theresonlyonebzamora Posted October 31, 2012 Report Share Posted October 31, 2012 it's the award i was born to win Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Surely, the recipe for improving our attendances is simple. 1. Win more matches at home. 2. Score more goals at home. 3. Stop playing boring football. Marrone passing backwards to Gerhardt from over the half-way line, Gerhardt sideways to Colosimo, Colosimo backwards to Bolton, Bolton hoofing the ball upfield, turnover in possession... You need the patience of a saint to watch that week after week. 4. Stop the pre-game negative psych of saying how difficult it is going to be to break down whoever we are playing against. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 As an aside, we all know the club is keen to Chet more families to games, but what about the average supporter? The needs to turn these fans in to fanatics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 its sad that the high priced seats are vaccant. iv said it before, but why not increase the general admin seating area. Getting people closer to the game may encourage them to attend more often. I hate looking at the other side of the half way pitch (opposite the bench) and see empty seats. It must look pritty bad on tv. I have a million and one ideas, but heart admin must seem to have a million and one excuses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I dont understand prem B seating, They're too pricy for what you get. An extra $200 per season for tickets over a GA adult membership. Should either be absorbed into GA or discounted. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Someone with the statistics to hand... since inception how many times have we managed to come from behind at AAMI to win? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I dont understand prem B seating, They're too pricy for what you get. An extra $200 per season for tickets over a GA adult membership. Should either be absorbed into GA or discounted. This. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Only ONCE jw. Derby 5 3-2 Edited November 1, 2012 by Hammerhead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Cain Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 That Fury game wasn't at AAMI. So only the derby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 Woops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 When was the last time we scored from outside the box? No one takes shots. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 When was the last time we scored from outside the box? No one takes shots. THIS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Only ONCE jw. Derby 5 3-2 Thank you Hammers. I suspected that was the case. IMO a very telling statistic. Along with the times we've been in front and then conceded a draw it just adds to the reasons why I think we are not attracting bigger crowds. Low excitement factor. Edited November 1, 2012 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiano Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think that side needs to be premiumC. More expensive than ga but cheaper than a and b. that side is too sunny for most of the games. That way they fill, but still allocated. Probably a pain to administer though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think that side needs to be premiumC. More expensive than ga but cheaper than a and b. that side is too sunny for most of the games. That way they fill, but still allocated. Probably a pain to administer though. Excellent idea. Don't see why it should be difficult to administer. All these things are easily manageable now with computerisation. When I book tickets on-line for the State Theatre for example, I can see all the vacant seats in any and all of the price categories and I can choose precisely which seats I want to buy. None of this crap about 'next best available.' Whatever the event, if you want to maximise your audience you need to make purchasing tickets as easy as possible and do everything possible such that the customers gets the seats they want. Not saying this is a big factor in terms of our crowds, but every little helps. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 When I book tickets on-line for the State Theatre for example, I almost fell off my chair. I had no idea heart supporters are well ad versed in culture. Hats off to you my man. i think the last time i went there was to see Saturday Night Fever. What a great musical! I agree with all you wrote. For that I give you a like. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 When was the last time we scored from outside the box? No one takes shots. This: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=MQ3wIEXKsgQ#t=60s Dont forget Thompson from over halfway...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 This: http://www.youtube.c...3wIEXKsgQ#t=60s Dont forget Thompson from over halfway...lol One of the things that clip shows me is that we kind of miss an impact player like Terra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herman Cain Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 When was the last time we scored from outside the box? No one takes shots. Our most recent goal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted November 1, 2012 Report Share Posted November 1, 2012 (edited) Surely, the recipe for improving our attendances is simple. 