R17 vs CCM | Sat 30th Jan | 7:15pm | AMI Stadium + Spectators

If the club are disappointed with the attendances elsewhere around the country, perhaps having every game in Wellington and trying to build a bigger fan base might be the answer? Having a home game every other week would be better than on, an 5 week gap, another, 4 week gap etc etc.

It depends on what the sponsorship deals are too.

If a large amount hinges on them playing around the country that may tie their hands.

If it keeps the club afloat I'd say its wiser than only playing home games here and going broke.

Also appears to be the FFA metrics.

Dome has said before that they need a game in Auckland from a commercial perspective. And Andrew gourdie was saying that they need two games commercially. So we may see two games in Auckland and none in Canterbury or Dunedin or whatever going forwards.

I reckon Tauranga over New Years could do alright. Maybe rotate the second game between several other centres but have Auckland every year. 

If they do Dunedin again they better make sure its during uni semester time

Napier = Roadtrip !

The more urgent priority is ensuring we have a club - sure, I'd love nothing more than a game at the RoF at 5pm, every Sunday fortnight. But that's not going to happen, and if having 2/3/4 games on the road each year is what it takes, then bring it on!

My more pressing concern is the impact it has on the players. But again - the alternative impact (ie: not having a club), is much worse.

Last season was the worst but this season is not much better even without the Asian Cup.

The much maligned Forsyth Stadium would be perfect in Wellington for Football, Rugby, League and concerts. The playing surface is excellent, fans are close to the pitch. Access and car parking is excellent and cheap. Was $10 for anyone wanting to park there.

Oops, delete that