True Until I die

i have noticed a drop in posting

I actually despise Man City more than any other team in club football now- more than victory

agreed man

South Melbourne 6-1 Frankston pines Oakleigh Cannons 2-1 South Springvale I would love to draw either of these winners in the first round

Just out of curiousity, why do you refer to SM as Hellas and not Knights as Croatia? Keep it consistent between the two I reckon, or just refer to them as SM and Knights. I know I'm one of the biggest ethnic buzzkills on this forum, but it falls under TTIM. To be perfectly honest, I wasn't aware of the loaded ethic term to use for the knights. I wasn't aware that it was simply Croatia (being a part of the old name). Yes, this makes me seem like the biggest muppet with a lack of knowledge in the nsl and of ethnic backgrounds. But I assure you, I didn't mean for it to come across that way.

A little bit of Cup Magic True Until I die A cold Friday night in Albert Park was the scene of my adventure. During the day I had managed to convince a friend to join me on what promised to be a special night for Victorian football. Hellas vs Knights in the ffa cup v2. Sure there was no big name signing in the form of Louis Saha but we were more than content with the prospect of watching Andy Brennan play his final game before heading to join the Newcastle Jets. The trip was long and arduous with multiple train changes and a long tram ride, but we ultimately reached the hallowed turf of lakeside stadium, primed and ready for the big game. On our way to the ground we saw the club legend seed and nut seller and the designated smokers area packed to the brink the atmosphere well and truly established. The stadium was buzzing as kickoff began with cries of ‘hellas ole ole’ ringing loud and clear. A few early chances to both teams, but little more. I can’t say I remember much more of the first half, and that is because I spent it in line waiting at the canteen. Yes that’s right, 40 minutes waiting for a hamburger as the club had run out of souvlaki’s (nearly causing an uproar and a few greek women became severely light headed!). I must say I was bitterly disappointed but my mood brightened when I turned around in the line to see the great man Mark Viduka behind me, having a lengthy chat to fellow ex-socceroo Kimon Taliodoras (Funny enough, the discussion was actually about the lack of mustard as a condiment, dukes was clearly unhappy). Burgers consumed it was time to watch the second half, and boy what a thriller. The knights began to dominate the game and were rightly rewarded with a clinical goal about 15 minutes into the second half (a header from a corner). Following this goal a fight broke out below the stand with some disgruntled south supporters and jubilant knights fans which brought the whole crowd to their feet (this would not be the last time for the evening). But like we have come to expect from ‘professional teams’ such as Melbourne city fc, the knights were too keen to sit back on their lead. The hosts had multiple chances to draw level and it was only when the knights centre back went full retard and kicked the ball into his own hand that south could score (milos Ljujic from the penalty spot). South took the lead only minutes later sending the crowd into raptures, but it wasn’t to be the end of the drama, not by a long shot. 10 minutes later a south ballboy was sent to the stands after he attempted to delay time by not giving a ball to a knights player. He was joined in the sheds on full time by one knights player and south goalkeeper Nikola Roganovic (you may remebre him from the heart days) who both went absolutely spastic in a mass brawl in the final minute of the game. The knights player left the field whilst giving the crowd the finger, roganovic was hailed as a ‘hero’ by the south fans, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he faces a couple of weeks on the sideline as he actually elbowed a knights player in the head. Prior to this final brawl, South had killed the game with a 3rd goal but to be honest, they far from deserved the win. The players played like a bunch of pansies and were nowhere near as physically tough as the knights. They got very luck from an absolute brainfart from a knights player and took full advantage by scoring with momentum. I can’t see South Melbourne progressing far into the actual ffa cup but with only qualifying match left, it seems ‘Oceania’s club of the century’ and its hardcore supporters will be able to hammer it into all of us once again that they should be in the a-league. Congrats to the hellas and commiserations to the knights, a fantastic nights entertainment for the supporters which had everything (well except an actual high quality game of football- long live the longball!!)

