70K Crowd

[westbrom]

Yes, the last time these two teams played in front of 65k+ was 2001, as you said.

I think there's no chance of 70k or more. I'll go with about 61-62k at most

I think anything under 70k would be abysmal. These are both two big teams and it think both think they can play finals. Should be 70 for sure.

 

[cfc_4_ever]

Nope it was 64K. That was the game where we were 48pts up and Carlton came back and beat us by 3pts. Thanks Mr Fevola!

That made me smile

 

[red+black]

I think anything under 70k would be abysmal. These are both two big teams and it think both think they can play finals. Should be 70 for sure.

lol, Essendon have absolutely no chance of making the finals.

I stand my ground.

Pigs flying is more likely than 70k at the G tomorrow

 

[warney7]

Well I bought tickets today and could only get M30 (level 1 Ponsford)

I'm not sure what the deal is because there is no way that EVERY seat in the Southern and Olympic stands has been sold out.

If they have then we'll be looking at a crowd of about 75-80k.

 

[dave_27]

Well I bought tickets today and could only get M30 (level 1 Ponsford)

I'm not sure what the deal is because there is no way that EVERY seat in the Southern and Olympic stands has been sold out.

If they have then we'll be looking at a crowd of about 75-80k.

The Southern Stand isnt sold out.

Its just the reserved seating in a few bays on level 1 and 2 thats sold out. The rest of the southern stand is for AFL members, Carlton reserved seat members and walk up general admission on the day.

 

[mrkite54]

ignore this

 

[warney7]

The Southern Stand isnt sold out.

Its just the reserved seating in a few bays on level 1 and 2 thats sold out. The rest of the southern stand is for AFL members, Carlton reserved seat members and walk up general admission on the day.

Ok, so does that mean that anyone who buys a ticket at the ground will be able to sit anywhere on Level 3, in general admission section?

 

[dave_27]

Ok, so does that mean that anyone who buys a ticket at the ground will be able to sit anywhere on Level 3, in general admission section?

Yep. Top of the southern, Ponsford and Olympic.

 

[TrentM]

I think it really depends on the bomber supporters. carlton had 42500 last week against an interstate side and as this week is carltons home game you would assume majority of members would turn up as carlton are up and about. Albeit it is easter. As far as non members and essendon supporters, the bombers had a win last week which confidence will be lifted among supporters and as we know in these games the result can go either way. Realistically i think 65,000 will show up. Would be more if it was essendons home game.

 

[nickcat0]

I would expect the ground to be full . Whenever you speak to a Carlton fan , they say "We're coming" ; so it should be a big turnout .

 

[Giants FC]

I've made the trip down from Sydney and will be at the game tonight. But I expect it'll be around 53,000.
When I bought tix on Sunday, the PAX numbers were 26099 - 26101 - which isn't particularly impressive. Unless there's been a surge in sales this week or there'll be long queues at the gates tonight, it's hard to see how it's going to get over 55,000.

 

[Strike Swiftly]

Ive reserved two seats, level 1 - second row behind the goals. If ya looking for me, look for the tall dark handsome man with the hot brunette next to him

 

[sen entertainment bloke]

That made me smile

It was Stephens playing with a broken neck that did the damage. Although Fev

 

[red+black]

I would expect the ground to be full . Whenever you speak to a Carlton fan , they say "We're coming" ; so it should be a big turnout .

yeah, 90k+

 

[jaydenrussell]

i tried to get general admission today and was sold out :confused:

 

[Kaan]

70.5k tonight, pretty good.

 

[red+black]

man enough to come back and say "i wuz wrong!"

i thought about 62k, but 70411 was a very good crowd.

and a great game for the biggest crowd for these teams in 8 years.

 

[dave_27]

Atmosphere in that last quarter was unbelievable.

How was that massive Essendon chant in the last quarter, ****ing HUGE. Reverberated around the whole ground.

 

[brad]

Atmosphere in that last quarter was unbelievable.

How was that massive Essendon chant in the last quarter, ****ing HUGE. Reverberated around the whole ground.

hahahaha yes it was great!

now what did I say about 70K?

I'm telling you now if we're still in the pack come Rd13 when we play them again on a Friday night you can expect 80K+

LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVED IT!

 

[Giants FC]

70,411 was more than I was expecting. And we all got our money's worth.