2023 Crowds and TV/Streaming

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AFLW Fixture

I don't think even a "sold out" Gabba can hold 36k anymore.

It can for finals because Gabba members have to pay for entry and obviously lions members too.

 

[Recon_29]

Looks like MCC visitor tix went in seconds for Thursday. Have never seen them disappear so fast even at 1 per member

 

[collingwood23]

Looks like MCC visitor tix went in seconds for Thursday. Have never seen them disappear so fast even at 1 per member

Yep

 

[Recon_29]

Was on 30 mins before in the queue as they tell you to be, didn't even get through until there were only single seats left for Full members on level 4. No visitor option available by then.

 

[Recon_29]

No surprises obviously, but definitely one of the quickest sellouts I have ever seen as a 20 year MCC member.

 

[ep12]

AFL was down to single seats level 4 back and standing room after 14 minutes,

 

[collingwood23]

I know that club members have sold to at least middle of level 4 but no word of it having sold out yet

 

[Recon_29]

Yeah surely cant see any public sales for this or even tomorrow night.

 

[Recon_29]

 

[ep12]

I know that club members have sold to at least middle of level 4 but no word of it having sold out yet

Yeah surely cant see any public sales for this or even tomorrow night.

Nah theres still a fair few seats available in both Melbourne and Collingwoods allocation at the back of level 4.

 

[collingwood23]

Nah theres still a fair few seats available in both Melbourne and Collingwoods allocation at the back of level 4.

How did you check?

 

[kranger]

How do people feel AFLW crowds are going to fair this season?

It seems like there has been a steady decline from an average of 7,000 down to 2,000.

However there are now more games per team, more teams which may have impacted, as well as the impacts of Covid and having two seasons in one year.

 

[Recon_29]

Looks like public tix available for Pies v Dees. Not sure how many though.

 

[The Educator]

Looks like public tix available for Pies v Dees. Not sure how many though.

You would think some of them will be soaked up quickly by AFL and MCC members that missed out

 

[collingwood23]

You would think some of them will be soaked up quickly by AFL and MCC members that missed out

Pretty much all gone now

 

[Aphrodite]

 

[mblack42]

How do people feel AFLW crowds are going to fair this season?

It seems like there has been a steady decline from an average of 7,000 down to 2,000.

However there are now more games per team, more teams which may have impacted, as well as the impacts of Covid and having two seasons in one year.

I think you'll begin to see it increase, albeit it's going to be slow and gradual.

Clubs that have teams in the mens finals may be able to leverage that into support for their women's sides. On a wider note albeit the recent success of the Matildas will help increase support of women's sport across the board, again slowly though.

It will be interesting to see how the crowds fare for the latest teams (Power, Swans, Hawks and Bombers). Essendon returning to Windy Hill and the Bulldogs being able to have games at Whitten Oval (not sure if that is those year or next year) should hopefully see their crowds grow.

Melbourne need to look at an alternative venue to Casey Fields as it's location is the biggest issue in trying to attract away fans. Hawthorn are looking to use Frankston more, which is where they got good crowds last year, especially with the impending redevelopment if Box Hill City Oval.

Some of the other issues that need addressing include Arden Street's lack of seating and most grounds lack of shelter/shade from elements.

 

[The Educator]

I think you'll begin to see it increase, albeit it's going to be slow and gradual.

Clubs that have teams in the mens finals may be able to leverage that into support for their women's sides. On a wider note albeit the recent success of the Matildas will help increase support of women's sport across the board, again slowly though.

It will be interesting to see how the crowds fare for the latest teams (Power, Swans, Hawks and Bombers). Essendon returning to Windy Hill and the Bulldogs being able to have games at Whitten Oval (not sure if that is those year or next year) should hopefully see their crowds grow.

Melbourne need to look at an alternative venue to Casey Fields as it's location is the biggest issue in trying to attract away fans. Hawthorn are looking to use Frankston more, which is where they got good crowds last year, especially with the impending redevelopment if Box Hill City Oval.

Some of the other issues that need addressing include Arden Street's lack of seating and most grounds lack of shelter/shade from elements.

Yeah good summary I think

I am probably a bit more bullish. I reckon crowds will be up 40% on last season (maybe 3,500 average) and ratings will be up significantly as well.

The upside of having all 18 teams represented and a settled place in the calendar is that there is now a period of consolidation, stability and general improvement ahead.

 

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'the Ticketek Lounge', hahaha that is just too funny.

 

[Rouel_14]

How many tickets can saints members buy?

If they really really push this one it could still get 70K which would be epic.


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I feel like this is the worst time of year to start AFLW. People who's teams are in men's finals are focused on men's finals, not thinking about regular season women's games. By the time the men's finals are done people will have footy fatigue and by the time women's finals come it will be played during the hottest time of the year.

However crowds will be better than last season since people know well in advance the season is starting at this time of the year and it doesn't have the farce of last season where two premierships were awarded in one calendar year.

 

[The Educator]

I feel like this is the worst time of year to start AFLW. People who's teams are in men's finals are focused on men's finals, not thinking about regular season women's games. By the time the men's finals are done people will have footy fatigue and by the time women's finals come it will be played during the hottest time of the year.

However crowds will be better than last season since people know well in advance the season is starting at this time of the year and it doesn't have the farce of last season where two premierships were awarded in one calendar year.

Not sure I would call it the worse time of year....or that November is the hottest time of year for the matter.

In the greater scheme of things, this is definitely the best time to run the season, bearing in mind that it will necessarily have to move back into the men's season as the season extends.

We have already seen the alternative. I.e. Genuinely starting at the hottest time of year and then getting swamped by the men's season.

 

[Walshawk]

Start the women in May, play the GF would this weekend. Sat night @ Marvel. Big name female act performing. 45k.

 

[Angus Young]

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Sold out in how long? 30 minutes/an hour?

Insane.

 

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Not sure I would call it the worse time of year....or that November is the hottest time of year for the matter.

In the greater scheme of things, this is definitely the best time to run the season, bearing in mind that it will necessarily have to move back into the men's season as the season extends.

We have already seen the alternative. I.e. Genuinely starting at the hottest time of year and then getting swamped by the men's season.

February was a good time of the year to start it, just play the first month or so only at night. It's a time of year where people are actually itching for the footy to be back. Then you can have finals in June working around the men's bye weeks.

I will concede January was too early though.

November is definitely one of the hottest times of the year. If you work outdoors you'd know that.