You have reached ESPN's Australian edition. AFL crowds fall to lowest in 26 years as Covid concerns linger AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? Football fans have streamed into the MCG for the season opener between the Melbourne Demons and the Western Bulldogs. Others believe the standard of play is driving punters away. Send us feedback or report a mistake on this page. Funnily enough, McGuire's hypothesis, which could well be a self-fulfilling prophecy if the AFL continues to schedule the showpiece games away from afternoon timeslots, wasn't exactly supported by the evidence last Saturday, when more than 31,000 people turned up to the SCG for Sydney's clash with Collingwood, but just 18,798 to watch reigning premier Richmond play under the roof at Marvel Stadium later that night. According to TMZ Sports, sources 'close to production' say some of Travis's family members - including mom Donna, his aunt and uncle and possibly his father - will be in attendance for the big night. The average attendance per game this year is 31,005, down from 37,250 in 2019. Frankly, I reckon the people are pissed off. Unfortunately there are a lot of people for whatever reason that are finding it more comfortable to be on their couches at the moment.. The Blues fans were up early when Tom de Koning leapt high to take a big pack mark inside 50, but he couldnt finish off. These are terribly disappointing crowds, the premiership rematch in Round 1, the AFL was talking 70-75,000 it couldnt even get 60,000. AFL match attendances. Max Gawn leads the Demons off the MCG field after defeat to Sydney at the weekend. Not to mention the media outlets facilitating that trend in the I think misguided belief the football public is hanging on their every word, many of those words regurgitated faithfully in the several other outlets for whom they work. Getting everyone together, I think thats important; to get out and enjoy [it], Ms Dal Ben said. The Arena Football League ( AFL) can refer to one of three successive professional indoor American football leagues in the United States. Spent time with family. Viewpoint Caf will be the Riverland West's drop-off point this year, providing a convenient and friendly spot to lodge your weekly AFL tips. Will Hamill of the Crows and Andrew Gaff of the Eagles during the weekends game at Adelaide Oval. AFL aims for record crowds and vows to 'play on, no matter what' Really poor crowd, Thursday night footy, cold but didnt look like it was wet, former Port Adelaide star Kane Cornes said on SEN Breakfast. The MCG is scheduled to host Thursday evening fixtures in Rounds 14 and 15. Hundreds of fans packed the Melbourne Cricket Club members entry about 6.30pm, with designated COVID-19 marshals checking peoples vaccination status as they entered. Umm because you're actively enticing people to stay home and watch on TV, perhaps? Lifelong Demon supporters the Wigmores were pumped to be at the MCG to watch the premiership winning-team live. 2008, North v West Coast @ the oldCarrara Stadium in pouring rain. For the first time in 50-odd years on a weekend between late March and June, I did other things. . Emails will only be used for identification purposes and for the resetting of forgotten passwords. Like when Fox Footy's "On The Couch" talks about redrafting the schedule so no games cross over (for TV viewing purposes), then in the next breath wonders why crowds might be down. Join a tipping comp - lots to choose from. The Blues were nervous early and trailed by 20 points at quarter-time, but four unanswered goals in the second term saw them take an eight-pointlead intothe main break. Whether youre a rookie or master, this is your essential guide to KFC SuperCoach pre-season advice. Crowd figures overall are down this year, though that is heavily impacted by the limits on attendance early in the season in Western Australia, with digital ticketing raised as a concern by fans as well. As winter nears, its often cheaper and easier to stay home, turn up the heater and turn down the sound. GAINESVILLE - Florida head football coach Billy Napier named Austin Armstrong the Gators next defensive coordinator. The AFL's average crowd attendance per round this year was 299,735 spectators, while the . The ball was quickly back inside 50 and Corey Durdin marked and converted for his first AFL goal. On that occasion, more than 19,000 fans attended the game. Nor, for that matter, do they all even play golf. The Game - 2023 Crowd Watch | Page 7 | The Front Row Forums But their loyalties and devotion can no longer be taken for granted. It comes under a new COVID-safe plan approved by the state government, with