The numbers and figures for the weekend’s Goulburn Valley League grand final are in.
The league has revealed a lower attendance and gate to last year despite pristine weather conditions and blockbuster matches in the football and netball.
Sunday’s grand final gate taking was $62,717 — down on 2022’s $66,861 — while the attendance was more than 6000.
AFL Goulburn Murray operations manager Jo Spencer revealed it was a lower crowd to last year, however the league was happy with the spectator behaviour and the action that played out on the oval and court.
“It was a magical day. We couldn’t have asked for better weather,” Spencer said.
“The crowds were fantastic; they were well-behaved and there were no issues with behaviour. The total number was down on last year, but it was to be expected when you consider we didn’t have the under-16s competition this year.
“Kids aged under 14 also went free and that no doubt would have impacted final gate takings.
“All-in-all it was a great day.”
This year’s grand final day gate taking is the second largest in the past six years.