FORUMS FORUMS






RLFANS.COM
Celebrating
25 years service to
the Rugby League
Community!

   WWW.RLFANS.COM • View topic - How to improve the crowds ?
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach1116No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 17 200915 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
12th May 16 15:4312th May 16 15:40LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Isle of Axholme

How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:27 pm  
Does any one have any thoughts on how to improve the gates (apart from a winning team ) ?
What about half price entry to any one with a season ticket for any other Rugby or Football team ?
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner2216
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 17 200321 years339th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
21st May 24 14:5120th May 24 11:15LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:48 pm  
The vast majority of people in Doncaster are fickle/fair weather supporters so will only go and watch a winning or at least a competitive side.

At the moment even charging £6 a head to get on is almost robbery.

A stable winning side is the only way to get sustained support.
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach1116No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 17 200915 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
12th May 16 15:4312th May 16 15:40LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Isle of Axholme

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 1:55 pm  
How would you finance this ?
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner2216
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 17 200321 years339th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
21st May 24 14:5120th May 24 11:15LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:07 pm  
Well Id have employed a coach with a track record of working within a tight budget and recruited a mix of known professionals and up and comers on the field.

I would have also played the loan market and get some kids from SL sides on these dual registration deals for a season.

Someone who can give the team some fire in there belly and a desire to win, from what I have read about Saturdays game we lacked any enthusiasm or hunger to win the game, this is clearly missing from our squad and needs in be of paramount importance.

I dont mind the Dons loosing its the manner of there loss that gets to me, I dont expect us to be world beaters and I'd be happy for us to potter round the championships for the rest of my days, but what I do expect is a team to play with pride and passion and a desire to win every single game they play.

Clearly this isnt happening and as the squad is the responsibility of the coach then the blame falls at his door.

Reduced prices will work if the team seem to be turning the corner, I would also consider a move away from the Keepmoat its vastly expensive for the club and supporters a like, you could say its a soul-less stadium when not packed to the rafters.

A move to Castle Park would for me be sensible, smaller ground, cheaper rates, more accessable to fans, and build from there.
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach1116No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Aug 17 200915 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
12th May 16 15:4312th May 16 15:40LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Isle of Axholme

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:32 pm  
Good points and well made. All of which i can not argue with. However i would still appeal for your continued support, as without it now next year may be too late.
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner2216
JoinedServiceReputation
Jun 17 200321 years339th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
21st May 24 14:5120th May 24 11:15LINK
Milestone Posts
1000
2500
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:59 pm  
If there are improvements to the onfield activities I may return to the Keepmoat, which hasn't been a Happy Home for the Dons.
RankPostsTeam
Player Coach119No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
May 19 200916 yearsN/A
OnlineLast PostLast Page
8th Feb 11 17:1814th Nov 10 22:21LINK
Milestone Posts
100
200
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Tue Mar 09, 2010 10:10 pm  
A win on Sunday thats whats needed and last Saturday will be forgiven and forgotten
COYD
User avatar
RankPostsTeam
Moderator100997No
Team
Selected
JoinedServiceReputation
Sep 18 200222 years133rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
1st Dec 24 17:471st Dec 24 17:46LINK
Milestone Posts
100000
0
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530
Location
Doncaster
Moderator

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:36 am  
bigjohn wrote:
A win on Sunday thats whats needed and last Saturday will be forgiven and forgotten
COYD


It sounds simple doesn't it. But you're right, a win on Sunday would certainly go some way to at least pacifying the regulars although it might take some time to forget Saturday.

How we attract new supporters? Well that will certainly take a little longer.
RankPostsTeam
Club Owner3249
JoinedServiceReputation
Jul 30 200321 years338th
OnlineLast PostLast Page
1st Dec 24 17:0912th Oct 24 13:57LINK
Milestone Posts
2500
5000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:17 pm  
rupert bear wrote:
Does any one have any thoughts on how to improve the gates (apart from a winning team ) ?
What about half price entry to any one with a season ticket for any other Rugby or Football team ?