A little bit of Cup Magic True Until I die A cold Friday night in Albert Park was the scene of my adventure. During the day I had managed to convince a friend to join me on what promised to be a special night for Victorian football. Hellas vs Knights in the ffa cup v2. Sure there was no big name signing in the form of Louis Saha but we were more than content with the prospect of watching Andy Brennan play his final game before heading to join the Newcastle Jets. The trip was long and arduous with multiple train changes and a long tram ride, but we ultimately reached the hallowed turf of lakeside stadium, primed and ready for the big game. On our way to the ground we saw the club legend seed and nut seller and the designated smokers area packed to the brink the atmosphere well and truly established. The stadium was buzzing as kickoff began with cries of ‘hellas ole ole’ ringing loud and clear. A few early chances to both teams, but little more. I can’t say I remember much more of the first half, and that is because I spent it in line waiting at the canteen. Yes that’s right, 40 minutes waiting for a hamburger as the club had run out of souvlaki’s (nearly causing an uproar and a few greek women became severely light headed!). I must say I was bitterly disappointed but my mood brightened when I turned around in the line to see the great man Mark Viduka behind me, having a lengthy chat to fellow ex-socceroo Kimon Taliodoras (Funny enough, the discussion was actually about the lack of mustard as a condiment, dukes was clearly unhappy). Burgers consumed it was time to watch the second half, and boy what a thriller. The knights began to dominate the game and were rightly rewarded with a clinical goal about 15 minutes into the second half (a header from a corner). Following this goal a fight broke out below the stand with some disgruntled south supporters and jubilant knights fans which brought the whole crowd to their feet (this would not be the last time for the evening). But like we have come to expect from ‘professional teams’ such as Melbourne city fc, the knights were too keen to sit back on their lead. The hosts had multiple chances to draw level and it was only when the knights centre back went full retard and kicked the ball into his own hand that south could score (milos Ljujic from the penalty spot). South took the lead only minutes later sending the crowd into raptures, but it wasn’t to be the end of the drama, not by a long shot. 10 minutes later a south ballboy was sent to the stands after he attempted to delay time by not giving a ball to a knights player. He was joined in the sheds on full time by one knights player and south goalkeeper Nikola Roganovic (you may remebre him from the heart days) who both went absolutely spastic in a mass brawl in the final minute of the game. The knights player left the field whilst giving the crowd the finger, roganovic was hailed as a ‘hero’ by the south fans, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he faces a couple of weeks on the sideline as he actually elbowed a knights player in the head. Prior to this final brawl, South had killed the game with a 3rd goal but to be honest, they far from deserved the win. The players played like a bunch of pansies and were nowhere near as physically tough as the knights. They got very luck from an absolute brainfart from a knights player and took full advantage by scoring with momentum. I can’t see South Melbourne progressing far into the actual ffa cup but with only qualifying match left, it seems ‘Oceania’s club of the century’ and its hardcore supporters will be able to hammer it into all of us once again that they should be in the a-league. Congrats to the hellas and commiserations to the knights, a fantastic nights entertainment for the supporters which had everything (well except an actual high quality game of football- long live the longball!!)

lol, couldn't wait- and I am actually very proud that I have it done

Fantastic night, I'll do a write up tommorow

Bolton Marrone-Good-Kisnorbo-Behich Engalaar Mooy Fred Garcia Tadic Goodwin

Having attended the wnpl info nighta which hinted towards this w-league team being introduced, I would say city will be playing home games at Latrobe

As I understand it. Louisa bisby will be the person at Melbourne City who works solely with the W-league team and their trainings, management etc. Very interesting as Melbourne Victory have actually very little control over their w-league team. I was talking to some youth female soccer players today at school (one plays at South Melbourne WPL and the other is a sister of Young Matilda and ex Melbourne victory w-league player Ashlee Brown. They believed the city team would dilute the talent as the talent is already quite spread out among the clubs. However I am of the belief that the current victory womens team is actually not a fair reflection of womens football in Victoria with the vast majority of their players coming from the FFV NTC girls program. To be successful, city will need to tap into the more experienced players who are currently plying their trade in the WPL or younger players who have fallen out of the FFV NTC ranks for whatever reason.

Very exciting news

Anyone on here had any experience with Bond University?

Its quite a new degree at some universities from what I understand. Monash are very proud of their new degree based in the city. Looks interesting.

I went to the forum in melbourne- December 3rd 2014

Hi everyone, just letting you all know of some upcoming events: Our next tournament is on May the 21st and is in Altona: https://www.facebook.com/events/103405459991452/ And we are holding a big fistf international open on Saturday October the 10th. This will be a fantastic day with players from all over Australia. You can check it out and register here: http://subbuteoaustralia.com/?p=1324 Cheers guys, come on Citeh

My favs Tuckshop takeaway in caulfield Ziggy balaclava (carslile street)- fantastic burgers, Shwarmas and anything in between I also rate Royale brothers burgers in Brighton

Yeah, well reffed peter green, not one yellow card

Big result for the roar

does the winner actually get anything?

That's what I meant sorry, that will get them out from their hiding and to the games

That should get the euro snobs out

Woo hoo, cop that city Don't even support United, however it was great to see city lose none the less

I don't think so. Their A-League campaign has been shot but not their ACL campaign which remains alive. Hence they are now going to use the A-League as practice for their ACL. On that note, I would say if western Sydney could get through the acl group stage and even the round of 16, then I would call the season (post acl 2014 and club wc) a sucess