Talking Footy

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:34 am

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:44 am

It’s a silly idea.
Not needed.
Even sillier try to copy the NRL when the only reason they do it is to boost attendances.
And 18 games?

Horseshit about boosting attendances .
Jesus Christ what planet are you on ?

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:05 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:34 am

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:44 am

It’s a silly idea.
Not needed.
Even sillier try to copy the NRL when the only reason they do it is to boost attendances.
And 18 games?

Horseshit about boosting attendances .
Jesus Christ what planet are you on ?

So they do it because…..
They do a promotional in regional areas…no.
They do it in sydney because it would be a great attraction….no
They do it in Brisbane because of the much better crowds.

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:05 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:34 am

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 9:44 am

It’s a silly idea.
Not needed.
Even sillier try to copy the NRL when the only reason they do it is to boost attendances.
And 18 games?

Horseshit about boosting attendances .
Jesus Christ what planet are you on ?

So they do it because…..
They do a promotional in regional areas…no.
They do it in sydney because it would be a great attraction….no
They do it in Brisbane because of the much better crowds.

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:41 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:05 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:34 am

Horseshit about boosting attendances .
Jesus Christ what planet are you on ?

So they do it because…..
They do a promotional in regional areas…no.
They do it in sydney because it would be a great attraction….no
They do it in Brisbane because of the much better crowds.

It’s a money earner for the NRL
Bris pays for it .
What does Bris get …tourism numbers .$$$ spent in the city .
What about fans .
Because it’s all in one place fans of teams that they would rarely get to see play ..they can get to see play..
& watch any other team they want in the one place .
Something ypu can’t do without traveling if it’s a normal Fixture Rd .
I went a few yrs ago
To watch the Cowboys v Melb ..a game I could never watch so close to home without traveling to either Melb or Townsville .
Also sat through Broncos v Manly …..enjoyed it as a neutral even though I would prob never go to watch that game .
The idea is that a RL heartland fan has a rare opportunity to do that .
To see as many teams as they like in one venue.

truthbomber wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:09 pm

based on the season average to date of 19,150
this years magic round may add nothing to the average attendance & if its wet like last year , it may infact bring the average

down ...

they just do it to boost their crowds eh ?
yea

I think not

when will a fumbler get something


anything right ....

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:17 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:41 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:05 pm

So they do it because…..
They do a promotional in regional areas…no.
They do it in sydney because it would be a great attraction….no
They do it in Brisbane because of the much better crowds.

It’s a money earner for the NRL
Bris pays for it .
What does Bris get …tourism numbers .$$$ spent in the city .
What about fans .
Because it’s all in one place fans of teams that they would rarely get to see play ..they can get to see play..
& watch any other team they want in the one place .
Something ypu can’t do without traveling if it’s a normal Fixture Rd .
I went a few yrs ago
To watch the Cowboys v Melb ..a game I could never watch so close to home without traveling to either Melb or Townsville .
Also sat through Broncos v Manly …..enjoyed it as a neutral even though I would prob never go to watch that game .
The idea is that a RL heartland fan has a rare opportunity to do that .
To see as many teams as they like in one venue.

I do not disagree with what you are saying.
All the reasons listed are why they do not have it in Sydney.

truthbomber wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:40 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:17 pm

AFLcrap1 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:41 pm

It’s a money earner for the NRL
Bris pays for it .
What does Bris get …tourism numbers .$$$ spent in the city .
What about fans .
Because it’s all in one place fans of teams that they would rarely get to see play ..they can get to see play..
& watch any other team they want in the one place .
Something ypu can’t do without traveling if it’s a normal Fixture Rd .
I went a few yrs ago
To watch the Cowboys v Melb ..a game I could never watch so close to home without traveling to either Melb or Townsville .
Also sat through Broncos v Manly …..enjoyed it as a neutral even though I would prob never go to watch that game .
The idea is that a RL heartland fan has a rare opportunity to do that .
To see as many teams as they like in one venue.

I do not disagree with what you are saying.
All the reasons listed are why they do not have it in Sydney.

you said it was to boost attendances

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:42 pm

truthbomber wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:40 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:17 pm

I do not disagree with what you are saying.
All the reasons listed are why they do not have it in Sydney.

you said it was to boost attendances

All the “others” follow the increase in attendees.