masks required to be worn when fans are moving around venues, but not while they are seated outdoors. Is it possible more hardcore AFL fans are choosing to watch from home instead of going, while at the same time fewer casual supporters of the code are either turning up in person or watching games on the Seven network? AFL 2023: ESPN's way-too-early predictions - Can the Cats go again? If that was North Melbourne, we would be sitting here saying: this is a club under pressure. Please try again later. The first of these was founded in 1986, and played its first official games in the 1987 season, running for 22 consecutive seasons until going bankrupt following the 2008 season. Same at the 'G, that time we played Port and about that number showed up. AFL 2022: Coach pleads with fans over huge crowd concerns - Yahoo! Brisbane v Fitzroy at the Gabba 1993. Does AFL football have another problem? Quick look, each year there more games with less than 10k crowds than 10k+ crowd games. Third-gamerDurdingrabbed a vital score, then new recruit from Sydney, George Hewett added another as the roar built from Blues fans. Richmond had gone down by two goals early before fighting back, kicking six straight including two for Clarke. Crowd Attendance last night : r/AFL Meanwhile, the Tigers have unearthed another star, with 18-year-old wunderkind Judson Clarke booting two goals with his first two kicks in the AFL during Thursdays 12-point triumph over Port Adelaide. Adelaide Oval Crowds Info Details Events Crowds Seating Map Map Satellite Accommodation Photos Virtual Tour Redevelopment News Official Site More Stadiums VENUE CROWD COUNTER: 13,456,146 *SINCE 2003 RECENT ATTENDANCES HIGHEST ATTENDANCES* *Crowd figures since 1/1/2003. Older fans in particular, are understandably much more reluctant to expose themselves to the virus, particularly with flu season also now in full swing. If Tasmania gets the 19th license, what state or territory would you like to see team 20 based in? How in touch are they with what the average football fan thinks and wants? Probably this game: Not AFL, but this was a particularly small attendance. 2022 AFL Crowds and Match Attendances - FootyWire The 32-year-old singer welcomed 110,000 fans to be serenaded in Melbourne, beating his previous record of 108,000 audience members just one night before, making it the biggest crowd he has performed to in his entire career, as well as the biggest ticketed event the MCG has put on. Saw Adelaide vs St Kilda at Waverley one day - ended in a draw, and there was as many Adelaide people there on a bus trip as Saints fans. You must log in or register to reply here. Post-COVID record crowd of 78,113 for Aussie rules game AFL crowds: Good reasons crowds are down according to the league as it Footy fans Shaun Dux and Janet Traynor with Isla, 6, Patrick, 3, Rose, 3 and Artie, 9. Cookies will be used for the identification of users if the "Remember me on this computer" option is checked. AFL anticipates record-low Marvel Stadium crowd on Sunday Which makes that free-to-air drop more significant. AFL Home Fixtures Scores Ladder Podcast Tipping Champions Brownlow Youd expect all to be open with a crowd of this size.. Managing director Gary Brown said it would usually have about 3000 workers on hand for a full-capacity event at the MCG, but the business expected to be a few hundred people short on Wednesday. THE AFL is pleased to announce round 15 of the Toyota AFL Premiership Season delivered three matches with record crowds between the competing teams. https://t.co/jQaejyNPH1. But in the 80s and 90s I became a bit of a football nomad and went to quite a few neutral games (well, there wasn't much point watching Richmond then). At the time, Treasurer Tim Pallas said scrapping the pandemic-induced crowd caps signalled Victoria was returning to COVID normal. We can't "gloss over" poor Thursday night Richmond crowd: Cornes Jan 14, 2020. Fyfe fires up forward as Dockers shut down Power. AFL 2023 fixture: Five must-watch games in the early rounds, How 'Demon spirit' brings out the best of Tayla Harris, AFL Draft - The top 10 prospects for 2023, AFL Draft 2022 - Every club's draft haul rated. Ed, not everyone's kids go to a private school with organised weekend sport, nor are they all members of a golf club where you can get on the course of a weekend. Maybe not, fam. AFL Tables - Crowds 2022 Why are the Melbourne supporters not turning up? Some attendees said they were impressed with food services outside the ground, but as the night progressed several reported frustration with long queues inside the MCG. Across eight home matches this season, the Sky Blues attracted 141.508 fans at an average of 17,689 per game. The average attendance for 2022 after 90. But speaking on Channel 9s Footy Classified, veteran reporter Caroline Wilson rubbished the two-time All-Australians pathetic excuse. