There was a fair bit of press but nothing to the level of a rugby game. More due to the novelty than anything else I guess.
Although having it on free to air TV if it continues next year should give it a boost
It was quite dewy over here for the last game, which didn't help matters, but you guys got a run on in the last quarter which at least made it interesting.
If they are serious about growing the game here then I think that any team who comes with an attacking game style. The last one was more like a game of rugby with both sides playing numbers on the ball
Brissy might be a good option, even the Giants (or Suns) could provide a high scoring contest...
Honestly? I'd say off the top of my head for a replica of the Anzac Day game (with no real evidence) 17K or thereabouts.
Maybe a touch higher for a day game
The challenge is a lot of first timers came down to check out a new sport. I convinced three mates to come down with me on Thursday night, and talked to quite a people on the train who had never seen a game before. How many of those will come again next time? I'd also look at pushing a slightly...
Forecast is currently for a few showers with a fresh NW wind. Hopefully that doesn't change to much as the cake tin with a strong breeze will be an absolute nightmare to kick goals in.
For anyone going to the game my advice would be to pack some warm clothes ;)
It would definitely be a miracle to get a sellout, not much sells out over here, but I'd definitely go to get my footy fix and drag a few boys from work along
Customs takes a couple of minutes generally over here btw, and its like a 3hour flight or so, so all up would take less time than Perth.
Interesting idea, the scheduling would obviously have to take the Super 15 and NPC provincial rugby and All Blacks into account. I also wonder how beat up...
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