But, arguably, the football has been far superior to that played half a decade ago, when crowd numbers peaked. https://t.co/jQaejyNPH1. These days, organising a ticket is fraught, time-consuming, expensive and often nonsensical. Nearly 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. The Kangaroos drew 5114 fans to a home game in Tasmania against Port Adelaide in Round 9. 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. That is an average which has been aided by Sydney FC's return to Allianz Stadium. The 360-degree stage consists of a central revolving platform surrounded by six 30-metre high masts. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. Richmond responded in the second half, upping the pressure levels with Lynch kicking a goalfour minutes in. Melbourne and GWS currently hold the unwanted record, attracting a crowd of just 8,974 at what was then known as Etihad Stadium in Round 23, 2015 the lowest attendance at the Docklands venue in its 22-year history. 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. 4014. 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. Looked terrible in a 75K seat stadium. SA Health has granted approval for a crowd to attend Showdown 50 in a reduced capacity at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. Victoria and WA have averaged more than 10,000 new cases for the past month. Despite a few upticks in recent weeks, the current campaign has seen, on average, the lowest crowds in a quarter of a century. I understand AFL and enjoy it to a degree. It comes under a new COVID-safe plan approved by the state government, with masks required to be worn when fans are moving around venues, but not while they are seated outdoors. 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Brisbane v Fitzroy at the Gabba 1993. 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. They talk about general admission being cheap, but if you want to sit in the good seats it can get very expensive, she told 9 News Melbourne. ADVERTISEMENT. 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. It's important here to note the impact that COVID-19 continues to have on the competition. Well, Kayo has made Fox Footy's coverage more accessible and affordable, but the take-up rate of pay TV in this country has always hovered around just 30 percent, much lower than other countries. 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. 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. That record was beaten slightly at the AFL season opener on March 18, which drew a crowd of 49,218 to the MCG. 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. The Richmond player went over the mark, giving Docherty 50. The difficult bit is incentivising only people who can genuinely attend to redeem tickets when the capacity is drastically reduced. All times AEDT (GMT +11). More of us are working from home, and are therefore less likely to be in the CBD on a Thursday or Friday night. His teammates ran in and swamped the veteran. Western Bulldogs supporters: Dennis Ness with his grandkids Vera, 8, Evan, 9, and their mum Jacinta. Total crowds from rounds one to eight this season compared to the same period in 2019 (the last "normal" football year) were down by more than 737,000 people, an average of about 8000 per game. This is pretty poor especially when a club like Richmond are playing who have 100k members. They're not necessarily going to abandon the game as a result. *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:37pm AEST, The GWS Giants leave the field after a loss. Four AFL matches have attracted crowds in excess of 50,000 over the last month, three at the MCG and one at Perth Stadium in Western Australia. It wasnt that long ago that there was a one-hour delay on Friday night games. 5,241 for the 2010 St Kilda Vs Fremantle NAB cup semi final. Supporters were clearly excited as they thronged the stadium ahead of the grand final rematch. Nat Fyfe continues to flourish as a permanent forward, while Freo's young mids impressed again in a 31-point win over Port Adelaide. The reasons? GAINESVILLE - Florida head football coach Billy Napier named Austin Armstrong the Gators next defensive coordinator. The Giants biggest home crowd came in Round 1 against crosstown rivals Sydney. 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. Sydney Showground. The left-footed small forward was nabbed with pick 30 of the 2021 Draft and did not have to wait long to land his first AFL major. Not to mention the media outlets facilitating that trend in the I think misguided belief the football public is hanging on their every word, many of those words regurgitated faithfully in the several other outlets for whom they work. 4812. The first of these was founded in 1986, and played its first official games in the 1987 season, running for 22 consecutive seasons until going bankrupt following the 2008 season. Or when Eddie McGuire pronounces matter-of-factly that "Saturday afternoon football is dead". It was the lowest home MCG crowd for the Tigers since 2010, not counting the two COVID-impacted seasons of 2020 and 2021. Which makes that free-to-air drop more significant. Richmond had gone down by two goals early before fighting back, kicking six straight including two for Clarke. 2nd lowest home crowd ever. Youd expect all to be open with a crowd of this size.. 10 jersey previously worn by K.C. Ed Sheeran lit up the stage in front of a 107,000-strong crowd on Thursday night.Rick Clifford. Even, heaven forbid, took in the odd bit of art and culture. I guess no one was that eager to turn up just to see one team getting beaten by a clearly superior opposition. Finally with 12 minutes to go, Carlton went inside 50 once more and after the ballbobbled around Matt Kennedy snapped it high to go through. I would have gone if the trip home didn't involve a railway bus. 