Eben Etzebeth of the Springboks and Darcy Swain of the Wallabies compete for the ball during Australias 25-17 victory in the Rugby Championship match at Adelaide Oval. McReight, a Sunshine Coast surfie, has modelled his game on absent captain Michael Hooper. R16, 2014 - Port Adelaide v Adelaide - 54,468. Advertisement Support independent JournalismDonateSubscribe News News Local National World Politics Science & Tech Sport It bounces in the wrong direction towards Dees defenders, but Ponter is there again to tackle and force the stoppage. What a mighty team. AFL Adelaide Crows & Port Power Home Games | Adelaide Oval | 2022 View a list of recent crowds and highest attendances for sports events at Adelaide Oval. AFL Tables - Crowds - Adelaide Oval The other talisman steering the Wallabies was, as ever, No 11 Marika Koroibete. The Crows got off to the perfect start in the second half when Ponter outmuscled Birch in the goal square to mark, then restore a 16-point lead. We scored when we got those opportunities as well.. "We have worked very closely with SA Health, with SAPOL, with both clubs to make sure that we can provide an environment that is fun, easy and safe," Daniels said. Like a solid gold bullet train, Koroboite speared in from the right wing at terrifying velocity and barrelled into his opposite number, sending him up, over and out. The commissioner said the decision came on the back of Black Lives Matter protests last weekend in Adelaide. The hosts got off to the perfect start as Allan Alaalatoa put Fraser McReight through a gap to score after just 62 seconds. Anne Hatchard is the player of the grand final! It was a fly swat Tommy Raudonikis wouldve scoffed at but it put de Klerk in the bin for 10 and allowed Australia to keep the world champions tryless and go to the break 10-3 up. The Richmond Tigers defeated Port Adelaide 11.11 (77) to 10.5 (65) at the MCG on Thursday evening, with the Round 13 contest played out in front of mostly empty stands. This service may include material from Agence France-Presse (AFP), APTN, Reuters, AAP, CNN and the BBC World Service which is copyright and cannot be reproduced. Attendance: GM: Ave. However, there is growing optimism limited crowds will be allowed to return in Victoria in round 22, after no new community cases of COVID-19 were reported on Wednesday. Get InDaily in your inbox. The pods on the Northern Mound will revert to one person per 2sqm with a maximum of 1125 patrons across four pods; and. A dominant force, and a champion team that has created a dynasty. Ed Sheeran - Adelaide. That "reaction" ran onto Adelaide Oval and delivered a 25-17 hammering of the reigning world champions South Africa. "In a perfect world we would like to have a full house so as many of our supporters can attend but we obviously understand and support the measures that have been put in place to keep everyone safe. 15': Melbourne go forward first and it looked for a second like Bannan was going to burst clear. *SINCE 2003, *Crowd figures since 1/1/2003. Gobehind the scenes on a Stadium Tour, embark on a thrilling RoofClimb adventure or book into Oval Hotel, Australia's first stadium hotel. The big winger propped, jiggered and exploded over a defence on its heels to make it 15-3. A membership to access all Crows and Port home games with an Adelaide Oval Football Membership, aSACA Cricket Membership to upgrade your summer of cricket or join theMTX Club to unlock an exclusive event day experience with tickets to all Adelaide Oval events and unmatched member perks for you and your business. 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Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. Unfortunately, the Don McSweeney Aboriginal Lands Cup Curtain Raiser has had to be cancelled; this has resulted in a change to opening times for gates and car parks: Patrons are reminded that it is a mandatory requirement from SA Health for patrons to wear a mask as they enter, move around the stadium and as they leave. SPRINGBOKS (15-1):Damian Willemse; Warrick Gelant, Lukhanyo Am, Damian de Allende, Makazole Mapimpi; Handre Pollard, Faf de Klerk; Duane Vermeulen, Pieter-Steph du Toit, Siya Kolisi (capt); Lood de Jager, Eben Etzebeth; Frans Malherbe, Joseph Dweba, Ox Nche. It doesn't matter if we've won before. It comes with crowds at AFL matches still limited to 10,000 in Tasmania and banned entirely in Victoria for at least one more week. South Africa looked to