jackpot jim wrote:Gozu wrote:THE Twenty20 Big Bash League has stalled at the start line of its heavily promoted second edition, with ratings down 30 per cent and crowds dipping nearly 40 per cent from the same stage last year.
In a blow for Cricket Australia and broadcaster Fox Sports, ratings comparisons obtained by Fairfax Media reveal that interest in the city-based domestic league has fallen significantly while plummeting attendances also point towards second-year syndrome.http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/sport/c ... 2bpkd.html
I have little interest in the BBL. What was the crowd figure last night? Was a shocking look on telly. Have been some TERRIBLE games lately. 8 teams is tooo many. There's not enough talent around for 8 teams. Too many 'No Name players' going around for the average follower to be interested.
19000 attended the Hobart Test match , Australia v Sri Lanka in 5 days
11000 attended the BBL match Hobart v Sydney Thunder in 3 hours
An International match with the best players drew TERRIBLE crowds
A BBL game featuring domestic players, the struggling Hobart were pitted against the TERRIBLE Sydney Blunders drew a GOOD crowd
Off course the BBL crowds were going to drop after the novelty first year
Crowds are dropping off in many sports
Football, Cricket, Horse Racing
Its a fact of life, home entertainment is keeping people away from Sporting events
That the BBL has been able to attract crowds is a great result for the ACB
