Play Nice 2024 AFL and State League Attendance

[Cmarsh]

That is the talk, however details have not been tabled. I think that would be a massive step back for Hawthorn given it’s membership, crowds and finances

I'd have thought North would be a more suitable candidate to play matches in North Queensland.

 

[dave10]

That doesn’t help meet the quota at Marvel.

No, it just eases the MCG component.

 

[dave10]

Not sure that quota is a thing with AFL ownership. I mean they need to do enough to make the stadium profitable,,,

Thsts my understanding too.. The AFL will and needs to look beyond AFL to grow its commercial pie. Concerts being a big one but also growing the $$ generated inside the building but not necessarily on the field.

 

[Bjo187]

Thsts my understanding too.. The AFL will and needs to look beyond AFL to grow its commercial pie. Concerts being a big one but also growing the $$ generated inside the building but not necessarily on the field.

They've got a heap of big concerts at marvel post 24 and pre 25 season.

I often wonder what their cut is from a concert. Does anybody know how much it would be? I assume something like 30 percent?

Concerts at marvel would have revenue anywhere from $10 to 20 million each you'd think.

Events - Marvel Stadium

Marvel Stadium is a multi-purpose venue designed to cater to major sporting, entertainment, corporate or casual events - celebrate in true Melbourne style.

www.marvelstadium.com.au

 

[Walshawk]

I’ve said this for years but once Tasmania comes in, I would love to see Essendon, Carlton and Hawthorn all have a 6/5 MCG / Marvel split of games.

Leave Collingwood, Richmond and Melbourne at the MCG full time and you have a 3 / 3 / 3 MCG / Hybrid / Marvel mix in Melbourne.

Fix up the stadium deals and allow the Marvel clubs to play home finals at Marvel - we used to have a Waverley final every year so we have precedence if the AFL can secure a deal with the MCC (more Essendon and Carlton games will help)

The security will allow the clubs to sell 11 home game packages with a reserve seat for all games

Hard pass on that for Hawthorn.

 

[Walshawk]

Not sure that quota is a thing with AFL ownership. I mean they need to do enough to make the stadium profitable,,,

There is. Food and alcohol contracts in place.

 

[Walshawk]

No, it just eases the MCG component.

Not an issue given we have 24 rounds now. Less than two games per round on everage.

 

[kranger]

Fremantle Oval today for Freo vs Carlton AFLW.

 

[Cmarsh]

Fremantle Oval today for Freo vs Carlton AFLW.
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Crowd: 2051.

Photos of crowds at stadiums taken from a behind/side view always look more impressive then those taken from a front view.

 

[JohnZ]

Not sure that quota is a thing with AFL ownership. I mean they need to do enough to make the stadium profitable,,,

Still a thing, as Marvel/AFL has contracts with security and catering that will guarantee a minimum number of games/events and minimum attendance (for catering/bev revenue)

They've got a heap of big concerts at marvel post 24 and pre 25 season.

I often wonder what their cut is from a concert. Does anybody know how much it would be? I assume something like 30 percent?

Concerts at marvel would have revenue anywhere from $10 to 20 million each you'd think.

Marvel fixed costs are paid for by 45 AFL games a year, so that thery can offer the stadium for cheap for other events. Their cut, whatever it is, is nearly all profit.

 

[RedV3x]

Marvel fixed costs are paid for by 45 AFL games a year, so that thery can offer the stadium for cheap for other events. Their cut, whatever it is, is nearly all profit.

Yes, Marvel is underwritten by a set number of AFL games with everything else a potential bonus.
In a competitive market they probably can undercut the opposition.

 

[ep12]

If Blues and Doms get an extra MCG game, you would assume that Melbourne and Richmond get an extra Marvel game (Dees play none and Tigers only one).

Melbourne's contract with the MCG is for 10 home games plus the 1 in Alice Springs. We won't be going anywhere.