107 last week, but the NRL POSTED, 45,209 on the day of the event. TURNS OUT THE DISCREPANCY IS EASY TO EXPLAIN - THE STADIUM DIDN'T ALLOW FOR CORPORATE SALES AND ONLY COUNTED GENERAL ADMISSION."

Well, well, well..................will someone give me a good flogging with a wet lettuce leaf lolololololololol!!!!!!!!!! The exact thing folk have been telling Sooksie since last year has come to pass............again...... lolololololol!!!!!!

So what do you say Sooks??? 1. An apology? (I think not lolol). 2. A correction? 3. Maybe give your original quote some added context?? 4. Something? 5. Anything? 6. Or maybe pretend this never happened and feel proud you have once again besmirched the reputation of the NRL?

On current and past form I'm going with No. 6 lololololololololol!!!!!!!!!!! What do you say sports fans????
Yeah Id normally need more than a sports gossip column for reference, i note the comment he makes is not a quote from anyone at the NRL. Fortunately Ive got a phone call with Buzz in the morning. Ill clarify more then
That's fantastic Sooks. You move in very important circles pal. Next thing you'll tell me you've got Il Papa Leo on speed dial lololololololol!!!!! I'm sure Buzz will set you straight and an apology, correction, added context will shortly follow.

Go well sooks.
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WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 6:32 pm
leeroy*NRL* wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 3:50 pm
the crowd was 45,209.

i cannot believe this is even being questioned.
Probably half were not even there in the 4th game.. and after 8 hours can you blame them
When the stadium releases a smaller figure, Ill question it for sure. It may have a valid reason, its still worth the asking.
Did you question the NFL on their figure of the LV Raiders game Sooksie? You know..........citations and all that. Or do you save your activism for your fave games arch enemy???? Asking for a friend.
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Terry wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 7:01 pm


Did you question the NFL on their figure of the LV Raiders game Sooksie? You know..........citations and all that. Or do you save your activism for your fave games arch enemy???? Asking for a friend.
I deal with australian sport terrance.
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WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 7:30 pm
Terry wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 7:01 pm


Did you question the NFL on their figure of the LV Raiders game Sooksie? You know..........citations and all that. Or do you save your activism for your fave games arch enemy???? Asking for a friend.
I deal with australian sport terrance.
Yeah, I thought you'd say that. Very predictable sooks.
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WookieReturns wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 6:31 pm
Terry wrote: Sun May 25, 2025 3:12 pm


Sooksie 'ol mate, I would direct you to todays page 95 of the Sunday Telegraph. The Allegiant Stadium crowd was cited by highly respected NRL journalist Phil Rothfield as such, "The NRL has furiously denied suggestions it fudged the crowd numbers for the season opener at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas.

The Stadium management released a crowd figure of 38,107 last week, but the NRL POSTED, 45,209 on the day of the event. TURNS OUT THE DISCREPANCY IS EASY TO EXPLAIN - THE STADIUM DIDN'T ALLOW FOR CORPORATE SALES AND ONLY COUNTED GENERAL ADMISSION."

Well, well, well..................will someone give me a good flogging with a wet lettuce leaf lolololololololol!!!!!!!!!! The exact thing folk have been telling Sooksie since last year has come to pass............again...... lolololololol!!!!!!

So what do you say Sooks??? 1. An apology? (I think not lolol). 2. A correction? 3. Maybe give your original quote some added context?? 4. Something? 5. Anything? 6. Or maybe pretend this never happened and feel proud you have once again besmirched the reputation of the NRL?

On current and past form I'm going with No. 6 lololololololololol!!!!!!!!!!! What do you say sports fans????
Yeah Id normally need more than a sports gossip column for reference, i note the comment he makes is not a quote from anyone at the NRL. Fortunately Ive got a phone call with Buzz in the morning. Ill clarify more then
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Really disappointing crowd for St Kilda. Terrible and I do wonder if the Saints will cop the same kind of scrutiny the Giants cop with crowds?


Sunday 25 March

AFL

Adelaide vs West Coast @ Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)
Crowd: 39,271

Melbourne vs Sydney @ MCG (Melbourne)
Crowd: 38,520

St Kilda vs Gold Coast @ Marvel Stadium (Melbourne)
Crowd: 13,486





NRL

NZ Warriors vs Canberra @ GO Media Stadium (Auckland)
Crowd: 26,512



A-League

Embarrassing crowd for the all Melbourne, A-League Semi-Final. 7,691 at AAMI Park for Melbourne City vs Western United.

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Beaussie wrote: Mon May 26, 2025 8:07 am
Really disappointing crowd for St Kilda. Terrible and I do wonder if the Saints will cop the same kind of scrutiny the Giants cop with crowds?


Sunday 25 March

AFL

Adelaide vs West Coast @ Adelaide Oval (Adelaide)
Crowd: 39,271

Melbourne vs Sydney @ MCG (Melbourne)
Crowd: 38,520

St Kilda vs Gold Coast @ Marvel Stadium (Melbourne)
Crowd: 13,486





NRL

NZ Warriors vs Canberra @ GO Media Stadium (Auckland)
Crowd: 26,512



A-League

Embarrassing crowd for the all Melbourne, A-League Semi-Final. 7,691 at AAMI Park for Melbourne City vs Western United.


Maybe the Saints are the ones who should be playing in NT - may fill a stadium.
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GF for A League you would think would sell out, everyone loves a bandwagon GF in the A League lol

Warriors very impressive

St Kilda, well SUNS do not bring fans so that was always going to draw 20k and lower
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leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon May 26, 2025 1:47 pm

St Kilda, well SUNS do not bring fans so that was always going to draw 20k and lower
Is that really acceptable though for a club that is 150 years old in AFL heartland?

The Giants were slammed for their crowd against Fremantle last week. Is that really fair when we see the St Kilda crowd vs Gold Coast, who are a top 4 team this season? How many Dockers fans would be in Sydney? Not many I would suggest, yet the Giants seem to be held to a different standard.
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Fred wrote: Mon May 26, 2025 11:16 am
Maybe the Saints are the ones who should be playing in NT - may fill a stadium.
Good point. Maybe back in Cairns too?
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leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon May 26, 2025 1:47 pm
GF for A League you would think would sell out, everyone loves a bandwagon GF in the A League lol

Warriors very impressive

St Kilda, well SUNS do not bring fans so that was always going to draw 20k and lower
Melbourne City Vs Western United 7,691 last weekend crowd

FYI Western United are a Melbourne based team also so that crowd it hilarious for a semi final! the band wagon must have been a little distracted that weekend
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Beaussie wrote: Tue May 27, 2025 8:02 am
leeroy*NRL* wrote: Mon May 26, 2025 1:47 pm

St Kilda, well SUNS do not bring fans so that was always going to draw 20k and lower
Is that really acceptable though for a club that is 150 years old in AFL heartland?

The Giants were slammed for their crowd against Fremantle last week. Is that really fair when we see the St Kilda crowd vs Gold Coast, who are a top 4 team this season? How many Dockers fans would be in Sydney? Not many I would suggest, yet the Giants seem to be held to a different standard.
nope not really at all, especially with a roof guaranteeing good viewing..

100% GWS a held to a different standard. (there the AFL's Baby)
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