The Western United Thread

[BA81]

Update: WU confirmed place for 2026 and all teams start training this Thursday. A-league team was mentioned to start July 1st but I believe there is still court dates in place

What a waste. Should’ve just relocated them to Geelong or TAS instead…

 

[Frankly Speaking]

I will believe it when I see it.

 

[NoMates]

What a load of crap if this goes ahead. Maybe the APL need that extra team in the comp for the next TV deal next year?

 

[Kitwally]

They need an extra 2 teams for more broadcast deal “content”. One team just means a bye each round.

 

[booney52]

If they return from hibernation can change their name from Western United to the Tarneit Bears.

 

[HappyGuus]

If they return from hibernation can change their name from Western United to the Tarneit Bears.

New mascot!

 

[erogenouszone]

Update: WU confirmed place for 2026 and all teams start training this Thursday. A-league team was mentioned to start July 1st but I believe there is still court dates in place

Confirmed from whom?

 

[erogenouszone]

I'm not into binge watching TV much however this thread is like a long running comedy series and like the kids say ''i'm here for it'.

 

[melbcityguy]

I'm not into binge watching TV much however this thread is like a long running comedy series and like the kids say ''i'm here for it'.

More like a comedy series that should have finished ten seasons ago..

 

[RIMB]

New mascot!

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Another clear indication that they will not move to a winter comp.

 

[erogenouszone]

New mascot!

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Does a bear shit in the woods ( Tarniet ) ?

 

[Frankly Speaking]

Does a bear shit in the woods ( Tarniet ) ?

I'm sure it does, but I also know that bear steak can make you seriously sick.

 

[RIMB]

Does a bear shit in the woods ( Tarniet ) ?

It would dig a hole first but they can't find the shovel.

 

[Frankly Speaking]

It would dig a hole first but they can't find the shovel.

That's because the hole is Shovel Ready

 

[superpolska]

Confirmed from whom?

FFV for 2026 season. A-league hasnt been officially confirmed but is around 90%

 

[Kitwally]

I'm sure it does, but I also know that bear steak can make you seriously sick.

Haven’t heard that before. I ate bear steak in Montana. The whole family that lived there and us visitors all did too. Nobody got sick.

 

[Frankly Speaking]

Haven’t heard that before. I ate bear steak in Montana. The whole family that lived there and us visitors all did too. Nobody got sick.

Family infected with parasitic worms in US after eating bear meat, CDC says

Six people who ate a meal in South Dakota in 2022 with black bear meat diagnosed with trichinellosis, a parasitic zoonotic disease

www.theguardian.com

 

[CentreHalf]

Would be great to see them back, under proper ownership and with the correct governance.

First thing i would do is remove themselves from the stadium commitment and any timeframe around it. Commit to building a permanent stand similar to what Oakleigh and Heidelberg have in the NPL, but all seated) on the eastern side of the pitch at ironbark fields before the beginning of the 2026-2027 season and reassess what the actual stadium looks like by the end of the decade.

A permanent structure on the eastern side in conjunction to what they have now will actually be one of the best smaller stadiums in the country. 6k capacity should be the aim, with an aim of 4.5k to 5k crowds for all matches. Play derbies there too, its the only way to grow the game in the west.

Treat this as a complete reset, and get new people in.

 

[Kitwally]

Family infected with parasitic worms in US after eating bear meat, CDC says

Six people who ate a meal in South Dakota in 2022 with black bear meat diagnosed with trichinellosis, a parasitic zoonotic disease

www.theguardian.com

They ate it rare……..

 

[Frankly Speaking]

They ate it rare……..

Which is also how bears like their humans.