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Because I suspect there's a convergence of factors at play. Minor League Sports News on OurSports Central Last month, AFLFA president Cheryl Critchley confessed that dwindling crowd numbers has become an ongoing issue for the league. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. AFL 2022: AFL crowd attendances impacted by state of game, COVID-19, ticketing, scheduling issues say AFL Fans Association Sport AFL AFL 2022 This was published 8 months ago AFL crowds slump to lowest levels in 26 years, excluding COVID seasons Damien Ractliffe May 23, 2022 6.14pm Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Youre at the mercy of the ground announcer, music blaring after goals, and the incessant, ear perforating prattle. Apparently, because people now prefer to watch school sport or play golf on a Saturday, and watch the games on TV. Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn. It looks horrible when no ones there. A couple of minutes later, though, Michael Voss men showed something of what they could do. The club boasts close to 100,000 members, but most of their supporters preferred watching the match from the comfort of home. Does AFL football have another problem? Includes current and historical data and statistics by team. And last, the family was a welfare institution that functioned at various times as a hospital . Its just too cold at the moment, I dont think people want to come. UP NEXT Nets: Host Charlottes on Sunday night. Join FREE and support Australia's favourite footy community. Well, Kayo has made Fox Footy's coverage more accessible and affordable, but the take-up rate of pay TV in this country has always hovered around just 30 percent, much lower than other countries. Hopefully we can recapture what we didnt quite get to experience from the lounge room. Ed Sheeran lit up the stage in front of a 107,000-strong crowd on Thursday night.Rick Clifford. Carlton attacked to start the last, but the Blues couldn't convert and then at the other end Bolton appeared to have clinched the win when he kicked his third. Particularly when in Melbourne, until last weekend, they were unable to sit in the reserved seats they usually occupied, and in some cases, had to pay more to sit elsewhere. WR Tyreek Hill . Keine Winter-Transfers beim TSV 1860: Gorenzel und K llner erkl ren die Not sure who to pick in your team? Football fans stop at the Shane Warne statue outside the MCG. Two more goals before the end made the final minutes more than comfortable for Carlton. I travelled up from Gippsland for it. Sydney Showground. 2022. They are asking questions. Following Wednesdays season opener, Carlton will square off against Richmond on Thursday, before St Kilda take on Collingwood on Friday. Adelaide Crows Women's Team: 3 x AFLW premiers! 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For others, attendance at an academy was the key to social mobility. Even though Covid no longer leads the nightly news, there has been a distinct shift in how we live, work, travel and connect. View attendance data info FIXTURE EVENTS TICKETS Kayo is cheap. Fans have not attended AFL matches in Victoria since July last year, when a restricted crowd of less than 30,000 saw Collingwood beat Richmond at the MCG. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Dees, Dogs fans throng MCG for season opener. The last time GWS drew a crowd of more than 10,000 to a home game at Giants Stadium was back in 2019 for the elimination final against the Western Bulldogs. Growth of other sports impacting on AFL participation and talent. The Richmond Tigers defeated Port Adelaide 11.11 (77) to 10.5 (65), SuperCoach study guide: One-stop shop for advice, research, Teachers SuperCoach secret to making maths fun. The crowd on the weekend was really disappointing. The spearhead made up for it 45 seconds later, taking an easy pack mark 20 out and he kicked his first to put Richmond 19 points up in time on. It was a miserable miserable experience.but I kinda cherish it in terms of what we survived and rewards for maintaining the faith. Well, Kayo has made Fox Footy's coverage more accessible and affordable, but the take-up rate of pay TV in this country has always hovered around just 30 percent, much lower than other countries. Includes current and historical data and statistics by team. "They talk about general admission being cheap, but if you