How is the SANFL going?

[Angus Young]

Im overseas so didn´t see it. Heard the weather was garbage so 27k isn't bad all things considering..?

I will watch the highlights or a replay when i get to it. Heard it was great game.

Well done to Norwood and North.

 

[Thailander]

Im overseas so didn´t see it. Heard the weather was garbage so 27k isn't bad all things considering..?

I will watch the highlights or a replay when i get to it. Heard it was great game.

Well done to Norwood and North.

It was a great game. Had my heart racing watching it. Well done to the Redlegs.

 

[Macca180]

Yes what a finish.

28k crowd to a SANFL Grand Final.

What is the lowest Grad final crowd ever?

 

[Interceptor]

Yes what a finish.

28k crowd to a SANFL Grand Final.

What is the lowest Grad final crowd ever?

SANFL Grand Finals ordered by crowd

There have been a number of sub 30k crowds since 2000.
Some clubs aren't greatly supported and there has been a general decline in the comp overall.
It probably goes without saying, but the conditions would have kept the numbers down this year.

 

[Macca180]

Yeah Looking now.

Cheers for website.

Grand finals basically sold out from 1963 to 1990 when SA joined the AFL

 

[Neese]

There were some rippers between Port and Norwood 1997 and 1999 if I remember correctly and the last one at Footy Park between North and Norwood was an ok crowd. Yes I go for Norwood.

 

[uranium_death]

"The Way It Was" annual season reviews of the SANFL were fantastic - and actually make "That Was the Season That Was" look ordinary

The crowds back in the day were wonderful. It saddens me to think that so many people completely disregard the domestic comp today which unlike the VFL, hasn't allowed bigger fish AFL clubs to completely come in and dictate all terms. People say the VFL was always the better comp, but South Australia fielded good teams in State of Origin and some of those matches back in the 80s were absolute classics - regardless of the outcome

The fact that Sturt and North Adelaide can post solid crowd numbers relative to others is heartening.
I'd love to see South Adelaide return to prominence and win a flag as it has been far too long

 

[CrazyJoeFevola]

17/18/19 all got 40k give or take a thousand. List of crowds here that also includes a few prelims etc.

SANFL Results & Attendances | Austadiums

List of recent SANFL results and scores, including attendance figures.

www.austadiums.com

 

[Angus Young]

SANFL crowds must be lowest ever now.

 

[chazwazza]

SANFL crowds must be lowest ever now.

Doesn’t help when supporters from both AFL reserves teams fail to turn up, Power supporters being at an all time low.
Glenelg v Sturt in a couple of weeks will be an interesting test of crowd numbers, if it’s good weather you’d expect a solid 6000 there.

 

[Macca180]

Was in Adelaide recently.

Didn't go SANFL but went and watched some SANFL under 16s.

Was super impressed with the difference between now and back in my day.

The speed, skill level and body size of the kids has evolved so much.

Playing numbers and talent must be very healthy at junior level in South Australia.

Good stuff.

 

[Thailander]

If South were to ever make the grand final, it would be the largest crowd ever. May the mighty Panthers return the flag to south adelaide yet again.

 

[chazwazza]

If South were to ever make the grand final, it would be the largest crowd ever. May the mighty Panthers return the flag to south adelaide yet again.

* Largest crowd of non South punters wanting them to win

 

[Neese]

I have only been to one match this season. I usually get to more than that.

 

[srobbo]

What happened to Nick Lowden? Premiership player at Norwood last year? Anyone know the lad on here?

 

[Neese]

What happened to Nick Lowden? Premiership player at Norwood last year? Anyone know the lad on here?

I believe he had a heart attack

 

[Macca180]

****. That sucks 23.

RIP

 

[1990crow]

I believe he had a heart attack

Incorrect. Suicide.

 

[Magma]

the footage of rawlings and the players in tears after the game is heartbreaking.

 

[Former Decathlete]

Question for SANFL watchers:

How do you see the "last touch" rule working and should the AFL do it?

(I personally think boundary throw ins are rubbish.)

Anyone?
Anyone?

 

[chazwazza]

Anyone?
Anyone?

The last disposal rule is good. Just between the arcs would be good, in the SANFL it’s all over the ground and I’d like a hard rule for it not to be paid if an opposition player shepherds the ball over...you shouldn’t be rewarded for not going for the ball.

 

[junkyard_dog]

The last disposal rule is good. Just between the arcs would be good, in the SANFL it’s all over the ground and I’d like a hard rule for it not to be paid if an opposition player shepherds the ball over...you shouldn’t be rewarded for not going for the ball.

Sceptical when it was introduced but like it now and are glad to keep it this way. Most SANFL followers I talk to agree.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

Question for SANFL watchers:

How do you see the "last touch" rule working and should the AFL do it?

(I personally think boundary throw ins are rubbish.)

Last disposal rule is excellent and works so well in the SANFL. It eliminates the need for umpires to try and read players' minds in determining realistic attempt. Yes, it works a treat, players and spectators are happy with it, but somehow the AFL will stuff it up like they do everything else.

 

[Former Decathlete]

Last disposal rule is excellent and works so well in the SANFL. It eliminates the need for umpires to try and read players' minds in determining realistic attempt. Yes, it works a treat, players and spectators are happy with it, but somehow the AFL will stuff it up like they do everything else.

It's interesting. But often a game really gets bogged down on a wing when they have 3 or 4 boundary throw ins in a row. It's very boring and such a waste of time.

 

[Adelaide Hawk]

It's interesting. But often a game really gets bogged down on a wing when they have 3 or 4 boundary throw ins in a row. It's very boring and such a waste of time.

Doesn't happen in the SANFL.