In 2008 Collingwood set a new record with 1,247,391 people attending Collingwood’s 22 home and away matches, eclipsing the previous mark of 1,226,604 the Magpies set in 2007.
Collingwood has also smashed attendance records at the MCG this year. In 14 matches 910,026 people have attended Collingwood matches at the MCG at an average of 65,002.
"It's testament to the phenomenal passion and commitment of Collingwood members and supporters that we have again broken the all-time attendance record," Collingwood CEO Gary Pert said.
"On behalf of the players and everyone involved with the Collingwood Football Club, I would like to thank all Collingwood supporters who have attended our matches in 2008 and ensured we remain the biggest and most supported club in the competition."
AFL CEO Andrew Demetriou congratulated Collingwood and its supporters for breaking the record.
"The passion of supporters across Australia for their clubs has enabled the AFL to be in the privileged position of posting a record home and away attendance total for the 2008 Premiership Season.
"Collingwood's fans have continued to lead the way with their commitment to the black and white, averaging nearly 60 thousand at every home match this year.
"We congratulate Collingwood and their fans on their support and urge everyone to get along to the finals to cheer their team home."
This year Collingwood has also set new attendance records for matches against the following clubs:
Fremantle Dockers - 45,833 (2007 - 44,480)
West Coast Eagles - 52,968 (2004 - 44,401)
Adelaide - 52,593 (1993 - 48,522)
This year will be the 12th season that Collingwood has cracked the one million mark.
In 2007 1.4 (1,432,878) million people attended Collingwood matches (including finals), the largest ever on record.
Collingwood holds attendance records for home and away matches at the following venues:
MCG - 99,346 (1958 v Melbourne)
Telstra Dome - 53,312 (2003 v Kangaroos)
ANZ Stadium - 72,393 (2003 v Sydney Swans)
Gabba - 37,224 (2005 v Brisbane Lions)
2008 Collingwood Blockbusters – Top Six
Round 6 v Essendon - 88,999
Round 12 v Carlton - 80,310
Round 9 v Geelong - 78,206
Round 4 v Carlton - 77,873
Round 7 v Hawthorn - 76,048
Round 3 v Richmond - 70,832
The leading five clubs, in terms of home ground attendance for the 2008 season, were:
Collingwood: Avg. 59,213 – (651,345)
Carlton: Avg. 48,589 – (534,483)
Essendon: Avg. 46,368 – (510,051)
Richmond: Avg. 43,548 – (479,027)
Adelaide: Avg. 40,678 – (447,455)
