Exciting Times in New Zealand

[graveyard johnny]

6 minutes ago, John bird said:

Absolute liability too.

when the big dog barks - all the dogs start barking - we need players like him in the game

[John bird]

15 minutes ago, graveyard johnny said:

when the big dog barks - all the dogs start barking - we need players like him in the game

This big dog has had its day.

[graveyard johnny]

1 minute ago, John bird said:

This big dog has had its day.

we still need players like jwh in the game 

[JonNgog]

10 hours ago, Sports Prophet said:

Crowds and viewing figures of Super Rugby in NZ are on the up.

Auckland’s change of fortune at the top of the table saw them pull in 26,000 last weekend. Viewing figures across all NZ are said to be experiencing double digit growth.

All the while, Warriors experiencing a slump in form after last ear’s heroics. Can the Warriors sustain their mantle as the biggest sports club in NZ?

 

They pulled in 26,000 because it was 1st vs 2nd , against another NZ club on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. And there was a time when Eden Park would have been packed for a game like that.

[Sports Prophet]

3 minutes ago, JonNgog said:

They pulled in 26,000 because it was 1st vs 2nd , against another NZ club on a beautiful Saturday afternoon. And there was a time when Eden Park would have been packed for a game like that.

Sure, a few stars aligned, no dispute. It’s not like Sydney NRL clubs pack them in for non-Sydney derby’s though either.

Fact remains. SR in NZ is on the up. It would be great if the Warriors could get their season back on track to keep their position in the public consciousness.

Especially when the SR team they share a city with are top of the table.

[Damien]

Great TV viewing figures from New Zealand:

 

[John bird]

14 minutes ago, Damien said:

Great TV viewing figures from New Zealand:

 

Yet more evidence to support the claim of adding NZ2 to the NRL.

[eal]

It will be interesting to see how Warriors crowds and viewership holds up once they return to their routine 10 years of mediocrity. 

[John bird]

On 15/05/2024 at 21:20, graveyard johnny said:

we still need players like jwh in the game 

Of course but JWH is long past his best.

[John bird]

5 minutes ago, eal said:

It will be interesting to see how Warriors crowds and viewership holds up once they return to their routine 10 years of mediocrity. 

Warriors fans deserve more.

hopefully they come through this latest blip and bounce back.

[Damien]

On 15/05/2024 at 14:09, Sports Prophet said:

Crowds and viewing figures of Super Rugby in NZ are on the up.

Auckland’s change of fortune at the top of the table saw them pull in 26,000 last weekend. Viewing figures across all NZ are said to be experiencing double digit growth.

All the while, Warriors experiencing a slump in form after last ear’s heroics. Can the Warriors sustain their mantle as the biggest sports club in NZ?

 

Still aren't doing too bad:

 

 

[John bird]

10 minutes ago, Damien said:

Still aren't doing too bad:

 

 

The warriors have the potential to be a super club similar to the broncos in terms of crowds and membership if only they could string together a couple of consistent successful seasons i.e. regularly finishing in the top 4 and making the semifinals/grandfinal.

God only knows what would happen if they could actually win an NRL grandfinal!!

[Sports Prophet]

5 hours ago, Damien said:

Still aren't doing too bad:

 

 

Great to see

4 hours ago, John bird said:

The warriors have the potential to be a super club similar to the broncos in terms of crowds and membership if only they could string together a couple of consistent successful seasons i.e. regularly finishing in the top 4 and making the semifinals/grandfinal.

God only knows what would happen if they could actually win an NRL grandfinal!!

I hope the win against the panthers is a turning point in their season. They traditionally compete well over Origin, so there is a good chance over the next ten weeks for them to climb up the ladder this year and finish towards the top 4 or hopefully at minimum top 8.

[unapologetic pedant]

Warriors announced a few weeks ago that the Dolphins game would be "Kids go free". That's not to diminish the latest sell-out. They offer packages to help low-income families at most home games.

Weather in Auckland is looking okay for Sunday.

On the downside, team probably even weaker than last week with Wayde Egan concussed and AFB stood down. Plus Liam Kennedy appointed as ref.