want to sit in the good seats it can get very expensive," she told 9 News Melbourne. Picture: Cameron Spencer. If youre so inclined, you can park yourself on the couch on a Thursday night, watch every minute of every game, and then sign the divorce papers on Monday. Dredging crews uncover waste in seemingly clear waterways, Emily was studying law when she had to go to court. But here's a news flash, guys. I understand AFL and enjoy it to a degree. IIRC after so many years, there was a pre-season game between the Brisbane Bears and the Fremantle Dockers in either 1995 or 1996 that was played at Waverley Park of all places, with just 90 people attending. The Demons kicked six of the last eight goals of the match to run out 9.22 (76) to 8.6 (54) winners at the MCG on Sunday night. As the opening siren would sound at a packed MCG, over on Channel 7, Dr Harry would be poking his head in a beehive. On Tuesday, Victorian authorities had lifted a cap on crowds at sporting events from 50% to 75% of stadium capacity after declaring the state officially COVID-free. As a result, its virtually impossible to have a conversation with the person next to you. While AFL audiences have increased by 15 percent on pay TV and streaming service Kayo compared to 2019, free-to-air TV numbers in metropolitan markets are down around five per cent on figures from two years ago. How in touch are they with what the average football fan thinks and wants? Reigning premier Melbourne has been slammed in recent weeks for subpar crowd numbers and now the Tigers, who have sat top two for average home and away crowds in six of the last seven years (barring 2020), are the subject of derision. Victoria and WA have averaged more than 10,000 new cases for the past month. The simplest and most plausible explanation is the ongoing impact of Covid. And while some of them are fixable, others are a bigger issue that won't be solved merely by some "value added" for fans to actually go to games, or even to turn on their TV sets. You are using an out of date browser. Navigating Ticketek, particularly for blockbuster games and for those trying to secure multiple tickets, can be a one-way trip to the nuthouse and the poorhouse. Actually, dont answer that question. Ed Sheeran performs at Melbourne Royal Children's Hospital in surprise gig For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Monday Night Futbol The Timbers kicked off their 13th MLS season tonight at Providence Park. Carlton was still missing chances, andthe Tigers showed more composure inside 50 Shane Edwards drilleda kick to Liam Baker in space in the right forward pocket, and Baker went back and kicked it. Many more are hesitant about gathering in large numbers. Ah, the good old days. There's a level of self-indulgence about it all (take a lot of TV commentary now, for example) which is a real turn-off for a lot us who really do love the game a lot more than the celebrities jostling for airtime and who sometimes seem to make the actual game itself seem secondary. Record crowds flock to round 15 footy - AFL.com.au That should have both the AFL and Seven a little concerned. That should have both the AFL and Seven a little concerned. AFL news 2022: MCG attendance sinks to 12-year low as crisis deepens And pay TV? Attendance: GM: Ave. Let alone, as those worrying crowd figures indicate, their patronage. They talk about general admission being cheap, but if you want to sit in the good seats it can get very expensive, she told 9 News Melbourne. early 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. GitHub export from English Wikipedia. While the AFL was hoping the first full-capacity fixture at the ground since 2019 could attract about 80,000 people, the MCG confirmed late in the final quarter that 58,002 attended. Showing results {{search.getShowingResultsStart()}}{{search.getShowingResultsEnd()}} of {{search.results.TotalResult}} for, Visiting the MCG for the 2023 AFL Premiership Season, Record Test match attendance (1936-37 over six days), 1970 VFL Grand Final, Carlton v Collingwood, Final ceremony Eucharistic Congress, 1973 (Est. Tip round 1 in Tipping - Weekly Platinum Membership prize. What is the smallest AFL crowd you were a part of? Eddie Brown was voted the best player in Arena Football League history in 2006 as the league celebrated its 20th anniversary. The Blues went forward early second term but Harry McKay missed a set shot. Total crowds from rounds one to eight this season compared to the same period in 2019 (the last "normal" football year) were down by more than 737,000 people, an average of about 8000 per game. Attendances - Melbourne Cricket Ground It's not