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Many A-League fans have been debating the question of why the crowds have been so low for the first A-League round. People have not been too happy with the A-League crowds this weekend, some say it’s lack of enjoyment of the Aussie game, lack of promotion, and that it starts this during during peak AFL season.
Everyone has their own opinion. So here’s mine, as I’m a huge A-League fan.
Melbourne v Central Coast
Stadium: Etihad Stadium
Estimate: 23,000
Crowd: 18,885
The so called A-League giants Melbourne Victory, the champions of season four, started off with an unexpected loss to Lawrie McKinna’s Central Coast Mariners.
The two problems with this game was the lack of promotion, and an unusual Thursday night game, with kids or teens being the biggest fanbase it would have been hard for them to make it to the game with having school the next day.
It was a disappointing crowd for a Melbourne game.
Adelaide v Perth Glory
Stadium: Hindmarsh Stadium
Estimate: 10,000
Crowd: 13,847
I do not have anything to complain about this crowd, asIpersonally think it is a good turn-out for a United crowd.
The game may not have been the best, but with a win on their belt at home, hopefully more people will turn out for their next home game in a fortnight.
North Queensland Fury v Sydney FC
Stadium: Dairy Farmers Stadium
Estimate: 11,000
Crowd: 8,897
Fowler and the new North Queensland Fury’s first game in the Hyundai A-League was a heart breaker coming back from 2-0 down then a shocking decision from the goalkeeper Henderson caused a penalty from Aloisi. A nice day for football and a good start for a new team, but crowd wise was a bit under my expectation but still good for a Fury game.
Brisbane Roar v Gold Coast United
Stadium: Suncorp Stadium
Estimate: 25,000
Crowd: 19,902
Now this was a big game, A-League new boys proved to the league they were for real. Undoubtedly the most skillful game I’ve ever seen the A-League.
It was in the papers almost everyday and the controversial coaches made the lead up even more exciting. I expected a big crowd for the first Queensland derby, another disappointing crowd and I am not sure why it wasn’t bigger.
Newcastle Jets v Wellington Phoenix
Stadium: Energy Australia Stadium
Estimate: 9,000
Crowd: 6,665
A match I never really thought was going to be big. It was an average game but made exciting with the five goals scored between the two teams. Another disappointing crowd for the round, but I never thought it would capture the public eye.
In summary, the estimated crowd average was 15,600, the actual crowd average was 13,639.
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