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A-League Mens 25/26 - Round 24

I stopped watching the derby at half time. That was one of the worst refereeing performances this season. Quispe and his simulation just snapped me. Grant should have been on a yellow.
 
In wider context and historically, I don't think 16k is bad at all considering Australian football isn't that trendy at the moment.

The "punter" is currently bored of the A-league, they will return next trend cycle. Same goes with NPL clubs, they have their dips and trends up. It's never a constant here.
 
melbcityguy said:
Three derbies is overkill. This is what I'm trying to tell you people the actual football is fine it's the league admins decisions that are taking us backwards
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Yep, agree 100%.

Once we have 16 teams and can have a 30 game home & away system with just 2 derbies a year it’ll stop those games being diluted as well. I’d also say don’t schedule derby games for the first 4 or 5 rounds, let the tension/momentum build a bit.
 
Guy Incognito said:
Yep, agree 100%.

Once we have 16 teams and can have a 30 game home & away system with just 2 derbies a year it’ll stop those games being diluted as well. I’d also say don’t schedule derby games for the first 4 or 5 rounds, let the tension/momentum build a bit.
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There's a ton of small issues that they could do which will make a hell of a difference. The long off season is another we shouldn't have to wait until October
 
melbcityguy said:
The long off season is another we shouldn't have to wait until October
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If the A-League Men has a shorter offseason then that means Hahn Australia Cup final round fixtures would have to be played earlier in the year and it'll possibly lead to clashes with the finals series.
 
melbcityguy said:
Three derbies is overkill. This is what I'm trying to tell you people the actual football is fine it's the league admins decisions that are taking us backwards
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Absolute rubbish, it's the best thing the league has going for it.

So late in the season? Everton v Liverpool 19/04, too late ? C#*@c v Rangers 10/05, too late? The supporters of the four of these clubs don't seem to mind.
 
MoorePark said:
In wider context and historically, I don't think 16k is bad at all considering Australian football isn't that trendy at the moment.

The "punter" is currently bored of the A-league, they will return next trend cycle. Same goes with NPL clubs, they have their dips and trends up. It's never a constant here.
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16k is a very poor attendance, but the context must be considered. Sydney have been playing very ordinary uninspiring football for some time, and the Wanderers are an absolute basket case wooden spoon favorite. If both teams were flying and playing good football, I think the game would be a sellout, but to be blunt as stands this was not an attractive proposition and I didn't even bother watching on television. Until this point the Sydney Derby has always been a must watch for me as a neutral, and I'm sure I'm not alone in having very little interest in these two teams as they currently stand
 
Sutherlandbear said:
For someone who openly said " who cares about crowds" you seem to care a little too much.
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From derbies that were getting 60k now 16k, while counting everyone and everything 5x.

Tells you all you need to know about the current state of the game in this country.
 
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