Recently someone asked the question about how long the Brisbane Broncos would have the strangle-hold over the Lions as the sporting team in Brisbane.
I am sorry I couldn't find the topic where it was asked so I am posting this.
The figures are in for 2000!!!
The Lions average attendances were 27,283 ppl per game.
The Brisbane Broncos average attendance was only 22,180.
A difference of more than 5,000 per game!!!!
The Bronco's largest attendance at a home game was 29,849 compared to the Lions largest attendance at a home game being 34,743!!!!!!
Now the Gabba only has a capacity of around 36,000 at the moment (up to 40,000 when they finish the last stage, ie the Lions Social Club area), and some of the current seats are not utilised due to viewing restrictions, so 34,000 plus is a sellout.
ANZ stadium (home of the Broncos) actually can seat up to 60,000.
This is a fantastic result for AFL in QLD!!
Now we have another possiblity next year to show the Gabba off!!
ANZ Stadium is going to host the 2001 Goodwill Games. Lang Park (the home of RL in QLD but quite small) is being re-deveoloped. The traditional State of Origin Match for Rugby League may very well be played at the Gabba!!!
The scene is set, Lions v Hawks on Friday Night, Australia v England in Rugby Union on Saturday night, and QLD v NSW in Rugby League Sunday night.
To be honest, a triple header like this can't help but benefit the Lions. Regular patrons of Ballymore (RU), ANZ (RL) and Lang Park/Suncorp Stadium (RL/RU/soccer) will be very impressed with the facilites at the Gabba, and the viewing experience as a whole!
I am sorry I couldn't find the topic where it was asked so I am posting this.
The figures are in for 2000!!!
The Lions average attendances were 27,283 ppl per game.
The Brisbane Broncos average attendance was only 22,180.
A difference of more than 5,000 per game!!!!
The Bronco's largest attendance at a home game was 29,849 compared to the Lions largest attendance at a home game being 34,743!!!!!!
Now the Gabba only has a capacity of around 36,000 at the moment (up to 40,000 when they finish the last stage, ie the Lions Social Club area), and some of the current seats are not utilised due to viewing restrictions, so 34,000 plus is a sellout.
ANZ stadium (home of the Broncos) actually can seat up to 60,000.
This is a fantastic result for AFL in QLD!!
Now we have another possiblity next year to show the Gabba off!!
ANZ Stadium is going to host the 2001 Goodwill Games. Lang Park (the home of RL in QLD but quite small) is being re-deveoloped. The traditional State of Origin Match for Rugby League may very well be played at the Gabba!!!
The scene is set, Lions v Hawks on Friday Night, Australia v England in Rugby Union on Saturday night, and QLD v NSW in Rugby League Sunday night.
To be honest, a triple header like this can't help but benefit the Lions. Regular patrons of Ballymore (RU), ANZ (RL) and Lang Park/Suncorp Stadium (RL/RU/soccer) will be very impressed with the facilites at the Gabba, and the viewing experience as a whole!