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 6:42 pm

truthbomber wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:40 pm

Quolls2019 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:17 pm

I do not disagree with what you are saying.
All the reasons listed are why they do not have it in Sydney.

you said it was to boost attendances

All the “others” follow the increase in attendees.

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:09 pm

Who's excited for GATHER ROUND

the SA Premier sure is
LOL

Back to school: Swans star’s strange homecoming as AFL takes over Adelaide
By Vince Rugari


“We’ve literally just touched down [from Sydney] and driving through the city, you can feel the atmosphere and the buzz around town. Even this – I don’t think in my seven years at the club I’ve ever seen a captain’s run like this, with this much buzz and energy. It’s awesome.”

The great irony is that Gather Round – an idea shamelessly stolen from the NRL’s Magic Round, which, in turn, was shamelessly stolen from the English Super League’s Magic Weekend - was originally conceived as an idea to help drum up support for the code in Sydney, where the Swans and the GWS Giants remain in a constant battle for eyeballs and attention

It was diverted elsewhere for two key reasons: the Royal Easter Show, which made stadium availability in Sydney at this time of year an insurmountable challenge, and the enthusiasm of the South Australian government, which is eager to cement it as an annual Adelaide pilgrimage for footy fans, and whose initial pitch for the four-day event is said to have blown the AFL away.

The City of Churches is alive, to an extent probably not seen since the 1995 Formula One Grand Prix – the last staged in Adelaide before it was moved to Melbourne.

Six of this round’s nine games will be played at Adelaide Oval, including the Swans’ clash with the Tigers, but the historic Norwood Oval – the home of SANFL powerhouse Norwood – will host two, while a temporary venue in Mount Barker has been constructed for Saturday’s meeting between Brisbane and North Melbourne to show off the Adelaide Hills.

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has even teased Sydney’s reputation as a fair weather sporting city by challenging Adelaide fans to get more people to Friday night’s clash than what the Swans would usually get to the SCG – although it is the only game of the nine not to sell out at this stage.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/back-t ... 5d065.html

Beaussie wrote: ↑Fri Apr 14, 2023 6:55 am

leeroy*NRL* wrote: ↑Wed Apr 12, 2023 8:09 pm

Who's excited for GATHER ROUND

the SA Premier sure is
LOL

I was hoping to be there for tonight’s Swans game and the weekend and know many other AFL fans who have made the trip from other parts of the country.

My Blues supporting mate who travelled over was not happy last night. At least he can change focus today with a trip to Kangaroo Island and sightseeing tours.

Back to school: Swans star’s strange homecoming as AFL takes over Adelaide
By Vince Rugari


“We’ve literally just touched down [from Sydney] and driving through the city, you can feel the atmosphere and the buzz around town. Even this – I don’t think in my seven years at the club I’ve ever seen a captain’s run like this, with this much buzz and energy. It’s awesome.”

The great irony is that Gather Round – an idea shamelessly stolen from the NRL’s Magic Round, which, in turn, was shamelessly stolen from the English Super League’s Magic Weekend - was originally conceived as an idea to help drum up support for the code in Sydney, where the Swans and the GWS Giants remain in a constant battle for eyeballs and attention

It was diverted elsewhere for two key reasons: the Royal Easter Show, which made stadium availability in Sydney at this time of year an insurmountable challenge, and the enthusiasm of the South Australian government, which is eager to cement it as an annual Adelaide pilgrimage for footy fans, and whose initial pitch for the four-day event is said to have blown the AFL away.

The City of Churches is alive, to an extent probably not seen since the 1995 Formula One Grand Prix – the last staged in Adelaide before it was moved to Melbourne.

Six of this round’s nine games will be played at Adelaide Oval, including the Swans’ clash with the Tigers, but the historic Norwood Oval – the home of SANFL powerhouse Norwood – will host two, while a temporary venue in Mount Barker has been constructed for Saturday’s meeting between Brisbane and North Melbourne to show off the Adelaide Hills.

SA Premier Peter Malinauskas has even teased Sydney’s reputation as a fair weather sporting city by challenging Adelaide fans to get more people to Friday night’s clash than what the Swans would usually get to the SCG – although it is the only game of the nine not to sell out at this stage.

https://www.smh.com.au/sport/afl/back-t ... 5d065.html

Beaussie wrote: ↑Sat Apr 15, 2023 11:17 am