The last time the MCG hosted a crowd of more than 101,000 people was when Hawthorn defeated Carlton in the 1986 VFL grand final. For the first time in 50-odd years on a weekend between late March and June, I did other things. 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. GAINESVILLE - Florida head football coach Billy Napier named Austin Armstrong the Gators next defensive coordinator. When youre planning your Friday or Saturday evening out, especially if you have kids, incidents like that play on your mind. You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. Monday Night Futbol The Timbers kicked off their 13th MLS season tonight at Providence Park. Mitch McGovern kicked long to McKay inside 50, but Cripps stole in and took the mark he split the sticks and suddenly there was only a kick in it. But speaking on Channel 9s Footy Classified, veteran reporter Caroline Wilson rubbished the two-time All-Australians pathetic excuse. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. 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. The pre-game entertainment at that game was led by the late Olivia . And once Cripps kicked his third, and when Jack Martin and Zac Fisher booted two in a minute, the Blues were in front. 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Were long-time Demons supporters one generation, two generations, and now three., Western Bulldogs supporters: Dennis Ness with his grandkids Vera, 8, Evan, 9, and their mum Jacinta.Credit:Jason South. Just doesnt feel worth the effort. Fyfe fires up forward as Dockers shut down Power. I dont see it being one-sided, but Im super confident we can get the job done.. 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. Im just hoping for a very close game, really - a good contest. The two teams were looking for a kickstart to their campaigns after finishing 12th and 13th respectively in 2021. The club boasts close to 100,000 members, but most of their supporters preferred watching the match from the comfort of home. McKay answered for Carlton, but converted defender Noah Balta then kicked two goals including a brilliant curling kick from the left forward pocket to give the Tigers breathing space. And when just a little bit of number-crunching followed, the results were pretty stark. 3rd Test - India v Australia - 1-5 Mar, Indore, AFL Tables - Fitzroy v North Melbourne - Sat, 10-Jun-1989 2:10 PM - Match Stats, Price of attending AFL games at Optus Stadium significantly higher than MCG as cost of living hits families, 2022 AFL/AFLW Crowds/TV Ratings/Stream thread, 2022 Non AFL Crowds/Ratings/Finance/Development thread, GWS is the AFL's biggest problem - not North, GC, or Tassie. I see the official attendance was 13,686 but they must have counted the pie-sellers, car park attendandants and the kids playing little league. I've lost all perception of what it's like to lead a normal life and going to the football is part of that. GWS games they claim were 12k but the stadium holds 25k and routinely is 1/4 full. Theyre playing great footy at the moment the Giants under Spike McVeigh. The Blues went forward early second term but Harry McKay missed a set shot. Heres author Matthew Crawford on the attention economy: Lately, our self-appointed disrupters have opened up a new frontier of capitalism, complete with its own frontier ethic: to boldly dig up and monetise every bit of private head space by appropriating our collective attention. But a stunning string of goals saw the Blues run over the top of Richmond, sparking big celebrations at the siren. Thursday night football made its long-awaited return this week, but nobody remembered to tell Richmonds expansive supporter base. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. Try 14-Days Free Now >. expected to be a few hundred people short, match was initially floated by the Demons. 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. A couple of minutes later, though, Michael Voss men showed something of what they could do. Will Hamill of the Crows and Andrew Gaff of the Eagles during the weekends game at Adelaide Oval. They are asking questions. Apparently, because people now prefer to watch school sport or play golf on a Saturday, and watch the games on TV. North Melbourne legend David King continued: It was freezing. Crowd Attendance last night. Ranking every AFL after-the-siren winning goal since 2000, AFLW as a side hustle: How work, life and everything is impacted. 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. Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn. 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. No ones mentioned this yet but only 14,500 rocked up the G last night with a capacity of 25k! Credit:Jason South. You are using an out of date browser. But the solutions may not be so easy to come by. The low crowd figure comes after the AFL announced kids (aged between six and 15) could go to matches for free between rounds 14 and 17. They're not necessarily going to abandon the game as a result. On mobile, tap the 3 dots beside your profile picture and select "change user flair", Press J to jump to the feed. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. Hopefully we can recapture what we didnt quite get to experience from the lounge room. View attendance data info FIXTURE EVENTS TICKETS 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. Keep up to date with the best AFL coverage in the country. The early rounds in Melbourne were played before only 50 percent capacity crowds, while two games in Perth (including a Derby) have been "lockouts". 2022. Home Away Finals; Team: Attendance: GM: Ave. early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. COVID still a factor? https://t.co/jQaejyNPH1. Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. Still married to her. According to TMZ Sports, sources 'close to production' say some of Travis's family members - including mom Donna, his aunt and uncle and possibly his father - will be in attendance for the big night. 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. Stay on current site or go to US version. Perhaps. Really poor crowd, Thursday night footy, cold but didnt look like it was wet, former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes said on SEN Breakfast. 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. It was freezing, pouring rain, the end of a covid outbreak and the beginning of school holidays Two weeks post-lockdown with covid still potentially out and about. Were working to restore it. 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. That record was beaten slightly at the AFL season opener on March 18, which drew a crowd of 49,218 to the MCG. This season, the total attendance number is 792,858, with a crowd average of 7410. Quick look, each year there more games with less than 10k crowds than 10k+ crowd games. Speaking to KIIS 101.1 radio on Monday, Demons premiership player Christian Petracca blamed Melbournes cold weather for the sports lacklustre crowds. Picture: Dylan Burns, Bulldogs head coach Luke Beveridge poses with fans at GIANTS Stadium. Hundreds of fans stopped to take photos at the makeshift memorial that has taken shape at the Shane Warne statue close to the stadium. Emails will only be used for identification purposes and for the resetting of forgotten passwords. