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[Turbocat]

You may disagree but the fact that there was 11 games there last year with a total attendance of 373,038 for an average of 33,913 per game in a ground that holds 34,074 tells me otherwise.

abet , that 34 figure was the Freo final , but week in week out it would be close to 10-15% less than that. And thats probably representative of most Vic grounds. Rarely are they at capacity. Im not sure we have had another game with 30,000 in the ground for decades.

 

[catempire]

The 7 Skilled games in 2014 averaged around 25,000

So, what, about 9,000 on average unsold + no-shows.

It would be interesting to know the proportions.

 

[Turbocat]

The 7 Skilled games in 2014 averaged around 25,000

Simonds....If was the sponsor Id give it up , they don't get value. Even players still occasionally slip into that previous nom de plume.

 

[Turkey Tom]

Simonds....If was the sponsor Id give it up , they don't get value. Even players still occasionally slip into that previous nom de plume.

Yep even Steve Johnson called the ground Skilled during the NAB game.

 

[abet]

abet , that 34 figure was the Freo final , but week in week out it would be close to 10-15% less than that. And thats probably representative of most Vic grounds. Rarely are they at capacity. Im not sure we have had another game with 30,000 in the ground for decades.

Yes thanks Turbo, i know i farqed up the figures counting Melbourne home games.

 

[Turbocat]

Yep even Steve Johnson called the ground Skilled during the NAB game.

Did so on Radio before the game as well.

 

[Turbocat]

Yes thanks Turbo, i know i farqed up the figures counting Melbourne home games.

Dont sweet , if I had a dollar.... etc.
Not really sure what the debate was between you and CE. Whats interesting is we lost ground last year by having one game less at KP. I wonder what the attendance figures were the previous year , not including the final?
The fact is the attendance number s are not directly linked to profit. We make a lot more , from a lot less at KP.

 

[Pivo]

Simonds....If was the sponsor Id give it up , they don't get value. Even players still occasionally slip into that previous nom de plume.

Ya know, that's twice I've slipped up on that that you've picked up.

I reckon part of the problem is the fact they both begin with the same letter.

If it had been re-badged as Ford Stadium or NIB Stadium people would remember it more easily.

That's my excuse anyway.

 

[Turbocat]

Ya know, that's twice I've slipped up on that.

I reckon part of the problem is the fact they both begin with the same letter.

If it had been re-badged as Ford Stadium or NIB Stadium people would remember it more easily.

That's my excuse anyway.

Yes thought the same. Maybe Simonds Arena or Simonds Homes Stadium.

 

[abet]

Dont sweet , if I had a dollar.... etc.
Not really sure what the debate was between you and CE. Whats interesting is we lost ground last year by having one game less at KP. I wonder what the attendance figures were the previous year , not including the final?
The fact is the attendance number s are not directly linked to profit. We make a lot more , from a lot less at KP.

At least its back to 8 this year but 5 of those 8 are interstate sides which doesn't help with more bums on seats

 

[James1970]

Wouldn't be surprsied to see the numbers up this year at home if Clark and Cocky are up and about - they seem to have genuine 'star power' aura that will make our forward line something to witness first hand.

 

[abet]

Would we make more money from a packed out simonds stadium home game or a packed out etihad stadium home game?

 

[JUBJUB]

Would we make more money from a packed out simonds stadium home game or a packed out etihad stadium home game?

Simonds easily makes more

 

[Willo_]

Would we make more money from a packed out simonds stadium home game or a packed out etihad stadium home game?

Pretty sure we make more from a 3/4 full KP than a full Etihad...

 

[Willo_]

Wouldn't be surprsied to see the numbers up this year at home if Clark and Cocky are up and about - they seem to have genuine 'star power' aura that will make our forward line something to witness first hand.

Geez we have been spoilt particularly at home the least few years. You would hope the crowd was coming for that without needing something extra to draw them in

 

[Pal22]

Wouldn't be surprsied to see the numbers up this year at home if Clark and Cocky are up and about - they seem to have genuine 'star power' aura that will make our forward line something to witness first hand.

I also think that with more afternoon matches this season (6 of the 8 games will be played at either 1.10pm, 1.45pm or 3.20pm will also see a bump in crowd figures) - don't get me wrong the night games at Simonds are awesome but to have 6/7 games last year played at night would have made it lot harder for Melbourne and country based supporters to attend those games

 

[Pivo]

So, what, about 9,000 on average unsold + no-shows.

It would be interesting to know the proportions.

9000 out of, what, 35,000. 7,000 reserve seat members would give you Cook's 20%.

Seems a lot of reserve seats being left unoccupied per game when you'd think people buy a seat because they plan on attending more often than not.

I don't have a reserve seat at the Cattery but does reserving a seat give you first dibs on one the following year?

 

[darren forssman]

Let's not forget that the time slots are not there to promote match attendance first and foremost.

yeah, friday night kp games, much like jihad/mcg games for geelong residents, are pains in the dupa for city workers/outer surburban residents.

sunday 4.40 games much the same.

 

[catempire]

9000 out of, what, 35,000. 7,000 reserve seat members would give you Cook's 20%.

Seems a lot of reserve seats being left unoccupied per game when you'd think people buy a seat because they plan on attending more often than not.

I don't have a reserve seat at the Cattery but does reserving a seat give you first dibs on one the following year?

Ah, I missed the 20%. Thanks.

It does seem high. I wonder how it compares with other clubs.

And yes, you do get first dibs on your seat the following year.

 

[SJ]

yeah, friday night kp games, much like jihad/mcg games for geelong residents, are pains in the dupa for city workers/outer surburban residents.

sunday 4.40 games much the same.

You forgot about Thursday 7:10.

 

[you pick one]

9000 out of, what, 35,000. 7,000 reserve seat members would give you Cook's 20%.

Seems a lot of reserve seats being left unoccupied per game when you'd think people buy a seat because they plan on attending more often than not.

I don't have a reserve seat at the Cattery but does reserving a seat give you first dibs on one the following year?

The last game I attended I reckon half the crowd were suffering some degree of dementia,you may possibly find a good proportion of the 7000 wandering the streets looking for the ground or just trying to remember where they were going.

 

[darren forssman]

You forgot about Thursday 7:10.

yep, even the sydney massacre was hard to get organised for.

 

[vinum coupe]

You guys want a resale option but want a 40,000 seat stadium?
I'm confused

Supply and demand
Build brand, build demand.

 

[SJ]

yep, even the sydney massacre was hard to get organised for.

What about Round 1?

 

[you pick one]

You guys want a resale option but want a 40,000 seat stadium?
I'm confused

Supply and demand
Build brand, build demand.

Or build it and they will come.