1. Win more matches at home. 2. Score more goals at home. 3. Stop playing boring football. Marrone passing backwards to Gerhardt from over the half-way line, Gerhardt sideways to Colosimo, Colosimo backwards to Bolton, Bolton hoofing the ball upfield, turnover in possession... You need the patience of a saint to watch that week after week. 4. Stop the pre-game negative psych of saying how difficult it is going to be to break down whoever we are playing against. I think your third point is the promoted style of football which our club is based on - the one I think it is time to move away from as it is one dimensional, predictable and boring. When was the last time we looked like beating another side by more than one goal? Edited November 1, 2012 by Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markn Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 (edited) He also said the 5-game membership to be launched in 2013 are going to have loads of incentives for people to join. So maybe his 5-game membership will get more people going. Wait n see If they offer five game memberships after i paid $545 for mine, I will get so annoyed that someone will have to justify why i spent soo much while others spent so little for the same benefit. Granted i purchased 5 game memberships last year (twice = 10 games in the year - multiple memberships purchased) and i hope others who sat near me vented their anger to management. If they do offer 5 game memberships in 'A' reserved for $100 (just like last year), you can bet i will not purchase membership next season and save my $545 each membership on an upgraded foxtel HD iq box and a new big screen tv. Edited November 2, 2012 by markn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 I'm not going to say what I'll do, but I certainly agree with the sentiments expressed above. Slapping existing full-season members in the face by offering $20 Premium A tickets might increase membership numbers this year, but it will certainly backfire in future years. Anyway, they will not be real 'memberships', just a way of making the numbers look better. Next there will be three-game memberships, and if you really want the numbers to look good, one-game memberships... The club is taking the wrong line on this. The issue is not costs of membership, it is the entertainment value that a membership offers. The issue is the one-dimensional, predictable and boring football, the lack of goals and the failure to win more home games. Fix the root cause, not the symptoms. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Agree with everything said. I'm already a paid up GA member. But if they release $100 5 game premium A memberships i'll buy one just for the better seat for 5 games and to put in a little more money for the club. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexiano Posted November 2, 2012 Report Share Posted November 2, 2012 Bring on my premium c category and make the darn games look more appealing on tv!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 (edited) Predictions and pass marks for tonight's game? In our three Friday night games in our history we've had one 6,500 crowd, a 5,000 crowd and a 3,500 crowd. Although I think the 3.5k was that game against CCM played in monsoonal weather. We're also in quite bad form playing some crap football. We're at the stage in our development however, where we really need to start kicking on in terms of support and attendances. I'm bringing 5 people along to this one so hopefully we tear the Roar apart. Pass mark: 7k Prediction: 6k Edited November 9, 2012 by Jimmy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Pass - 6.5K Prediction - 7K 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
United Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 I'd love to be there tonight. Unfrotunately i almost definitley won't. Let's hope for a decent crowd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Pass mark 7.4k Predication 5.9k That being said, I think I've convinced at least two to four new people to come along. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Very true, in a city of 4 million we should be pushing a lot more for crowds of at least 10k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Anything less than 9k is a fail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mulhollanddrive Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 5,400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartFc Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Wasn't there so cant talk too much but 5k is piss poor. Surely we can't last long like this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hammerhead Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 If we keep wining at home like that we'll see the attendances rise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KSK_47 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Wasn't there so cant talk too much but 5k is piss poor. Surely we can't last long like this.. You know me. I am generally pretty critical, but fuck me. Lighten up and enjoy the best performance at home we have ever seen 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Updated OP with tonight's crowd of 5,466: 2012-2013: Total attendance (No. of games): 22,830 (3) Average: 7,610 Change form 2011-12: +1,136 Highest two attendances: Round 2 vs. WEL (11,007) Round 4 vs. CCM (6,357) Lowest two attendances: Round 6 vs. BRI (5,466) N/A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Posted November 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Expect a bigger crowd against the Jets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Considering our recent form, 5,466 in that weather was a good turnout IMO. People are beginning to get behind the Heart. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Considering our recent form, 5,466 in that weather was a good turnout IMO. People are beginning to get behind the Heart. it was a terrible attendance tbh. a 5k doesn't show any signs of people getting behind Heart (no matter what weather) but winning more games like this will eventually see a rise in crowds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyospliff Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Anything under 7k in my eyes isn't acceptable. But this is looking to improve with tonight's performance. About time they started winning some games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrAiDaN66 Posted November 9, 2012 Report Share Posted November 9, 2012 Why the hell did they have basketball next door? They had a 2 for 1 entry fee. I saw a couple people ditch football for that crap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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