30 Oct 2014, 09:36#2
Things are not looking good for the Bulls! If they don't start bringing home silverware soon they are going to be back to the pre-Meyer era as far as support at the stadium is concerned. Bulls fans are very fickle!
BEBeeno1
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30 Oct 2014, 09:46#3
Yes Bluebok they are a fickle bunch unlike WP fans.
The Bulle should have a useful squad next year. How will Bok considerations effect the Super Rugby remains to be seen.The basic requirement is that that the Bulle, Sharks and Stormers all are in the top 6. Then we want the Lions and Cheetahs in the Top 10. The EP queens can prop up the table. I have no time for them at all.
PAPakie
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30 Oct 2014, 09:59#4
The attendance last year for the Blue Bulls were over 63,000. It's a significant drop.
BEBeeno1
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30 Oct 2014, 10:04#5
Ludeke is running out of time.What i would like to know is where are the Bulle getting all their money from. Enough to buy so much talent to ruin. They must have some serious backers. Who are th ese dudes
BIbiltongbek
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30 Oct 2014, 10:05#6
These attendance figures aren't that bad, if you compare it to Rabo12, Aviva etc, then the CUrrie CUp is good.
BEBeeno1
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30 Oct 2014, 10:11#7
BB Ellis Park used to be like a ghost Town but they are getting good crowds now.Griguas and Pumas very small attendance for a season!One has to note the support the EP queens are getting. Surprsing so many support the duds. More support than the Bulle!!! But if you have fair weather supporters like cerundunce windpomp it results in this.Hopefully the money made by WP will help stop further player exodus. The old adage applies. When WP is strong t he Boks are strong!
PAPakie
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30 Oct 2014, 10:22#9
Times have certainly changed from the packed stadiums I remember in my youth. Still, it's sad to see the Blue Bulls, one of our powerhouse unions, declining like this in attendance figures. Not good for SA rugby. Seems like a lot of politics in that union alienating the fans. For example, their recent decision to exclude their old players from having any input in their structures didn't go down well with fans if I gauge the reaction online correctly.
BIbiltongbek
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30 Oct 2014, 10:28#10
Pakie, if attendances worry you now, wait for 2016 when SA teams will play each other up to 5-6 times in a season
BEBeeno1
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30 Oct 2014, 10:43#11
BB we could have 4 unions strong next season.Cheetahs might strugglke due to the pilfering bulle. EP queens are likley to be a severe embarassment. To think these twits are a major the reason fore the new format!
BEBeeno1
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30 Oct 2014, 10:58#13
BB there is precious little with the Lions set piece. I am hoping they will however find a power lock.
Their loosies are very good. Their pack unless there are too many injuries should be okay.
Backline is very enterprising. I suppsoe it all dpends on their signings and who lese they find in their system. The squad has grown in stature.
Top ten finish is a reasonable call. Stormers, Sharks and Bulle in top 6. Cheetahs 12. EP queens last. of top 6, 4 of top 10. That has to be the goal.
BIbiltongbek
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30 Oct 2014, 11:05#14
We should aim for 4 teams in the top 8, that is where we ended up in 2013
