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Where are you Tiger Army ??
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One thing I will say about going to the game.
You do see a lot more. I just watched the replay. It's like watching two different games.
Kmac doesn't look as good on TV. And it didn't do Prestia or Baker's games justice. It's really obvious when a player wins a critical contest because you can see avenues to Goal. Grimes is another that you only feel the real impact of at the ground.
Bolton looked better on TV because you couldn't see the options he had. Also Cotchy looked much slower at the ground.
But more than that, you don't see the movement. You can't see how much we swamped Port in that first quarter, or how much pressure we can apply when we ratchet up.
For the purists, it really is worth going. Plus, it's like getting to watch two Richmond games a round.
You do see a lot more. I just watched the replay. It's like watching two different games.
Kmac doesn't look as good on TV. And it didn't do Prestia or Baker's games justice. It's really obvious when a player wins a critical contest because you can see avenues to Goal. Grimes is another that you only feel the real impact of at the ground.
Bolton looked better on TV because you couldn't see the options he had. Also Cotchy looked much slower at the ground.
But more than that, you don't see the movement. You can't see how much we swamped Port in that first quarter, or how much pressure we can apply when we ratchet up.
For the purists, it really is worth going. Plus, it's like getting to watch two Richmond games a round.
Great call CT. Watching games live is far more enjoyable than on TV. I get to most games as I don’t live to far from the G, plus I have teenage son who loves his footy.
For me the worst day to be scheduled is a Sunday because of junior footy.
Yep, for sure members who go to game should be a central focus. I do think the logic of the Thursday night game was to make sure people taking an extra long weekend had their 'friday night' game, and to get an extra night game in before everyone moves on to other things over the weekend.
But us vs Port, in the middle of winter? Poor choice. I think the crowd was pretty good under the circumstances. You'd think the logical thing to do is have a game between two Marvel tenants, where crowd size isn't such a big deal and those who go are inside. The scheduling this year has been pretty crap for sure.
I like Thursday night games because it's on before work Thursday morning over here but I'm keen to see the introduction of 11am games Saturday, so I have something to watch Friday night with a beer in hand!
Watching footy from a side angle is about as informative as watching golf from side on. Footy is perfect for picture in picture, with the 'down the ground' view in the corner and switching between the two - or having 2 TV's, with one down the ground. We had the ability to do this in the past, not sure why it can't still be a thing. Or can it?
Um, with all due respects, go *smile* yourself. Wasn't aware you made the rules on what constituted a Tiger fan.
The club get my money, the AFL get the embarrassment of empty stands. *smile* them and their *smile* house administration.
Kiss my Ass AFL the people are speaking.
*666 rule
*Stand rule
*Deliberate rule
*Too close rule
*No bumping
*The stupid kick in rule, from the fken goal square.
*The sliding rule.
It's not football so make it to be. It's hard nearly impossible to watch, especially if your team isn't involved in the game..the
Games are more chess then physical football. The contests are dead.
So AFL stop BLaming winter, just wait for August/ September when the sun reappears, what's the excuse we are going to get then. Too bright too Hot??
The AFL has it head in the sand.
Till a Real AFL person takes over and removes these bullshiit rules. The game is dying a slow death.
Get ready for 1 crowd over 50k every 4 weeks.
25k the normal, some clubs not going well under 10k.
The AFL has caused this, it's never too late to fix it.
Just bring back real football.
*666 rule
*Stand rule
*Deliberate rule
*Too close rule
*No bumping
*The stupid kick in rule, from the fken goal square.
*The sliding rule.
It's not football so make it to be. It's hard nearly impossible to watch, especially if your team isn't involved in the game..the
Games are more chess then physical football. The contests are dead.
So AFL stop BLaming winter, just wait for August/ September when the sun reappears, what's the excuse we are going to get then. Too bright too Hot??
The AFL has it head in the sand.
Till a Real AFL person takes over and removes these bullshiit rules. The game is dying a slow death.
Get ready for 1 crowd over 50k every 4 weeks.
25k the normal, some clubs not going well under 10k.
The AFL has caused this, it's never too late to fix it.
