Yeah I understand the difficulties up there regarding facilities, I was more questioning around "fairness" I suppose. The rest of the clubs wont really be experienced playing on synthetic pitches, and being semi pro, the threat of injuries is real.

Doesn't this belong in MCGs racism thread :P

I only watched the highlights when I got home but yeah it did look small in comparison to the other matches... even Nunawading attracted a bigger crowd... I dont know how/why Avondale even exist to be honest... its gonna drag down attendances in the Championship thats for sure.. maybe they can...

You'll have to explain what they are to the Aleaguers....

Ive been told more than 1/2 the small crowd (I think 1.7K) was APIA fans from Sydney....

If WE got 4.5 K Newcastle fans turning up our crowd would have been 8K+ haha But seriously, great to see the Newcastle peeps get around the local derby, thats magic in my eyes...

Half a bay?? Man there where maybe 50-100 of them tops from what i remember?

hahah I cant believe you even bothered to reply to this... hahahahaha

Congratulations nonno ... bambino or bambina?

What are the Sydney teams going to do about getting grass pitches sorted for the Championship? We cant be playing on plastic surely?

Yeah mate, as a fan I totally understand your take...

2 games mate... no finals for us this year :(

hahahah KNVB math works in other dimensions... lol

Sure matey, you are not understanding my point... AT his peak he could have made a fairly strong England squad I agree, the bloke was a talent no doubt, but as a 17 year old he wasn't even being looked at by England... if he HAD been I think he may have been persuaded....

There is always gong to be debate around who are the real "factories", I think we all share the burden fairly evenly. https://www.ftbl.com.au/feature/the-socceroo-factories-240764/page3

hahaha I witnessed this "exchange" with Fornarolli... the bloke literally just said "soon" with a shrug and a wink, set one fan off in wild excitement... hahaha I wouldn't hold my breath.... :) As for promotion blitz, 100% agree.... Ive offered up a couple of suggestions to the club.... we...

Ever since Bonada came back from injury he has been immense.... great character, great fight in him .....

That grub marking Bonada should have seen a second yellow, clear as the nose on my face.... The officiating was appalling but eh, thats football... We lost to three slack arse defending moments and couldn't land our own punches when it counted... The overall play was excellent by us in the first...

Can't really hate the guy, he has been a great contributor and player for us... Given us many many magical memories. It must be frustrating coming towards the end of your career.... reading between the lines I think he will be replaced for Championship and maybe that's what is causing the lack...

Hey that would actually be amazing..... BTW Preston with a great offer for members and fans for their innaugeral jersey. https://plfc.majestri.com.au/2025-inaugural-australian-championship-jersey