AFL overtaking NRL in QLD

[RedV3x]

Yeah true it´s old and outdated.

But capacity also. 37k or whatever it is doesn't match their increasing popularity and membership numbers.

And certainly doesn't entertain Olympic levels.

 

[Chief]

Yeah true it´s old and outdated.

But capacity also. 37k or whatever it is doesn't match their increasing popularity and membership numbers.

Maybe. It really only sells out a few games per year from what I recall.

 

[Bjo187]

Maybe. It really only sells out a few games per year from what I recall.

9 of their 12 games this year were sold out and similar last year. The gabba and scg are undersized with the swans and lions popularity these days. I think about 55k for lions, 60k capacity for swans would be about perfect.

 

[Chief]

9 of their 12 games this year were sold out and similar last year. The gabba and scg are undersized with the swans and lions popularity these days. I think about 55k for lions, 60k capacity for swans would be about perfect.

Not sure they do as well in other years.

 

[Bjo187]

Not sure they do as well in other years.

No different to marvel though, you don't have to sellout every game, but you need the capacity to allow for those few times a year that will reach high numbers. The swans were getting in the 50s and 60s at the Olympic stadium nearly 20 years ago and they are a lot more popular now.

Each club could sellout those stadiums a few times a year at those capacities imo.

 

[Hoops]

What are tv ratings from Brisbane for Lions and Broncos this year? Be interesting if someone knew.

Of course nrl never take over Melbourne same way afl will never take over Sydney.

I agree neither will take over but AFL is more likely. AFL in Sydney is way bigger than NRL in Melbourne just as AFL in Melbourne is way bigger than NRL in Sydney.

 

[dave10]

What is this based on? Just your view or a particular data point?

The raw data across 5 years for both codes viewership numbers is fascinating.

The fact Melbourne viewership for the GF between 2020 and this year (both years when the Storm competed), grew from 297k to 529k is pretty huge for the growth of the sport in terms of interest in Victoria. The record crowd for the Prelim is also testament to that.

For the AFL, despite a really poor 2022 for Brisbane tv audiences (which I’m not sure what caused), the growth of the Brisbane audience from 2023 to this year (421k to 456k is also promising).

I live in SEQ and my view is based on what I’ve observed over the week in terms of TV news bulletins, mainstream radio etc.