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Mystro

Years ago

Discrepancy between the 8 clubs?

The whole of NZ do not fill NSEC or Vector, in saying that a small amount of fans will make the trek north from Hamilton but not many would make it from further often.

The Breakers support base is Auckland and they have embraced the community.
The players are super accessible to the public and the club run massive school holiday programs (even Julie Corletto gets in the act so cheers again Melbourne) to go with their school visits etc.
The Breakers now they are winning get massive media coverage over here (tiny compared with Rugby but better than it's ever been) so they are always visible. Games get replayed on sky, highlights get replayed, National News articles on the results with a player and coach interview instead of a quick mention.

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Beekayz

Years ago

@cats fan Yes I remember. I was just being catty.

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Beekayz

Years ago

I thought it had to do with Perth being so behind the times that this "basketball craze" that swept up the other states in the 90s is only catching on now?

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Natwhereyouat

Years ago

Perth have "won" for 25+ years (cant remember the figure). It's easy to attract fans when you're always in the playoffs, at least. They also do a good job in their local media and game night presentation.

NZ have the whole country behind them. But struggled early on and crowds have only really started to come on since they started winning as well.

Wollongong is so close to Sydney that they fight for corporate sponorship. As a result they can never keep imports as an import will come, sign, show how good they are and leave for more money (see Thomas, Timmons, Ervin, Groves etc). Wollongong is also a footy (NRL) city. Dragons play 5-6 games out of WIN stadium yet most local businesses sink all their sponsorship money into them and not the Hawks.

Sydney, there is so much going on in the city, you have most of the NRL teams based out of the city, two AFL teams, at least one A-League (just one?). Then on any given night you have a bunch of touring bands/DJs hitting the city. Kings don't have a draw card player like the did in the 90s/00s. Henry was starting to become that player. City media barely/dont mention the NBL either.

Melbourne, from what i've been told its because A. The location of The Cage, nights they play & because unless you play for the Tigers (in the jnr ranks) you hate them.

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Mystro

Years ago

Stable rosters, chemistry, player development, decent Coaches, financial stability to name but a few

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