Crowd increase for 2010

[Big Phil]

From the SANFL...

http://www.sanfl.com.au/news/sanfl_news/1330/

SANFL FANS ANSWER THE CALL

Crowds at SANFL matches are on the up, recording a 5.1 per cent increase in attendance compared to the 2009 season.

The final round of the League home and away season attracted 9395 fans, bringing up the total attendance this season to 276,583 – an average of 3073 spectators per match.

Football & Corporate Operations Chief Officer Darren Chandler tonight thanked all SANFL fans for their support.

“Attendance at SANFL matches this year has been very impressive, particularly given the wet weather we have experienced,” Mr Chandler said.

“Our 2010 catchcry has been ‘Your Tribe Is Calling’ and these figures show that our League football fans have answered the call.

“We are now looking forward to a spectacular SANFL 'be active' Finals Series and we anticipate 15,000 to 20,000 fans at AAMI Stadium next week for the Elimination and Qualifying Final double-header.”

There were 16 matches in 2010 that had crowds of more than 4000 (13 matches in 2009).

The highest-attended match was Round 5’s clash between Norwood and Port, witnessed by 6665 spectators.

Norwood had the highest club home game attendance of the season, with an average 4198 spectators attending games at Coopers Stadium. Glenelg was a close second, with an average 4191 fans turning up to Gliderol Stadium for home games.

[JAS]

Could you post a link to the original article...can't see it on the SANFL news page.

Regards
JAS

*edit* Forget it...just been added to the site

[Big Phil]

Could you post a link to the original article...can't see it on the SANFL news page.

Regards
JAS

*edit* Forget it...just been added to the site

Yeah, I normally do JAS (as soon as the link comes up) but I only had it as an email when I got home from the Parade...

Now the link is up on the SANFL site as you say, I will edit the post accordingly...

[Big Phil]

Could you post a link to the original article

All done...

[Mr66]

Attendance increases are always good news
Let hope participation rates head in the same direction.

[PhilH]

What the SANFL fails to mention (why I am not sure) is that this is the highest crowd since 2002.

And given some decent weather this weekend that would have been overtaken as well.

Per Game Averages This Century (2000-10 as at end of Minor Rd)
2010 - 3,073pg (3rd)
2009 - 2,910pg (6th)
2008 - 3,027pg (4th)
2007 - 2,870pg (8th)
2006 - 2,838pg (9th)
2005 - 2,747pg (11th)
2004 - 2,812pg (10th)
2003 - 2,890pg (7th)
2002 - 3,101pg (1ST)
2001 - 3,098pg (2nd)
2000 - 2,966pg (5th)


2010 Home Game Rankings
1) Norwood - 4,198 per game ( +620pg 17%)
2) Glenelg - 4,191 per game ( +168pg 4%)
3) Central - 3.143 per game ( +3pg 0%)
4) Sturt - 3,097 per game (-517pg 14%)
5) Port - 3,051 per game ( +60pg 2%)
6) West - 2,975 per game ( +1021pg 52%)
7) North - 2,408 per game (-378pg 14%)
8 ) Eagles - 2,346 per game (+107pg 5%)
9) South - 2,249 per game ( +246pg 12%)

[Lynwood]

Given our season I say Port did very well for attendence this year

[dedja]

I've sometimes wondered what the figures would be like if bayman didn't go to the footy ...

[Wedgie]

Phenomenal performance considering the wet winter and the style of footy a couple of sides played his year. The marketing departments at the SANFL and the clubs deserve a big pat on the back IMHO.
It was interesting being at a VFL final on he weekend where the footy was better to watch but had little or no marketing, there was a very poor crowd and little if any atmosphere.

[Sojourner]

Would be interesting to see the figures without the night games at Richmond which I feel brought in a good increase in interest in the SANFL this season.

[Dutchy]

Huge gap between the top 2 and the rest, hopefully the other 7 clubs can improve and a average of 4k is the norm

[gossipgirl]

i dont understand for all the success that centrals have they dont seem to be able to attract more supporters

[Booney]

i dont understand for all the success that centrals have they dont seem to be able to attract more supporters

Watch them howl me down, but there is no arguing that Elizabeth Oval is not the most welcoming environment and many opposition supporters would not choose to travel out there. Yes, sure, compareit to Alberton in years goen by if you like and the Centrals fans will argue the fact but I think there is little point arguing it.

Many people I know simply choose not to go out there.

[whufc]

i dont understand for all the success that centrals have they dont seem to be able to attract more supporters

Watch them howl me down, but there is no arguing that Elizabeth Oval is not the most welcoming environment and many opposition supporters would not choose to travel out there. Yes, sure, compareit to Alberton in years goen by if you like and the Centrals fans will argue the fact but I think there is little point arguing it.

