is the sanfl finals series doomed for low crowds?

bayman wrote:Given the likely make up of the 2016 finals series, is the finals series doomed for low crowds?  Sadly i feel it is, Adelaide, South & Eagles have little or no support (Adelaide)

Brucetiki wrote:Everyone went doom and gloom for the Eagles v West Grand Final last year and that still got 25k, which is still stronger than what the WAFL and VFL get these days.

I don't think the finals will have tragically low crowds.

waddayamean wrote:

Brucetiki wrote:Everyone went doom and gloom for the Eagles v West Grand Final last year and that still got 25k, which is still stronger than what the WAFL and VFL get these days.

I don't think the finals will have tragically low crowds.[/quote

Who cares what they get ? We are talking about the SANFL.


So going by how you rant about the small crowds at games how would port or Adelaide seconds teams pull in large numbers 2289 at yesterday's game 
go ahead enlighten us you always tell us how bad clubs are 

waddayamean wrote:

bayman wrote:Given the likely make up of the 2016 finals series, is the finals series doomed for low crowds?  Sadly i feel it is, Adelaide, South & Eagles have little or no support (Adelaide)

Agree Bayman . How people continue to say any of these clubs have a good supporter base is beyond me. Sorry but when it comes to the crunch not one of those teams draw a crowd.  That is why the crowds are down . Inclusion of the AFL teams is an excuse.

PhilH wrote:not one of those teams draw a crowd. That is why the crowds are down

Mathematics not a strong suit for you is it?

How can if be the Eagles fault that crowds are down if the Eagles are one of just a couple of clubs with increases in both home and all game crowds thsi year.

By your logic ... yes Eagles crowds are up but it's still Eagles fault that crowds at non Eagles games are down.



It's all relative

I'd back the Eagles to have more supporters coming to the finals than Adelaide or South but less than Central & Sturt.


I guess you better hope Eagles finish top so Sturt fans need to come to the first weekend of finals.

And also that the Eagles win the 2nd semi final so that hopefully Sturt or Central are in the prelim.

waddayamean wrote:

PhilH wrote:not one of those teams draw a crowd. That is why the crowds are down

Mathematics not a strong suit for you is it?

How can if be the Eagles fault that crowds are down if the Eagles are one of just a couple of clubs with increases in both home and all game crowds thsi year.

By your logic ... yes Eagles crowds are up but it's still Eagles fault that crowds at non Eagles games are down.



It's all relative

I'd back the Eagles to have more supporters coming to the finals than Adelaide or South but less than Central & Sturt.


I guess you better hope Eagles finish top so Sturt fans need to come to the first weekend of finals.

And also that the Eagles win the 2nd semi final so that hopefully Sturt or Central are in the prelim.

Where did I say it's the Eagles fault ?   Bayman started a good topic and accurate one. Forget about the home crowd figures and go and look at crowd numbers in finals and which clubs get bigger crowds. Take a big pcture look at crowds not just the Eagles home crowds.

UncleHuey wrote:The Grand Final will be well attended but some of the other finals may not be.

I think if South plays finals then some of their long suffering fans will emerge from the woodwork.

The issue may be Adelaide, unless the Crows fans want to get off their arses and watch then their finals will be sparsely attended. Not having Norwood or Port involved will also hurt attendances a bit.

Lee wrote:I've never understood the obsession some have with crowd numbers.

Some clubs have always drawn big crowds, some not so much. So what?

What's the point here? Is it that lower drawing teams should disappear? Get rid of the lowest drawing team until there's only 2 left?

I follow West. We have a lower support base. Until this year, they've been loyal and when other team's crowds have fluctuated with their results, West's have been relatively steady.  This year we're barely worth watching for many and they've understandably dropped off.

We all want to see healthy crowds, but the big question is the decrease in overall crowd numbers, not decreases in individual club's numbers.

blueandwhite wrote:I can assure you if South make the Grand Final...... the last thing on my mind will be how many people are there!

Southee wrote:

blueandwhite wrote:I can assure you if South make the Grand Final...... the last thing on my mind will be how many people are there!

With you there B&W.  Really a "non issue" IMO .....

I think deep down a few successful clubs out of the 5 are getting a bit precious and looking for excuses to have a whinge.  

William wrote:

Has it been confirmed that all finals will be played at Adelaide Oval?  

William wrote:Would the first week of the finals have to be a Saturday afternoon double header as there is a legends match on Friday night a women's match on Saturday night and the slowdown on the Sunday all to be broadcast on 7, from a broadcast point of view Saturday afternoon seems the only available time?  

From a crowd point of view around 8-10 thousand I think would be a good result if it is a double header at Adelaide oval.

Has it been confirmed that all finals will be played at Adelaide Oval?  

Southee wrote:

blueandwhite wrote:I can assure you if South make the Grand Final...... the last thing on my mind will be how many people are there!

With you there B&W.  Really a "non issue" IMO .....

I think deep down a few successful clubs out of the 5 are getting a bit precious and looking for excuses to have a whinge.