strike back through Handre Pollard, however, his radar was off to begin the match as he missed his first two kicks. Ten yards out, with a young mans braggadocio the 22-year-old sent an audacious flick pass inside to who else? Now, after three tests filling Hoopers No 7 jersey, McReight is a star. Due to COVID-19 causing restrictions on attendance and many games played at neutral venues, BBL|10 and BBL|11 games will not be included in the overall figures for each team unless otherwise indicated. Flooding in southern Malaysia forces 40,000 people to flee homes, Labor's pledge for mega koala park in south-west Sydney welcomed by conservation groups, Tom Sizemore, Saving Private Ryan actor, dies aged 61. 5': Again Melbourne have a sniff inside 50, but the Adelaide defence will not be beaten! From there on, Melbourne had a resurgence after putting Daisy Pearce behind the ball with Kate Hore drawing them to within two goals. Alyssa Bannan gave the Demons life out of nowhere just before half-time when she intercepted Caitlin Gould's kick across defence and ran into an open goal to keep the half-time margin at 10. They kept losing line-outs and the Springboks marksmen, on the back of a huge pack that was starting to purr, began targeting Wallabies winger Tom Wright under high ball booted directly into the sun. View attendance data info. There had been, said coach Dave Rennie, a pretty brutal review, a fair bit of honesty and an excellent reaction.. "We have always maintained we'll be guided by the government and relevant health authorities on these matters so we are fully supportive of today's decision. Noah Lolesio slotted a penalty five minutes later as the Wallabies took a rapid 10-0 lead. Explore the wide range of experiences on offer at Adelaide Oval. MATCH REPORT. It was a tough tour in Argentina but to come here in front of an Adelaide crowd, were very proud of the effort put in. The Crows will host the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night in front of up to 15,000 fans under strict COVID-19 protocols. The Wallabies were back and a 36,366-strong Adelaide crowd went home . It really is something special. "We play really well at Perth Stadium now, we've made it a bit of a fortress and I think teams dread coming here to (play) us.". Match Report: Dockers take Round One at Adelaide Oval It's a bit strange, we've had five grand finals and we've been part of 4, and won 3. Attendance: GM: Ave. Adelaide: 3696004: 93: 39742: 409386: 10: 40939: 155629: 3: 51876: Brisbane . Nearing the hour mark White went left on halfway. (9News) As the Springboks built pressure, this is where Koroibete produced his piece of magic. Lightning quick from end to end, and Ponter was so clever to play on after the mark. The Showdown will be Adelaide's first home match in three weeks after they were forced to spend time temporarily based in Melbourne. She marks 30 metres out, directly in front and will take all the time she is allowed. Just rewards for a titan of this league. Geelong players and staff have been in hard quarantine in Victoria since Monday and were due to fly into Adelaide today. Oval for what could be one of Australia's biggest sporting crowds since the onset of the pandemic. UPCOMING CONCERTS. AFL results 2022: Adelaide Crows defeat Port Adelaide Power, Jordan Although the scoreline hints at a tight Test, Australia were ascendent all day fantastic in attack and brave in defence as they rewarded the faithful and got their Rugby Championship campaign back on track. There's been a lot of noise. THE ADELAIDE CROWS ARE AFLW PREMIERS AGAIN! VENUE CROWD COUNTER: 13,456,146 Former Carlton and Brisbane forward Harris also earned the unenviable statistic of becoming the first player to lose an AFLW or VFL/AFL grand final with three separate clubs. Advertisement 14': Remarkable stuff from Ponter! Up to 15,000 fans will be able to attend Saturday night's Showdown 50. SHE GOALS FOR MELBOURNE! It starts with Hatchard's composure on the wing and ends up with Ponter who marks, plays on 8': Another scramble in the pocket after Gay's kick forward, but the ball spills out of play. The Crows will host the Power at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night in front of up to 15,000 fans under strict COVID-19 protocols. Twice in the opening ten minutes his kick-chasing sent fear into South African hearts as he followed high kicks to wallop the catcher into tomorrow. This follows extensive