kiko Posted August 8, 2019 Report Share Posted August 8, 2019 2 hours ago, jw1739 said: All the usual faults from my perspective. Two home matches in six days and then none for a month. Likewise a month between home matches at the tail end of the season. FFS why can't we have Home-Away-Home-Away... throughout the season? It's no wonder crowds keep dropping - it's hard to maintain interest with long gaps between home matches. Wholeheartedly agree. Furthermore our biggest crowds typically fall on family friendly Sunday afternoons of which there are only two, both early in the season. The league needs 16 teams, to allow for a more consistent schedule. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Club is confused over the away match in Ballarat. https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/citys-201920-hyundai-a-league-fixture-away-days In one place the kick-off is quoted as 4.00 p.m., in another 7.30 p.m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fensaddler Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 36 minutes ago, jw1739 said: Club is confused over the away match in Ballarat. https://www.melbournecityfc.com.au/news/citys-201920-hyundai-a-league-fixture-away-days In one place the kick-off is quoted as 4.00 p.m., in another 7.30 p.m. Western United's fixture calendar, like ours, says 4pm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deluka Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 A 7:30pm kickoff in Ballarat would be ludicrous, I’d say it’ll be the 4pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, Deluka said: A 7:30pm kickoff in Ballarat would be ludicrous, I’d say it’ll be the 4pm Not in April it wouldnt be. It'd probably be quite pleasant actually. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 Anyway, I've e-mailed the Club and hope they sort it out. For me, even though it's Good Friday, it's an issue of whether I consider going to the match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 At least it wont be as cold as the FFA cup game in Ballarat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Dylan said: At least it wont be as cold as the FFA cup game in Ballarat Ah yes, the first competitive game after the takeover. I took the bus up and holy fuck I've never been so cold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted August 9, 2019 Report Share Posted August 9, 2019 3 hours ago, haz said: Ah yes, the first competitive game after the takeover. I took the bus up and holy fuck I've never been so cold. The only good thing about that game was muddied towel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 11, 2019 Report Share Posted August 11, 2019 It's when I look at the fixture that I realise how much I dislike sponsors' names being given to stadiums. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 13 hours ago, jw1739 said: It's when I look at the fixture that I realise how much I dislike sponsors' names being given to stadiums. True but would you prefer to call our home ground by its actual name? Melbourne Rectangular Stadium doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 minute ago, Harrison said: True but would you prefer to call our home ground by its actual name? Melbourne Rectangular Stadium doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Neither does "GMHBA Stadium"... I had to look up where "Mars Stadium" actually is. And what's it named after - the chocolate/caramel bar? IIRC the naming rights to the MRS are up for grabs later this year. I wonder what we'll get next? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartman Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 14 minutes ago, Harrison said: True but would you prefer to call our home ground by its actual name? Melbourne Rectangular Stadium doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue. Would roll better if was circular Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 31 minutes ago, jw1739 said: IIRC the naming rights to the MRS are up for grabs later this year. I wonder what we'll get next? Etiihad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 Just saw this on the club's Facebook page, glad to know someone at the club knows how to count... Or maybe the tea leaves are telling us now we will be wishing the season doesn't run the full 26 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) I think they just missed a "1" in front of "International." Second mistake with the fixture, so far, the other being the KO time in Ballarat. Sloppy. Edited August 12, 2019 by jw1739 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattyh001 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) 24 minutes ago, jw1739 said: I think they just missed a "1" in front of "International." Second mistake with the fixture, so far, the other being the KO time in Ballarat. Sloppy. Probably the case, just lazy anyway you look at it. Don't mind the 4 pm kick off if there is another a league scheduled after. Edit: that said, scheduling a stand alone 4pm game on Good Friday baffles me Edited August 12, 2019 by mattyh001 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted August 12, 2019 Report Share Posted August 12, 2019 1 hour ago, mattyh001 said: Probably the case, just lazy anyway you look at it. Don't mind the 4 pm kick off if there is another a league scheduled after. Edit: that said, scheduling a stand alone 4pm game on Good Friday baffles me Presumably the 4.00 p.m. KO is determined by the TV broadcast schedule. For me, the later it is scheduled the less incentive there is for me to make the journey there and back, but I guess it's a personal thing. I just hope that when the League is independent there will be be more consideration for what is more convenient for fans who actually want to attend games rather than the TV audience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
