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Postby andyw » Wed May 25, 2016 7:34 pm

I'm not sure if this has been brought up in any forums but would it not make sense to open the gates up and get maybe 15000 or so and make money from catering rather than charge $14 and get maybe 3000 and make bugger all on beer and food? i haven't done the maths but it seems a no brainer, not to mention a better atmosphere and a better look on TV ?
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Wedgie » Wed May 25, 2016 7:37 pm

andyw wrote:I'm not sure if this has been brought up in any forums but would it not make sense to open the gates up and get maybe 15000 or so and make money from catering rather than charge $14 and get maybe 3000 and make bugger all on beer and food? i haven't done the maths but it seems a no brainer, not to mention a better atmosphere and a better look on TV ?

Entry virtually is free mate, club members get in free, thousands of tickets are given away, Adelaide Oval members get in free. I doubt anyone would pay to get in and I doubt they'll get 15k, it'll be a lot closer to 1.5k.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby VALE PARK » Wed May 25, 2016 8:06 pm

That 1500 would include players coaches,officials and support staff.
Let us see.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby andyw » Wed May 25, 2016 8:50 pm

Wedgie wrote:
andyw wrote:I'm not sure if this has been brought up in any forums but would it not make sense to open the gates up and get maybe 15000 or so and make money from catering rather than charge $14 and get maybe 3000 and make bugger all on beer and food? i haven't done the maths but it seems a no brainer, not to mention a better atmosphere and a better look on TV ?

Entry virtually is free mate, club members get in free, thousands of tickets are given away, Adelaide Oval members get in free. I doubt anyone would pay to get in and I doubt they'll get 15k, it'll be a lot closer to 1.5k.

yeah you're probably right Wedgie but i still reckon you would get closer to 15k than 1.5k if you opened the gates and advertised it as free admish?
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby therisingblues » Wed May 25, 2016 9:28 pm

I won't be going even though I can get in free as a Sturt member.
I still follow SANFL because I love the Blues and there's just too much of my life in that already.
But the league has been made a joke by PP and AR reserves. So I don't really see the point in watching a SANFL representative side.
The VFL, as I have read on other threads, has virtually no players to choose from. Apparently no AFL listed players are eligible fir this one, and with so few untainted clubs in the VFL, my understanding is they'll be fielding an average side at best.
They've been promoting this game a bit on the radio, so that might bring a few people who aren't up with the SANFL through the gate.
I reckon they'll get about 3,286.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Booney » Thu May 26, 2016 8:50 am

Wedgie wrote:
andyw wrote:I'm not sure if this has been brought up in any forums but would it not make sense to open the gates up and get maybe 15000 or so and make money from catering rather than charge $14 and get maybe 3000 and make bugger all on beer and food? i haven't done the maths but it seems a no brainer, not to mention a better atmosphere and a better look on TV ?

Entry virtually is free mate, club members get in free, thousands of tickets are given away, Adelaide Oval members get in free. I doubt anyone would pay to get in and I doubt they'll get 15k, it'll be a lot closer to 1.5k.


Port and Adelaide members get in for free too.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby shoe boy » Thu May 26, 2016 8:57 am

Why would you pay for a poor product!
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Booney » Thu May 26, 2016 8:59 am

therisingblues wrote:I won't be going even though I can get in free as a Sturt member.
I still follow SANFL because I love the Blues and there's just too much of my life in that already.
But the league has been made a joke by PP and AR reserves. So I don't really see the point in watching a SANFL representative side.
The VFL, as I have read on other threads, has virtually no players to choose from. Apparently no AFL listed players are eligible fir this one, and with so few untainted clubs in the VFL, my understanding is they'll be fielding an average side at best.
They've been promoting this game a bit on the radio, so that might bring a few people who aren't up with the SANFL through the gate.
I reckon they'll get about 3,286.


Under 3000 IMO. People will see it as an opportunity to have a footy free weekend. ( As if there isn't enough of them already! )
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Big Phil » Thu May 26, 2016 9:02 am

andyw wrote:...not to mention a better atmosphere and a better look on TV ?

It's not on TV, mate...

