Nonetheless, that is still a considerable drop-off. Apparently, because people now prefer to watch school sport or play golf on a Saturday, and watch the games on TV. Let alone, as those worrying crowd figures indicate, their patronage. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Ticketing this year, thanks to COVID, has been something of a nightmare, and clearly has taken some toll. If that was North Melbourne, we would be sitting here saying: this is a club under pressure. Still married to her. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! I loathe going to the footy when I have to sit ground level and I know that can be a factor for other people too. And while this one might be harder to judge for a while yet, I believe last year's three-month layoff due to the pandemic has had some lingering impact. Picture: Cameron Spencer. Max Gawn leads the Demons off the MCG field after defeat to Sydney at the weekend. View attendance data info Speaking to KIIS 101.1 radio on Monday, Demons premiership player Christian Petracca blamed Melbournes cold weather for the sports lacklustre crowds. This was: The first time total attendance had surpassed the 400,000 mark' Almost 30,000 higher than the previous best ever round (371,212 in round 13, 2015), and; About 32,000 higher than the previous best round one (367,792 in 2012)' And last, the family was a welfare institution that functioned at various times as a hospital . Ed, not everyone's kids go to a private school with organised weekend sport, nor are they all members of a golf club where you can get on the course of a weekend. In line with Covid-19 protocol, attendance will be capped at 15,000. The 2022 AFL season will have 100 per cent capacity crowds at Victorian grounds. The Conroe native made his rodeo debut in 2022. They are asking questions. AFL House is reportedly fearing the worst ever crowd for an AFL match at Marvel Stadium this Sunday afternoon when North Melbourne and the GWS Giants in a genuine stoush of the cellar dwellers.. Home Away Finals; Team: Attendance: GM: Ave. Watched some movies and TV shows I'd wanted to catch up on for ages. If youre so inclined, you can park yourself on the couch on a Thursday night, watch every minute of every game, and then sign the divorce papers on Monday. His son, Billy Wigmore, 13, was most excited just to get among the crowd. Spent time with family. 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Kayo is cheap. Yep, if 10k people with tickets don't show up under normal circumstances, there'd be no difference in the crowd figure as everyone who wants to attend is able to do so in such a large venue. Its a big difference. For many, thats a hard habit to shake, particularly when the wind whips a little harder on a winters afternoon. As a result, its virtually impossible to have a conversation with the person next to you. McCollum opened this year's season Tuesday night at NRG Stadium for a crowd of 68,303. Just over 30,000 watched the reigning premiers on their home ground on Saturday night, while the crowd at the Adelaide Oval was well below par. Melbourne supporters Nathan Wigmore with his two sons Max and Billy. AFL games will be able to enjoy full capacity crowds in Victoria in a move league chief Gillon McLachlan hopes will "bring the heartbeat of the city back to Melbourne". Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Read more. Here are some of the possible major contributing factors. Nat Fyfe continues to flourish as a permanent forward, while Freo's young mids impressed again in a 31-point win over Port Adelaide. Dredging crews uncover waste in seemingly clear waterways, Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. Fyfe fires up forward as Dockers shut down Power. And modern TV doesnt always translate well to ones sanity. In front of their best Maverik Center crowd to date, with 2,300 . 2008, North v West Coast @ the oldCarrara Stadium in pouring rain. To his credit, when McLachlan was appointed CEO, he went to great lengths to freeze the price of general admission tickets. But after a while, paying $12 for a mid-strength beer loses its appeal, as does forking out $80 to get hypothermia at the top of the Shane Warne Stand. It looks horrible when no ones there. Last month, AFLFA president Cheryl Critchley confessed that dwindling crowd numbers has become an ongoing issue for the league. 2: The field is much bigger, so bigger stadium with significantly more quality seating. The AFL is aiming for a record crowd when the season gets under way in Melbourne from Wednesday night, followed by matches in Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide and Perth at the weekend. Spent time with family. The table gives official crowd figures only. The start was frantic end to end stuff. The reasons? 