Game Day Gather Round 2023

[Geoffa32]

But how would that happen

We sold out standalone games

But this congregates all the people there for the double header in 1 spot.

While allowing those only interested in 1 game to do so.

In theory it maintains the crowd throughout. Just that inbetween the 2 games, there's a complete changeover.

Only issue with this is that to get the 2 thirds cleared, you need a longer changeover, and in doing so, those in for the double header may leave as '**** this wait'

Stand alone games sold out, but no attendance was full capacity. Richmond crowd was great. But still 10k people with tickers didn't go.


I just think too much is being made of a non issue. For those wanting to watch two games it worked well.

As you say, make the gap too big and it becomes a hassle. Not to mention the logistics and cost of clearing out the stadium.


Hopefully next year the weather is better, and more people go to both.

The double headers were part of charm of the event.

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[Dirty Bird]

I feel this year they were unsure on how many would turn up so allowed club members in for free

I think next year it'll be $30 for everyone.

And now that people have parted with money, they'll feel more obliged to turn up rather than no showing something which was free.

 

[FR0GGY]

Kids were free which was cool

 

[Tex Danger]

I reckon you would get the same result if you have four stand alone games. Half full for the game involving smaller non SA teams

Melbourne v Essendon or Geelong v WCE is never getting more than 30k in Adelaide.

Ess v Melbourne got 44k at the G last year. Same issue.






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Yeah but that’s why a double header with a local team made no sense. I can see merit for all interstate teams

 

[Tex Danger]

The double header has to stay. It's part of what is unique about the event.

Regional games, clearing Adelaide Oval after each game and spreading the fixture out over more days are all good suggestions but each one effects what was good about the event from a interstate point of view.

Not really. A high % of the people with double header tickets only ever had interest/intended to stay for their teams game

so a solution that caters to them, while allowing a double header option for others is a very valid thing to explore