How about all RL supporters lobbying the Rugby League and ask them to make the game a proper game as it used to be instead of the predicable too much kicking game it is at present.
RankPostsTeam
International Board Member8058
JoinedServiceReputation
May 16 200322 years303rd
OnlineLast PostLast Page
1st Dec 24 20:3416th Nov 24 12:48LINK
Milestone Posts
5000
10000
Milestone Years
0510 1520 2530

Re: How to improve the crowds ? : Wed Mar 10, 2010 6:21 pm  
Not worth it cos the RL are happy with the product seen on Sky Tv Friday & Saturday nights .
Next

Who is online

Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 43 guests

REPLY

Subject: 
Message:
   
Please note using apple style emoji's can result in posting failures.
Use the FULL EDITOR to better format content or upload images, be notified of replies etc...

Return to Doncaster RLFC


RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
17m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
Jack Burton
2642
Recent
Transfer Talk V5
Jrrhino
552
Recent
NBR Does Smithers have a hangover
Smithers99
12
Recent
Film game
karetaker
5916
Recent
Mike Cooper podcast
matt_wire
21
Recent
Ground Improvements
vastman
242
Recent
Transfer chatter for 2025 - New Dec 1st tamper date
Irregs#16
8
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
3m
NBR Does Smithers have a hangover
Smithers99
12
3m
Recruitment rumours and links
Smiffy27
3555
4m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
Jack Burton
2642
4m
Co-Captains for 2025
Vic Mackie
19
4m
Mike Cooper podcast
matt_wire
21
4m
2025 Squad Numbers
Jake the Peg
27
6m
Sam Luckley likely to miss the beginning of new season
Huddersfield
1
6m
New signings
WelshGiant
13
6m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
40837
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Friendlies
Deadcowboys1
3
TODAY
Sam Luckley likely to miss the beginning of new season
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
Frankie Halton sign new deal
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
Transfer chatter for 2025 - New Dec 1st tamper date
Irregs#16
8
TODAY
Trinity shop Sunday opening
phe13
1
TODAY
Tyler Craig
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Matty Ashurst testimonial dinner
Big lads mat
1
TODAY
2025 Squad Numbers
Jake the Peg
27
TODAY
England Women Las Vegas train-on squad
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Quiz night
H.G.S.A
1
TODAY
Co-Captains for 2025
Vic Mackie
19
TODAY
Cornwall has a new owner
CM Punk
2
TODAY
Callum Shaw
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad Numbers
phe13
4
TODAY
Rhinos squad numbers
Rixy
1
TODAY
Squad numbers
Warrior Wing
8
TODAY
Mat Crowther pre season update
Dunkirk Spir
1
TODAY
Mike Cooper podcast
matt_wire
21
TODAY
Shirt reveal coming soon
Trojan Horse
50
TODAY
Opening Championship and League One Fixtures for 2025 Released
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS
RLFANS Match Centre
Matches on TV
Thu 13th Feb
SL
20:00
Wigan-Leigh
Fri 14th Feb
SL
20:00
Hull KR-Castleford
SL
20:00
Catalans-Hull FC
Sat 15th Feb
SL
15:00
Leeds - Wakefield
SL
17:30
St.Helens-Salford
Sun 16th Feb
SL
15:00
Huddersfield-Warrington
Thu 20th Feb
SL
20:00
Wakefield - Hull KR
Fri 21st Feb
SL
20:00
Warrington-Catalans
SL
20:00
Hull FC-Wigan
Sat 22nd Feb
SL
15:00
Salford-Leeds
SL
20:00
Castleford-St.Helens
Sun 23rd Feb
SL
14:30
Leigh-Huddersfield
Fri 28th Feb
SL
20:00
Huddersfield-Hull FC
SL
20:00
Hull KR-Salford
SL
20:00
Leigh-Catalans
Sat 1st Mar
SL
14:30
Wakefield - St.Helens
SL
21:30
Wigan-Warrington
Sun 2nd Mar
SL
15:00
Leeds-Castleford
Thu 6th Mar
SL
20:00
Hull FC-Leigh
Fri 7th Mar
SL
20:00
Castleford-Salford
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Mens Betfred Super League XXVIII ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wigan 29 768 338 430 48
Hull KR 29 731 344 387 44
Warrington 29 769 351 418 42
Leigh 29 580 442 138 33
Salford 28 556 561 -5 32
St.Helens 28 618 411 207 30
 
