My huge problem is a huge lack of public transport that late on a Sunday. It's going to put a lot of people off. It's even putting me off a bit, but of course ill be there.
For tv purposes it is 5pm (aus)
Sunday 7pm is quite a good time to be watching a game on tv. I'm sure many people will prefer that option rather than attending.
Whats wrong with Sunday games at 7pm on Dec 22nd and 12th Jan?
For those that keep moaning about the time not being suitable for kids I'm asking "why the hell not". They dont have school the next day!!
so expect 2000 kids and zero adults then
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I can't believe the amount of hand-wringing, whinging and general dummy spitting I am seeing. Welcome to the world of professional televised sport and get used to it. Aussie League regularly has Sunday evening kick offs, and Monday night games as well. Local Rugby (ITM Cup) has midweek games and varied kick offs. Don't see or hear a lot of complaints, or a media campaign (as suggested earlier) to change things
Get over it!
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I can't believe the amount of hand-wringing, whinging and general dummy spitting I am seeing. Welcome to the world of professional televised sport and get used to it. Aussie League regularly has Sunday evening kick offs, and Monday night games as well. Local Rugby (ITM Cup) has midweek games and varied kick offs. Don't see or hear a lot of complaints, or a media campaign (as suggested earlier) to change things
Get over it!
Imagine what the world would be like if everyone who ever fought for some sort of change, instead had that 'that's the way it is, get over it!' Attitude.
Allegedly
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As has already been stated a couple of times the people who are whining on here about the days/times of games are pretty much all going to be at the games anyway.
The reason we are whining is because we can see that some of these games (e.g. Sunday at 7pm) are not going to appeal at all to the casuals who the Nix desperately need to get along to increase attendance and revenue.
The whining on here isn't really based in personal self-interest, it's based in a concern for how this draw impacts on the club as a financially viable entity. Sorry, but anybody who can't see that is an idiot.
Taking 3 home games on the road next season is different. That's nothing to do with TV and there's legitimate reason for hardcore supporters to be annoyed about that.
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For tv purposes it is 5pm (aus)
Sunday 7pm is quite a good time to be watching a game on tv. I'm sure many people will prefer that option rather than attending.
Whats wrong with Sunday games at 7pm on Dec 22nd and 12th Jan?
For those that keep moaning about the time not being suitable for kids I'm asking "why the hell not". They dont have school the next day!!
so expect 2000 kids and zero adults then
2000 kids you'll be lucky, most of the kids will be away on xmas holidays, regardless of the late kick off those dates are horrid.
Queenslander 3x a year.
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Local Rugby (ITM Cup) has midweek games and varied kick offs. Don't see or hear a lot of complaints, or a media campaign (as suggested earlier) to change things
Seriously? You're not looking very hard then.
Want me to keep going? Don't worry, rugby people are just as whiny as football people, if not more so.
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Rugby is a TV sport.
Only watch players when the back have it - TV for scrums and mauls.
Football is live sport.
unless you love lots of wide angle shots, to cover the runs(or lack of) off the ball.
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As has already been stated a couple of times the people who are whining on here about the days/times of games are pretty much all going to be at the games anyway.
The reason we are whining is because we can see that some of these games (e.g. Sunday at 7pm) are not going to appeal at all to the casuals who the Nix desperately need to get along to increase attendance and revenue.
The whining on here isn't really based in personal self-interest, it's based in a concern for how this draw impacts on the club as a financially viable entity. Sorry, but anybody who can't see that is an idiot.
Taking 3 home games on the road next season is different. That's nothing to do with TV and there's legitimate reason for hardcore supporters to be annoyed about that.
Grumpy old bastard alert
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I can't believe the amount of hand-wringing, whinging and general dummy spitting I am seeing. Welcome to the world of professional televised sport and get used to it. Aussie League regularly has Sunday evening kick offs, and Monday night games as well. Local Rugby (ITM Cup) has midweek games and varied kick offs. Don't see or hear a lot of complaints, or a media campaign (as suggested earlier) to change things
Get over it!