2022. The AFL just smashed a number of records over the weekend, with 400,401 people coming through the turnstyles. Youve got to be optimistic at this time of year, especially when youre the reigning premiers. It was a miserable miserable experience.but I kinda cherish it in terms of what we survived and rewards for maintaining the faith. Hawthorn vs Fitzroy 1996 at the Western Oval - 10,239. Last night, 107,000 people turned up to the MCG to be entertained by singer-songwriter, St Kilda fan . For others, attendance at an academy was the key to social mobility. COVID still a factor? Particularly when in Melbourne, until last weekend, they were unable to sit in the reserved seats they usually occupied, and in some cases, had to pay more to sit elsewhere. On mobile, tap the 3 dots beside your profile picture and select "change user flair", Press J to jump to the feed. The Blues went forward early second term but Harry McKay missed a set shot. Which makes that free-to-air drop more significant. If attendance for Thursday night's game is close to capacity, it will comfortably be the biggest sports crowd in Australia since 86,174 fans attended the MCG for the Women's T20 World Cup. Richmond lifted a gear in the third quarter to lead by 15 points at the final change, and the Tigers got the first of the final quarter. There were injury problems for Richmond Dion Prestia went down the race early in the second term with a hamstring problem and a few minutes later he was subbed out for Hugo Ralphsmith. Is it possible more hardcore AFL fans are choosing to watch from home instead of going, while at the same time fewer casual supporters of the code are either turning up in person or watching games on the Seven network? I'm not sure if the crowd number includes Fitzroy and Sydney players and officials, umpires and ground staff. Football fans line up at a bar at the MCG on Wednesday night. Why are the Melbourne supporters not turning up? But for better and frequently worse, we were conditioned throughout Covid to watch the sport on TV. Investment in the game. There's a level of self-indulgence about it all (take a lot of TV commentary now, for example) which is a real turn-off for a lot us who really do love the game a lot more than the celebrities jostling for airtime and who sometimes seem to make the actual game itself seem secondary. This is pretty poor especially when a club like Richmond are playing who have 100k members. Viewpoint Caf will be the Riverland West's drop-off point this year, providing a convenient and friendly spot to lodge your weekly AFL tips. GWS games they claim were 12k but the stadium holds 25k and routinely is 1/4 full. Nor, for that matter, do they all even play golf. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? The match was initially floated by the Demons as a thank you to the Victorian-based supporters of both teams who missed last years entire finals campaign because of coronavirus border restrictions. Some attendees said they were impressed with food services outside the ground, but as the night progressed several reported frustration with long queues inside the MCG. Adelaide Oval Crowds Info Details Events Crowds Seating Map Map Satellite Accommodation Photos Virtual Tour Redevelopment News Official Site More Stadiums VENUE CROWD COUNTER: 13,456,146 *SINCE 2003 RECENT ATTENDANCES HIGHEST ATTENDANCES* *Crowd figures since 1/1/2003. Let alone, as those worrying crowd figures indicate, their patronage. at the MCG Richmond vs Brisbane Bears in 1989 or so. and I remember this being reported as the lowest post-war crowd for the MCG on record. June 20th, 2022 9:12 pm Greater Western Sydney drew just over 6000 people to their big clash with the Western Bulldogs, in a figure that would be "alarming" for the AFL according to Nick Riewoldt. The crowd roared as the Blues defender, who has recovered from two bouts of testicular cancer to make it on to the field for round one, went back and kicked truly from 30 metres out. Not to mention having to enter a ballot and redeem a ticket puts many people off. