Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:32 pm  

Very worrying attendances from the Round 15 matches. Less than 4,000 at both Wakefield and Toulouse, and none of the games attracted a crowd over 10,000, with even Saints only getting 9,858. An average crowd of 6,429 over the six matches, which was the lowest of the season so far, with Round 14 having been the previous lowest. Not that it's a surprise when you consider the woeful quality of the product on offer at the moment. It feels like we're clinging on as a professional sport.

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 12:48 pm  

When you've got some clubs wanting the salary cap reduced it's no wonder we're in a bit of a state

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:06 pm  

The standard of play is at an all time low.

Don't tell me the competition is more even - it is but only because everyones standards have come down, and don't tell me Saints would prosper in the NRL- they are comfortably the best in SL but are miles behind the aussies.

Fortunately my Sherry home-brewing experiments are keeping me occupied. My first batch made next doors cat go blind when he broke into the shed, but I'm hopeful for the second batch.

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:12 pm  

I know someone has mentioned it already in different post a few weeks ago, but just watching the vintage matches on Sky on Demand shows how fast and fun the game used to be (at least in the summer weather). Lots of fancy stuff from half-backs and a very quick ruck. I don't think people want 80 minutes of wrestling on the floor any more, even if it has made us more competitive at international level.

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 1:14 pm  

A woeful product, some high ticket prices and people going on holidays.

For the first time in nearly 30 years I’m seriously considering not renewing my season ticket.

I had more enjoyment watching Crosfields vs Woolston on Friday night.

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:43 pm  

2 games on sky last week were just abysmal no flair or skill..turned them both off..

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:45 pm  

lister wrote:

I had more enjoyment watching Crosfields vs Woolston on Friday night.

Watched that game too.

Great game, both teams giving their best and all for the princely sum of £1-00p.

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 2:53 pm  

sir adrian morley wrote:

2 games on sky last week were just abysmal no flair or skill..turned them both off..

I watched Salford v Wigan on Friday night, and as well as being a dull game, the standard of officiating was dreadful. Unsurprisingly, Chris Kendall was the man in the middle. There was one occasion when he gave a knock-on against Ken Sio when the ball looked like it landed about three yards behind him. My heart sinks when I see it's either Kendall or Liam Moore in charge. Just one more thing that's detracting from the spectacle at the moment.

[Fantastic Mr Catpiss]

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:34 pm  

The Speculator wrote:

I watched Salford v Wigan on Friday night, and as well as being a dull game, the standard of officiating was dreadful. Unsurprisingly, Chris Kendall was the man in the middle. There was one occasion when he gave a knock-on against Ken Sio when the ball looked like it landed about three yards behind him. My heart sinks when I see it's either Kendall or Liam Moore in charge. Just one more thing that's detracting from the spectacle at the moment.

was that in the second half? it was a kick or a pass, but whatever it was it was just when i turned on, i kinda shook my head at it and turned it off again.

Re: Attendances : Mon Jun 13, 2022 3:47 pm  

Fantastic Mr Catpiss wrote:

was that in the second half? it was a kick or a pass, but whatever it was it was just when i turned on, i kinda shook my head at it and turned it off again.

Yes, second half. I couldn't believe that Salford just meekly accepted it. Probably felt it didn't really matter by that stage, but even so, you've got to stand up for yourselves.