citypool Posted August 14, 2019 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 Just looking at the fixtures again I really like the early kick off time I think they have done a good job with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NuggetsMcGreggor Posted August 14, 2019 Report Share Posted August 14, 2019 There will be 3 matches where full strength beer is served at AAMI if that’s still a thing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted October 3, 2019 Report Share Posted October 3, 2019 https://www.a-league.com.au/news/hyundai-a-league-201920-season-draw-fixture-updates Main change here is the Xmas Derby now kicking off at 5pm and going FTA. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 So FFA still running the League? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr MO Posted October 4, 2019 Report Share Posted October 4, 2019 1 hour ago, jw1739 said: So FFA still running the League? Understood that the change of power was from next season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted October 10, 2019 Report Share Posted October 10, 2019 Just checked this seasons fixture, CBF previously. We are playing our first 5 games in Melbourne/Geelong. If we can't build any momentum then it's our own fault. Victory away =draw/win Adelaide home=draw/win W/U away=win Wellington home=win Central Coast =win. So realistically we should expect 11 plus points at completion of rd 5. Now obviously we don't know were we are at, and probably won't until April, but if we have less then we should forget about doing anything this season. If you can't speculate about complete unknown variables you shouldn't be on a soccer forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 6:47 PM, Jovan said: Just checked this seasons fixture, CBF previously. We are playing our first 5 games in Melbourne/Geelong. If we can't build any momentum then it's our own fault. Victory away =draw/win Adelaide home=draw/win W/U away=win Wellington home=win Central Coast =win. So realistically we should expect 11 plus points at completion of rd 5. Now obviously we don't know were we are at, and probably won't until April, but if we have less then we should forget about doing anything this season. If you can't speculate about complete unknown variables you shouldn't be on a soccer forum. Bump. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHFC-FAN Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 On 10/10/2019 at 6:47 PM, Jovan said: Just checked this seasons fixture, CBF previously. We are playing our first 5 games in Melbourne/Geelong. If we can't build any momentum then it's our own fault. Victory away =draw/win Adelaide home=draw/win W/U away=win Wellington home=win Central Coast =win. So realistically we should expect 11 plus points at completion of rd 5. Now obviously we don't know were we are at, and probably won't until April, but if we have less then we should forget about doing anything this season. If you can't speculate about complete unknown variables you shouldn't be on a soccer forum. Let us hear your prediction for the next 5 rounds please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 9, 2019 Report Share Posted November 9, 2019 8 hours ago, MHFC-FAN said: Let us hear your prediction for the next 5 rounds please. Brisbane away=draw Wanderers away =loss Perth home= win Newcastle away =win Victory home=draw At completion of round 11 we should have 21 points and depending on Wanderers, Western United and Sydney we should be top 2 and hopefully top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 5 hours ago, Jovan said: Brisbane away=draw Wanderers away =loss Perth home= win Newcastle away =win Victory home=draw At completion of round 11 we should have 21 points and depending on Wanderers, Western United and Sydney we should be top 2 and hopefully top. I'd argue that Brisbane would be a win, and WSW to be a win (even at their stadium). However I'd predict a loss to Perth, Fornaroli to bum us. Too early to call the derby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bt50 Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, haz said: I'd argue that Brisbane would be a win, and WSW to be a win (even at their stadium). However I'd predict a loss to Perth, Fornaroli to bum us. Too early to call the derby. I dont fear any fixture bar Perth and Sydney on the road tbh. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rass Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 4 minutes ago, bt50 said: I dont fear any fixture bar Perth and Sydney on the road tbh. Totally agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shahanga Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, Jovan said: Brisbane away=draw Wanderers away =loss Perth home= win Newcastle away =win Victory home=draw At completion of round 11 we should have 21 points and depending on Wanderers, Western United and Sydney we should be top 2 and hopefully top. How will we go in the bye oh wise one? Edited November 10, 2019 by Shahanga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, Shahanga said: How will we go in the bye oh wise one? Bouzanis will be able to claim a clean sheet but we we won't score. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haz Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, bt50 said: I dont fear any fixture bar Perth and Sydney on the road tbh. I'm an idiot, I thought the Perth game was away for us. Fingers crossed we can enter the new year on top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icantthinkofacoolname Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 11 hours ago, Jovan said: Brisbane away=draw Nah we will smash them. Watching them vs AU right now and they are so awful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted November 10, 2019 Report Share Posted November 10, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, Shahanga said: How will we go in the bye oh wise one? As you would see my next 5 concludes at rd 11, hence inclusion of our bye, and FYI you dont get any points for a bye. Edited November 10, 2019 by Jovan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jw1739 Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 Is there anything worse than having a bye? It just seems to kill everything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imtellingyou Posted November 28, 2019 Report Share Posted November 28, 2019 There's nothing wrong with Sydney having a bye and us enjoying being first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malloy Posted November 29, 2019 Report Share Posted November 29, 2019 4 hours ago, Imtellingyou said: There's nothing wrong with Sydney having a bye and us enjoying being first. Maybe Sydney should have a bye every round! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jovan Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 7:56 AM, Jovan said: Brisbane away=draw Wanderers away =loss Perth home= win Newcastle away =win Victory home=draw At completion of round 11 we should have 21 points and depending on Wanderers, Western United and Sydney we should be top 2 and hopefully top. Last week's loss really was against what "should" have happened. Really we should know in a few hours where we are at. We win we still have a sniff we lose pretty much looking as second as the best we could hope for. After a few cool ones I'm pretty optimistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted December 29, 2019 Report Share Posted December 29, 2019 31 minutes ago, Jovan said: Last week's loss really was against what "should" have happened. Really we should know in a few hours where we are at. We win we still have a sniff we lose pretty much looking as second as the best we could hope for. After a few cool ones I'm pretty optimistic. Still gets us into Asia. Not the worst thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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