consultation between Adelaide Oval, SA Health, the State Government, and Adelaide Football Club. Tue 7 Mar 23. And when the leather landed with Koroibete it was all over. Tonight's figure was also more than November's T20 World Cup semi-final at the same venue where 40,094 fans saw England openers Jos Buttler and Alex Hales make light work of the India attack, making it the largest attended cricket match in Adelaide since before the pandemic. By then it was too late. Tom Wright was yellow carded in the 30th minute after one too many penalties. The 2022 AFL Women's Grand Final was an Australian rules football match held at the Adelaide Oval on 9 April to determine the premiers of the sixth season of the AFL Women's (AFLW) league. I sleep in caravan it's not that bad. Meanwhile, the most anticipated showdown of BBL|12 still looms with the second Sydney Smash on January 21 set to feature David Warner and the Thunder going head-to-head with Steve Smith and the Sixers at what is expected to be a packed SCG. Port Adelaide vice-captain Ollie Wines jokingly suggested 40,000 might even be too many fans for his eardrums to bear. QT: Adelaide 1.1 (7) leads Melbourne 0.0 (0). The 23-year-old made his debut when his leader stood tall to step down with mental health struggles in Argentina last month. Koroibete, man of the series in the Ella-Mobbs Cup, came up with the play of the day. Until next time, goodbye! They continue to set the standard for this league, and it's quite a high standard too. Adelaide drew first blood when defender Libby Birch gave away a free kick off the ball for bumping Ponter. It's all quiet at Adelaide Oval this afternoon. SA Health has advised seats at Adelaide Oval will be separated by two empty rows to maintain social distancing. Boundary throw in, Melbourne pressing. She's been talking to ABC Sport. Theres parts of that game we had to show a lot of a character and we hung on. Fraser McReight, looming loyally in support, who got fingertips to it and stumbled over. It comes with crowds at AFL matches still limited to 10,000 in . Reserves: Dave Porecki, Scott Sio, Taniela Tupou, Darcy Swain, Rob Leota, Pete Samu, Tate McDermott, Andrew Kellaway. Look back on how all the action unfolded in our live blog. The Austadiums website is made possible by displaying some advertisements to our visitors. The 2022 AFL Premiership includes 22 matches across 23 rounds with five Thursday night matches in the first five rounds. The highest attendance for the Big Bash League 12 season was the 53,886 crowd for the BBL final between Perth Scorchers and Brisbane Heat at the Optus Stadium in Perth on 4 February, 2023. There's people in the middle of a war. AFL news 2022: MCG attendance sinks to 12-year low as crisis deepens While Perth's 60,000-seat Optus Stadium was close to 80 per cent empty on each day of the opening Test, only 10,406 rocked up for the final ODI clash at the MCG. WATCH: Suncorp Stadium will be at full capacity for Origin decider. They were then kept on their edge of their seats as English import Adam Hose and hometown hero Henry Hunt went to work to overhaul the sizeable total, with the hosts falling just short in the final over. Tickets for the extra seating will go on sale to members this afternoon. Adelaide Oval and its range of outstanding facilities will help you deliver corporate entertainment at its absolute best. No call on lifting Adelaide Oval capacity as Labor kicks up about As the Crows celebrate on Adelaide Oval with family, friends and fans we will leave the blog there for the day. Full-capacity crowds are allowed in Western Australia. It was a tough tour in Argentina but to come here in front of an Adelaide crowd, were very proud of the effort put in. *Non-MCG crowd estimates sourced using a combination of club and ground estimates, average attendance and previous fixture attendance. Now the Springboks started to wobble and the ball began to bounce Australias way. The Big Bash is back to its best with the KFC BBL's biggest crowd since . Gobehind the scenes on a Stadium Tour, embark on a thrilling RoofClimb adventure or book into Oval Hotel, Australia's first stadium hotel. Two thousand people will be allowed into the general admission area of Adelaide Oval when Port Adelaide and Adelaide meet in the local derby, with an additional 240 people in private rooms across the complex. Top Adelaide Oval AFL crowds. With it, she became the second AFLW player after