Theres actually been a huge up roar about this from most provinces, they're just not getting attendances mid week anywhere.
edit: hlmphil beat me to it
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Rugby is a TV sport.
Only watch players when the back have it - TV for scrums and mauls.
Football is live sport.
unless you love lots of wide angle shots, to cover the runs(or lack of) off the ball.
Grumpy old bastard alert
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Rugby is a TV sport.
Only watch players when the back have it - TV for scrums and mauls.
Football is live sport.
unless you love lots of wide angle shots, to cover the runs(or lack of) off the ball.
A pile of between 4n20 players on top of the ball makes it hard to see from your seat in the stand so you watch the close up on the big screen - with yes the camera zoom. You only really watch live when you can see the ball.
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7pm Sunday just isn't a time for sport!
...in New Zealand. Plenty of sport at that time around the world though.
Which football league plays games at 7.00pm on a Sunday?
La Liga. But Spanish people don't work, so it works out ok.
Three for me, and two for them.
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As has already been stated a couple of times the people who are whining on here about the days/times of games are pretty much all going to be at the games anyway.
The reason we are whining is because we can see that some of these games (e.g. Sunday at 7pm) are not going to appeal at all to the casuals who the Nix desperately need to get along to increase attendance and revenue.
The whining on here isn't really based in personal self-interest, it's based in a concern for how this draw impacts on the club as a financially viable entity. Sorry, but anybody who can't see that is an idiot.
Taking 3 home games on the road next season is different. That's nothing to do with TV and there's legitimate reason for hardcore supporters to be annoyed about that.
Surely it is easier. Do the "family" stuff in the morning, drink all afternoon, fall asleep at the stadium in the evening.
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As has already been stated a couple of times the people who are whining on here about the days/times of games are pretty much all going to be at the games anyway.
The reason we are whining is because we can see that some of these games (e.g. Sunday at 7pm) are not going to appeal at all to the casuals who the Nix desperately need to get along to increase attendance and revenue.
The whining on here isn't really based in personal self-interest, it's based in a concern for how this draw impacts on the club as a financially viable entity. Sorry, but anybody who can't see that is an idiot.
Taking 3 home games on the road next season is different. That's nothing to do with TV and there's legitimate reason for hardcore supporters to be annoyed about that.
Surely it is easier. Do the "family" stuff in the morning, drink all afternoon, fall asleep at the stadium in the evening.
It makes it a lot easier to pre-load :P Am sure certain members of Fever will still be at Bencher at Midday whether it is 4:30, 5:00 or 7:00pm kick-off
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I'm still interested to know why the warriors get 4pm KOs, and we get 7pm. Is it more games per round so they can afford it.
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I'm still interested to know why the warriors get 4pm KOs, and we get 7pm. Is it more games per round so they can afford it.
Better for me, as it will be 4pm so can take the missus out for lunch.
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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As has already been stated a couple of times the people who are whining on here about the days/times of games are pretty much all going to be at the games anyway.
The reason we are whining is because we can see that some of these games (e.g. Sunday at 7pm) are not going to appeal at all to the casuals who the Nix desperately need to get along to increase attendance and revenue.
The whining on here isn't really based in personal self-interest, it's based in a concern for how this draw impacts on the club as a financially viable entity. Sorry, but anybody who can't see that is an idiot.
Taking 3 home games on the road next season is different. That's nothing to do with TV and there's legitimate reason for hardcore supporters to be annoyed about that.
I hope im wrong but i cant see how this draw can be in any way good for getting attendances back up to a .decent level this season.Hope the Welnix guys are down on their knees praying that Merrick can deliver because if we head into our 2nd game at the stadium with some bad results they might need more than prayers.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
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7pm Sunday just isn't a time for sport!
...in New Zealand. Plenty of sport at that time around the world though.
Which football league plays games at 7.00pm on a Sunday?
Most European ones.
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Some Spanish games this year kicked off as laste as 11pm iirc!! Definitely remember a 9pm one on a Sunday
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7pm Sunday just isn't a time for sport!
...in New Zealand. Plenty of sport at that time around the world though.