Channel 7 aren't covering this one...

It will be LIVE Video Streamed on the SANFL website...
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Magellan » Thu May 26, 2016 9:09 am

VALE PARK wrote:That 1500 would include players coaches,officials and support staff.
Let us see.

If we're going to have these 'state' games, I reckon they should be played at one of the local grounds and not Adelaide Oval. An inter-state league match is likely to have more resonance among those who support it if its played at a local ground, and therefore more chance of securing a better crowd which is still not likely to be massive and won't look as bad as a stadium that's 85% empty.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby am Bays » Thu May 26, 2016 9:20 am

Booney wrote:Under 3000 IMO. People will see it as an opportunity to have a footy free weekend. ( As if there isn't enough of them already! )


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This for me, given footy on Saturday, I want to go given a fave of mine at the Bays has made the final 22 but it's just not a battle worth having with Mrs am Bays ATM.

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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Rising Power » Thu May 26, 2016 10:33 am

Magellan wrote:
VALE PARK wrote:That 1500 would include players coaches,officials and support staff.
Let us see.

If we're going to have these 'state' games, I reckon they should be played at one of the local grounds and not Adelaide Oval. An inter-state league match is likely to have more resonance among those who support it if its played at a local ground, and therefore more chance of securing a better crowd which is still not likely to be massive and won't look as bad as a stadium that's 85% empty.

The last couple of home games have been at Richmond and Glenelg ovals (and free entry I think) but that was prior to the AO redevelopment being completed, with most of the preceding matches being at AO or FP. Having the game at say Norwood under lights, or even Thebby, would provide a better atmosphere and perhaps a better crowd but I guess the SANFL/SMA want to squeeze the lemon dry when it comes to opportunities to make something back on the half billion $ investment regardless how minute. Edit: The central location and accessibility via public transport is the only plus really.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Dutchy » Thu May 26, 2016 7:37 pm

Rowie predicting a crowd between 15,000-20,000 :lol:
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby leggies » Thu May 26, 2016 8:37 pm

Dutchy wrote:Rowie predicting a crowd between 15,000-20,000 :lol:


Didn't know there were that many seagulls around Adelaide oval


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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby amber_fluid » Thu May 26, 2016 8:40 pm

leggies wrote:
Dutchy wrote:Rowie predicting a crowd between 15,000-20,000 :lol:


Didn't know there were that many seagulls around Adelaide oval


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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby Keefy » Thu May 26, 2016 8:44 pm

I actually posted this in the state team thread but didnt anyone get a text message from the SANFL reminding them about the game and its free entry with your club membership
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby scott » Thu May 26, 2016 8:50 pm

Love all the time, money and effort the SANFL is giving to promote this match.

Just a shame it's almost non-existent for their own competition.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby zipzap » Thu May 26, 2016 9:15 pm

amber_fluid wrote:
leggies wrote:
Dutchy wrote:Rowie predicting a crowd between 15,000-20,000 :lol:


Didn't know there were that many seagulls around Adelaide oval


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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby therisingblues » Thu May 26, 2016 11:42 pm

Keefy wrote:I actually posted this in the state team thread but didnt anyone get a text message from the SANFL reminding them about the game and its free entry with your club membership

I didn't get one.
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Re: FREE ADMISSION to State Game

Postby norwood8 » Fri May 27, 2016 1:02 am

Booney wrote:
therisingblues wrote:I won't be going even though I can get in free as a Sturt member.
I still follow SANFL because I love the Blues and there's just too much of my life in that already.
But the league has been made a joke by PP and AR reserves. So I don't really see the point in watching a SANFL representative side.
The VFL, as I have read on other threads, has virtually no players to choose from. Apparently no AFL listed players are eligible fir this one, and with so few untainted clubs in the VFL, my understanding is they'll be fielding an average side at best.
They've been promoting this game a bit on the radio, so that might bring a few people who aren't up with the SANFL through the gate.
I reckon they'll get about 3,286.


Under 3000 IMO. People will see it as an opportunity to have a footy free weekend. ( As if there isn't enough of them already! )


Nailed it on the head. Almost need some cricket or summer activities to get into.
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