Only 30K expected Saturday

SCOTT WANTS ANZ PAINTED BLUE AND GOLD

by Dean Ritchie

SENIOR Parramatta forward Beau Scott wants to see ANZ Stadium painted in blue and gold. A crowd of up to 30,000 is expected for the Eels’ elimination semi-final against North Queensland on Saturday night.

The famous Blue and Gold Army will be out in force. And they’ll be confident — Parramatta have won 11 of 14 matches at ANZ Stadium this year. 

“There will be a huge turn-out of the blue and gold this weekend,” Scott said. “We’re looking forward to that, to run out in front of them. “We want the fans to get right behind us. Our fans have been great all year. We have really made an effort to make ANZ Stadium our own.” 

Scott has achieved everything in rugby league — 11 State of Origin matches for NSW, three Tests for Australia and an NRL premiership title with St George Illawarra in 2010.. 

His knowledge will be absolutely invaluable for a relatively inexperienced Parramatta team.“Obviously, I’m a leader of the club — I try to pass on a little bit of knowledge where I can, if anyone wants to listen to me,” he said. 

“I enjoy that responsibility and I think it brings the best out of me as a player.“It’s experience at this time of the year and the Cowboys have plenty of it. It’s one thing we’ll have to be cautious of this weekend. 

“We have players in the team that had never experienced finals before. The trip to Melbourne was a great test for us as a team and a vital experience for them to know what it’s all about.” 

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  • if we don't get at least 30,000 for a semi final, how are we ever going to fill our new stadium????
    • Yep. And judging by this, you'd assume we will be outnumbered at the GF, IF we made it that far with only 30K willing to turn up? We had 44K vs Cows in 2005 prelim, where is everyone?
    • I don't see GWS taking many away from our game though - Eels been around for longer, had little success, this is the moment to be there to support them. GWS may get a few "fans" who would go to our game usually, but not many. We have a far bigger fan base than they do, even with GWS taking a few, we still have so many that 40-50K shouldn't be an issue. Can't even blame the usual "transport after work" issue being a Saturday with free train/bus from all over Sydney. Bit disappointing if we only get 30K.
  • GWS game?

    And I'm not completely joking

    I've seen and heard on radio, tv, billboards, banners etc way more advertising for the afl final then the nrl one on sat. Night
  • If you're a fan and you won't be there Saturday night, might as well stop supporting footy altogether.
  • 30002 decided I'm going:)
  • What do you mean only??? That's a healthy crowd considering there's only 1 Sydney side playing.
  • It will be more than 30 000. Their are 10 of us going!!
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