2026 Attendances

[Rob]

I think that we will find out more today. The MCC AGM is on today at 7pm (link below), also in the link is the MCC annual report. I was surprised to find that the MCC only makes $47M profit per year which will limits its ability to pay off a Loan of 1-2 billion over 20 years. I think the Victorian Government will need to fund most of it (80%+) otherwise the MCC trust will have to raise rent for the clubs and MCC member ticket prices.

Ive always found the prices they charge as being insanely low, which is evident from the decades long waiting list for membership. They could triple prices and it would still not just be an incredible bargain, but comfortably sell out.

But I suspect the problem is that the MCC is voted in by its members, and they don't give a shit what the conditions are like outside the members reserve, so would likely violently oppose any rise in fees. Its not a great way to run a stadium TBH, especially given they don't own it.

 

[manicmagpie]

Has this been reported anywhere?

Last weekend's round had the highest ever average crowd for a round of 48,844!

It was the 10th highest round ever by total (390,752), but with only 8 games it is the biggest ever average - knocking off Round 1 last year which had an average of 47,945.

Not going to lie, it feels good to beat Swamp to a stat.

 

[manicmagpie]

 

[BallaratBulldog]

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Im not suggesting it will always get 40k like last years fixture but was a poor choice for Thursday.