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. 7:20 on a Thursday night, the biggest club in the land and 21,000 went. 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. 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. On mobile, tap the 3 dots beside your profile picture and select "change user flair", Press J to jump to the feed. Apparently, because people now prefer to watch school sport or play golf on a Saturday, and watch the games on TV. Its a great TV spectacle, but its back to the pandemic. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. On that occasion, more than 19,000 fans attended the game. I was called on this today on radio, Garry Lyon explained. But AFL crowds are down "on average a few thousand across the board" compared to the record-breaking . But that was the end of the run for Richmond. Football fans have streamed into the MCG for the season opener between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs. Crowds arrive at the MCG on Wednesday evening.Credit:Jason South. 1 : There's no bad seats, the action happens all over the pitch. The table gives official crowd figures only. Its convenient. After his milestone was announced to the TD Garden crowd, he capped the ensuing possession with a 3-pointer to put Boston in front 16-5. There were 47,000 at Optus Stadium too, but AFL crowds, on average, are the lowest they have been since 1996. 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. 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Its just too cold at the moment, I dont think people want to come. Dredging crews uncover waste in seemingly clear waterways, Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. 2022. The 1970 Grand Final - the only Grand Final Jolley umpired - brought together the game's two greatest rivals before a record attendance of 121,696. Yeah Im the same for today with the Pies. GWS games they claim were 12k but the stadium holds 25k and routinely is 1/4 full. The Blues badly needed the next goal, and they got it through a set shot from Jack Silvagni. 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? 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. Carlton beat Richmond by 25 points at the MCG in winning start to Michael Voss' time as coach, Follow the live scorecard of Australia's third Test against Indiain Indore. Carlton attacked to start the last, but the Blues couldn't convert and then at the other end Bolton appeared to have clinched the win when he kicked his third. For the first time in 50-odd years on a weekend between late March and June, I did other things. People have seen the other option. Last month, AFLFA president Cheryl Critchley confessed that dwindling crowd numbers has become an ongoing issue for the league. Saw Adelaide vs St Kilda at Waverley one day - ended in a draw, and there was as many Adelaide people there on a bus trip as Saints fans. All data entered is sent securely via SSL to our system. A minute later, Bolton showed why his brilliance could make the difference, twisting and turning the Blues defenders before finishing coolly. Victorian authorities announced mid-last month that full-capacity crowds would be permitted at the MCG and Marvel Stadium from the start of the season. Carlton has beaten Richmond in round one for the first time in a decade, producing a big final-quarter comeback to givenew coach Michael Voss a winning start with a 25-point victory at a packed MCG. AFL match attendances. Carlton led at the midway point of the quarter. North Melbourne legend David King continued: It was freezing. View attendance data info FIXTURE EVENTS TICKETS Why are the Melbourne supporters not turning up? The Club will communicate directly with all Members on Tuesday night in regards to ticketing and game access as it relates to different membership categories. While the AFL was hoping the first full-capacity fixture at the ground since 2019 could attract about 80,000 people, the MCG confirmed late in the final quarter that 58,002 attended. Here are some of the possible major contributing factors. expected to be a few hundred people short, match was initially floated by the Demons. I reckon I'm far from the only person who, as much as I love the game, found the absence of football on the weekends a lot easier to cope with than I feared. Following Wednesdays season opener, Carlton will square off against Richmond on Thursday, before St Kilda take on Collingwood on Friday. West Coasts dire year, the redevelopment of Kardinia Park, the floating fixture and a recent Arctic blast have also played a role. Watched some movies and TV shows I'd wanted to catch up on for ages. Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. For Jacinta Dal Ben, her father Dennis Ness and her young children, being back at the G was a celebration of spending time together. Umm because you're actively enticing people to stay home and watch on TV, perhaps? Shortly ahead of the start of Wednesday evenings match the AFL announced that a half-time fireworks show had been cancelled, citing circumstances outside its control. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Any reason why the crowd was so low? Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. The last time GWS drew a crowd of more than 10,000 to a home game at Giants Stadium was back in 2019 for the elimination final against the Western Bulldogs. 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. