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[SMFC1959]

It is to be expected. Probably more locals in Auckland with a Fijian or Vanuatu background. Probably there were a few Auckland fans that decided to watch both games as well. If Tonga was playing, you would see a pretty big crowd as well.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

It is to be expected. Probably more locals in Auckland with a Fijian or Vanuatu background. Probably there were a few Auckland fans that decided to watch both games as well. If Tonga was playing, you would see a pretty big crowd as well.

Yeah I agree, still FIFA (and the Saudis) have chucked a bit of money into this I would have hoped the marketed it a bit more to get the crowds in.... I wonder if they are going to make an effort with the Melbourne hub, there will be plenty of expats from all the Oceania teams they could get excited about attending, we may even be embarrased on our own home deck...

 

[SMFC1959]

Apparently the Saudis have dropped $20 million USD over four years. The OFC Pro League would also be receiving additional funding from FIFA as well to assist them.

 

[Hellenic_blue&white]

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Thats in OFC numbers re...You need to view from an AL/APL prism
Reality 565 announced 5650
Reality 780 announced 7800

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

 

[SMFC1959]

Surely they could play the match tomorrow?

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Surely they could play the match tomorrow?

But then have a match on Saturday?

 

[SMFC1959]

Perhaps reschedule the 3rd matches 24 hours later?

 

[southmelb]

Could Saturday get washed out as well?

 

[KostaV92]

Could Saturday get washed out as well?

Having a look at the weather yeah probably unless they can move it back to Eden Park maybe

 

[SMFC1959]

Could Saturday get washed out as well?

Having a look at the weather yeah probably unless they can move it back to Eden Park maybe

Another washout would impact South the most. The other OFC Pro League teams only have to worry about this competition. We are the only ones having to play in another concurrent competition.

 

[Spartan Warrior]

Any score and squad updates from Preston....

 

[KostaV92]

Any score and squad updates from Preston....

Apparently 4-0 win to Preston no clue on the squad

 

[SMFC1959]

Apparently 4-0 win to Preston no clue on the squad

I think its safe to assume that 99% of those that played last night against Preston would not feature much in either the OFC Pro League of NPL Victoria competitions.

 

[southmelb]

I hear the argument of fixture congestion on the back end but are we better off with 2 cancellations in this hub? Whenever those make up games take place we should have Lopez back and maybe a few more quality pieces added to the team (hopefully Aguek)

 

[SMFC1959]

e back end but are we better off with 2 cancellations in this hub? Whenever those make up games take place we should have Lopez back and maybe a few more quality pieces added to the team (hopefully Aguek)

Even if its just 1 match cancelled, it does allow for Lopez to play (assuming not injured or too many yellow cards).

I really hope we are on the phone to Aguek organising his return.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

Even if its just 1 match cancelled, it does allow for Lopez to play (assuming not injured or too many yellow cards).

I really hope we are on the phone to Aguek organising his return.

God any word on this? Not gonna lie, Manny returning will settle alot of fears for this season.

 

[Monoethnic Social Club]

I hear the argument of fixture congestion on the back end but are we better off with 2 cancellations in this hub? Whenever those make up games take place we should have Lopez back and maybe a few more quality pieces added to the team (hopefully Aguek)

Yeah maybe would make a difference against Soloman Kings but PNG team looks pretty week, we could beat with the squad that played Preston last night.

 

[SMFC1959]

God any word on this? Not gonna lie, Manny returning will settle alot of fears for this season.

I wish I did.

 

[rebelliousfeminist974]

South Melbourne women continuing to bolster the playing list ahead of NPLW Victoria season 2026 getting underway on February 13th with five new signings announced over the past week including Mindy Barbieri and Geo Candy, who bring A-League Women experience to the forward line and between the sticks respectively.