Australian A League

[rhysmcfc]

I can't get into A-League for the same reason I can't consistently watch MLS here in the U.S. -they're socialist sports leagues. No system of promotion and relegation, instead it's that stupid franchise model which only encourages mediocrity. Granted, the A-League isn't quite as socialist as MLS, but it is still similarly run. At this time of year it's a lot more fun to watch the Brazil Série A.

I appreciate that, but what do honestly expect from a country with the geography of Australia, and a league that is only four years old??

Actually, I think the Brazilian model would work great in Australia. Have state tournaments to dictate what level of the pyramid each team should be on. When you consider just how large Brazil is and how they've managed to grow top clubs and competitions -I think that negates the geography excuse. I'm a US citizen myself and a lot of people here say the same thing as you when the Club model vs. Franchise model debate comes up and I respond the same way -Brazil has done it why can't we?

There already is state leagues in this country, quite a few actually. The FFA are looking into the possibility of a B-League right now too.

 

[gripper stebson]

are you off your fukin face mate. do you read what you write. youve probably never seen a game you dimwitted fuk[/quote

yeah well done there phoenix. wellingtons your team i see followed by the r-ds of adelaide probably got a soft spot for melbourne and perth. so come to think of it you dont know who you f--kin support as youve got half the league covered. face it pal your just another happy clapper. And as for the asian champions league, YES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE lol about 500 in attendance last week to watch central coast. why ?. because its garbage football.
Btw i had the priviledge of watching city in the division 2 days not so long ago and i never thought id see worse footballers than that, well guess what

 

[wellingtonphoenix]

are you off your fukin face mate. do you read what you write. youve probably never seen a game you dimwitted fuk[/quote

yeah well done there phoenix. wellingtons your team i see followed by the r-ds of adelaide probably got a soft spot for melbourne and perth. so come to think of it you dont know who you f--kin support as youve got half the league covered. face it pal your just another happy clapper. And as for the asian champions league, YES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE lol about 500 in attendance last week to watch central coast. why ?. because its garbage football.
Btw i had the priviledge of watching city in the division 2 days not so long ago and i never thought id see worse footballers than that, well guess what

its not football season here stupid. plus there already out of the comp

 

[wellingtonphoenix]

Adelaide United play against Perth this Friday at Hindmarsh in a trial. adelaide coming off a 4-1 win in a trial over the Adelaide Croatians. they have signed some new players such as Lloyd Owusu and Adam Hughes from the UK

 

[Uwe Rosler]

are you off your fukin face mate. do you read what you write. youve probably never seen a game you dimwitted fuk[/quote

yeah well done there phoenix. wellingtons your team i see followed by the r-ds of adelaide probably got a soft spot for melbourne and perth. so come to think of it you dont know who you f--kin support as youve got half the league covered. face it pal your just another happy clapper. And as for the asian champions league, YES CHAMPIONS LEAGUE lol about 500 in attendance last week to watch central coast. why ?. because its garbage football.
Btw i had the priviledge of watching city in the division 2 days not so long ago and i never thought id see worse footballers than that, well guess what

Agreed its not the best standard, but we have a population of 22 million so the talent pool will not be the strongest, then we also have a salary cap. Its only 4 yrs old but it will grow more and more especially if we keep making the world cup. The average crowd is around 15,000 and melb get over 30,000 most weeks. It will never be as big as AFL but who knows what the future may hold. For those of us here who like football, its our only chance to watch a live game of football.

 

[adelaideblue]

Adelaide United play against Perth this Friday at Hindmarsh in a trial. adelaide coming off a 4-1 win in a trial over the Adelaide Croatians. they have signed some new players such as Lloyd Owusu and Adam Hughes from the UK

i'll be there. have you seen Owusu's missus - very hot indeed. we're getting more press coverage of her than Lloyd.

 

[Uwe Rosler]

ive just realised why i hate adelaide united so much and its not cause i'm a melbourne boy.........they play in red shirts and are called united! it all = scum!
:P

 

[adelaideblue]

ive just realised why i hate adelaide united so much and its not cause i'm a melbourne boy.........they play in red shirts and are called united! it all = scum!
:P

yes that a huge drawback, they originally had shirts based on the spanish strip as they are the state's colours but have now gone to all red for some reason. very disappointing and certainly wont be buying the shirt.

 

[Uwe Rosler]

yeah but adelaide is adelaide, a piss ant town :P

 

[mancityboy21]

I can't get into A-League for the same reason I can't consistently watch MLS here in the U.S. -they're socialist sports leagues. No system of promotion and relegation, instead it's that stupid franchise model which only encourages mediocrity. Granted, the A-League isn't quite as socialist as MLS, but it is still similarly run. At this time of year it's a lot more fun to watch the Brazil Série A.

I appreciate that, but what do honestly expect from a country with the geography of Australia, and a league that is only four years old??

Actually, I think the Brazilian model would work great in Australia. Have state tournaments to dictate what level of the pyramid each team should be on. When you consider just how large Brazil is and how they've managed to grow top clubs and competitions -I think that negates the geography excuse. I'm a US citizen myself and a lot of people here say the same thing as you when the Club model vs. Franchise model debate comes up and I respond the same way -Brazil has done it why can't we?

There already is state leagues in this country, quite a few actually. The FFA are looking into the possibility of a B-League right now too.

The US has the leagues to create a "B-league", it's the USL, which has some rather decent teams... If these 2 separate leagues could come to an agreement to be an A and B league, this would enhance the MLS and US grown products I think... Of course the MLS never want to entertain the idea of a team from Puerto Rico or Charlotte/Wilmington so this idea will never work!!!