Quote ="JB Down Under"The first few reds games had great crowds but then the whole thing fell apart as the SL war erupted and fans walked away from the game. The opening game at the WACA in 95 drew 26k.
We've had a 21k ell out in 2011 for souths, 2012 saw 20k turn up for a manly game and 20k last year for souths. I expect 18k for bulldogs and another 20k for souths this year.
A RLWC game would draw 20k for a decent game no problem. Hopefully the NRL will go to host city bids and the WA govt will get their hands in their pockets for a decent game!'"
Sorry which site are you using for your stats? The one I used to use is miles out.
2009 Souths v Melbourne 15197
2010 Souths v Melbourne 13164
2011 Souths v Brisbane 15371
2012 Souths v Brisbane 15599
2013 Souths v Warriors 20221
Even in the first season after the 26k at the WACA WR went on to have a few 8k attendances when the novelty wore off. In fact they only had 4 crowds over 15k.
WA/Perth average attendences
1995 13390
1996 8262
1997 8776
If you let me know i'll email the site admin and get them to put it right.