innsaneink
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Yeh, I imagine those that got a silver membership at Cambo paid the same as I did for mine at Allianz, $130 I think from memory or $32.50 per game…..wonder how they feel?
Club acts to attract fans to big game
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Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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@simonthetiger said:
So I hope you took a reputation point off baboon as well because all I was doing is responding to what obviously a comment directed to stir trouble . Look how you got your points. Biggest joke system on an open forum I don't need you judging me and my opinions. The club has obviously spent money and time in Macathur and we appreciate it but with so called supporters like baboon they just can't win . This topic is sensitive to some Simone the Tiger so cause u got 11 points and can now take rep points off people I laugh at you. I travel to where the tigers play and Campbelltown is a special place for me but does not mean I don't go to LO.
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simonthetiger
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I thought he made a pretty up front statement that deserved a better response than calling him names.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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@simonthetiger said:
One last thing the guy who said baboons head was up his arse and silver spoon got 5 positive points and it would of been 6 if was up to me.Again contrary to your thoughts baboon got negative 3\. Thanks for another negative it does not bother me I will express my opinion when I feel the need. :roll
Demonborger
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Boonboon is correct imo in that ANZ/centralised stadiums is the long term solution.
He isn't the only one unwilling to spend 5 hours of his weekend on the footy when he could watch it from home and take only 2hours (less even). When people work 9-5 each day and spend another 2-3 hours in travel time, their free time becomes more precious.
On top of this fan bases are no longer as localised as they were, it is still a factor (and an important one) but with increased exposure (tv, internet), migration/family relocation many follow teams that are not necessarily the local one.
I applaud all those that travel hours to the games (especially the interstate and rural fans). But if we want to get bigger crowds we'd have to consider centralisation to find the point that generates the biggest potential crowds when they all factor in ticket price, appeal of the venue, travel time and effort. Currently this is ANZ.
The other solution is not as good but it is more fair in a sense where games are divided up into areas of popular support which is what we do (albeit lopsidedly). We get oldschool atmosphere and a a greater sense of tribalism/localism but for us means travelling support from other regions are less likely to attend and we are unable to utilise economies of scale (meaning higher ticket prices).
He isn't the only one unwilling to spend 5 hours of his weekend on the footy when he could watch it from home and take only 2hours (less even). When people work 9-5 each day and spend another 2-3 hours in travel time, their free time becomes more precious.
On top of this fan bases are no longer as localised as they were, it is still a factor (and an important one) but with increased exposure (tv, internet), migration/family relocation many follow teams that are not necessarily the local one.
I applaud all those that travel hours to the games (especially the interstate and rural fans). But if we want to get bigger crowds we'd have to consider centralisation to find the point that generates the biggest potential crowds when they all factor in ticket price, appeal of the venue, travel time and effort. Currently this is ANZ.
The other solution is not as good but it is more fair in a sense where games are divided up into areas of popular support which is what we do (albeit lopsidedly). We get oldschool atmosphere and a a greater sense of tribalism/localism but for us means travelling support from other regions are less likely to attend and we are unable to utilise economies of scale (meaning higher ticket prices).
Less then 12k crowd tonight despite cheap tickets, lots of community promotion and events. To me its clear - ditch campbelltown and play games at SFS.
I would be happy with all the games at ANZ with mayby just 1 each at Leichardt and Campbelltown- as to not offend by putting games at Leichardt but not Campbelltown.
As for the comments on who got what rep points - If someone gets positive rep points for personal abuse and I get negative ones for stating an opinion without any personal attacks - then I wear every negative point as a point of pride (only 1 negitive point by the way as I just checked for the first time ever - I have 9 positive and only 1 negitive) and every positive someone got for personal abuse as also a point of personal pride for not stooping to that level
I would be happy with all the games at ANZ with mayby just 1 each at Leichardt and Campbelltown- as to not offend by putting games at Leichardt but not Campbelltown.
As for the comments on who got what rep points - If someone gets positive rep points for personal abuse and I get negative ones for stating an opinion without any personal attacks - then I wear every negative point as a point of pride (only 1 negitive point by the way as I just checked for the first time ever - I have 9 positive and only 1 negitive) and every positive someone got for personal abuse as also a point of personal pride for not stooping to that level
Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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@Boonboon2 said:
It was great fantastic atmosphere I have no voice left cheering for my team loved it :smiley:
GNR4LIFE
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@Boonboon2 said:
Listen to you you hypocrite. Here you were in the days leading up telling everyone with your nose up in the air that its not a place you would go, like your too good for the place, and now you have the hide to point the finger and say they should play somewhere else cos they don't attract crowds. Maybe if you and all the people who have said the same thing (and there have been many) got off your backside and made an effort, maybe the crowds wouldn't be an issue. If you like i can arrange for the pope mobile and a corporate box with plexigon glass if it will make you feel at ease. If you openly refuse to make the effort you have no right to point your finger cos you're part of the very problem you are whinging about
How am I a hypocrite - I was open that I wasnt attending because it was in Campbelltown and I didn't attend - I would only be a hypocrite if I did go.
You are correct if I and all the people who didnt attend got off our backsides and made an effort the crowds wouldn't be an issue - but as we clearly arent doing that in Campbelltown but probably would at ANZ then it makes sense to move the games to ANZ.
