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. While the Demons were tested, the 2021 premiers rose to the challenge to beat the Western Bulldogs by 26 points. But the solutions may not be so easy to come by. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! There were 47,000 at Optus Stadium too, but AFL crowds, on average, are the lowest they have been. That should have both the AFL and Seven a little concerned. early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. But thats why its an alarming one because the Bulldogs and (Giants) have developed a really good rivalry in recent years.. And when just a little bit of number-crunching followed, the results were pretty stark. Even, heaven forbid, took in the odd bit of art and culture. We played 4.30pm last week against Freo thats not a great time for a Saturday night game. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Australia's athlete Power Rankings: Who are our most influential stars? Hopefully we can recapture what we didnt quite get to experience from the lounge room. It was a miserable miserable experience.but I kinda cherish it in terms of what we survived and rewards for maintaining the faith. Frankly, I reckon the people are pissed off. this is what half-time at the football used to sound like. Apparently, because people now prefer to watch school sport or play golf on a Saturday, and watch the games on TV. 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? Umm because you're actively enticing people to stay home and watch on TV, perhaps? Theyre playing great footy at the moment the Giants under Spike McVeigh. St Kilda supporters I don't really blame after a poor season. Theyve got no alternative, Riewoldt replied. Attendance: GM: Ave. Adelaide: 3696004: 93: 39742: 409386: 10: 40939: 155629: 3: 51876: Brisbane . Victoria and WA have averaged more than 10,000 new cases for the past month. Try 14-Days Free Now >. The table gives official crowd figures only. The St Kilda great says he is concerned just 6208 people turned out to watch the highest-scoring contest of the season. 9000 was when we went off our head at North Melbourne.. The club boasts close to 100,000 members, but most of their supporters preferred watching the match from the comfort of home. Richmond responded in the second half, upping the pressure levels with Lynch kicking a goalfour minutes in. 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. 2nd lowest home crowd ever. Western Bulldogs supporters: Dennis Ness with his grandkids Vera, 8, Evan, 9, and their mum Jacinta. Last month, AFLFA president Cheryl Critchley confessed that dwindling crowd numbers has become an ongoing issue for the league. The current Arena league doesn't prohibit player-owners, but Antonio . They're not necessarily going to abandon the game as a result. Im just hoping for a very close game, really - a good contest. Nope they were about 7-9k most games in 1992-1994 years. 2022 AFL match attendances. The Richmond player went over the mark, giving Docherty 50. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. 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. But here's a news flash, guys. Because I suspect there's a convergence of factors at play. 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. Kayo is cheap. The two teams were looking for a kickstart to their campaigns after finishing 12th and 13th respectively in 2021. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. The game, a GWS home clash at Giants Stadium in Sydney, was the only AFL match held on Saturday night. Youd be surprised at how many people cant be bothered if they cant just rock up and scan their membership card to get in. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Round Table: Who is Melbourne's most important player. If the Giants have a rival, its the Western Bulldogs. Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this years AFL grand final to avoid a disappointing season. Crowds arrive at the MCG on Wednesday evening.Credit:Jason South. Please try again later. During his first season in 2021, Armstrong was the youngest defensive coordinator in the FBS. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? 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. A Melbourne teacher has found the answer by bringing his passion for KFC SuperCoach into the classroom. In addition, Viewpoint Caf . At the other end, Richmond took advantage of a turnover and got the ball inside to Shai Bolton who ran in and goaled from 25. Maybe not, fam. Football fans line up at a bar at the MCG on Wednesday night. 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. 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. 3 comments 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. But in the 80s and 90s I became a bit of a football nomad and went to quite a few neutral games (well, there wasn't much point watching Richmond then). 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. Across eight home matches this season, the Sky Blues attracted 141.508 fans at an average of 17,689 per game. Which makes that free-to-air drop more significant. IN great news for local AFL fans, Waikerie's wildly popular Viewpoint Caf is officially aboard the 2023 Murray Pioneer AFL Footy Tipping Competition bandwagon. In front of their best Maverik Center crowd to date, with 2,300 . Have the Tigers over-achieved? 4014. Soon after the Tigers looked like they would blow the game open when TomLynch marked in the pocket but his right foot banana went just too far to the left. Unlike other sports, modern football doesnt translate that well to television. Same at the 'G, that time we played Port and about that number showed up. Home Away Finals; Team: Attendance: GM: Ave. Football fans line up at a bar at the MCG on Wednesday night.Credit:Jason South, Several submitted comments to The Age complaining of long lines for food and beverages, with one respondent saying: Only around half of food outlets/bars open and lines are huge. 2022. Theyre moving the footy, it was a shootout. The 2022 AFL Grand Final was an Australian rules football match contested between Geelong and the Sydney Swans at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on 24 September 2022. Football fans stop at the Shane Warne statue outside the MCG.Credit:Getty Images. There's a number of factors that contribute to their attendance compared to league. ADVERTISEMENT. And it doesn't appear to be simply a case of more people who did go now watching on TV, either. The St Kilda great says he is "concerned" just 6208 people turned out to watch the highest-scoring contest of the season. Youd expect all to be open with a crowd of this size.. N early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. Fraser Gherig ate the G's entire supply of pies and hotdogs pre-game so they had to close the gates early and only those who were inside before the onslaught were allowed to stay. Both men said they loved being back at the MCG, with Jeroen reflecting it was something they had taken for granted before the pandemic. Just a tick over 6000 for what is a big club. Swans games in the early 1990s were 10k to 12k sometimes. Lifelong Demon supporters the Wigmores were pumped to be at the MCG to watch the premiership winning-team live. COVID still a factor? The early rounds in Melbourne were played before only 50 percent capacity crowds, while two games in Perth (including a Derby) have been "lockouts". *Odds are current as of 4th March 2023, 6:37pm AEST, The GWS Giants leave the field after a loss. 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Nonetheless, that is still a considerable drop-off. That is an average which has been aided by Sydney FC's return to Allianz Stadium. Decked out in red, white, and blue, they are third generation Bulldog supporters. Its Saturday arvo, Saturday night. 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.