A fine year of attendance figures was enjoyed in 2023. I went back to 1990 and this was the best average year in that time period and by a reasonable margin. The total is up 21% compared to 2022. Is this because after the restrictions of COVID-19, fans were glad just to get out and enjoy the game atmosphere again. I think partially so but the way figures held up during the season, it was a geniune increase.
The Dolphins (in red, above) is a new franchise in Brisbane, and looking at the Brisbane Broncos 2023 figure, it doesn't seem to have been negatively impacted at all. The NZ Warriors benefitted from being at home after disruptive issues with COVID-19. Only Paramatta and St George were down in numbers.
The top four attended sides are all outside of Sydney and the bottom four are all based in that city. All new franchises are being established away from Sydney for that reason.
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