LeagueNews.co | Robbie Hamilton
In a historic moment for the NZ Warriors, they are on the brink of surpassing the 500,000 mark in combined home and away crowds for the first time in their 29-season history.
According to reports from warriors.kiwi, their recent match against St George Illawarra drew an impressive attendance of 25,095, making it the largest crowd of the season at Go Media Stadium.
This boosted the club's aggregate for its 12 home games to 272,220, with an average attendance of 22,685, the second best in their history behind 1995's record of 290,946.
While their home game support has been outstanding, the Warriors have also been able to attract significant crowds for their away matches.
This was evident in the sold-out match against the Wests Tigers in Hamilton, where the crowd was dominated by Warriors fans.
Additionally, there has been a strong showing of support for the team in their road matches against Melbourne, Parramatta, and Gold Coast.
As a result, their aggregate for away matches currently stands at 198,781, contributing to the overall combined attendance of 471,001 for home and away games.
The Warriors' last regular season match against the Dolphins at Suncorp Stadium this Saturday promises to be another crowd-puller.
The Dolphins drew a crowd of 33,449 in their recent match against the North Queensland Cowboys, and with the support of ex-patriate New Zealanders expected, this week's attendance is anticipated to surpass the 35,000 mark.
If this happens, it will mark a significant milestone for the NZ Warriors, as they will exceed the half million mark for the first time in their history.