4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 1:56 pm  

someone mentioned the crowd yesterday, 4,800, with 400 from wakefield,that is worrying, i know we have a small fan base but for years people wouldn't come cos we were rubbish etc, well we are now an established top 4 side and our crowds are falling alarmingly, we used to always get our best crowds regardless of opposition on sundays, had this game been played on a thursday night it could have been sub 4,000.
what is the cause? too expensive? is it the fact that people don't think we are very exciting to watch? is it that people have got fed up with the game in general seemingly chopping and changing every other year?
or is it just that there simply isn't the interest in the game or the club?

what happened to the 7000 we used to get with the cheap season tickets? i know some single people are now married with families and have had to sacrifice the rugby, but are there no people coming through to replace these?

i know we've had this debate many times in the past but it is alarming when less than 4,500 people come to a game, maybe the crowds will pick up when the 8's start?

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:19 pm  

first week of holidays, a game with likely a poor atmosphere, expected win, poor weather, poor opposition, washing their hair - take your pick!
Those with season tickets came - no one else is bothered.
more young local talent on show yesterday at half time too - but still ..........

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 2:37 pm  

think where a boring team with no atmosphere at games n can see even more people not renewing there season tickets next season

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 3:24 pm  

Dead rubber game in first week of hols
team misfiring like they have since we won the LLS
Mediocre opposition
poor weather
etc

Also usual case of zero publicity
who the hell knows when a game is on other than fans already going?

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:11 pm  

holidays, dead rubber game, poor weather

expect at least 5k every game as thats around the hardcore fans we have but with above knocked abit off it.

maybe moving games to friday is the answer as sticking to sundays hasnt changed things.

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:14 pm  

I can only think of about 5/6 games this season, where I have been happy with what I have got for my money. Only the truly committed Giants fans will turn up week after week to watch a dreary side , which is how a lot of people view the Giants.

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:15 pm  

If admission was free would the Fans turn out.?
If this is the best we get for a Team that has finished in the top four then questions have to be asked WHY.?
Is the club marketing the product, Is the PR with the Fans adequate.?Why the lack of interest.?
Haven help us if we finish in the bottom four and no Ken.

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:28 pm  

Nope

I don't know - but if no one has a clue we are playing how can we expect them to come?

Is the club even marketing anything?

I see plenty C&G in town through the week so there is some awareness



Given we expect 5k in season ticket holders roughly how do we grow this without making ST holders wonder if they are getting the best deal

(And FWIW the ST needs repricing I think - I know multiple people who didnt get one because they know theyll miss more than 2/3 games so it's suddenly not worth it - especially if you can prebuy for cheaper too

But that's another topic)

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 5:36 pm  

thb since we won the LLS i think they gone backwards playing boring 1 up dumb rugby this is y i dont think anderson is the way forward if we played more attractive rugby with a better atomspere people would come and watch

Re: 4,839 : Mon Jul 27, 2015 6:40 pm  

do people want a team that competes and is seen as serious challengers for the end of season honours and will adapt their game to suit, or do people want a team that plays exciting, basketball style rugby league?

because IMO you can't have both, i wouldn't say we play "boring 1 up dumb rugby", we play to our strengths and to negate our opponents weaknesses i should imagine, sometimes it's attractive to watch sometimes not.

as a fan though i want us to win, i want to cheer and celebrate wins rather than feel satisfied that despite us losing we played some exciting stuff.
i appreciate people want value for money and such, but it's sport, sport used to be about winning, and if it was entertaining too then it was a bonus.
it seems these days people won't accept a team winning unless they are been entertained at the same time, we all want to see our teams win with flair and style etc but personally i would rather have a team that is winning that entertaining.