Dylan

4 starting XI players out, only one CB and a shitty defence anyway in terrible conditions, ill take the point

happy with that considering...

Its these games that show why playing in summer shite

In no fucking way to Brisbane deserve a lead. They deserve to be 4-1 down

Well we all saw that coming

How great was Roller coaster tycoon

What did Galloway do to end up on the bench? Oh and id be happy for a draw tbh given how many players we have out

Yeah I agree that he would make a huge difference and possibly take pressure off the defence. Although, now that I know that WU are after him I dont think its going to get done. I also wouldnt be surprised if there is a bit of 'loyalty' toward victory going on in his head, which further tilts it into WU favor. Although given the payments rumors, youd probably feel a bit sus to sign for them IMO, I also dont think he fits into their system and Rudan will probably fall out with him given Rudan seems to be a nightmare to play for if you arnt one of those old school work hard blah blah blah players. ie: Seems like Rudan is a bit of a Warren Joyce

Seriously, what a team. No mentality issues here. 400 mins without conceding

Oneil is much better than Retre

Big blow for them IMO

Crowds are just going to get worse as the temperature in Summer rises. Besides, I think that taking a hit to crowd levels, and remember the hits to crowds are just an assumption, wont matter in the long run. Also Id dare say that crowd attendance makes up a small part of a clubs budget so im not sure whether a hit to crowd numbers matters in the short term.

Another false dawn

If western United are in I’m afraid they might win out. They have extra visa spot and extra cap space being a new club and all

Well Summer is only going to get worse from here on in. So IMO there is not going to be a choice in the future. Plus, if you want Pro/Rel eventually there is probably 0% chance to upend the entire NPL season and move it to summer. The way I see it is that the crowds arnt going to get much worse than they are so might as well make the jump sooner rather than later. OR move the entire league to Tasmania and NZ

It would also present a raft of significant challenges, not least the availability of stadia during AFL, NRL and Super Rugby season, and the prospect of being drowned out in media space by rival sports. Those are the chief reasons why a switch is not on the A-League's radar and viewed as completely unworkable by FFA, as well as the fact that current broadcasters Fox Sports would almost certainly not be supportive.But with the A-League's television ratings and attendances on a concerning downward trajectory, and the competition failing to capitalise on the "clear air"of summer, the time is nigh for some "out-of-the-box thinking" and research, according to broadcast rights advisor Colin Smith."You're being swamped as it is," Smith, the head of consultancy Global Media & Sports, told the Herald. IMO the minimum that has to be done is start earlier or end later and have a summer break window. Wont lie, I havent gone to games when I have seen the temperature at times and the games standard drops off a cliff too

Probably feel a little uneasy after the whole Troisi thing too

Well they were until old mate Bob broke out of the asylum

FWIW I think replacing Carbrera with Rajos is a big upgrade

@kingofhearts@kingofhearts2@kingofhearts3 need to change the thread title to 'Welcome Marcos Rajos' IMO

Fair bit of overreacting here imo. no way was delbridge a red and could even debate the penalty too

Club should invite Mel McLaughin to sit pitch side for the lolz

The real derby

I think its about time we drop the 25-30yr old age bracket and go for someone older, a diamante/castro/Ninko type

This is going to get your lots knickers in a twist but in no way he should be sacked. Pretty clear that our weak mentality goes further than the manager