by Dogwatcher » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:44 pm
by UK Fan » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:55 pm
bennymacca wrote:UK Fan wrote:bennymacca wrote:I'm not disputing the crowds are down, it seems likely given what has been reported here, but the accusation that they would deliberately inflate figures I don't agree with. I can't think of a reason that it would be in centrals interests to do so
So you're not disputing the crowds are down but doom and gloomers are idiots?
You are remarkable in once again saying one thing and meaning nothing.
You should join a political party asap. You've missed your calling.
well clearly you wont ever go into politics given your comprehension skills. I was talking specifically about suggestions that crowd numbers have been deliberately inflated.
also crowds are down at elizabeth but up across the whole league. possibly the on field performance of centrals is a bigger driver
fester69 wrote: I'm full of "pish and wind" !!You can call me weak !!
MW wrote: Well call me a special asshole!.
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by bennymacca » Tue Jul 22, 2014 1:58 pm
by UK Fan » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:05 pm
bennymacca wrote:i have never denied that it was a reason for some people. lol. i just think it is a massive overreaction from those people. thats what i have said all along.
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fester69 wrote: I'm full of "pish and wind" !!You can call me weak !!
MW wrote: Well call me a special asshole!.
Booney wrote: I'm a happy clapper **** stick.
by johntheclaret » Tue Jul 22, 2014 2:07 pm
by Aerie » Tue Jul 22, 2014 3:25 pm
by wild dog » Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:25 pm
by Dogwatcher » Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:46 pm
by Booney » Tue Jul 22, 2014 4:50 pm
wild dog wrote:Actually I thought the crowd figure looked reasonable this week. There was a good contingent of eagles supporters considering their supporter base, and I for one thank them for making the trip out. One group who wear yellow and are far from it. Too many opposition supporters fail to make the trip on the bogus and frankly, cowardly belief they are going to be confronted by some someone of a lower social class than themselves.
whufc wrote:At least from that point not one cop or weslo come stood on the northern hill because the 100 guys there were gonna kick there heads in. Angriest crowd and closest I have seen to a riot at an SANFL game
by whufc » Tue Jul 22, 2014 5:23 pm
Booney wrote:I'm not sure who to believe then?wild dog wrote:Actually I thought the crowd figure looked reasonable this week. There was a good contingent of eagles supporters considering their supporter base, and I for one thank them for making the trip out. One group who wear yellow and are far from it. Too many opposition supporters fail to make the trip on the bogus and frankly, cowardly belief they are going to be confronted by some someone of a lower social class than themselves.whufc wrote:At least from that point not one cop or weslo come stood on the northern hill because the 100 guys there were gonna kick there heads in. Angriest crowd and closest I have seen to a riot at an SANFL game
I don't care what "social class" people come from, we all have our moments, but reports like this will indeed keep people away. Without question.
by wedgetail » Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:30 pm
wild dog wrote:Actually I thought the crowd figure looked reasonable this week. There was a good contingent of eagles supporters considering their supporter base, and I for one thank them for making the trip out. One group who wear yellow and are far from it. Too many opposition supporters fail to make the trip on the bogus and frankly, cowardly belief they are going to be confronted by some someone of a lower social class than themselves.
In terms of crowds this year, I thought the Crows game was sub 1000. The West game did eventually build after the poor weather at the start of the game, but 1700?
In my opinion Centrals until 2008 had a supporting home crowd of 3000. Opposition supporters fluctuated but hardly would exceed the 1000 mark. Since then its been a gradual decline due to the economic issues, however this year has seen a dramatic downturn, mostly on the terrace side and the northern hill. Further economic downturn, changing employment conditions, Crows entry and dual allegiance, the comp becoming a reserves, poor form, bandwagoners,.....
The northern suburbs has changed drastically over the years, from blue collar paradise, to social welfare housing to low cost housing and living. Centrals needs to reconnect with the community; how is the question.
by wild dog » Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:08 pm
whufc wrote:Booney wrote:I'm not sure who to believe then?wild dog wrote:Actually I thought the crowd figure looked reasonable this week. There was a good contingent of eagles supporters considering their supporter base, and I for one thank them for making the trip out. One group who wear yellow and are far from it. Too many opposition supporters fail to make the trip on the bogus and frankly, cowardly belief they are going to be confronted by some someone of a lower social class than themselves.whufc wrote:At least from that point not one cop or weslo come stood on the northern hill because the 100 guys there were gonna kick there heads in. Angriest crowd and closest I have seen to a riot at an SANFL game
I don't care what "social class" people come from, we all have our moments, but reports like this will indeed keep people away. Without question.
They were an extremly angry crowd, it was only directed at the police and weslo and in fact some eagles supporters where joining in the abuse but I do agree that kind if behaviour would keep alot of people away
The northern hill is definatly renowned for being what I would call 'a front bar pub crowd'
by whufc » Fri Jul 25, 2014 7:29 pm
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