Carlton's Darcy Vescio to reach the 50-goal mark. Adelaide let Melbourne off on multiple occasions throughout the second quarter until Phillips snapped to deliver a 17-point lead. "So we're almost a little bit scared at what 40,000 Port Adelaide fans will sound like.". Adelaide Crows win third AFLW premiership with 13-point victory over Melbourne, Follow the live scorecard of Australia's third Test against Indiain Indore. The club released a statement on Tuesday afternoon, welcoming the decision. Reserves:Malcolm Marx, Steven Kitshoff, Vincent Koch, Franco Mostert, Kwagga Smith, Jaden Hendrikse, Elton Jantjies, Frans Steyn. Media diversity is under threat in Australia nowhere more so than in South Australia. The Test had been won, the world champions were vanquished and an eight-game unbeaten run against South Africa in Australia was on the record. The only remaining way supporters wanting to be there is by purchasing a membership. Port said their member tickets would be allocated via a ballot. PREVIOUS RECORD: 371,212 set during round 15, 2013. T20 World Cup: South Africa v Netherlands | Pakistan v Bangladesh, T20 World Cup: New Zealand v Ireland | Australia v Afghanistan, AFL Finals: Adelaide Crows v Geelong Cats, AFLW Grand Final: Adelaide Crows v Carlton. We keep wanting to be better. We act like we haven't won anything. Obviously the Western Australian Government was in a position to offer more than 60,000 people (and) we went in, I think, with a competitive position of around 30,000 seats at the Adelaide Oval. The Adelaide Oval said the extra fans have not changed the stadiums existing COVID Management Plan with SA Health. In atoning for last season's grand-final defeat, the Crows have now won three of the five grand finals since the AFLW started, adding the 2022 flag to their 2017 and 2019 triumphs. Were working to restore it. The AFL was left somewhat perplexed by South Australia's decision to allow fans back in the stands in Adelaide, having only heard the news after it was made public. 9 Apr, 4:15am By Dean Bilton And his youthful energy, not to mention his two chest-thumping tries in the Test, would ultimately prove the difference. The Round Three SA Showdown is also to be played on a Friday night for the first time. What's On at Adelaide Oval | Adelaide Oval Events The champ has been speaking with Channel Seven about the game, her future and spending the week in a caravan to make sure she was ready for this game. Catastrophe averted. Home Away Finals; Team: Attendance: GM: Ave. ", Footy crowds to return in Adelaide this weekend. 7': Here come the Crows! Captain James Slipper turned playmaker as he linked up with Noah Lolesio, putting the young half through a hole. The state needs more than one voice to guide it forward and you can help with a donation of any size to InDaily. All PINK Concerts. New attendance record reached - South Australian Cricket Association I know for a fact that any tickets that go on sale will be immediately snapped up theres no doubt about that whatsoever.. Saturdays Round 16 fixture between the Adelaide Crows and Brisbane Lions will now go ahead at Adelaide Oval in front of a revised maximum crowd of 25,000. It worked from the get-go. The best local news every workday at lunch time. Sporting events to exceed 40,000 spectators since COVID-19 hit last year include the third State of Origin match in Brisbane (49,155) and a Bledisloe Cup match at Eden Park in New Zealand (46,601). It will mark the last time supporters can see Port Adelaide legend Robbie Gray in action, with a crowd close to 50,000 expected to fill Adelaide Oval . "It's pretty exciting to get down here for their first Big Bash game and hopefully we can get an even bigger crowd next time," player-of-the-match Ollie Davies said following his 65 off 32 balls. It's been another one to remember, and a treat we should cherish to watch Erin Phillips and this whole Crows team play together. "That that was conducted in a relatively safe manner," he said. Jack Paynter. I know this is going to be something that fans will absolutely love to hear and weve had confirmation of 20,000 at Adelaide Oval (for) Friday night and Saturday night, Marshall said. The second highest was 41,126 in Perth for the Scorchers v Sixers Qualifier on 28 January, 2023. "The Adelaide Oval has a very detailed plan as to how they are going to accommodate 2000 people, ensuring very strong social distancing and those people