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Posted February 10, 2019 09:48 · last edited February 10, 2019 09:50

Colvinator wrote:

JC wrote:

YouCanCallMeAl wrote:

JC wrote:

Apart from an All Blacks game, when was the last time 20k turned up to The Garden? A Wazzas game last year maybe...?

Can't imagine the Blues have attracted 20k for awhile...

Umm... the Friday just been?

Oh yeah. I was thinking of 'footy' crowds - should of clarified that. 

Yes, but apart from the All Blacks, the Friday just been, the aqueducts, when was the last time 20k turned up?

ITM Cup rugby final last year, Auckland (winners) verus Canterbury which was obviously boosted by tickets being gratis!

You would think on the back of Auckland's win, general optimism this year around the Blues, first of game of new Super season, and opponents being traditional rivals the Crusaders - the Blues will get 20,000 plus for their first home game, the night after the Nix.

From a football angle a crowd of 20,000 would be an impressive effort from the City of Sails. Sure it's a one off game, the Nix haven't played at Eden Park for awhile, and there is a general upbeat feel around NZ's sole professional side (though lets not forget they are still only 6th in a 10 team league). But would be an impressive crowd if it happens.

Should open some more discussion about whether Auckland can have it's own A League team. I always thought Eden Park No 2, had potential to be redeveloped as a boutique 20,000 seater football/rugby ground. Of course the number of nights Aunty Helen & the other local NIMBY residents allow floodlighting, being a big problem. I imagine the EP precinct will eventually all be bulldozed for housing. Pity as a better locale than either Mt Smart or Albany.

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Unknown editor edited February 10, 2019 09:50
Colvinator wrote:
JC wrote:
YouCanCallMeAl wrote:
JC wrote:

Apart from an All Blacks game, when was the last time 20k turned up to The Garden? A Wazzas game last year maybe...?

Can't imagine the Blues have attracted 20k for awhile...

Umm... the Friday just been?

Oh yeah. I was thinking of 'footy' crowds - should of clarified that. 

Yes, but apart from the All Blacks, the Friday just been, the aqueducts, when was the last time 20k turned up?

ITM Cup rugby final last year, Auckland (winners) verus Canterbury which was obviously boosted by tickets being gratis!

You would think on the back of Auckland's win, general optimism this year around the Blues, first of game of new Super season, and opponents being traditional rivals the Crusaders - the Blues will get 20,000 plus for their first home game, the night after the Nix.

From a football angle a crowd of 20,000 would be an impressive effort from the City of Sails. Sure it's a one off game, the Nix haven't played at Eden Park for awhile, and there is a general upbeat feel around NZ's sole professional side (though lets not forget they are still only 6th in a 10 team league). But would be an impressive crowd if it happens.

Should open some more discussion about whether Auckland can have it's own A League team. I always thought Eden Park No 2, had potential to be redeveloped as a boutique 20,000 seater football/rugby ground. Of course the number of nights the local NIMBY residents allow floodlighting, being a big problem. I imagine the EP precinct will eventually all be bulldozed for housing. Pity as a better locale than either Mt Smart or Albany.

Unknown editor edited February 10, 2019 09:48
Colvinator wrote:
JC wrote:
YouCanCallMeAl wrote:
JC wrote:

Apart from an All Blacks game, when was the last time 20k turned up to The Garden? A Wazzas game last year maybe...?

Can't imagine the Blues have attracted 20k for awhile...

Umm... the Friday just been?

Oh yeah. I was thinking of 'footy' crowds - should of clarified that. 

Yes, but apart from the All Blacks, the Friday just been, the aqueducts, when was the last time 20k turned up?

ITM Cup rugby final last year, Auckland (winners) verus Canterbury which was obviously boosted by tickets being gratis.

You would think on the back of Auckland's win, general optimism this year around the Blues, first of game of new Super season, and opponents being traditional rivals the Crusaders - the Blues will get 20,000 plus for their first home game, the night after the Nix.

From a football angle a crowd of 20,000 would be an impressive effort from the City of Sails. Sure it's a one off game, the Nix haven't played at Eden Park for awhile, and there is a general upbeat feel around NZ's sole professional side (though lets not forget they are still only 6th in a 10 team league). But would be an impressive crowd if it happens.

Should open some more discussion about whether Auckland can have it's own A League team. I always thought Eden Park No 2, had potential to be redeveloped as a boutique 20,000 seater football/rugby ground. Of course the number of nights the local NIMBY residents allow floodlighting, being a big problem. I imagine the EP precinct will eventually all be bulldozed for housing. Pity as a better locale than either Mt Smart or Albany.