Just bring back real football.
What a load of....Tigers have had 4 games over 60k. Leading the attendances per game of any club. Tiger supporters are the best. If you want to have a crack at embarrassment checkout Rd 6 crowds at 6 games.
11k, 10k, 28k, 8k, 14k, 14k
Won't be the last, let me tell you. We are all Jackson Pollock and PRE is our canvas.
Thursday night games against interstate teams at MCG or Marvel (very few, most have been played interstate) since 2012.
2022 Rd3, 24k
2021 Rd3, 28k
2019 Rd15, 25k
2018 Rd15, 43k (Tigers at Marvel)
2017 Rd10, 25k
2013 Rd5, 22k
It's not a recent thing. Interstate supporters don't turn up and it's not a drawcard. I just don't know what the big fuss is. Maybe because it's another chance to bash the Tigers?
2022 Rd3, 24k
2021 Rd3, 28k
2019 Rd15, 25k
2018 Rd15, 43k (Tigers at Marvel)
2017 Rd10, 25k
2013 Rd5, 22k
It's not a recent thing. Interstate supporters don't turn up and it's not a drawcard. I just don't know what the big fuss is. Maybe because it's another chance to bash the Tigers?
Just about every decision the AFL make is for television, broadcast rights, money making, and media exposure. This has been to the detriment of fans needs with regards to game attendance. So be it. They have enough data to know what the fans like and what they don't like. You can't put on fixtures whenever you like and then blame the fans for not turning up. It's arrogant.
And it doesn't make me disloyal to the RFC because I have other priorities in life on a Thursday night.
Next Thursday will be a great indicator. A massive blockbuster that should get 80,000+. But it won't, so let's see what the public vote is with regards to Thursday night fixtures in the middle of winter. Then let's see what the AFL do with that data, or if they continue to be arrogant and fixture as they like for broadcast rights.
And it doesn't make me disloyal to the RFC because I have other priorities in life on a Thursday night.
Next Thursday will be a great indicator. A massive blockbuster that should get 80,000+. But it won't, so let's see what the public vote is with regards to Thursday night fixtures in the middle of winter. Then let's see what the AFL do with that data, or if they continue to be arrogant and fixture as they like for broadcast rights.
Totally agree CT. I love going to the game live.
My daughters have asked me in the past why I go to the game, and then watch it back on TV, and my response was similar to yours. Its like watching 2 games, there are things you don't see on the TV that you see at the ground as you see the whole ground the whole time, not just the localised segment that the TV images show, but then you also pick up small things that you might not see at the ground.
Geez, tough gig being the Grandpa. Buy the kid a pushy n tell him to pull the finger out 'coz you've got important retired Grandpa type stuff to do, like watching footy n having a quiet sip.Couldn't go even if I wanted too, had a 4.30 am wake up to take 17yr old Grandson to work experience job.
I know, I know, poor excuse but Thems the breaks.
I know it's not a popular view but the AFL is correct to look after the TV rights because it subsidises everything else in the game.
When you look at it as a comparison with other sports and major events most things around AFL are pretty cheap. Admission, membership, merchandise, and as much as we whinge about it even food and drink stack up pretty well to just about anywhere bar Augusta.
Without that massive influx of TV money, pressure goes on everything. We can demand a fan friendly fixture and have that game on Saturday afternoon, but is everyone happy if memberships and admissions have to wear a massive increase to cover the reduced value of the rights?
Nuffin wrong with AFL chasing TV rights. It's how the AFL go about it that sucks!
25 km ride to where he starts & could finish anywhere from Thomastown to Dandenong
Reasonable point. But the broadcast revenue is linked to the quality of the product. A game with poor crowds in attendance affects the aesthetics and quality of the product. Don’t even get me started on the well documented other shortcomings of today’s game. Add all that into the mix, and broadcasters will ask for a better deal relative to the product they’re receiving in return.
Last night was a case in point. I would normally settle in and watch the game. Instead, I couldn’t care less and decided to have a nice dinner out with my wife.
And they need the extra cash to cover the 10 or so new "head Off" positions AFL house needs every year
