FFA Cup Final – Adelaide Utd v Perth Glory Dec 16

[polo9]

no I wouldn't actually because I realise that the game has to be played somewhere.

If West Coast make the grand final this year they've got no chance of playing it at Subi and no one wants to change that so why is this such an injustice?

because there is no "home" for the first ever FFA cup final

should have been drawn to see who got the home game

 

[DD#23]

because there is no "home" for the first ever FFA cup final

should have been drawn to see who got the home game

the MCG is the "home" of the AFL grand final because it makes more money. Same reason they picked Hindmarsh.

they'd never set a precedent to draw the home team for the cup final because it would have cost them money now and down the track. I agree it "should" be, but like everything the format needs to make money to go on existing. Football is played on a square patch of grass, where its located isn't the difference between winning and losing.

 

[Redalert]

Football is played on a square patch of grass, where its located isn't the difference between winning and losing.

So you don't believe in a home ground advantage? Because its pretty pronounced in the A-league. I think that there needs be a more equitable way of determining the hosting rights of the FFA Cup, because I guarantee you that if there's ever an opportunity to host it in Sydney the FFA will make it happen, and that's not fair to the rest of the competition who are at a disadvantage.

I'm not trying to downplay Adelaide (who were easily the better side), but it really should be a random draw of some kind.

 

[peternorth]

So you don't believe in a home ground advantage? Because its pretty pronounced in the A-league. I think that there needs be a more equitable way of determining the hosting rights of the FFA Cup, because I guarantee you that if there's ever an opportunity to host it in Sydney the FFA will make it happen, and that's not fair to the rest of the competition who are at a disadvantage.

I'm not trying to downplay Adelaide (who were easily the better side), but it really should be a random draw of some kind.

is there a stadium in canberra that could host? i say that.

ffa will make it sydney final if their (ffa) team gets into the final.

 

[bok_party]

A neutral venue isn't possible at this time. I can't see Melbourne and Sydney fans selling out a stadium to watch Adelaide and Glory duke it out. We aren't gifted location wise like England is with Wembley Stadium and the cup doesn't have enough history yet. A fair draw shown live on television or online would be the fairest option and would at least allow both supporters and teams to go "yep it was luck of the draw" unlike what happened with this first cup. I'd even be for basing it where the side is currently on the table and the highest placed team gets to host it.

 

[Thistle]

Two legs is the only option.

- It's fair
- Both finalists profit
- Broadcasters get two high viewing games

Everybody wins

 

[polo9]

the MCG is the "home" of the AFL grand final because it makes more money. Same reason they picked Hindmarsh.

they'd never set a precedent to draw the home team for the cup final because it would have cost them money now and down the track. I agree it "should" be, but like everything the format needs to make money to go on existing. Football is played on a square patch of grass, where its located isn't the difference between winning and losing.

fwiw NIB can have more people in it than Hindmarsh... should have been on the weekend anyway. what would have happened if Perth and Bayswater both made the final? 4.30pm kick off?

it's location isn't a difference. FMD. you actually think that? every field is different. fans making intimidating atmosphere can make a whole world of difference. the travel the away team has to make. etc etc

 

[polo9]

is there a stadium in canberra that could host? i say that.

ffa will make it sydney final if their (ffa) team gets into the final.

why Canberra?

 

[BlueBen]

Agree with the idea of a two-legged final. If you can't have a final at a neutral venue (and for the reasons already discussed, it's not realistic at this time) then a two-legged final is the next best thing.

 

[NTRabbit]

Two legs is the only option.

- It's fair
- Both finalists profit
- Broadcasters get two high viewing games

Everybody wins

Except people who despise two legged finals

 

[Greasyrhys]

A question regarding the FFA Cup trophy, do the FFA plan on making one every year, or just have the one & give a smaller replica to the winner to keep?

 

[bok_party]

A question regarding the FFA Cup trophy, do the FFA plan on making one every year, or just have the one & give a smaller replica to the winner to keep?

Next one will start in February next year.

*Edit: Just realised you meant the ACTUAL trophy.

 

[Redalert]

is there a stadium in canberra that could host? i say that.

ffa will make it sydney final if their (ffa) team gets into the final.

Might be but the crowd will be awful. 2-legged or random draw would be my pick.

 

[apollo_creed]

They still played only one home game the whole tournament while you played 3.

turn up to your games more consistently then.

 

[peternorth]

why Canberra?

its the nations capital and a neutral venue

would also help local business like cafes, restaurants and hotels

 

[bok_party]

turn up to your games more consistently then.

Lol it's not a valid excuse. I go to most games anyway. Central Coast would have been given the game and they have a worse average attendance than us so your statement is flawed.

 

[apollo_creed]

Lol it's not a valid excuse. I go to most games anyway. Central Coast would have been given the game and they have a worse average attendance than us so your statement is flawed.

mate considering the performance of your team, and population of the city/state - the fact your still struggling to get >10k to games is a very disappointing mystery.