confirmed if Jason will be . Attendance: GM: Ave. Adelaide: 3696004: 93: 39742: 409386: 10: 40939: 155629: 3: 51876: Brisbane . Carlton beat Richmond by 25 points at the MCG in winning start to You do wonder. Were long-time Demons supporters one generation, two generations, and now three., Western Bulldogs supporters: Dennis Ness with his grandkids Vera, 8, Evan, 9, and their mum Jacinta.Credit:Jason South. Please enter the email you registered your account with. Given the choice between a night on the couch with Brian Taylor and the gang, or having your head split open by a wind instrument, what would you choose? Would have been the same shit as all year. They were consistently drawing five-figure home crowds between the 2016 and 2019 seasons, peaking at over 21,000 for games against the Swans. Stream every match of every round of the 2022 Toyota AFL Premiership Season Live & Ad-Break Free In-Play on Kayo. Swans games in the early 1990s were 10k to 12k sometimes. The Blues badly needed the next goal, and they got it through a set shot from Jack Silvagni. Any reason why the crowd was so low? In the case of the 1976 SANFL Grand Final, the official crowd of 66,987 was the number of tickets sold, but when the SANFL ran out they opened Football Park's gates for free and the crowd grew by an estimated 15,000.. Largest Crowd outside an Australian capital city - 49,109 (). Carlton got the lead back to nine points, but a late free to Dustin Martin led to a goal just before the siren, and Richmond led by 15 points at three quarter-time. Every week, tens of thousands of Australians are sick and isolating. Adelaide Oval Crowds | Austadiums The AFL is fearing an all-time low Marvel Stadium crowd will turn up for North Melbourne's clash against GWS on Sunday. Ed Sheeran breaks his own record for biggest crowd at historic People have seen the other option. AFL 2023 fixture: Five must-watch games in the early rounds, How 'Demon spirit' brings out the best of Tayla Harris, AFL Draft - The top 10 prospects for 2023, AFL Draft 2022 - Every club's draft haul rated. But that was the end of the run for Richmond. Me too, especially since you guys got 2 hours on us being the home team. Watched some movies and TV shows I'd wanted to catch up on for ages. If the Giants have a rival, its the Western Bulldogs. [ Top] Lowest Home & Away Crowds. Australian rules football attendance records - Wikipedia Find out more about our policy and your choices, including how to opt-out. Just doesnt feel worth the effort. Just sitting there with it in front of you, he said. Not by the game itself, the aesthetic quality of which has improved this year. Reduced capacities, more logistically complicated admission practices and social distancing you suspect made going to games for some people more trouble than it was worth. Crowds arrive at the MCG on Wednesday evening. at the MCG Richmond vs Brisbane Bears in 1989 or so. and I remember this being reported as the lowest post-war crowd for the MCG on record. Last night, 107,000 people turned up to the MCG to be entertained by singer-songwriter, St Kilda fan . Which makes that free-to-air drop more significant. The Blues midfield had a big impact, withKennedy picking up touches, Cripps and Adam Cerra had 30 disposals each and the Blues won the clearances 40-22. To assign a user flair to yourself on desktop, expand the community options menu below and click the pencil icon by your username. Youd be surprised at how many people cant be bothered if they cant just rock up and scan their membership card to get in. The 10 big moments that defined the AFLW season. Why has there been a downturn in AFL crowds this season? It's not just Have the Tigers over-achieved? Nearly 44,000 people were at the MCG on Sunday, a reasonable turnout on a stinker of a day. Even, heaven forbid, took in the odd bit of art and culture. GWS are yet to draw a crowd of more than 9000 to a home game at Giants Stadium in 2022, averaging just 6008 fans per match this season. Round Table: Who is Melbourne's most important player? AFL 2022: Melbourne Demon, Western Bulldog fans rejoice as full Collingwood Magpies and Carlton Blues fans in wild brawl - 7NEWS Theyve got no alternative, Riewoldt replied. Spent time with family. I loathe going to the footy when I have to sit ground level and I know that can be a factor for other people too. In front of their best Maverik Center crowd to date, with 2,300 . Can anyone confirm this? 2nd lowest home crowd ever. Why St Kilda's second appointment of Ross Lyon is a massive gamble, Every AFL club's trade and free agency period graded. AFL (@AFL) / Twitter - Twitter. It's what's happening / Twitter