will be seated in the general admission area of the oval complex itself, and there are small groups of 20 able to use some of the private rooms in the stadium area as well," he said. SA Health has allowed an extra 5000 people to attend Port Adelaides qualifying finals clash with Geelong tomorrow night, lifting Adelaide Ovals capacity to 20,000. Select a membership that best suits you. SHOWDOWN LII is officially sold out, with the final Western Stand guest passes snapped up on Friday afternoon. The remaining 50 tickets will go to Adelaide Oval members. A Crows home game against Hawthorn in round 19 was relocated to Marvel Stadium. She jogs off and may not come back on. In the second half, under hot and sunny skies, the game stayed frenetic. What a game Chelsea Randall played today. Rennie had swung the axe and staunched this wound, making six changes and seven positional switches. Footy crowds to return in Adelaide this weekend - The Age He produced one of the greatest try-saving tackles in the modern era on Makazole Mapimpi, before crossing for a second half try as the side bounced back from their disappointing defeat in Argentina. Inspirational work from the gun forward. Experience the difference with Adelaide Oval's unique and diverse functions & events offering. But with an old mans knackered wisdom, captain James Slipper shot it straight back to the right where fly-half Noah Lolesio ran through a yawning gap at speed. Only 21,757 fans walked . Experience the difference with Adelaide Oval's unique and diverse functions & events offering. There's people living in flood waters. Indoor capacities will revert to 1 person per 2sqm and all indoor patrons must be seated for food and beverage consumption. BBL Crowds - Home For Melbourne, Sinead Goldrick (20 disposals) was brave all day in defence while Karen Paxman, Gabrielle Colvin and Eliza McNamara were busy. Thanks for signing up to the InDaily newsletter. Its a high-risk, high-reward style that pleases fans when it works, and leaves them hair-tearing when it doesnt. Slipper said starting well was key to the victory. I just wanted to be in this game. OH BANNAN PINCHES IT! However, the AFL notes that 2019 was a record season for attendances and on a game-by-game average basis crowds are only down by around 8,000 people per game versus 2019. Lolesio then produced a perfect flick pass to find Fraser McReight as the flanker crossed for a double. Two minutes to go, we're just counting down to the celebrations now. With de Klerk still in the bin, it was Koroibete that sparked the Wallabies into life, stepping Pollard to dive over the line. The hosts struggles at lineout time allowed the world champions to build pressure, with only heroic defence from the likes of Marika Koroibete and McReight holding them out. Home. From the resulting scrum, Faf de Klerk was yellow carded for a high shot on Nic White as the Wallabies held onto a 10-3 lead at the break. I can't wait to give them a hug and kiss now. A further penalty to Lolesio put the result out of question, delighting the 36,366-strong crowd at the Adelaide Oval. 9 Apr, 4:16am By Dean Bilton Getty Images A dominant force, and a champion team that has created a dynasty. Home Away H&A Totals Finals; Team Attendance GM Ave. A monster crowd of 53,034 people flocked to Adelaide Oval to see heavy favourite Adelaide cap off its tremendous season with a comprehensive 45-point defeat of the Blues. PONTER MIGHT HAVE SEALED THE FLAG FOR ADELAIDE! AFLW 2022: World record Barca women's crowd inspires AFLW to dream big A crowd of 15,428 attended last month's 50-over One-Day International between Australia and England at Adelaide Oval but international crowds have been well down in Australia this season. Please click below to help InDaily continue to uncover the facts. Attendance GM Ave. Adelaide: 247857: 10: 24786: 181667: 9: 20185: 429524 . SHE CAN! Port Adelaide vice-captain Ollie Wines jokingly suggested 40,000 might even be too many fans for his eardrums to bear. The Wallabies were back and a 36,366-strong Adelaide crowd went home happy. Attendances were also strong at GMHBA Stadium in Geelong on December 30 with 12,336 fans watching the Renegades take on the Sixers, and an almost capacity 10,171 crowd witnessed the Thunder claim the first BBL competition points at Lavington Sports Ground in Albury by beating the Hurricanes. "You'll be there with your friends, your family, in your group being able to