Crowds - The thread of Australian whining

We got 10k I think for the Pre-Season final? But I think the midweek attendance heavily relies on our result against Sydney. Another win could see interest build even more, get us on a roll

A midweek game is easier to go to in some cases surely? My work is about 5 minutes from the stadium, and so is everyone's who works around Lambton Quay and The Terrace.

if we beat sydney this weekend then im sure the midweek game will attact afew so i'm gona predict 10 000.

Lucky it starts at 8 i have a exam at 3 30

I will say that I think it should start at 7pm or 7.30pm - 8pm is a bit later than necessary IMO.

Potentially so the Aussies can watch it after work over there ?

Well,way bigger potential audience over there,and it is their competition too remember.

Fair call, with another game on the weekend a lot may save the money and just go on Sunday. Still hopeful of 8k plus.

The fact is that all A league games here are live.Unlike NZ who get crap coverage of any foorball.

Every A-League game has been live in NZ this month.

I think maybe some kinnd of deal could be done for teh two game package. Buy one and get the second game at half price could be a goer....

I've taken a Leave day for the midweek game as I was rostered to work 2pm-10pm. So roll on my 27th consecutive Nix A League game at the ROF.

Mixed feelings about this one. Too late for the kids so they'll be gutted. But at least I can take part in some of the the more R-rated chants.

(had thought about taking them out of school on the thurs but need to save up annual leave for later)

midweek game a bit hard for out of towners, have to leave work early on the wednesday and take a sicky on the thursday or go to work nackered and underperform for the day.in saying this i am trying to talk a couple of friends into the drive so hopefully we will be there.

Hoa far do you have to come for the match?

The club should do something similar to the Roa, who have knocked down their tickets to $15 for northern end of Suncorp Stadium plus, $12 (concessions) and $10 (juniors) for the rest of the season. Here

 

I wouldve thought a reduced ticket price for the midweek game was the way to go. Might be the factor that tips them from not going to going.

Yeah also most uni students will still be the midst of exams. Which never helps. Trying to convince all those who have finished to get along. Will be a good student night in town, kicked off by a 7-0 win. 

I'll be there.

 

The midweek game plus weekend game double header is good for those of us who have to fly anyway, especially if you have plenty of annual leave, are not above crashing at a mates and found a $70 round trip a while back   

Not sure if this deserves another thread but sort of relevant to crowd numbers:

http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/rugby/news/3007759/Cake-Tin-rated-NZs-best-sports-venue

Last para says it all really - struggling to fill stadia EXCEPT of course on 14 Nov

How the f**k is that "rugby" news?

Maybe it's sport = rugby thinking.

It depends where is Oz they live. There are a few time zones here.

i pay 40 pounds to watch manchester united at old trafford, your not paying anywhere near that to watch phoenix   i think its great value for money u get there

 That man deserves a BB.
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RedGed2009-10-31 13:57:18

Crowd Stats as per round 13 of the A-league

Come on we can get above Perth and Brisbane.

I guess the Wednesday night game Plus ChCh and Palmy North games will count toward it as well.
scoop2009-11-01 10:25:29

Despite the 6 nil, I think we'll get around 6,000. Its bound to be bigger than GCU's at any rate!

I found Clive Palmers justification for keeping fans out rather interesting...

Only for the screenshot of his attendence spreadsheet he had made.

http://au.fourfourtwo.com/news/115744,gold-coast-boss-comes-out-fighting.aspx

The numbers seem incredibly low in order to sustain a league, but then again I don't know what sort of crowds Rugby, League and AFL get so I probably not the best person to comment.

Summary:

NG Fury = 6,997 - 4.3% of population

Mariners = 8,038 - 2.70%

Phoenix = 8,120 - 2.10%

Jets = 6,006 - 2.08%

GC United = 5,651 - 1.40%

Adelaide = 12,149 - 1.04%

Perth = 9,833 - 0.61%

Victory = 20,243 - 0.51%

Roar = 9,254 - 0.48%

Sydney = 12,962 - 0.29%

Don't believe those stats. The way "he" calculated the population for half of the teams is very debatable at best.

if we beat sydney today, then newcastle on wednesday..then  im sure the perth glory game will get a great crowd in.. :) Win, and they will come. darkhorse2009-11-01 13:43:12

in light of the pissspoorperformance against sydney i revise my 6000 to 5000.

I honestly don't think performance will have a huge bearing on this game. Well compared to usual anyway. A Wednesday night. And late. I think we will get a far below average crowd.

Its a school night, and Most uni studnets have exams. That is a big chunk there already. Hope i am wrong

Bah, any student who misses the football because of a mere exam is a big fairy!

True,one game of football is way more important than 6 months of your life worth of study. Not everyone is hardcore like you steve-o