HeartinHobart Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 With the fixture out at 11am tomorrow I think it's fair to say its our most important yet. With the new tv rights and Friday nights now live on free to air our club has the opportunity to reach out to a wider audience. I somewhat think we might be getting the raw end of the draw though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimey Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Will we have 2 home derbies since we only got 1 last season? Is that how it works? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Will we have 2 home derbies since we only got 1 last season? Is that how it works? Yeah thats what's happened in the previous seasons, would love some free to air games, most likely it will be given to Sydney, Vistards and Western Sydney Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Surprised it's being released so early with no club yet announcing any significant new signing from overseas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HEARTinator Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 With SBS getting FTA coverage on a Friday night they'll be flogging this hard making sure they maximise eyeballs and in turn sponsorship. This exposure provides an opportunity for clubs to run early membership drives. All we need now is for JA and Foxe to wrap up some OS signings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bannon Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 think i read somewhere that they will want wsw on Fridays as much as possible or it might have been the derby i dunno cant remember this is pretty pointless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hakz7 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Will we have 2 home derbies since we only got 1 last season? Is that how it works? Yeah thats what's happened in the previous seasons, would love some free to air games, most likely it will be given to Sydney, Vistards and Western Sydney And on top of that, I don't think they'd want us at Etihad twice in a season 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belaguttman Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 We have to earn our Friday night spots. I hear that our Foxsports ratings were better than our attendance figures so maybe the TV audience is already there, however if we play attractive exciting football then we'll earn more of the coveted spots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I'll be pretty interested in getting the fixture list soon as possible, hopefully figure out trips to Perth, Adelaide and at least one Sydney game pretty sharpish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Expect plenty of Sunday 5pm kick offs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Expect plenty of Sunday 5pm kick offs. Ow Nuts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Expect plenty of Sunday 5pm kick offs. They should just ban any game after 3 on a Sunday. It's just too late Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schrecky Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Putting the fixture out so far in advance should give plenty of time to buy cheap airfares to away games when the specials happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heart of Melbourne Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Central coast vs western Sydney to open the aleague on Friday night 11th October Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeartinHobart Posted May 21, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Putting the fixture out so far in advance should give plenty of time to buy cheap airfares to away games when the specials happen And too home games for some. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Central coast vs western Sydney to open the aleague on Friday night 11th October i think its just confirmed to be in round one, not necessarily the opener Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Libero Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Expect plenty of Sunday 5pm kick offs. They should just ban any game after 3 on a Sunday. It's just too late tell me about it. nothing worse than sunday kick off all together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yelawolf Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 first game is against victory, sat night 8 fri games with 5 of those at home http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-victory-and-melbourne-heart-will-again-meet-in-round-1-of-the-a-league-next-season/story-fnibbvjo-1226647942957 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart_fan10 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 dam Gerhardt will be suspended for the first game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingofhearts Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Can someone post that hearld sun article cause every time i try and enter it, it says i need to sign up for some shit. dam Gerhardt will be suspended for the first game. Hopefully we've signed our imports by than, and they can just slot right in for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbitm Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 here you go Can someone post that hearld sun article cause every time i try and enter it, it says i need to sign up for some shit. dam Gerhardt will be suspended for the first game. Hopefully we've signed our imports by than, and they can just slot right in for him! THE Melbourne derby will again be played in Round 1 next A-League season, but it has been replaced as the opening game by an Alessandro Del Piero and Emile Heskey duel.Sydney FC and Newcastle Jets will open the season on Friday, October 11 before a Central Coast-Western Sydney grand final rematch kicks off a Saturday double-header, with Victory hosting Heart at Etihad Stadium.Heart will hosts the other two derbies at AAMI Park - the traditional pre-Christmas clash and one in March.Next season will be revealed to have the latest finish to an A-League campaign when Football Federation Australia launches the fixture season this morning in Sydney.A May grand final will give A-League players a better chance to make the Socceroos' World Cup squad, assuming Holger Osieck's side qualifies.Two A-League players have made each of the 2006 and 2010 World Cup squads, with the seasons finishing in February and March respectively in those years.The early May finish puts the A-League in line with most leagues around the world, with FIFA mandating a May 15 cut-off for domestic competitions before the World Cup in Brazil.There are more Friday night blockbusters than last season, but it remains to be seen whether the draw satisfies SBS.It's the first season A-League games will be televised on free-to-air after FFA signed a $160 million deal with SBS and Fox Sports for the next four seasons.SBS will show Friday night games live on SBS2 simultaneously with Fox Sports, and early indications from Socceroos games suggest free-to-air viewing figures will double those of the pay-TV network.Melbourne Heart, Adelaide United and strong-rating Melbourne Victory dominate the Friday night slot, which is traditionally a strong crowd-puller.FFA has been kind to Heart, which played only two home games on a Friday last season.It will play eight Friday games, hosting five at AAMI Park.Victory hosts three Friday night games and plays three on the road.Otherwise, the 27-round fixture will have a similar look to last season, with the draw effectively reversed.The festive season has proved popular and FFA has again fixture 16 games in 18 days. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaliMate Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Third of our games on FTA. Who did Munn give a wristy to for this? