Yeah that's a fair call re the atmosphere - but I have found attending games to be pretty engaging with constant action on the field. Moreso even than AFL which became very stop start for a few years there.
Also needs to be a conversation about the ultras/active support areas. I might be a bit different there but I don't think they really add anything to the culture of the sport, I think they are a bit lame (I think the same about the Barmy Army, Fanatics, etc). But I get how some would see that...
Well if they are serious they need to go a bit "broken window theory" on flares.
As it currently stands, the league / sport tacitly approves of them. Yes they say they are not allowed but they keep on coming in.
As recently as the Socceroo's games telecasts at Fed Square - we saw flares being...
Couldn't find any other posts on this so...
This coming season the A-League finals system will change to a complete knock-out one with no second chances.
Basically in the first week, 1 and 2 have byes whilst 3v6 and 4v5.
1 and 2 each play one of the first week's winners in a semi. Semi...
It would be like covering up the cricket statues at the 'G when footy is on, or throwing a sheet over Leigh Matthews on Boxing Day.
Cannot see the benefit of it. Probably just some dumb publicity stunt.
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