Quote: HXSparky "Given other threads about the RFL operational rules and the MPG etc., how was it that TWP could give tickets away for this one, given that the RFL should have been setting the attendance prices for the game. I'm sure there's a good and valid reason, but I'm intrigued what it is?'"
No idea, you'd have to ask the club. All season ticket holders got two free to the MPG as a thank-you gesture which we thought was a great move. How they squared it with RFL isn't my concern. Of my friends that attended, about half paid. Also, several bought season tickets for next year, so the free tickets are bringing in new, paying fans.
Quote: HXSparky "Btw, given the announced attendance and the ground capacity, there would have been around 4% of seats not occupied (ie. hard to see an empty seat). It was a very good crowd, but certainly not at 96% capacity.'"
The 9600 ground capacity is set by fire and safety regulations. It isn't the number of actual bums you could possibly squish onto the bleachers. There aren't actual seats. Pointing out the unoccupied ends of the stadium keeps a lot of people amused but isn't the whole story. It was definitely the biggest crowd yet, after a wet morning and on a holiday that's traditionally set aside for a big family dinner.
Quote: HXSparky "Also, given the enormity of the game, and so many fans in the ground, why would the PA announcer feel the need to start off any "Wolfpack" chants? Most grounds would be pandemonium (sic) with that many folk in attendance with such an important game underway.'"
Because we were losing?
Quote: HXSparky "See you next year.'"
Most definitely.
