Talking Footy

You just can’t beat ANZAC Day at the MCG - I don’t think it matters what sport is played there- it’s an amazing stadium - particuarly when a large crowd is there. I think the ANZAC eve night game is also becoming a thing - something special with other service being a night.

a thing ?

2018 it drew 77K
2019 it drew 73K
2022 it drew 70K

yea , its becoming a thing alright

oh fweddy ... never change you wombat

Fred wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:22 pm

You just can’t beat ANZAC Day at the MCG - I don’t think it matters what sport is played there- it’s an amazing stadium - particuarly when a large crowd is there. I think the ANZAC eve night game is also becoming a thing - something special with other service being a night.

I've been to the MCG to watch Cricket & RL

it aint that special

Having a large crowd makes a difference of course. I find it magical - plus the atmosphere in the city on game day, kicking a footy with the young bloke out the front amongst the late gum trees.

truthbomber wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:44 pm

Fred wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:22 pm

You just can’t beat ANZAC Day at the MCG - I don’t think it matters what sport is played there- it’s an amazing stadium - particuarly when a large crowd is there. I think the ANZAC eve night game is also becoming a thing - something special with other service being a night.

I've been to the MCG to watch Cricket & RL

it aint that special

I would agree that rugby league would not be that special, and cricket can be a bit dull.
Next go and see an exciting game…AFL played at the “G”.

In all seriousness, I think a game of AFL does have a lot more going on more frequently - this is not a criticism of NRL just a point of difference. My brother likes going to the Storm as he likes the big hits and being close to the action. I think the MCG and AFL go really well together - when there a decent crowd. I did go once after shaking tins for Berry Street fundraiser - Melbourne and Richmond - was allowed in afterwards and was struck by the low crowd and a totally different experience I was used to - being a Collingwood supporter. So crowd is everything. I think oval ground detract from the very thing people like about RL and NRL - being close to the action and the big hits - hearing them apparently is meant to be amazing.

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:25 pm

truthbomber wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:44 pm

Fred wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:22 pm

You just can’t beat ANZAC Day at the MCG - I don’t think it matters what sport is played there- it’s an amazing stadium - particuarly when a large crowd is there. I think the ANZAC eve night game is also becoming a thing - something special with other service being a night.

I've been to the MCG to watch Cricket & RL

it aint that special

I would agree that rugby league would not be that special, and cricket can be a bit dull.
Next go and see an exciting game…AFL played at the “G”.

I'd rather hit my big toe with a hammer & watch it bleed , it'd be less painful

Fred wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 12:38 pm

In all seriousness, I think a game of AFL does have a lot more going on more frequently

well theres certainly a lot more fumbling , bumbling & missing yea
But If I wanted to see monkeys running around like headless chooks i'll go to the zoo thanks

AFL looks like seagulls fighting over a chip , but far less skillful

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 11:25 pm

truthbomber wrote: ↑Tue Apr 26, 2022 7:44 pm

Fred wrote: ↑Mon Apr 25, 2022 3:22 pm

You just can’t beat ANZAC Day at the MCG - I don’t think it matters what sport is played there- it’s an amazing stadium - particuarly when a large crowd is there. I think the ANZAC eve night game is also becoming a thing - something special with other service being a night.

I've been to the MCG to watch Cricket & RL

it aint that special

I would agree that rugby league would not be that special, and cricket can be a bit dull.
Next go and see an exciting game…AFL played at the “G”.

I've seen fumbling at the G pal. It's still the same stumbling, bumbling, fumbling mess. The only difference is a screaming crowd that is obviously very very easy to please.

be interesting on this forum who has been to what sports.

in regards to Atmosphere.
State of Origin has be the loudest and most vibrant crowd i have seen

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:11 pm

be interesting on this forum who has been to what sports.

in regards to Atmosphere.
State of Origin has be the loudest and most vibrant crowd i have seen

Be more interesting to get reasonable responses to reasonable postings, otherwise asking any reasonable question will result mostly crap.

Top Sports I have attended
AFL
Big Bash Cricket
1 day Cricket
Test Cricket
Melbourne Cup
Moto GP
NBL
NBA
MLB
V8 cars at Phillip Island
Thats about it.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:11 pm

be interesting on this forum who has been to what sports.

in regards to Atmosphere.
State of Origin has be the loudest and most vibrant crowd i have seen

haven't attended one at suncorp ( been to homebush , the MCG & Marvel to watch origin ) but im told it is simply amazing in Brisbane & nothing matches it

truthbomber wrote: ↑Thu Apr 28, 2022 5:05 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:11 pm

be interesting on this forum who has been to what sports.

in regards to Atmosphere.
State of Origin has be the loudest and most vibrant crowd i have seen

haven't attended one at suncorp ( been to homebush , the MCG & Marvel to watch origin ) but im told it is simply amazing in Brisbane & nothing matches it

NSW and QLD at home and on top unbeaten.

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:13 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:11 pm

be interesting on this forum who has been to what sports.

in regards to Atmosphere.
State of Origin has be the loudest and most vibrant crowd i have seen

Be more interesting to get reasonable responses to reasonable postings, otherwise asking any reasonable question will result mostly crap.

Top Sports I have attended
AFL
Big Bash Cricket
1 day Cricket
Test Cricket
Melbourne Cup
Moto GP
NBL
NBA
MLB
V8 cars at Phillip Island
Thats about it.

yeah..

each sport has there unique atmosphere.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Thu Apr 28, 2022 6:05 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 10:13 pm

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 27, 2022 6:11 pm

be interesting on this forum who has been to what sports.

in regards to Atmosphere.
State of Origin has be the loudest and most vibrant crowd i have seen

Be more interesting to get reasonable responses to reasonable postings, otherwise asking any reasonable question will result mostly crap.

Top Sports I have attended
AFL
Big Bash Cricket
1 day Cricket
Test Cricket
Melbourne Cup
Moto GP
NBL
NBA
MLB
V8 cars at Phillip Island
Thats about it.

yeah..

each sport has there unique atmosphere.

I went to a MLB game bottom Red Sox against the Detroit tigers. The next day the press declared the game of the decade.
Wouldn’t know from the majority of the crowd who spent most of page game on their phone…I thought it dull. NBA, well it was packed, loud, and a very small stadium that most patrons yelled whilst looking at
Their phone.

I have not been to a NRL game…have tried to watch it a couple times,,,,I have failed. Don’t even like it on PlayStation.