Play Nice 2024 AFL and State League Attendance

[Raz Man]

How are ticket sales going for the MCG games this weekend?
Hawks v Cats on Easter Monday is the big one..

Tigers v Swans is an intriguing watch too

 

[manicmagpie]

The ground doesn't hold 42k anymore

It doesn’t hold much more than it did tonight. The two finals last year only just got to 36k.

Tonight was the biggest H & A game at the Gabba since the pandemic, and the second biggest since 2010.

 

[weewilly]

Brisbane v Collingwood = 34,022

The largest H&A crowd t the Gabba since 2019.

 

[kranger]

First WAFL game of the season tonight up at Joondalup Arena between West Perth and Claremont attended by 4,150.

The rest of this weeks games, including the grand final replay are on Saturday.

 

[dave10]

The ground doesn't hold 42k anymore

My comment was in regards to Marvel.. It holds 55,000 but Essendon home games can only cater for 40-44K.

 

[Cmarsh]

My comment was in regards to Marvel.. It holds 55,000 but Essendon home games can only cater for 40-44K.

And with that, it seems to me that Essendon home game attendence figures would substantially improve if they had the MCG as their home ground.

 

[dave10]

And with that, it seems to me that Essendon home game attendence figures would substantially improve if they had the MCG as their home ground.

They’d draw upwards of 65,000 at the G. Locking out thousands of fans of both teams. Essendon’s fault, they moved to the venue by choice.

 

[Cmarsh]

They’d draw upwards of 65,000 at the G. Locking out thousands of fans of both teams. Essendon’s fault, they moved to the venue by choice.

Can only hope they are financially better off by making that choice.

 

[dave10]

Can only hope they are financially better off by making that choice.

They will almost certainly be playing an extra home game at the MCG from next year, means this fixture would likely be an MCG fixture. Easter Saturday ‘twilight’ slot is traditionally a very good crowd slot. Many strong Easter Saturday crowds over the years so it’s certainly going to be a missed opportunity for thousands of fans tomorrow.

MCG games Sunday and Monday fascinating. Richmond / Swans may struggle to get above 45K. Tigers crowds certainly a watch this year, under some pressure as the era comes to a close.. Hawks / Cats should draw 60-65K.

 

[magic_johnson!]

34022 at the gabba

Is that the sixth or seventh Gabba sellout in a row?

Would be nice to be have a slightly larger capacity and see how big they could get…

 

[Underarm]

MCG games Sunday and Monday fascinating. Richmond / Swans may struggle to get above 45K. Tigers crowds certainly a watch this year, under some pressure as the era comes to a close.. Hawks / Cats should draw 6060-65K.

The Average since 97 is 38k, and Easter Sunday always depresses crowds. Plus Richmond's 0-3 start. Hitting 40k would be a great turnout.

Richmond/Swans have only hit 45k 4 times, and only twice this century.

 

[dave10]

Is that the sixth or seventh Gabba sellout in a row?

Would be nice to be have a slightly larger capacity and see how big they could get…

Tell their crap Premier this

 

[Fletched]

And with that, it seems to me that Essendon home game attendence figures would substantially improve if they had the MCG as their home ground.

Sometimes although little evidence that it would help much against small interstate sides like port and freo

 

[BallaratBulldog]

The Average since 97 is 38k, and Easter Sunday always depresses crowds. Plus Richmond's 0-3 start. Hitting 40k would be a great turnout.

Richmond/Swans have only hit 45k 4 times, and only twice this century.

Spare a thought for the Dogs Eagles crowd with a partial level 3 shutdown. Might get below 20k on Easter Sunday

 

[Raz Man]

North Melbourne v Carlton = 47,565

 

[le dominateur]

North Melbourne v Carlton = 47,565

Great crowd!


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[BallaratBulldog]

Less than last years and the one vs Essendon but that is fine.

 

[CarnTheScray]

Less than last years and the one vs Essendon but that is fine.

Take the game off them

 

[Sammoll]

Pre-match Pav said they were expecting 47/48k for Freo vs Adelaide.

Record crowd between the two teams is 46,431 at AO in 2016.

Record Freo home game crowd is 37,172 at Subi in 2007.

Will be nice to see a couple records tick over.

 

[The_Wookie]

year	Leage	Round	Home	Away	Venue	Attendance	Capacity	% cap
2024	AFL	3 (4)	North Melbourne	Carlton	Marvel stadium	47,565	53,359	89%
2023	AFL	4	North Melbourne	Carlton	Marvel stadium	49,062	53,359	92%
2022	AFL	5	North Melbourne	Western Bulldogs	Marvel stadium	32,162	53,359	60%
2021	AFL	3	North Melbourne	Western Bulldogs	Marvel stadium	28,057	53,359	53%
2019	AFL	5	North Melbourne	Essendon	Marvel stadium	48,278	53,359	90%
2018	AFL	2	North Melbourne	St Kilda	Marvel stadium	33,966	53,359	64%
2017	AFL	4	North Melbourne	Western Bulldogs	Marvel stadium	42,814	53,359	80%
					Average	40,272	53,359	75%

 

[kranger]

51,037

Biggest ever Freo home crowd for a non derby, non final.

 

[Sammoll]

51,037

Biggest ever Freo home crowd for a non derby, non final.

Huge! Freo have really arrived as a proper big club ever since Optus opened. If they keep winning we might see many more 50k+ crowds. Great for the league.

 

[Rouel_14]

Freo is smashing crowds out of the park, ironically off the back of poor form and not sure you can say it’s still a new stadium upswing other than the capacity boost.


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[Rouel_14]

Richmond crowds will come back to reality this year.

Unlike most the Richmond supporters in here I have always firmly felt we are the smallest of the big four, meaning we are big none the less and I am more than okay with that.

I think if Essendon ever get gojng, they may have the ability to make Collingwood seem mediocre, but that’s a debate for another day.

Last weekend saw 30K Rock up to the first home game, but this week we contend with 0-3, half a team out again and Easter Sunday being the day most family do Easter things.

25-28K Tiges and 8-10K Swans will see a ceiling of about 35K on Sunday arvo.

What goes up, must come down and luckily for the AFL it looks like it’s the blues turn to awaken the next sleeping giant.







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[Rabman]

If performances like tonight are going to continue, then Adelaide's crowds are going to plummet back to 2022 level. Crows fans like myself are disillusioned where we are at the moment.