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Posted November 22, 2023 08:06 · last edited November 22, 2023 08:10

For me if they nail it they should be looking at 15k+ every week as a minimum (assuming decent results, etc.). The key is tapping into the casual fans and making that connection. 

Agree Eden Park is better in terms of game day experience, public transport. They should definitely look at hosting some games there initially. Derby will be epic.

Mt Smart isn’t great for game day experience unless you get off the train at Ellerslie, etc

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I genuinely think some people are underestimating the potential crowds and interest from the Auckland community here. The wider city population has risen to almost 2m. Now we have hundreds of thousands more migrants than in the Kingz/Knights days. Many are from footballing hotbeds. It doesn’t translate to crowds but there are 100,000s of people with an interest in football. That’s a much larger starting point than many foundation clubs.

The everyday Aucklander now has a much greater awareness of football than 20 years ago. Social media and migration has really changed perspective around the game here. The Womens World Cup has aided this recently also. 

Don’t get me wrong, the team, playing style, brand, marquees and engagement all has to be on point to capitalise on this but the ingredients are 100% there. For me if they nail it they should be looking at 15k+ every week as a minimum (assuming decent results, etc.). The key is tapping into the casual fans and making that connection.