low crowds arent even just an aleague thing, look at all the competitions at the moment, Super rugby crowds have been low for years as well, NPC crowds have been terrible. The NBL still attracts good crowds but then their venues are small compared to the stadia for football and rugby. Cricket crowds have been aweful. Affordability is a massive issue for everyone.
So too did the Stadium $35 for a Car Park, Food and beverage prices went up. And water fountains found a new popularity.