SaintGeoff Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Any thoughts or views on the attendances for the opening round of games? 16,500 was reasonable at Saints but not spectacular although it was a freezing cold Thursday night. Also be interesting to see how the viewing figures stack up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I think the idea to open with a game between two close rivals and a proper derby match has worked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerrumonside ref Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 11 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: I think the idea to open with a game between two close rivals and a proper derby match has worked. Agreed, two largely packed grounds sends a good image of the game to the casual sports fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Saints v Wigan- 16,508 KR v FC- 12,100 Cas v Catalans- 7,494 Hudds v Salford- 5,387 Looks like Warrington Leeds will be 14-15K, not sure about London, what’s the ground capacity? I think we’re liking at 3-4K for that game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yakstorm Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Getting the matches onto Sky Sports Mix was also a key move. For a competition trying to change its image, it has at least started the right way. PACIFIQUE TREIZE: Join the team by registering as a fan today at pacifique13.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 Also HKR - HFC was a record attendance for the ground - them's hardy folk in East Yorkshire! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Kevin Sinfield Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Mr Plow said: Saints v Wigan- 16,508 KR v FC- 12,100 Cas v Catalans- 7,494 Hudds v Salford- 5,387 Looks like Warrington Leeds will be 14-15K, not sure about London, what’s the ground capacity? I think we’re liking at 3-4K for that game How do they compare with the same fixtures last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Sir Kevin Sinfield said: How do they compare with the same fixtures last year? 2018 Round 1 Warrington v Leeds- 11,241 Hull FC v Hudds- 13,704 Salford v Wigan- 5,568 Saints v Cas- 13,108 KR v Wakefield- 8,615 Widnes v Catalans- 4,568 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southerner80 Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 6 hours ago, Mr Plow said: Saints v Wigan- 16,508 KR v FC- 12,100 Cas v Catalans- 7,494 Hudds v Salford- 5,387 Looks like Warrington Leeds will be 14-15K, not sure about London, what’s the ground capacity? I think we’re liking at 3-4K for that game I will be impressed if London get 3k! Let's hope they do. I think the grounds capacity is about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Southerner80 said: I will be impressed if London get 3k! Let's hope they do. I think the grounds capacity is about that. Ah yeah just looked, average attendance last year was 962, highest was 1,904 v Leeds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 I have actually enjoyed the rugby so much I didn't have time to count the empty seats. Next time I shall try and do better and ignore the rugby. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 25 minutes ago, Padge said: I have actually enjoyed the rugby so much I didn't have time to count the empty seats. Next time I shall try and do better and ignore the rugby. No need to count seats, they announce the attendance at the end of the game. If people stop going then what’s the point? Attendance are important in every sport, big crowds are linked to success Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinskolar Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 3k for the Broncos will be incredible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: No need to count seats, they announce the attendance at the end of the game. If people stop going then what’s the point? Attendance are important in every sport, big crowds are linked to success Ahhhh but, you don't get it, the attendance does not tell you how many empty seats there are. I need to know how many seats are empty. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 9 minutes ago, Padge said: Ahhhh but, you don't get it, the attendance does not tell you how many empty seats there are. I need to know how many seats are empty. Well you minus the official attendance from the capacity of the ground then that gives you the amount of empty seats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 4 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: Well you minus the official attendance from the capacity of the ground then that gives you the amount of empty seats. No no no and thrice no, I want the empty seats announced, I want the official figures. I demand to know how many empty seats the RFL are counting. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Padge said: No no no and thrice no, I want the empty seats announced, I want the official figures. I demand to know how many empty seats the RFL are counting. What about empty terracing? How do you count that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 1 minute ago, Mr Plow said: What about empty terracing? How do you count that? By the square meter, or post Brexit square yard. You are really struggling to understand. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 8 minutes ago, Padge said: No no no and thrice no, I want the empty seats announced, I want the official figures. I demand to know how many empty seats the RFL are counting. Too many nos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 2 minutes ago, deluded pom? said: Too many nos. Oh no Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deluded pom? Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 3 minutes ago, Padge said: Oh no Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Plow Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Padge said: By the square meter, or post Brexit square yard. You are really struggling to understand. Makes sense now, I got it with all seater stadiums but now you’ve explained terracing I understand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padge Posted February 2, 2019 Share Posted February 2, 2019 6 minutes ago, Mr Plow said: Makes sense now, I got it with all seater stadiums but now you’ve explained terracing I understand Glad to be of assistance. It is all part of the service. Visit my photography site www.padge.smugmug.com Radio 5 Live: Saturday 14 April 2007 Dave Whelan "In Wigan rugby will always be king" This country's wealth was created by men in overalls, it was destroyed by men in suits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 12 hours ago, Quinskolar said: 3k for the Broncos will be incredible. That'll depend on whether Trailfinders give us access to the RU gate multiplier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted February 3, 2019 Share Posted February 3, 2019 Aside from Huddersfield, and London, and even there there would be no much in it, the return fixtures would all have significantly higher gates. So, while they have all looked lovely, the figures could have been far higher if the aggregate was the main target. Maybe they knew that full bijou grounds like Warrington and Saints have is the key thing regardless of the numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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