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Read more. Really poor crowd, Thursday night footy, cold but didnt look like it was wet, former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes said on SEN Breakfast. But their loyalties and devotion can no longer be taken for granted. Navigating Ticketek, particularly for blockbuster games and for those trying to secure multiple tickets, can be a one-way trip to the nuthouse and the poorhouse. IIRC after so many years, there was a pre-season game between the Brisbane Bears and the Fremantle Dockers in either 1995 or 1996 that was played at Waverley Park of all places, with just 90 people attending. Older fans in particular, are understandably much more reluctant to expose themselves to the virus, particularly with flu season also now in full swing. While AFL audiences have increased by 15 percent on pay TV and streaming service Kayo compared to 2019, free-to-air TV numbers in metropolitan markets are down around five per cent on figures from two years ago. There's a level of self-indulgence about it all (take a lot of TV commentary now, for example) which is a real turn-off for a lot us who really do love the game a lot more than the celebrities jostling for airtime and who sometimes seem to make the actual game itself seem secondary. Umm because you're actively enticing people to stay home and watch on TV, perhaps? I forgot to pay attention last night, but did they open the top deck? Perhaps. Carlton led at the midway point of the quarter. The crowd on the weekend was really disappointing. Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this years AFL grand final to avoid a disappointing season. It took a poorly-attended Richmond game at Marvel Stadium last Saturday night for the agenda-setting AFL media to start thinking about how many people were actually going to the football in 2021. Even in the digital age, you just swiped your membership card and plonked yourself down. Football fans have streamed into the MCG for the season opener between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs. At the time, Treasurer Tim Pallas said scrapping the pandemic-induced crowd caps signalled Victoria was returning to COVID normal. You must log in or register to reply here. AFL Results & Crowds | Austadiums AFL Home Fixture Results Teams Tickets Pre-Season Aus Football Official Site AFL Results & Crowds View the AFL Fixture for more crowd figures. At football games, youre constantly being addressed, constantly being shouted at, constantly implored to make some noise, have a punt, buy a jeep, kiss your partner, stuff your face, or sink some piss. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Over the last couple of years, people have enjoyed the comfort of being at home, you get great access these days on both Seven and Fox. In the process, weve sacrificed silence the condition of not being addressed.. Not sure who to pick in your team? And pay TV? early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. Football fans stop at the Shane Warne statue outside the MCG. When youre planning your Friday or Saturday evening out, especially if you have kids, incidents like that play on your mind. While the Demons were tested, the 2021 premiers rose to the challenge to beat the Western Bulldogs by 26 points. The Giants biggest home crowd came in Round 1 against crosstown rivals Sydney. Two more goals before the end made the final minutes more than comfortable for Carlton. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we live, learn, and work. Is there a growing AFL "bubble" in which the privileged operate seemingly more and more oblivious to the wants and needs of the rank-and-file football fan? HairyO said: Swans games in the early 1990s were 10k to 12k sometimes. How do you make maths exciting? View attendance data info FIXTURE EVENTS TICKETS Week 18 of the competition, which started with last Friday's Mariners-Phoenix match in Gosford, and ended with last Sunday's Roar-Glory game in Redcliffe, attracted an average attendance of 6231. 5,241 for the 2010 St Kilda Vs Fremantle NAB cup semi final. Its just too cold at the moment, I dont think people want to come. Or when Eddie McGuire pronounces matter-of-factly that "Saturday afternoon football is dead". AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Showing results {{search.getShowingResultsStart()}}{{search.getShowingResultsEnd()}} of {{search.results.TotalResult}} for, Visiting the MCG for the 2023 AFL Premiership Season, Record Test match attendance (1936-37 over six days), 1970 VFL Grand Final, Carlton v Collingwood, Final ceremony Eucharistic Congress, 1973 (Est. Stay on current site or go to US version. And while this one might be harder to judge for a while yet, I believe last year's three-month layoff due to the pandemic has had some lingering impact. AFL 2023 fixture: Five must-watch games in the early rounds, How 'Demon spirit' brings out the best of Tayla Harris, AFL Draft - The top 10 prospects for 2023, AFL Draft 2022 - Every club's draft haul rated. The St Kilda great says he is "concerned" just 6208 people turned out to watch the highest-scoring contest of the season. I got Sydney in May 