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NBL Crowd figure goals?

I think clubs "talking" with "facebook friends" or "sending the odd Twitter" is the mimimum all clubs could / should do, but it's really not going to make a connection with the "un-washed", those poor souls who have lost their first love for the game and does even less for the blank canvases out there.

They neeed to do things that make mainstream media sit up and talk about them in a positive way.

It's not easy but they've got to make it that anytime basketball is mentioned they think about the NBL, just like whenever someone mentions Aussie Rules people think of the AFL. Every local stadium should have posters featuring NBL / WNBL players. Every kid playing basketball in Australia should be able to name the teams in the NBL.

Hopefully the new TV deal will help with that, but that means the one game on FTA TV has to be really well done.

Possible, but I doubt it. I would say they would be thrilled if they can get 6,000 on a regular basis, and thats perfect for MCA.

Can understand that the Cage is being used when the tennis is on.

Why are United only playing one game at MCA? They made quite a big deal about that venue when it first opened. I thought it seemed like a pretty good venue and somewhat more suited than Hisense Arena.

Margaret Court only holds what 7000?

Really unsure how "the gong" is gonna attract 4000 every home game. Cairns over the last season generally sold out every game. Adelaide's figures are always around the 5500 number and traditionally thats been quite acceptable.
Can quote on Sydney, Perth and Melbourne cos don't take a whole interest on matters to do with other clubs but given the size both city wise or of membership wise Perth is easily the number one club. Come sydney, and melbourne behind. Margaret Court only holds what 7000?

I tend to agree with KET on his figures. A lot more do-able and closer to the mark. Would be nice to get ANON's figures however without Commonwealth funding, probably wont happen until at least Brisbane enter the comp.

Swish lives in country SA. Loves the NBL. Had close connections with 6ers at the very start. But this isn't about me Supt. Its about Australia's best kept sports entertainment secret - the NBL.

I seem to remember the Crocs saying a few years ago that they need crowds of 4000 to every game. I believe it may be less this season though due to a cheaper roster.

Its time for Hawks fans to really show up now that they have a team that can mix it with the other contenders.

They should be aiming for 3,000 a game as a minimum even if they only improve to 13-16 wins.

Townsville should also have a significant increase going on a low base from last year. 2,500-3,300 should be in their sights.

Crowds will vary wildly given the Wed-Sun schedule, but im optimistic of an increase in attendance given the extra promotion that the league should have.

Obviously we'd all like to see crowds grow and membership significantly. But so far nothing has happened to make that happen. Nothing has happened to make people who haven't been to an NBL game for years or ever suddenly decide to go.
NBL fans like us know there are some great players back in the league BUT the average Joe doesn't.
Last thing the average Joe knew the league was collapsing, again!

The league, the clubs and the die hard fans need to spread the word.
TV advertising and then once the seasons starts we need plenty of exciting highlights on FTA TV news etc ( not just when they canuse the "Basket Brawl" headline).

Hopefully clubs are prepared to offer cheap tickets or give tickets away early in the season to get people to "come and try". Then they need to make the game night experience more than just a game of basketball. Its a night of entertainment.

Yeab bit confused over this, esp the Sydney. I keep hearing how 'people wont go to Homebush for anything' and yet you think the smaller place will be full? Everyone knows Sydney people only are behind a team if they are winning, so I think you need rexamine your numbers.

Id also factor is the new days teams are playing on when doing your numbers. Its going to make game day crowds vary wildly!

To the OP, what is this based on? Revenue recovery/profit making? General enthusiasm for basketball in those cities? Just curious, especially with your additional comment about NZ should be aiming a lot higher.