The Swans are enjoying their best start to a season in over a hundred years, but is increased demand outstripping supply at the SCG?
The Sydney Swans have become one of the hottest tickets in town, reaching their highest home crowd numbers ever at the SCG and boasting an average of 39,952 fans going through the turnstiles.
“To get to an average of 40,000 in any sporting code in Sydney, that’s big, big numbers and I think it reflects that we’re attracting a whole new audience to the footy. The Sydney Swans cheer squad gather ahead of Saturday’s game against FremantleThe Swans’ attendance numbers have been significantly boosted by 13 wins and only one loss, against Richmond in round three at the MCG, marking their best start to a season in more than 100 years ahead of Saturday’s game against Fremantle at the SCG.
After being asked whether the club would consider moving to the 80,000-capacity Accor Stadium to manage the increased demand from fans, Pridham replied: “No, I can categorically say we won’t look at Accor . The SCG is our home ground.” “If there came a time where we needed a larger stadium that’d be great, but right now, we are very comfortable playing and packing out the SCG.
Whiffin has been a member of the Swans for the past seven years and believes a combination of the family-friendly atmosphere at the SCG and homegrown NSW players like Errol Gulden and Isaac Heeney have helped to drive the crowd numbers alongside the on-field success.
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