A-League Mens 24/25 - Round 26

[someguyjc]

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Friday 11th April 2025​

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Melbourne City FC vs Brisbane Roar
Friday 11th April 2025
19:35
AAMI Park
Paramount+
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Saturday 12th April 2025​

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Wellington Phoenix vs Melbourne Victory
Saturday 12th April 2025
17:00 (Kiwi Time) / 15:00 (Eastcoast Time)
Sky Stadium
Paramount+
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Sydney FC vs Auckland FC
Saturday 12th April 2025
17:00 (Eastcoast Time) / 19:00 (Kiwi Time)
Allianz Stadium
10 Bold / 10 Play / Paramount+
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Newcastle Jets vs Central Coast Mariners
Saturday 12th April 2025
19:35
McDonald Jones Stadium
10 Bold / 10 Play / Paramount+
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Perth Glory vs Adelaide United
Saturday 12th April 2025
18:45 (WA Time) / 21:15 (SA Time) / 21:45 (Eastcoast Time)
HBF Park
Paramount+
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Sunday 13th April 2025​

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Western Sydney Wanderers vs Western United FC
Saturday 15th March 2025
19:30 (Eastcoast Time)
CommBank Stadium
10 Bold / 10 Play / Paramount+
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BYE​

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Macarthur FC
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[someguyjc]

POS​	CLUB​	MP​	W​	D​	L​	GF​	GA​	GD​	PTS​	PPG​	FORM​
1​	Auckland FC	22​	13​	7​	2​	42​	21​	21​	46 / 49​	2.1​
2​	Western United	22​	12​	5​	5​	49​	31​	18​	41 / 44​	1.86​
3​	Melbourne City FC	22​	12​	4​	6​	31​	20​	11​	40 / 43​	1.82​
4​	Western Sydney Wanderers	22​	10​	6​	6​	50​	37​	13​	36 / 39​	1.64​
5​	Melbourne Victory	22​	10​	6​	6​	38​	30​	8​	36 / 39​	1.64​
6​	Sydney FC	22​	9​	6​	7​	47​	36​	11​	33 / 36​	1.5​
7​	Adelaide United	22​	9​	6​	7​	48​	48​	0​	33 / 36​	1.5​
8​	Macarthur FC	23​	9​	5​	9​	46​	38​	8​	32​	1.4​
9​	Newcastle Jets	22​	7​	5​	10​	34​	39​	-5​	26 / 29​	1.2​
10​	Central Coast Mariners	23​	5​	10​	8​	26​	41​	-15​	25​	1.14​
11​	Wellington Phoenix	22​	6​	6​	10​	23​	34​	-11​	24 / 27​	1.10​
12​	Brisbane Roar	21​	2​	5​	14​	24​	45​	-21​	11 / 17​	0.52​
13​	Perth Glory	23​	2​	5​	16​	16​	54​	-38​	11​	0.48​

 

[Frankly Speaking]

Aloisi has done a great job with WU. I was amazed he got another gig. Glad its worked out for him.

 

[someguyjc]

Aloisi has done a great job with WU. I was amazed he got another gig. Glad its worked out for him.

To his credit, it seems like he has definitely learned from past errors in his coaching career. It's so often we see coaches just dig their heels in and refuse to change, but JA seems to have taken the right approach and actively worked on improving over the years. Back when he was rumoured for the gig at MV, I was totally against it. Now, I'd happily have him at the club.

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

Interesting to note that MC has the tightest defence with only 20 goals conceded but one of the weakest scoring team with 31 goals scored placing it 9th.

 

[melbcityguy]

Besides city vs Brisbane the other games are bangers this round

 

[someguyjc]

Besides city vs Brisbane the other games are bangers this round

Could still be a good game. City v Roar are nearly always good games. City still technically a possibility for the premiership and even if they can't quite get there, they will want to shoot for that 2nd spot and ACL spot.
Other games should all be good.
Nix v MV - MV could still drop out of finals so will want to take the 3 points. Will be a dull game for the casuals though. Nix play a boring brand of football at the moment.
SFC v ACK - SFC will want to try and cement that finals spot. Auckland need to extend that premiership gap.
F3 Derby - Nothing to fight for, but these games are usually good viewing.
PG v AU - AU will want that finals spot back. PG might put up a fight, but doubt it.
WSW v WU - Should be a solid contest here. Both teams in good form. Game of the round IMO.

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

Besides city vs Brisbane the other games are bangers this round

City can't score. And all it will take is one mistake and BR will lead. And I still enjoy Herrington's football nous, so I will be watching.

 

[RIMB]

City can't score. And all it will take is one mistake and BR will lead. And I still enjoy Herrington's football nous, so I will be watching.

We are prone to allowing goals to be scored by everyone. Our defence can seem rock solid then just drop in a pressing moment.

I think the game will come down to our defensive mistakes against the heart and enthusiasm our attacking third will be throwing at City - both for their own futures and for the shirt they proudly wear.

I could not tip against City winning, but I can still anticipate a fine effort from my team with the usual expectancy of success bubbling away in the background.

We have a lot to make up for from last game and I think we'll bring it whatever the result.

 

[booney52]

City beat Mariners but didn't really create a lot despite having twice as much possession.Admittedly CCM played very defensively.

 

[melbcityguy]

Aye going tonight it's against Brisbane so not as exciting but we'll have a laugh

 

[NoMates]

Wellington to win and scrape into the top 6!!!! Need that all NZ final!

 

[Sutherlandbear]

Off to see what all the hype with Auckland, is all about, tomorrow.

 

[melbcityguy]

Off to see what all the hype with Auckland, is all about, tomorrow.

Let us know

 

[WhatAmIWatching]

Aye going tonight it's against Brisbane so not as exciting but we'll have a laugh

Laughing?
Zadkovitch is outcoaching Vidmar. Let that sink in.

 

[RIMB]

Laughing?
Zadkovitch is outcoaching Vidmar. Let that sink in.

How can you play Behich as a centreback?

I would have put Trewin in there because he knows the position. Behich is short, does not instinctively know the centreback role, and is Behich. 3 major things against him in such a critical role (thanks Vidmar ).

City are playing some OK football but so far we have got a body in the way each time. As the game goes on and we get tired City's smarter, better on the ball players will find the time and space they need and our defenders won't be sharp enough in the head to stop it.

Not saying we are going to lose - but we have so much form this season with fading against skill once the enthusiasm wears off and tiredness sets in.

I sweat every time Bility decides to be clever on the ball but so far he has not cost us anything.

We are playing across our backline too much and some moments were heart in mouth for me - especially that horrible pass back to Acton that bounced awkwardly off his foot and felt like it was going to sneak in.

Still - 1 goal up at half time and a clean sheet so far is nothing to sneeze at.

Come on you Roar.

 

[grazorblade]

Shame herrington dropped, but roar up 1 with a deep block

a league sides aren't used to facing defensive teams, surprised bottom of the ladder teams dont try this approach more often

 

[grazorblade]

is it my imagination or is the crowd less awful than most city games?

 

[grazorblade]

brazette always cuts inside. To make it at the next level you need to be effective cutting both ways, yet nearly every winger we produce can only cut one way


....just as i say that he cuts inside and gets an assist

 

[grazorblade]

good work from brazette to cut outside then against atkinson who anticipated the cut inside. Unlucky not to get a pen