That's the sad thing . AFL hq are treating Tassie like the nrl are doing to the central coast . I don't think tasmanians would appreciate the AFL giving them a team as a token gesture

A good day for the expansion clubs yesterday.

Gold Coast vs Collingwood - 19,721

That's their biggest crowd this year, and it was the 3rd biggest crowd at Metricon Stadium in their short history. It was also the first time they have ever beaten a team who was in the top 8 - definitely their biggest scalp ever.

GWS managed over 10k at Skoda yesterday and put up a very good fight against a far more mature and experienced team.

Still lol at the result of gc Collingwood . I wonder what excuses the hun will use this time

It is quite funny.

It is . When Collingwood win ,papers talk them up . When they lose ,there is always an excuse

It also proves the overrated skill level required in AFL that someone from Rugby League can play the game at the 'elite' level so readily...:idea:

Without the seagulls it was more like 8k.

Don't be daft, ozboy.

Daring to dream, just a little bit. Beat Port next week and I think I'll be in full Ridiculous Optimist mode.

How did we manage to blow our 36 point lead last night? :lol:

Really?

I'm a Pies supporter and I've found we've copped some pretty big criticisms in the media after losses this year, with players mentalities continually being questioned.

There's no shame in losing to the Suns imo, I was prepared for it leading in to the game, it is disappointing losing to a team outside the eight but the Suns have some real quality.

the Suns attracted good ratings for their historic win:

Sat STV #AFL#AFLSunsPies 309k

Brad Scott has a few ideas on the subject.

Low crowds across the board on the weekend: 208,356 in total for an average of 23,151 - the lowest for the season.

Currently averaging 33,889 for the season to date.

Total attendances are now 103,941 below the same point last season.

A good weekend for the new teams.

The Suns had the 5th highest attendance for the round: 19,721 (their 3rd highest home attendance ever).

And the Giants home game did NOT register the lowest crowd of the round, which must be a first for them this season.

Dude, give it up on the crowd figures, we all know they're bullshit.

RE: The Giants crowd. Helps when you give away 83,000 free tickets :lol:

The giants gave away tickets? Are you sure? I feel like some other idiot would have mentioned that on this forum already. At least multiple times.

Hey, I'm just happy they've now at least they've now taken their free tickets and begging of people to come to games public now :lol:

I think if you had a ticket to the Man Utd game you could attend the GWS game for free.

:lol: :lol:

Just really following in the footsteps of the A-league now.

It's a conspiracy.

No surprise with games at Launceston, Darwin, Metricon, Skoda plus a low drawing game in a struggling St Kilda vs a visiting Port Adelaide. The AFL have planned for most of the upcoming massive drawing matches for the final 5 rounds.

First I've heard of it. Although it's also possible it's been mentioned so many fucking times I had an aneurysm and suffered amnesia.

Cumulative TV ratings up to Rd 17 (Fox plus FTA 5 city metro): 67.870 mill

To the same point last season: 66.443 mill

Increase: 1.427 mill

I find it interesting these phone call from Dumbassmetrieu to the chairman of the Essendon Football Club regarding the cover up of illicit drugs.

For shame.

The third tier of Etihad Stadium is completely empty and yet the stadium is still not full. The North Melbourne and Melbourne fans are nowhere to be seen.

What?

He means that even with the top tier empty, theres still not enough to fill the bottom two tiers.

I see, disappointing for two Melbourne clubs.

49,505 at Etihad last night for Ess vs Haw.

The Suns got a tick under 20k for a home game for the 2nd week running - they appear to be doing well in their 3rd season, yet to taste finals action, so there's still plenty of upside.