Many people I know simply choose not to go out there.

so true on the whole the home attendance is reasonable but away supporters dont tend to travel out there for a few reasons distance, reputation and unlikelyness of a victory.

another factor could be the current success of a few local ammo teams like eastern park elizabeth central united who all made grand finals and then smithfield brahma lodge salisbury north who all played finals

[blueandwhite]

What the SANFL fails to mention (why I am not sure) is that this is the highest crowd since 2002.

And given some decent weather this weekend that would have been overtaken as well.

Per Game Averages This Century (2000-10 as at end of Minor Rd)
2010 - 3,073pg (3rd)
2009 - 2,910pg (6th)
2008 - 3,027pg (4th)
2007 - 2,870pg (8th)
2006 - 2,838pg (9th)
2005 - 2,747pg (11th)
2004 - 2,812pg (10th)
2003 - 2,890pg (7th)
2002 - 3,101pg (1ST)
2001 - 3,098pg (2nd)
2000 - 2,966pg (5th)


2010 Home Game Rankings
1) Norwood - 4,198 per game ( +620pg 17%)
2) Glenelg - 4,191 per game ( +168pg 4%)
3) Central - 3.143 per game ( +3pg 0%)
4) Sturt - 3,097 per game (-517pg 14%)
5) Port - 3,051 per game ( +60pg 2%)
6) West - 2,975 per game ( +1021pg 52%)
7) North - 2,408 per game (-378pg 14%)
8 ) Eagles - 2,346 per game (+107pg 5%)
9) South - 2,249 per game ( +246pg 12%)

Despite the fact that South are the bottom side, an increase in crowds of 12% is a pretty good result.The introduction of lights next year will only increase crowd numbers.

[Royal City]

2010 Home Game Rankings
1) Norwood - 4,198 per game ( +620pg 17%)
2) Glenelg - 4,191 per game ( +168pg 4%)
3) Central - 3.143 per game ( +3pg 0%)
4) Sturt - 3,097 per game (-517pg 14%)
5) Port - 3,051 per game ( +60pg 2%)
6) West - 2,975 per game ( +1021pg 52%)
7) North - 2,408 per game (-378pg 14%)
8 ) Eagles - 2,346 per game (+107pg 5%)
9) South - 2,249 per game ( +246pg 12%)

Take note PAFC fans 5th not 1st.

So Port have the 5th most home attendance in the SANFL.

And 16th in the AFL. Powerhouse.

[on the rails]

2010 Home Game Rankings
1) Norwood - 4,198 per game ( +620pg 17%)
2) Glenelg - 4,191 per game ( +168pg 4%)
3) Central - 3.143 per game ( +3pg 0%)
4) Sturt - 3,097 per game (-517pg 14%)
5) Port - 3,051 per game ( +60pg 2%)
6) West - 2,975 per game ( +1021pg 52%)
7) North - 2,408 per game (-378pg 14%)
8 ) Eagles - 2,346 per game (+107pg 5%)
9) South - 2,249 per game ( +246pg 12%)

Take note PAFC fans 5th not 1st.

So Port have the 5th most home attendance in the SANFL.

And 16th in the AFL. Powerhouse.

LOL and so much for their nearly 7000 members rallying to save the club by voting with their feet.

They are just like every other club, when your performing poorly on field it affects attendances - band wagon anyone!

[Wedgie]

Phil any chance of a similar table by clubs match attendances not just home attendances?

[Booney]

2010 Home Game Rankings
1) Norwood - 4,198 per game ( +620pg 17%)
2) Glenelg - 4,191 per game ( +168pg 4%)
3) Central - 3.143 per game ( +3pg 0%)
4) Sturt - 3,097 per game (-517pg 14%)
5) Port - 3,051 per game ( +60pg 2%)
6) West - 2,975 per game ( +1021pg 52%)
7) North - 2,408 per game (-378pg 14%)
8 ) Eagles - 2,346 per game (+107pg 5%)
9) South - 2,249 per game ( +246pg 12%)

Take note PAFC fans 5th not 1st.

So Port have the 5th most home attendance in the SANFL.

And 16th in the AFL. Powerhouse.

LOL and so much for their nearly 7000 members rallying to save the club by voting with their feet.

They are just like every other club, when your performing poorly on field it affects attendances - band wagon anyone!

So in the one sentence you claim they are just like every other club then bag them for being so?

You're an angry, angry man aren't you?

[Grahaml]

There's no doubt that many opposition fans refuse to travel out to Elizabeth. No doubt the distance and the strong chance of losing are factors, but I think the one main one is an unfair reputation of being unsafe. Not sure how we would change this perception, but it's hard when a big driving force of it is one of the most prominent voices in SA sport.