Being part of the problem makes me more likely to understand then solution then someone who isn't clearly
You are correct if I and all the people who didnt attend got off our backsides and made an effort the crowds wouldn't be an issue - but as we clearly arent doing that in Campbelltown but probably would at ANZ then it makes sense to move the games to ANZ.
Being part of the problem makes me more likely to understand then solution then someone who isn't clearly
innsaneink
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@Boonboon2 said:
Fairweather fan, you dont attend yet criticise the poor turnout…well done
YOU are the problem, the fickle WTs ''fan''
It seems to be clear that people who live closer to the city don't want to travel to campbelltown. There are a lot of claims that it is too far to travel and so on. I was looking at the crowd and thinking about this tonight.
I think the club should look into providing a few shuttle buses directly to the game from some key places near there inner west supports and I don't mean just one bus that costs you $20 but a number of buses with a minimal fee.
I don't know if the club could arrange it but a few more trains after the game would help as this seems to be another concern people have.
I live near ashfield leagues and don't find the drive to be as bad as some people make out it is at 45 minutes.
The club should also look at engaging the local community and looking the the demographics out there and price tickets accordingly. The club needs to make it a habit for people to go to games when they are on. The more people at the game the more money the club can make through other avenues other than ticket sales.
Finally I would suggest considering a review of how we split the games. Our current split sees 8 games played in and around the city and only the four at campbelltown. Maybe fans don't see the need to travel to the campbelltown games as they see most home games anyway.
If the club looks at a split of 6 at campbelltown and 3 each for SFS and LO maybe they will draw a few more fans out that way while also engaging the local community with more games so they feel like a valued part of the outfit.
I think the club should look into providing a few shuttle buses directly to the game from some key places near there inner west supports and I don't mean just one bus that costs you $20 but a number of buses with a minimal fee.
I don't know if the club could arrange it but a few more trains after the game would help as this seems to be another concern people have.
I live near ashfield leagues and don't find the drive to be as bad as some people make out it is at 45 minutes.
The club should also look at engaging the local community and looking the the demographics out there and price tickets accordingly. The club needs to make it a habit for people to go to games when they are on. The more people at the game the more money the club can make through other avenues other than ticket sales.
Finally I would suggest considering a review of how we split the games. Our current split sees 8 games played in and around the city and only the four at campbelltown. Maybe fans don't see the need to travel to the campbelltown games as they see most home games anyway.
If the club looks at a split of 6 at campbelltown and 3 each for SFS and LO maybe they will draw a few more fans out that way while also engaging the local community with more games so they feel like a valued part of the outfit.
GNR4LIFE
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@derailed said:
Couldn't have put it any better. The shuttle bus thing is a great idea. Considering the amount of people on here alone who admit to want nothing to do with C-town, they are apart of the problem despite them trying to deflect the blame, and Humpty should take that under consideration the next time he chooses to alienate one section of the supporter base
GNR4LIFE
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@alexaki said:
Maybe the fact we've only won 2 games all yr? tell how many how many teams attendances are not affected if they aren't winning. If we don't win another game before our next Leichhardt game can you honestly see us getting 15 plus?
Call me crazy but I thought the turn out was actually quite good. We are a team struggling with minimal points on the table, our most marketable star out, numerous injuries, playing an out of state team and given slim to no chance of winning. I think 11k fans for that scenario is pretty decent all things considering. There were very few Broncos fans there (to be expected) so overall a decent turnout.
Having personally experienced the genuinely passionate footy supporters from campbelltown I will never question their devotion to their team. I remember the 1999 wests season where we got the spoon second year running. The tele ran a front page article proclaiming we were the worst first grade team in history, with almost 950 points scored against us and -650 differential. We won 3 games that season, and lost 21\. But still the cambo crowds averaged over 9,300, in a season where crowds averaged 15,500.
With only three games given to the district each year, predominantly against less popular teams, the team is like a traveling circus to the area, rather than one to be embraced by the kids. It's geographical location makes it inconvenient to travel to, so the fans like boon simply don't make it.
The people there love their footy and love their team, but they need to feel part of the team and feel the team is part of the area.
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With only three games given to the district each year, predominantly against less popular teams, the team is like a traveling circus to the area, rather than one to be embraced by the kids. It's geographical location makes it inconvenient to travel to, so the fans like boon simply don't make it.
The people there love their footy and love their team, but they need to feel part of the team and feel the team is part of the area.
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Gary_Bakerloo
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The feedback received was a lack of engagement with the local area. It needs to be rebuilt and the club responded. The club had an increase in the crowd from the first match.
Engagement does not materialise over night. There was an improvement in the actions of the club and the crowd size. Just need to continue the good work started.
Engagement does not materialise over night. There was an improvement in the actions of the club and the crowd size. Just need to continue the good work started.
happy_tiger
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I'm a Wests fan from way back ,but this crowd could possibly be the worst crowd of all the games this weekend
Not much to hang your hat on considering all the promotion the Tigers have put in this week
Not much to hang your hat on considering all the promotion the Tigers have put in this week
Eye_Of_Da_Tiger
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They need to engage the community for more than one week happy.I got to say the 11 000 that were there got right into the game. Maybe they should do what they used to do back in the day open the gates at halftime. Ahhhh memories of my youth lol