cheer loudly, the only difference that you'll see is that around every pod there will be two empty rows," Adelaide Oval CEO Andrew Daniels said. Right now I'm so proud to be a Crow. Marshall said the decision was very disappointing but the State Government had put its best foot forward with a proposal to allow 30,000 to attend the Adelaide Oval. The Big Bash is back to its best with the KFC BBL's biggest crowd since before the pandemic turning out to the Strikers' New Year's Eve blockbuster against the Stars. AFL Tables - Crowds 2021 The seeds of destruction and doubt were hereafter sown into the Springboks back three. A maximum of 22,500 patrons will be located throughout the stadium in addition to 2,500 corporate tickets. Instead of gaps between every seat, the stands will be split into "pods" of 120 people, including standing zones on the famous hill, with a two-seat gap on either side. 31 December 2022, 10:17 PM AEST. AND SLOTS IT! Weve talked about (a strong start) all year, it was a matter of just doing it and delivering. "We will allocate the 1475 tickets amongst our membership base via a ballot system. Wallabies see off world champions three tries to two. PINK - Adelaide Oval | Austadiums The hugs have begun on the Adelaide bench, siren imminent 3': Fine mark in defence from Allen! Australia had withstood incredible pressure all half and they won a crucial late penalty when de Klerk tried to whack the moustache off Nic Whites face. Stars spoil Strikers' New Year's Eve party at Adelaide Oval. In Adelaide, for once, the precision of their play matched the pace of it. A third AFLW premiership in five years is a remarkable achievement, as the Adelaide Crows overcome every challenge that is thrust before them. 13': Hatchard forward again with a sidestep and a kick, but Goldrick is there to take a timely intercept mark. By continuing to use our site you are agreeing to our, Tuberculosis outbreak declared in SA's APY Lands, Save the Repat veteran sees his power of protest. The Wallabies were caught short as the visitors spread it wide, finding Makazole Mapimpi unmarked in the corner. Harry Styles - Sydney. R10, 2014 - Port Adelaide v Hawthorn - 52,233. I have three kids that are potential little germ spreaders. Support independent The state needs more than one voice to guide it forward and you can help with a donation of any size to InDaily. However, it was too little, too late as the hosts extended their eight-game unbeaten run against South Africa in Australia. Saturday night's attendance was the largest BBL crowd since January 4, 2020, when 54,478 witnessed the Stars take down crosstown rivals the Renegades in the BBL|09 Melbourne Derby at the MCG. Late goals to Sam Switkowski and Rory Lobb gave the Dockers hope in the final term, before Lachie Schultz silenced the Adelaide Oval crowd and gave Fremantle the lead. The fourth day crowd lifted the total to 179,049, surpassing the previous record of 172,361 set over six days of the 1933 Bodyline Test. Adelaide shut the play down and forced a stoppage. The third biggest was the 40,373 crowd for the Adelaide . Rashid targets 100 wickets milestone on 'special night'. Auto news:Uber of the future revealed - drive.com.au, Your web browser is no longer supported. @jackpayn. The Austadiums website is made possible by displaying some advertisements to our visitors. A further penalty to Lolesio put the result out of question, delighting the 36,366-strong crowd at the Adelaide Oval. 10': Stoppage inside 50 for Melbourne. cricket.com.au is a production of CA Digital Media - a division of Cricket Australia. Premier Marshall believes Adelaide will "be the first place in the country with a significant crowd at the footy". There's more factors than just one simple choice for me. Purchase your tickets for the O'Reilly Cup and the Rugby Championship. Having undone their early good work with familiar ill-discipline, Australia had gifted the Springboks a glut of possession and when South African flier Makazole Mapimpi found a mile of space in the shadow of halftime, it spelt disaster and a 10-10 scoreline. Premier Steven Marshall said this morning that Oval crowd capacity would increase for Friday nights game as well as Melbournes Saturday night clash with Brisbane. The crowd increase comes after the AFL on Wednesday announced it had chosen Perth over Adelaide to host this years Grand Final in the event the MCG cant be used due to COVID-19 restrictions.