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! 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 . 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. 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And it doesn't appear to be simply a case of more people who did go now watching on TV, either. Includes current and historical data and statistics by team. Have the Tigers over-achieved? The AFL's average crowd attendance per round this year was 299,735 spectators, while the . They were consistently drawing five-figure home crowds between the 2016 and 2019 seasons, peaking at over 21,000 for games against the Swans. N early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. I travelled up from Gippsland for it. Youve got to be optimistic at this time of year, especially when youre the reigning premiers. GWS are yet to draw a crowd of more than 9000 to a home game at Giants Stadium in 2022, averaging just 6008 fans per match this season. 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. But here's a news flash, guys. 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. AFL: The home of Australian rules football on Reddit, including the Australian Football League and all other aspects of the game. Nor, for that matter, do they all even play golf. Full crowds back at Victorian AFL venues to begin season 2022 ESPN You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. I think the same thing apparently gws crowd numbers are 100% accurate lol as the AFL figures get audited. Not sure who to pick in your team? At the time, Treasurer Tim Pallas said scrapping the pandemic-induced crowd caps signalled Victoria was returning to COVID normal. A minute later, Bolton showed why his brilliance could make the difference, twisting and turning the Blues defenders before finishing coolly. Nonetheless, that is still a considerable drop-off. As winter nears, its often cheaper and easier to stay home, turn up the heater and turn down the sound. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? One of the aesthetically best games of the year to watch.. Why are the Melbourne supporters not turning up? 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. Frankly, I reckon the people are pissed off. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Read more. ADVERTISEMENT. Ironically it is not a sporting event which holds the attendance record at the MCG. 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. Having made some key additions to their squad, the Brisbane Lions must make this years AFL grand final to avoid a disappointing season. Youd be surprised at how many people cant be bothered if they cant just rock up and scan their membership card to get in. The St Kilda great says he is "concerned" just 6208 people turned out to watch the highest-scoring contest of the season. Not to mention having to enter a ballot and redeem a ticket puts many people off. And pay TV? 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. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. UP NEXT Nets: Host Charlottes on Sunday night. And while some of them are fixable, others are a bigger issue that won't be solved merely by some "value added" for fans to actually go to games, or even to turn on their TV sets. Round Table: What was the moment of the AFLW Grand Final? 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. And yet it's one we appear to have been slow to diagnose and seemingly uncertain how to rectify. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. On his last Australian tour, Ed Sheeran sold more than a million concert tickets, breaking the previous record set by Dire Straits in 1986 when they sold 950,000 tickets. Getting everyone together, I think thats important; to get out and enjoy [it], Ms Dal Ben said. The Arena Football League ( AFL) can refer to one of three successive professional indoor American football leagues in the United States. The Blues fans were up early when Tom de Koning leapt high to take a big pack mark inside 50, but he couldnt finish off. 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. Truly baffling why the crowd wasn't jam packed in. For Gil McLachlan, its a more delicate juggling act, but you suspect he wouldnt lose sleep either way. Contribute to chinapedia/wikipedia.en development by creating an account on GitHub. 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. Third-gamerDurdingrabbed a vital score, then new recruit from Sydney, George Hewett added another as the roar built from Blues fans. Theres always been dickheads at the football, and theyve always been a tiny minority, but theres been some nasty incidents recently. The Kangaroos drew 5114 fans to a home game in Tasmania against Port Adelaide in Round 9. Football fans have streamed into the MCG for the season opener between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs. I was sure I'd been at smaller crowds in the early 80s but research suggests this is my winner. Chiefs RB Isiah Pacheco, who owns the No. The AFL is fearing an all-time low Marvel Stadium crowd will turn up for North Melbourne's clash against GWS on Sunday. 10 jersey previously worn by K.C. Emails will NOT be used for the sending of unsolicited, spam or promotional materials. 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. 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. I guess no one was that eager to turn up just to see one team getting beaten by a clearly superior opposition. 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. Clarke reportedly received 30 tickets for his debut, and his family were going berserk in the stands. Its a great TV spectacle, but its back to the pandemic. #13. If that was North Melbourne, we would be sitting here saying: this is a club under pressure. Mitch McGovern took a great intercept mark on the wing the turnover soon spread through the middle and Patrick Cripps was flying through the corridor and he kicked long, the ball shepherded through for a goal. The 360-degree stage consists of a central revolving platform surrounded by six 30-metre high masts. The Richmond player went over the mark, giving Docherty 50. Crowds arrive at the MCG on Wednesday evening. Even though Covid no longer leads the nightly news, there has been a distinct shift in how we live, work, travel and connect. There's a number of factors that contribute to their attendance compared to league. When Rupert Murdoch and Kerry Stokes flanked the AFL CEO at the TV rights announcement in 2015, the priority for the moguls was eyeballs on screens, not bums on seats. G Train was in the MCG eating pies and I saw one of the pies and the pie looked at me! 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Clearly they (the AFL) would be disappointed with those numbers. "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. Watched some movies and TV shows I'd wanted to catch up on for ages. That should have both the AFL and Seven a little concerned. Kayo is cheap. 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. For others, attendance at an academy was the key to social mobility. 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? 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