title: PLAYERS' PERCEPTIONS OF HOME ADVANTAGE IN THE AUSTRALIAN RUGBY LEAGUE COMPETITION.
abstract: This study was designed to pilot a survey to explore players' perception of home advantage in a rugby league. Twenty-seven players from one team with an identified home advantage believed a home advantage existed as a result of their home crowd (52%), family and friends' support (41%), normal travel (45%) and sleeping arrangements (37%), home weather conditions (48%), and familiarity with playing amenities (37%). However, the players were less definite about influences while playing away from home. The current sample of players identified differing influences, highlighting individual variations in perceived determinants. Individual interviews or focus groups will be required for further exploration.
authors.affiliation: 1 Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Australia.
authors.forename: Teneale A
authors.initials: TA
authors.lastname: Mcguckin
authors.affiliation: 1 Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Australia.
authors.forename: Wade H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Sinclair
authors.affiliation: 1 Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Australia.
authors.forename: Rebecca M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Sealey
authors.affiliation: 1 Sport and Exercise Science, College of Healthcare Sciences, James Cook University, Australia.|2 North Queensland Cowboys, Townsville, Australia.
authors.forename: Paul W
authors.initials: PW
authors.lastname: Bowman
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D056352:Athletes / Q000523:psychology*; D001315:Australia; D003163:Competitive Behavior; D005538:Football / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010465:Perception; D010865:Pilot Projects; D012931:Social Environment; D014195:Travel / Q000523:psychology*; D055815:Young Adult