Which football league plays games at 7.00pm on a Sunday?
Most European ones.
Lets face it if your a casual who has to use public transport from Upper Hutt or the Kapiti Coast chances are you wont bother with those games.
Still dont understand why Aussie TV would want our games at that time of night.Surely they arnt that stupid to think they are going to get decent ratings out of it or is there another motive behind it.Can here the moaning already when the crowd figure gets posted for those games.
Shit i hope im wrong.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
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Some Spanish games this year kicked off as laste as 11pm iirc!! Definitely remember a 9pm one on a Sunday
No one works in Spain though. The ones that do sleep half the day anyway. So no one's bothered by getting home past midnight on a Sunday.
Three for me, and two for them.
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I'm still interested to know why the warriors get 4pm KOs, and we get 7pm. Is it more games per round so they can afford it.
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The reason we are whining is because we can see that some of these games (e.g. Sunday at 7pm) are not going to appeal at all to the casuals who the Nix desperately need to get along to increase attendance and revenue.
The whining on here isn't really based in personal self-interest, it's based in a concern for how this draw impacts on the club as a financially viable entity. Sorry, but anybody who can't see that is an idiot.
This pretty much sums it up, well said tx (again)
If there's going to be bloggage in future as hinted on smithy's thread, you should be getting involved
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FISHMO...the cards have been dealt and ts time to work out what to play....hopefully that includes football forever.
A small town in Europe........looking to bounce straight back up....well that aint going to happen
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Over the Xmas and New Years period we have games on the 19th, 22nd, 27th Dec and 1st of Jan. We then have an 11 day break for recovery before our next game on the 12th Jan.
Would it be asking too much of the players to try and sneak a friendly against a MLS side into that 1st - 12th Jan gap? We could see if Toronto wanted to come over.
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Just was putting the fixtures into my Calendar, and realised why October 13th rung a bell, our opening game is on against the Bathurst 1000.
More reason for less casuals at our first game?
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Just was putting the fixtures into my Calendar, and realised why October 13th rung a bell, our opening game is on against the Bathurst 1000.
More reason for less casuals at our first game?
Are you shitting me?? Then again I don't have Sky so have already been screwed about watching Bathurst.
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Just was putting the fixtures into my Calendar, and realised why October 13th rung a bell, our opening game is on against the Bathurst 1000.
More reason for less casuals at our first game?
Are you shitting me?? Then again I don't have Sky so have already been screwed about watching Bathurst.
I really wish I was. Unbelievable. Surprised we aren't playing on First Tuesday in November ;)
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WTF is a Bathurst ?
Really?
Yellow Fever - Misery loves company
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Bathurst is an Ozzie mining company!
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Just was putting the fixtures into my Calendar, and realised why October 13th rung a bell, our opening game is on against the Bathurst 1000.
More reason for less casuals at our first game?
Are you shitting me?? Then again I don't have Sky so have already been screwed about watching Bathurst.
I really wish I was. Unbelievable. Surprised we aren't playing on First Tuesday in November ;)
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Bathurst is an Ozzie mining company!
LOL
If you are old and wise you were probably young and stupid
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Bathurst is an Ozzie mining company!
Grumpy old bastard alert
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Just was putting the fixtures into my Calendar, and realised why October 13th rung a bell, our opening game is on against the Bathurst 1000.
More reason for less casuals at our first game?
Are you shitting me?? Then again I don't have Sky so have already been screwed about watching Bathurst.
I really wish I was. Unbelievable. Surprised we aren't playing on First Tuesday in November ;)
Melbourne Cup the next day, just like last year.
We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
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Just was putting the fixtures into my Calendar, and realised why October 13th rung a bell, our opening game is on against the Bathurst 1000.
More reason for less casuals at our first game?
Also One Direction concert in Auckland 
We're the WELLINGTON Phoenix
And this is our Home
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F*cksticks!
Season Pass just became more marginal.
"Phoenix till they lose"
Posting 97% bollox, 8% lies and 3.658% genuine opinion.
Genuine opinion: FTFFA
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