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red and white in that number Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 The second last line in that artical make`s me think,we`ll have two home games v ADP. = $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ 8 Friday night games ( 5 at AAMI Park ) A big yes 2 home games v the visitors. Thank you FFA we`ll take that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mus-28 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Not sure what the effect of having games on FTA will do to the walk-up crowd, particularly if the weather is pretty ordinary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChopperHeart Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I smell FFA an backed marquee man coming our way, with the addition of FTA TV to support it and boost our crowds. More Fri games than visitors?!?! Maybe FFA aren't just about WSW after all? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red and white in that number Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 When people see what a good time we`re having,they`ll come for a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LR9 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 (edited) dam Gerhardt will be suspended for the first game. Apparently he can serve the ban in an official A-League preseason game, same goes for Aloisi's ban... first game is against victory, sat night 8 fri games with 5 of those at home http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/football/melbourne-victory-and-melbourne-heart-will-again-meet-in-round-1-of-the-a-league-next-season/story-fnibbvjo-1226647942957 Fucking wrapt with that, best time slit imo. Best feeling when you wake up the next day after being on the sause and realise its only Saturday (Y) Could possibly mean our fixture is offset with a load of Sunday games? Ad maybe another 'away' riegonal game, although I wouldn't mind seeing 1 in Geelong... I smell FFA an backed marquee man coming our way, with the addition of FTA TV to support it and boost our crowds. More Fri games than visitors?!?! Maybe not FFA backed, but I've got this feel too!! Really looking forward to round 1 Edited May 21, 2013 by LR9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommykins Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Or there putting there small market share teams on Friday as to appease for sports. I severely hope this isn't the rationale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marteaux Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Dem Friday night games Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biancorosso7 Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 I smell FFA an backed marquee man coming our way, with the addition of FTA TV to support it and boost our crowds. More Fri games than visitors?!?! Maybe FFA aren't just about WSW after all? Surely this has to be in the pipelines, particularly if you consider that the 9th placed team has a third of the FTA publicity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Would not be surprised to see Enoch Showunmi heading our way now <3<3<3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red or Dead Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just out of curiosity - does one else think that having 5 home games televised on Friday nights will keep more people at home on the couch rather than come to the stadium? Or is this setting the groundwork for the rest of our home games and the season after that? i.e. give Heart more exposure on FTA thus giving people a taste on TV one season and hope they sign up and attend games the next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Friday night games seem to be a hit with the uni 20 something crowd. I am not sure if it is so good for young families with ratty kids whinging and fighting at midnight once they are home after a match, following their school week. I much prefer the Saturday/early Sunday afternoon games when we can go for a meal in Swan St or a BBQ by the Yarra before hand. Then again, Friday nights we could just stay home and watch on the telly. Pass the sauce will you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Friday night games seem to be a hit with the uni 20 something crowd. I am not sure if it is so good for young families with ratty kids whinging and fighting at midnight once they are home after a match, following their school week. I much prefer the Saturday/early Sunday afternoon games when we can go for a meal in Swan St or a BBQ by the Yarra before hand. Then again, Friday nights we could just stay home and watch on the telly. Pass the sauce will you. You serious? When I was at College I spent every friday night in some Savers Made Costume drunk as fuck embrassing myself in front of women that I would have to sit across a table from come Saturday Dinner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deviant Posted May 21, 2013 Report Share Posted May 21, 2013 Just out of curiosity - does one else think that having 5 home games televised on Friday nights will keep more people at home on the couch rather than come to the stadium? Or is this setting the groundwork for the rest of our home games and the season after that? i.e. give Heart more exposure on FTA thus giving people a taste on TV one season and hope they sign up and attend games the next? Doesn't matter if they stay home, as long as they buy memberships. As far as i know, we don't get extra money for people coming through the gate, we get it for selling memberships. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Friday night games seem to be a hit with the uni 20 something crowd. I am not sure if it is so good for young families with ratty kids whinging and fighting at midnight once they are home after a match, following their school week. I much prefer the Saturday/early Sunday afternoon games when we can go for a meal in Swan St or a BBQ by the Yarra before hand. Then again, Friday nights we could just stay home and watch on the telly. Pass the sauce will you. IMO it's the good old Catch-22. I happen to like the genuine evening kick-offs, especially at the height of summer, and I also like Fridays for other reasons. But I can see a lot of disincentives for the casuals. Time will tell whether this is a good move for Heart or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadete Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Friday night games seem to be a hit with the uni 20 something crowd. I am not sure if it is so good for young families with ratty kids whinging and fighting at midnight once they are home after a match, following their school week. I much prefer the Saturday/early Sunday afternoon games when we can go for a meal in Swan St or a BBQ by the Yarra before hand. Then again, Friday nights we could just stay home and watch on the telly. Pass the sauce will you. IMO it's the good old Catch-22. I happen to like the genuine evening kick-offs, especially at the height of summer, and I also like Fridays for other reasons. But I can see a lot of disincentives for the casuals. Time will tell whether this is a good move for Heart or not. All research over the past 30 years has indicated that despite what most people would logically think that Live TV coverage of a sporting event usually has a minimum effect on crowd numbers so I expect this will be the same case with A League games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red and white in that number Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 8 friday night games live on SBS2 ( 5 at AAMI park ) will give the club a greater selling point to sponsors.That will offset any casual support that decides to stay home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzatron Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 Fixtures out: http://www.footballaustralia.com.au/aleague/results/2013-14/all-rounds/Melbourne-Heart-FC/286/0/309 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted May 22, 2013 Report Share Posted May 22, 2013 2 derbies, and only have to go across the ditch once. Handy given we are pathetic in NZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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