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I believe the QLD government did.So did Townsville pay for the number of games they are getting?
I believe the QLD government did.So did Townsville pay for the number of games they are getting?
It was pretty similar the last time Reds played at Townsville. It looks like aren't enough rugby fans over thereI can't speak to what it's like in Townsville but from Brisbane it looks.like the Reds have been doing heaps of media - Luke Jones and Wilson Blyth have been on the radio, flipping burgers at maccas and manning guns at Ross island barracks. There was also a fair bit earlier in the year around the season opener up there.
There's nothing wrong with the Reds taking games to Townsville, they are a QLD team. It'll take time to build that support up.It was pretty similar the last time Reds played at Townsville. It looks like aren't enough rugby fans over there
Maybe is time for a more conservative marketing strategic, playing at Ballymore with diehards fans around as Tahs at Leichhardt Oval
I like them taking games there. Great stadium and people that love their sport. I know the Tahs have been keen to get back to the SFS but I wish they still had a game played in Newcastle or another regional town. 1 game per year should be taken elsewhere.There's nothing wrong with the Reds taking games to Townsville, they are a QLD team. It'll take time to build that support up.
As far as Ballymore goes it's still under construction. Even when that current construction is finished the capacity will still be too low to justify taking a Reds v Tahs game there.
I agree in a long term perspective but now when you are playing at low level, it's fight against the current. Same for TahsThere's nothing wrong with the Reds taking games to Townsville, they are a QLD team. It'll take time to build that support up.
As far as Ballymore goes it's still under construction. Even when that current construction is finished the capacity will still be too low to justify taking a Reds v Tahs game there.
How can you expect support over the long-term from those outside of Brisbane if they're ignored now? Taking a QLD v NSW game to Townsville is a smart move which has been poorly executed.I agree in a long term perspective but now when you are playing at low level, it's fight against the current. Same for Tahs
The new Ballymore (Once finished) can't match the Leichhardt Oval capacity? 20k
Could be wrong but I believe it was Super, NRL, AFL - the order in which the seasons start.On that note, which drops first, NRL / AFL / Super Rugby draws? We need to be more reactive about scheduling.
When the current work is finished Ballymore will have a capacity of about 8k. It won't be until the eastern stand is either refurbished or replaced that capacity rises to 15k.I agree in a long term perspective but now when you are playing at low level, it's fight against the current. Same for Tahs
The new Ballymore (Once finished) can't match the Leichhardt Oval capacity? 20k
bit of both I believeI believe the QLD government did.
Do you think rugby fans in regional QLD wont support the Reds if they don't play regionally?How can you expect support over the long-term from those outside of Brisbane if they're ignored now? Taking a QLD v NSW game to Townsville is a smart move which has been poorly executed.
A 20k capacity would be perfect for average games, like European Rugby. That's the problem with Super Rugby. Too many casual games at HUGE stadiums, not a good advertising for outsidersWhen the current work is finished Ballymore will have a capacity of about 8k. It won't be until the eastern stand is either refurbished or replaced that capacity rises to 15k.
It's not about getting people to switch allegiances or appeasing rusted on regional supporters, it's an attempt to capture new fans who had never really given rugby a thought.Do you think rugby fans in regional QLD wont support the Reds if they don't play regionally?
I think taking the games to the regions is great, but I don't think it will really get any more supporters.
If they are trying to build the game then play in Cairns so you are not trying to get people to switch from the Cowboys to Reds.
there is a definite argument for a filled, loud stadium with a 20k capacity rather than 20k and say the SFS with the top tiers emptyA 20k capacity would be perfect for average games, like European Rugby. That's the problem with Super Rugby. Too many casual games at HUGE stadiums, not a good advertising for outsiders
Correct Ghost but make sure it ain't reds v tahs.I like them taking games there. Great stadium and people that love their sport. I know the Tahs have been keen to get back to the SFS but I wish they still had a game played in Newcastle or another regional town. 1 game per year should be taken elsewhere.
More likely they will have already spent their dough on tickets to the mungoes.It's not about getting people to switch allegiances or appeasing rusted on regional supporters, it's an attempt to capture new fans who had never really given rugby a thought.
The Festival of Rugby held the past few years is a great event to get people from all over the place who are looking for a fun night or weekend. Likewise playing in Townsville when not clashing with the Cowboys and Broncs games - people who are looking for something to do will go.
An adult ticket to Tahs v Reds is $27. I'm sure many people would be able to scrounge that together if they were keen to goMore likely they will have already spent their dough on tickets to the mungoes.
It was great a couple of years ago when they were taking games to regional stadia. I loved only having to travel an hour up the road to see them play in Wollongong (even though we did get beat by the Crusades) - but back to the main threadI like them taking games there. Great stadium and people that love their sport. I know the Tahs have been keen to get back to the SFS but I wish they still had a game played in Newcastle or another regional town. 1 game per year should be taken elsewhere.