Not so sure comparing prices with Aussie is that relevant their. wages are much better than ours for a start.
Not sure why Dome and others keep banging on about 10k yes i get they need that to break even,but when in our history have we ever consistently had 10k at games. Yes at the odd match or special occasions but certainly never on a consistent basis even when we have been on a good run.
They seem to have this idea that just because they put on a game people should be turning up. Sadly over the years the work put in by the Phoenix to entice people can be best described as spasmodic and often lacking in quality. Kiwi fans of most sports have shown over the years they will attend games where teams are winning or good to watch sport and one 4-1 win just dosnt do it for the casual.
Dome and Welnixs seemingly continual crack at fans just pisses of those who go regularly and its like water off a ducks back to the casuals. Sometimes they act like they just dont get it with some of their decisions.
Not sure why Dome and others keep banging on about 10k yes i get they need that to break even,but when in our history have we ever consistently had 10k at games. Yes at the odd match or special occasions but certainly never on a consistent basis even when we have been on a good run.
They seem to have this idea that just because they put on a game people should be turning up. Sadly over the years the work put in by the Phoenix to entice people can be best described as spasmodic and often lacking in quality. Kiwi fans of most sports have shown over the years they will attend games where teams are winning or good to watch sport and one 4-1 win just dosnt do it for the casual.
Dome and Welnixs seemingly continual crack at fans just pisses of those who go regularly and its like water off a ducks back to the casuals. Sometimes they act like they just dont get it with some of their decisions.
Nix fans (and Wellington region as a whole) owe Welnix, not the other way round.
5K is a poor crowd, so no problem Dome having a little emotional vent. His comments were mild, but him & the owners have every reason to be disappointed. They chuck millions into the club annually, Covid was an even tougher 2.5 seasons, and they would be hoping for a strong financial rebound, plus community support. They have gone out (with help of NZF) and setup a Women's team during the Pandemic, which to be brutally honest as yet will just be adding to the red ink.
But yes the cost of living crisis is a real thing, and 4 home games in the first 6 rounds, would have just been too costly for many folks. I'm sure if the Womens Rugby World Cup hadn't been on, they would have taken either the Macarthur or Western U game to Eden Park, to spread their bets.
If you don't think the Wellington region owes Welnix something after they stepped up at the last minute to save the club, plus then have continued despite snakes like Gallop trying to end it all - well I just shake my head.
Sure they have made mistakes, and still do. But if you think you could run the club better, contact them with all your ideas as to how you would. Or even better rustle up a few Million dollars, buy them out and appoint yourself as CEO. You may find it isn't the easiest job out there.
Dome made some pretty mild comments. He's not bashing those who turned up. He's just questioning those who didn't. But alot of it would just be emotional knee jerk disappointment, after such a small crowd, especially following such tough financial times the last few years, but with the loyal owners still staying the course.
And it ain't the fault of Dome & Welnix if the team choked on Sunday. Apparently this is the most expensive Nix team ever. So they have helped Uffie assemble the team (within reason) to do well.