dboy Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 57 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Yep....winning most games in a nice newly vamped stadium....very good chance of Wembley silverware too What's not to like being a Wakey fan this year Wish Broncos were in the same position ! There is a real feeling that it's the start of a really positive time for the club. It won't all go Wakey's way, but it's nice to enjoy going to a game full of excitement and optimism, rather than dread. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiled Wiganer Posted March 18 Share Posted March 18 2 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: And in good news for the AFL haters, Gold Coast Suns dropped to a more familiar 11,000 as well last weekend. Having watched the highlights, I think you are inaccurate on the “Collingwood fans” making up the bulk of the fans for week 1 though. I can’t imagine anyone hates a game that means absolutely nothing to any of us. It is as relevant to our lives as the kangaroo racing in calgoolie (am guessing that’s a place name). Honestly this is a sad compulsion - surely they have their own web sites? If not, maybe you could set one up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going for the corner Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 6 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: And in good news for the AFL haters, Gold Coast Suns dropped to a more familiar 11,000 as well last weekend. Having watched the highlights, I think you are inaccurate on the “Collingwood fans” making up the bulk of the fans for week 1 though. Are the Gold Coast residents just not a sporting public? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anita Bath Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, going for the corner said: Are the Gold Coast residents just not a sporting public? Or just a public who expect to have a modicum of success now and again. Look at the playing records of both codes over the last decade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redjonn Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 On 14/03/2024 at 18:39, N2022 said: It's a kilometre... or five furlongs if you're into racing. 50 chains then...rather than 5 furlongs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 9 hours ago, dboy said: There is a real feeling that it's the start of a really positive time for the club. It won't all go Wakey's way, but it's nice to enjoy going to a game full of excitement and optimism, rather than dread. Its a weird one isn't it. Going down is obviously doom and gloom, and there is always that overbearing desire to return to the top flight, but being good in the Second Division brings a real energy and positive vibe that being rubbish in the top flight doesn't. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chronicler of Chiswick Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) Anyone know what the missing wadge of attendances were in the Championship and Worky's in L1?Not sure if it's worth carrying on with the spreadsheets for them if this is going to be normal. Edited March 19 by Chronicler of Chiswick Spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 10 hours ago, Exiled Wiganer said: I can’t imagine anyone hates a game that means absolutely nothing to any of us. It is as relevant to our lives as the kangaroo racing in calgoolie (am guessing that’s a place name). Honestly this is a sad compulsion - surely they have their own web sites? If not, maybe you could set one up. I was having a discussion with someone else. Your vehement posts demonstrate how emotional you are on the subject. There there. 45 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Its a weird one isn't it. Going down is obviously doom and gloom, and there is always that overbearing desire to return to the top flight, but being good in the Second Division brings a real energy and positive vibe that being rubbish in the top flight doesn't. Yeah I am really pleased to see that crowd number for Wakefield. After so many years of stadium upgrade threads, it’s good to see some work completed and the immediate positive impact it has had on a team playing in a lower division. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 54 minutes ago, Tommygilf said: Its a weird one isn't it. Going down is obviously doom and gloom, and there is always that overbearing desire to return to the top flight, but being good in the Second Division brings a real energy and positive vibe that being rubbish in the top flight doesn't. I think it's a combination of factors and it's pretty much a perfect storm when it comes to building up a club and getting fans engaged again. The new stand is now built and completed, a new moneyman coming in with plans to improve the club on and off the field, investment in the playing squad and then obviously the whole rebuild/new era vibe with a team that should dominate the Championship. Its pretty much everything you want. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 (edited) 23 hours ago, Damien said: Interestingly GWS only then got a rather pathetic crowd of 8,034 for their next game. This strongly suggests that a fairly large portion of the 21,235 crowd were away Collingwood fans, who are by some distance the best attended AFL team: Widely reported that there was only about 4000 there, even f-ball followers on-line calling out the f-ball HQ for inflated numbers. The common theory was that f-ball were desperate to be able to boast a record opening weekend to counter the headline grabbing results of the NRL`s Vegas venture and corresponding opening round. Edited March 19 by The Rocket 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, redjonn said: 50 chains then...rather than 5 furlongs 200 rods, poles or perches. 1 "We'll sell you a seat .... but you'll only need the edge of it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rocket Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 17 hours ago, Exiled Wiganer said: But but but everyone loves fumblecheeserolling - ALL of Sydney can’t get enough of it. There`s your answer. Call for help: Junior AFL clubs struggling for numbers – The Western Weekender The Western Weekender I Penrith News Clubs folding or being forced to merge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 21 hours ago, Damien said: Wigan quickly sell out their Good Friday allocation without them even going on general sale. With Saints also selling out we have a Good Friday sellout already: Is there only one round again over the Easter weekend? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damien Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 minutes ago, Sports Prophet said: Is there only one round again over the Easter weekend? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Just now, Damien said: Yes How many on BBC? Do you know which one/s yet and what day? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonM Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 28 minutes ago, Sports Prophet said: How many on BBC? Do you know which one/s yet and what day? The next SL game on BBC is Catalan v St. Helens on BBC 3 on 6th April AFAIK. None of the easter games. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 Just now, JonM said: The next SL game on BBC is Catalan v St. Helens on BBC 3 on 6th April AFAIK. None of the easter games. Ah that’s a shame. Would be great to get another big crowd on the Beeb for the Easter weekend when there would likely be a good televised audience as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 19 minutes ago, JonM said: The next SL game on BBC is Catalan v St. Helens on BBC 3 on 6th April AFAIK. None of the easter games. Warrington v Catalans on iPlayer on Easter Saturday is the best I can offer. Does strike as a bit of a shame but Sky probably wanted exclusivity considering this has been an ‘all televised’ round for a few years now 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sports Prophet Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 1 hour ago, Leyther_Matt said: Warrington v Catalans on iPlayer on Easter Saturday is the best I can offer. Does strike as a bit of a shame but Sky probably wanted exclusivity considering this has been an ‘all televised’ round for a few years now Any idea how many will be on Sky and how many will be streaming only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedfordshire Bronco Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 4 hours ago, Tommygilf said: Its a weird one isn't it. Going down is obviously doom and gloom, and there is always that overbearing desire to return to the top flight, but being good in the Second Division brings a real energy and positive vibe that being rubbish in the top flight doesn't. Leeds united in the soccer Championship being a good parallel to Wakey this year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommygilf Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 17 minutes ago, Bedfordshire Bronco said: Leeds united in the soccer Championship being a good parallel to Wakey this year Quite who I was thinking of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N2022 Posted March 19 Author Share Posted March 19 11 hours ago, redjonn said: 50 chains then...rather than 5 furlongs Oh, good one that, had forgotten the chain. Length of a cricket pitch, of course. I wouldn't be surprised if some kids these days didn't know spans and cubits. Comes in handy for building an ark out of gophar wood. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leyther_Matt Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 6 hours ago, Sports Prophet said: Any idea how many will be on Sky and how many will be streaming only? All on main Sky channels 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EggFace Posted March 19 Share Posted March 19 2 hours ago, Leyther_Matt said: All on main Sky channels No wonder I got rid of Sky Sports...in this day and age we should be able to pick our own Sporting package Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
going for the corner Posted March 20 Share Posted March 20 22 hours ago, Anita Bath said: Or just a public who expect to have a modicum of success now and again. Look at the playing records of both codes over the last decade. True. look at the playing record of the professional rugby league team in all its previous and current forms on the Gold Coast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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