[Damien]

Pretty amazing. The next two NZ Warriors games are also sold out:

Every home game this season now sold out to Round Seventeen

Get your tickets for the back-end of the season now before they go too

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/VvV5mNywzDp1uNSk/

 

[John bird]

8 minutes ago, Damien said:

Pretty amazing. The next two NZ Warriors games are also sold out:

Every home game this season now sold out to Round Seventeen

Get your tickets for the back-end of the season now before they go too

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/VvV5mNywzDp1uNSk/

 

time for a stadium upgrade methinks.

[unapologetic pedant]

Snapshot of the Wahs season ahead of Saturday's pivotal game with the Bulldogs.

Despite everything (not least the calamity on the Gold Coast), they are currently a decent bet for top 8. The win over Souths has grown in value. Likewise, to a lesser extent, the result in Townsville. Got a bye next week, then post-Origin it's Raiders away followed by two winnable home games v Tigers and Eels.

Major selection dilemma for Webster when SJ is fit. The team has looked far better recently with Te Maire Martin at 7. Both together just doesn't work. Has to be one or the other with CHT or a fit Luke Metcalf.

[Damien]

Unbelievable, it would be incredible if the Warriors could sellout every home game:

With a perfect eight from eight sellouts so far, the One New Zealand Warriors are just two games away from an unprecedented grand slam of sold-out games at Go Media Stadium this season.

Friday night’s 21st-round encounter with the Wests Tigers was confirmed as a sellout a week before the game.

The Warriors have only two regular season homes left after this against Parramatta next Friday (August 2) and Canterbury Bankstown on Friday, August 23.

Tickets have been selling fast for both games giving the Warriors a chance of achieving an NRL first by selling out every home game of a campaign.

https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2024/07/25/closing-in-on-10-out-of-10/#:~:text=With all tickets gone for,games have been sold out.

 

[Damien]

On 17/05/2024 at 18:45, eal said:

It will be interesting to see how Warriors crowds and viewership holds up once they return to their routine 10 years of mediocrity. 

Still seem to be holding up very well anyway, indeed they couldn't be better with 8 out of 8 sellout so far.

[Tommygilf]

I wonder at what point the Warriors start looking to take a couple of fixtures to Eden Park to really test the potential.

[Damien]

1 hour ago, Tommygilf said:

I wonder at what point the Warriors start looking to take a couple of fixtures to Eden Park to really test the potential.

I know they've played games there in the past but it never seems that popular as a venue and fans always seem against it. It's not really the heartland of RL and obviously it's associated with RU. It's too big really at 50k and is really poor for Rugby, its one of those shocking rebuilds that just seemed like a huge waste of money and pleased no one.

It would be easy to add another 5k to Mount Smart too if they wanted. I think 30k is probably a decent size to still keep a good atmosphere and satisfy extra demand.

[Damien]

Unbelievable:

 

[Damien]

More here:

The One New Zealand Warriors have become the first club in NRL history to complete a grand slam of sold-out home games in a season.

With the last few remaining tickets sold for the final two matches against Parramatta and Canterbury Bankstown, the Warriors have completed a perfect record of selling out all 10 games at Go Media Stadium this year plus their home against Canberra in Christchurch.

https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2024/07/29/sellout-grand-slam-sealed/

 

[Pulga]

59 minutes ago, Damien said:

More here:

The One New Zealand Warriors have become the first club in NRL history to complete a grand slam of sold-out home games in a season.

With the last few remaining tickets sold for the final two matches against Parramatta and Canterbury Bankstown, the Warriors have completed a perfect record of selling out all 10 games at Go Media Stadium this year plus their home against Canberra in Christchurch.

https://www.warriors.kiwi/news/2024/07/29/sellout-grand-slam-sealed/

 

This has to be a first for the sport right?

Amazing.

[Tommygilf]

On 25/07/2024 at 11:59, Damien said:

I know they've played games there in the past but it never seems that popular as a venue and fans always seem against it. It's not really the heartland of RL and obviously it's associated with RU. It's too big really at 50k and is really poor for Rugby, its one of those shocking rebuilds that just seemed like a huge waste of money and pleased no one.

It would be easy to add another 5k to Mount Smart too if they wanted. I think 30k is probably a decent size to still keep a good atmosphere and satisfy extra demand.

I get that, but whilst sold out signs are up every week, there must be some money left on the table. I don't know how easy to add 5k or more to Mt Smart would actually be in practical terms, I'm sure that would have to be looked at too.