I attended my first National Rugby League match this past weekend; it was a tie between Sydney Roosters and West Tigers. I was on the side of the roosters, being that this was the team that most locals in the area cheer for. It was a very exciting match and there were many things about it that will spur me to go again. The facility was the first reason; it was fairly large and once I was in, I could (relatively) sit wherever i wanted. This was a nice change compared to most professional sports in America, where fans are designated to specific seats (often regulated very rigorously). Also, with the cheap price for a ticket ($20) I will definitely be at more matches this season.
The crowd at the competition was very intense, and did not hesitate to state their opinions of the officiating. This was more familiar to the way things are in the states. With the combination of beer and strong opinions, it got pretty rowdy in the stands. This was not discouraging, however it was actually nice to be able to keep involved in the match without knowing all of the specific rules. I was able to just follow the crowd and learn more about the sport.
The children present at the event also seemed to be having a good time. They looked up to their parents and even tried to imitate their cheers to some extent. This could be said as being a bad influence, however I do not believe it was. There were specific sections in the stadium that were alcohol free, which is perfect for parents to take their younger kids for a more sheltered viewing. This allowed them to still enjoy the match without having as much risk for their kids to develop bad behaviors. Overall the day was a success as the Roosters took the match handily with a score of 24-6.
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