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, AFLW as a side hustle: How work, life and everything is impacted. Me too, especially since you guys got 2 hours on us being the home team. Because I suspect there's a convergence of factors at play. I think the same thing apparently gws crowd numbers are 100% accurate lol as the AFL figures get audited. You do wonder. Meanwhile, the Tigers have unearthed another star, with 18-year-old wunderkind Judson Clarke booting two goals with his first two kicks in the AFL during Thursdays 12-point triumph over Port Adelaide. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. The club boasts close to 100,000 members, but most of their supporters preferred watching the match from the comfort of home. COVID still a factor? N early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. But the solutions may not be so easy to come by. The spearhead made up for it 45 seconds later, taking an easy pack mark 20 out and he kicked his first to put Richmond 19 points up in time on. HairyO said: Swans games in the early 1990s were 10k to 12k sometimes. And pay TV? The Herald Sun can reveal the league will allow children up to 14 to enter all AFL grounds for free between rounds 14-17 as it continues to reward fans who attend games during the Covid era. Watched some movies and TV shows I'd wanted to catch up on for ages. I forgot to pay attention last night, but did they open the top deck? Ticketing this year, thanks to COVID, has been something of a nightmare, and clearly has taken some toll. But the solutions may not be so easy to come by. So various members of the AFL "boys club" and celebrity commentators paying lip service to greater engagement with the game's supporter base doesn't count for a lot if they don't have much of an idea what that base is thinking. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. These are terribly disappointing crowds, the premiership rematch in Round 1, the AFL was talking 70-75,000 it couldnt even get 60,000. 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.. Melbourne brothers Paul and Jeroen Higgins were among those who paused to pay tribute to the cricketer, who died in Thailand on March 4. I think examples like those are pretty telling evidence there is. Carlton was still missing chances, andthe Tigers showed more composure inside 50 Shane Edwards drilleda kick to Liam Baker in space in the right forward pocket, and Baker went back and kicked it. The St Kilda great says he is concerned just 6208 people turned out to watch the highest-scoring contest of the season. Picture: Dylan Burns, Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge poses with fans at GIANTS Stadium. Swans games in the early 1990s were 10k to 12k sometimes. . But thats why its an alarming one because the Bulldogs and (Giants) have developed a really good rivalry in recent years.. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. 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. M nchen - Spekulationen gab es viele, doch einen echten Neuzugang pr sentierten die L wen in der Wintertransferperiode 2022 Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, who owns the No. Thursday night football made its long-awaited return this week, but Melbournes AFL fans seemingly werent aware. Footy fans Shaun Dux and Janet Traynor with Isla, 6, Patrick, 3, Rose, 3 and Artie, 9. Crowds for the Australian Football League (AFL) in 2022 have fallen to their lowest in 26 years, excluding the past two Covid-affected seasons. Theyve got no alternative, Riewoldt replied. And it doesn't appear to be simply a case of more people who did go now watching on TV, either. One commentator suggested the game has become too woke with all its rule changes and crackdown on umpire dissent. 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)' Crowds arrive at the MCG on Wednesday evening.Jason South Both men said they loved being back at the MCG, with Jeroen reflecting it was something they had taken for granted before the pandemic. 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. I was sure I'd been at smaller crowds in the early 80s but research suggests this is my winner. VFL Geelong v Carlton (Kardinia Park, Geelong, Victoria) For all you kids, this is what half-time at the football used to sound like. Others believe the standard of play is driving punters away. Were working to restore it. Stay on current site or go to US version. Every week, tens of thousands of Australians are sick and isolating. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. On Tuesday, Victorian authorities had lifted a cap on crowds at sporting events from 50% to 75% of stadium capacity after declaring the state officially COVID-free. Im just hoping for a very close game, really - a good contest. 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. How do you make maths exciting? Dees, Dogs fans throng MCG for season opener. 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. 9,000 . 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 average attendance for 2022 after 90. Maybe not, fam. COVID still a factor? Melbourne supporters Nathan Wigmore with his two sons Max and Billy. G Train was in the MCG eating pies and I saw one of the pies and the pie looked at me! The emotional moment of the match came next. Youd be surprised at how many people cant be bothered if they cant just rock up and scan their membership card to get in. Reduced capacities, more logistically complicated admission practices and social distancing you suspect made going to games for some people more trouble than it was worth. 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. Not by the game itself, the aesthetic quality of which has improved this year. You must log in or register to reply here.
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