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Correct me if i am wrong, but all clubs have away bays in the A league and probably every league in the world.

Then again, some countries ban all away supporters.
It just makes sense to have an away bay - it is more fun to sit with your peers and make noise than being a lone voice in a crowd. Nothing about segregating dangerous opposing groups in that - just a better gameday experience for visitors.

Most clubs have moved the away bays to one of the corners to maintain the home ground advantage and limit their impact on players - that is also commonsense to me.
 
That's disgraceful. If there is no tension between the clubs, then why should APIA be lumped with all those unnecessary security costs that would wipe away any profit from the match day.

I'd feel for Metrostars and Bayswater if it applies to there home matches.
 
It just makes sense to have an away bay - it is more fun to sit with your peers and make noise than being a lone voice in a crowd. Nothing about segregating dangerous opposing groups in that - just a better gameday experience for visitors.

Most clubs have moved the away bays to one of the corners to maintain the home ground advantage and limit their impact on players - that is also commonsense to me.
Again, I have no real issue with the concept of an away end. im just saying as a security precaution it’s probably unnecessary for this fixture. And as above, it’s a shot part the ground to allocate them. (No cover/out in the elements etc, poor acoustics etc)
 
Again, I have no real issue with the concept of an away end. im just saying as a security precaution it’s probably unnecessary for this fixture. And as above, it’s a shot part the ground to allocate them. (No cover/out in the elements etc, poor acoustics etc)
Most away bays are in a shite part of the ground all around the world. Usually in a corner on the camera side of the ground, so as to no visibility.
 
Most away bays are in a shite part of the ground all around the world. Usually in a corner on the camera side of the ground, so as to no visibility.
Dont know where, but ive heard of clubs deliberately making opposition dressing rooms crap to get an advantage. Do the same with the away bays haha
 
i get that, but these are canberra croats lol. i agree, there wont be problems.

many preston travelling?
I know a few car loads are driving up. Dunno why the club didnt organise a bus.

Was funny hearing some of the old fellas have a pre away day meeting talking about how you drive to Canberra like they were meeting for a coffee.

No google maps here lol
 
I know a few car loads are driving up. Dunno why the club didnt organise a bus.

Was funny hearing some of the old fellas have a pre away day meeting talking about how you drive to Canberra like they were meeting for a coffee.

No google maps here lol
😂 typical oldies

But yeah a bus would’ve made sense for a 7 hour drive from melb
 
Again, I have no real issue with the concept of an away end. im just saying as a security precaution it’s probably unnecessary for this fixture. And as above, it’s a shot part the ground to allocate them. (No cover/out in the elements etc, poor acoustics etc)
Screw the bastards - and only give them 1 roll of toilet paper between them.
 
I think so their supporter group posted something on their socials and I know for a fact the game has made people interested in sydney to drive down for the day

The 1pm kick off is perfect too



Does Canberra Croatia have a supporter group like SUS ?
I hope none of our dipshits or the dipshits in Sydney cause issues.

We get along great with all cro clubs here to the point we usually spend the rest of the night drinking together and listening to the band playing etc
 
I hope none of our dipshits or the dipshits in Sydney cause issues.

We get along great with all cro clubs here to the point we usually spend the rest of the night drinking together and listening to the band playing etc
Doubt it..maybe I’m not the one to speak on their behalf but despite SUS being working class blokes who im sure are capable of standing their ground if need be, from an observers perspective the core of the group aren’t dumb kids, they’re adults, and I haven’t seen them actively seek out trouble for a very long time. im sure there were incidents back in the day, but those were different times. Especially those travelling down that far for a game, I doubt they’d be random ring ins
 
I hope none of our dipshits or the dipshits in Sydney cause issues.

We get along great with all cro clubs here to the point we usually spend the rest of the night drinking together and listening to the band playing etc

there are Sydney Croats going down for the game, as i expect Sydney Macos too.

Sydney Croats never had a problem with Macos until Rockdale came in the league and younger generations decided to be heros. Thats now resulted into a decade of hatred and rivalry.

We got along and still do with Bankstown City Lions. The old Lions Pride back in the day used to frequent our NSL matches, especially against Olympic. With Mileski at the helm now, there is nothing but respect between the two clubs. He is one of our most loved players. I remember a cup match i think in 2023, Bankstown came to Edensor, knocked us out of the cup and mileski donated $1000 to the bar for our supporters.

i hope to see Bankstown back in the top flight. More than happy for them to replace Rockdale ;)
 
Doubt it..maybe I’m not the one to speak on their behalf but despite SUS being working class blokes who im sure are capable of standing their ground if need be, from an observers perspective the core of the group aren’t dumb kids, they’re adults, and I haven’t seen them actively seek out trouble for a very long time. im sure there were incidents back in the day, but those were different times. Especially those travelling down that far for a game, I doubt they’d be random ring ins

The ones travelling down wouldnt be looking for trouble. You'd be stupid too.

Canberra Croatia have supported us recently, and its time Sydney Returns the favour.

i will be going to the Spirit vs Canberra game in 2 weeks time.
 
there are Sydney Croats going down for the game, as i expect Sydney Macos too.

Sydney Croats never had a problem with Macos until Rockdale came in the league and younger generations decided to be heros. Thats now resulted into a decade of hatred and rivalry.

We got along and still do with Bankstown City Lions. The old Lions Pride back in the day used to frequent our NSL matches, especially against Olympic. With Mileski at the helm now, there is nothing but respect between the two clubs. He is one of our most loved players. I remember a cup match i think in 2023, Bankstown came to Edensor, knocked us out of the cup and mileski donated $1000 to the bar for our supporters.

i hope to see Bankstown back in the top flight. More than happy for them to replace Rockdale ;)
They're literally the ones I'm worried about to be honest.

Bankstown came down for a friendly and we're great people.

Rockdale decided to try and fight our players in a pre season friendly tournament...

Says it all really
 
They're literally the ones I'm worried about to be honest.

Bankstown came down for a friendly and we're great people.

Rockdale decided to try and fight our players in a pre season friendly tournament...

Says it all really

There fans jumped onto the field and hit our players which sparked a wild brawl before a few years back.

My last question regarding Rockdale and Bankstown, as i dont want to derail the thread, however;

did all Bankstown city lions supporters convert to Rockdale fans once Bankstown was relegated? i speak to a few close maco mates and they are Bankstown boys and refuse to support Rockdale, which he says there is a rivalry.
 
I’ve seen people wearing Bankstown jackets etc at Rockdale games, no idea what the relative numbers are like. I think they’re still by and large distinct supper bases. Also I don’t want to say too much but I’ve also seen similar attempts at provocation from the aforementioned group at the Marconi club
 
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