Catalans 27 475 427 48 30
Leeds 27 530 488 42 28
Huddersfield 27 468 658 -190 20
Castleford 27 425 735 -310 15
Hull FC 27 328 894 -566 6
LondonB 27 317 916 -599 6
This is an inplay table and live positions can change.
Betfred Championship 2024 ROUND : 1
 PLDFADIFFPTS
Wakefield 27 1032 275 757 52
Toulouse 26 765 388 377 37
Bradford 28 723 420 303 36
York 29 695 501 194 32
Widnes 27 561 502 59 29
Featherstone 27 634 525 109 28
 
Sheffield 26 626 526 100 28
Doncaster 26 498 619 -121 25
Halifax 26 509 650 -141 22
Batley 26 422 591 -169 22
Swinton 28 484 676 -192 20
Barrow 25 442 720 -278 19
Whitehaven 25 437 826 -389 18
Dewsbury 27 348 879 -531 4
Hunslet 1 6 10 -4 0
RLFANS Recent Posts
FORUM
LAST
POST
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
17m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
Jack Burton
2642
Recent
Transfer Talk V5
Jrrhino
552
Recent
NBR Does Smithers have a hangover
Smithers99
12
Recent
Film game
karetaker
5916
Recent
Mike Cooper podcast
matt_wire
21
Recent
Ground Improvements
vastman
242
Recent
Transfer chatter for 2025 - New Dec 1st tamper date
Irregs#16
8
FORUM
LAST
VIEW
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
3m
NBR Does Smithers have a hangover
Smithers99
12
3m
Recruitment rumours and links
Smiffy27
3555
4m
ALL NEW 49ERS ERA LEEDS UTD THREAD
Jack Burton
2642
4m
Co-Captains for 2025
Vic Mackie
19
4m
Mike Cooper podcast
matt_wire
21
4m
2025 Squad Numbers
Jake the Peg
27
6m
Sam Luckley likely to miss the beginning of new season
Huddersfield
1
6m
New signings
WelshGiant
13
6m
Game - Song Titles
Boss Hog
40837
FORUM
NEW
TOPICS
TOPIC
POSTER
POSTS
TODAY
Friendlies
Deadcowboys1
3
TODAY
Sam Luckley likely to miss the beginning of new season
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
Frankie Halton sign new deal
Huddersfield
1
TODAY
Transfer chatter for 2025 - New Dec 1st tamper date
Irregs#16
8
TODAY
Trinity shop Sunday opening
phe13
1
TODAY
Tyler Craig
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Matty Ashurst testimonial dinner
Big lads mat
1
TODAY
2025 Squad Numbers
Jake the Peg
27
TODAY
England Women Las Vegas train-on squad
RLFANS News
1
TODAY
Quiz night
H.G.S.A
1
TODAY
Co-Captains for 2025
Vic Mackie
19
TODAY
Cornwall has a new owner
CM Punk
2
TODAY
Callum Shaw
Wanderer
1
TODAY
Squad Numbers
phe13
4
TODAY
Rhinos squad numbers
Rixy
1
TODAY
Squad numbers
Warrior Wing
8
TODAY
Mat Crowther pre season update
Dunkirk Spir
1
TODAY
Mike Cooper podcast
matt_wire
21
TODAY
Shirt reveal coming soon
Trojan Horse
50
TODAY
Opening Championship and League One Fixtures for 2025 Released
RLFANS News
1
NEWS ITEMS
VIEWS


Visit the RLFANS.COM SHOP
for more merchandise!