1992 first gave v Hawks was 12.2k but things droped away until Lockett and Roos turned up in 1995 and only one game had less than 10k. Two words showed something was wrong with the system, When Daniel picked up a dropped box on a busy road, he had no idea it would lead to the 'best present ever', Plans to redevelop 'eyesore' on prime riverside land fall apart as billionaires exit, After centuries of Murdaugh rule in the Deep South, the family's power ends with a life sentence for murder, Labor's pledge for mega koala park in south-west Sydney welcomed by conservation groups, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies aged 61. Thursday night at the MCG was the highest attended game ever between Melbourne and Brisbane (37,728), while it was the largest crowds for both Carlton hosting Fremantle (35,441) and Geelong hosting . It's important here to note the impact that COVID-19 continues to have on the competition. Many more are hesitant about gathering in large numbers. 17,644 - Collingwood vs Gold Coast (Round 22 2016). I didnt even bother trying to redeem my ticket for tonights game because I just figured the allocation would just sell out with crowd limits so small. You cant take kids to the footy in that temperature. So youre losing families. Delaware North, which provides catering at major sporting grounds including the MCG, flagged ahead of the match it had been struggling to recruit enough staff. The simplest and most plausible explanation is the ongoing impact of Covid. Given the choice between a night on the couch with Brian Taylor and the gang, or having your head split open by a wind instrument, what would you choose? The 32-year-old singer welcomed 110,000 fans to be serenaded in Melbourne, beating his previous record of 108,000 audience members just one night before, making it the biggest crowd he has performed to in his entire career, as well as the biggest ticketed event the MCG has put on. TMZ added that producers with SNL have asked his brother Jason Kelce to join the family - but not just in the crowd, but in front of the camera. Even, heaven forbid, took in the odd bit of art and culture. Will Hamill of the Crows and Andrew Gaff of the Eagles during the weekends game at Adelaide Oval. AFL match attendances. The onset of this pandemic has really had a profound impact upon peoples ability to enjoy whats great about Melbourne; our cultural, our sporting pursuits [and] whats great about Victoria in many respects, so now hopefully, well get back to COVID normal.. While AFL audiences have increased by 15 percent on pay TV and streaming service Kayo compared to 2019, free-to-air TV numbers in metropolitan markets are down around five per cent on figures from two years ago. The reasons? In addition, Viewpoint Caf . Its very difficult to take your family in those temperatures., MCG crowd: 21,757Lowest Richmond crowd at the venue (outside of COVID) since August 2010 v Adelaide. Its freezing and its a school night #AFLTigersPort, Big ooft.Thursday nights work early in the season when the weather is okay, but in June? 72,179 Round 1: Carlton v Richmond (MCG)34,961 Round 2: Western Bulldogs v Carlton (Marvel Stadium)32,312 Round 5: Brisbane v Collingwood (Gabba)24,327 Round 3: Western Bulldogs v Sydney (Marvel Stadium)23,058 Round 4: Port Adelaide v Melbourne (Adelaide Oval)21,757 Round 13: Richmond v Port Adelaide (MCG). The Blues midfield had a big impact, withKennedy picking up touches, Cripps and Adam Cerra had 30 disposals each and the Blues won the clearances 40-22. Please try again later. . The current Arena league doesn't prohibit player-owners, but Antonio . I was sure I'd been at smaller crowds in the early 80s but research suggests this is my winner. Like when Fox Footy's "On The Couch" talks about redrafting the schedule so no games cross over (for TV viewing purposes), then in the next breath wonders why crowds might be down. 7:20 on a Thursday night, the biggest club in the land and 21,000 went. All data entered is sent securely via SSL to our system. Any reason why the crowd was so low? Went to a Hawks game in Launie, a cold, wet wintry day, was around 11,000 I think. Crowds arrive at the MCG on Wednesday evening.Credit:Jason South. Or when Eddie McGuire pronounces matter-of-factly that "Saturday afternoon football is dead". Would have been the same shit as all year. I dont see it being one-sided, but Im super confident we can get the job done.. This honour belongs to American evangelist Billy Graham, who in 1959 attracted an estimated crowd of more than 130,000 (some estimates go as high as 143,750), many of whom had spilled onto the arena.
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