Numbers behind the Queensland AFL debate

GOLD COAST SUNS ATTENDANCES/ FINISHES

* 2016 home average is 14,064 (second lowest in the AFL, lowest is GWS at 12,483)

* 2015 12,361 (16th)

* 2014 16,092 (12th)

* 2013 13,907 (14th)

* 2012 13,645 (17th)

* 2011 19,169 (17th)

BRISBANE LIONS ATTENDANCES/ FINISHES

* 2016 home average is 17,569 (third lowest in the AFL)

* 2015 18,820 (17th)

* 2014 19,736 (15th)

* 2013 21,803 (12th)

* 2012 20,340 (13th)

* 2011 20,462 (15th)

BRISBANE BEFORE THE SUNS

* 2010 home average was 29,908 (13th)

* 2009 29,466 (6th)

* 2008 28,128 (10th)

BRISBANE'S HALCYON DAYS

* 2003 home average was 31,777 (Premiers)

* 2002 32,326 (Premiers)

* 2001 28,725 (Premiers)