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The A-League just keeps getting better

Roar Pro
10th August, 2009
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The first round of the A-League came and went almost unannounced. There was minimal promotion of the games outside of major cities, and even in the city centres, there was a lot to be desired.

However, there were high crowd levels overall, and Adelaide even registered a first round crowd record. I think this has a lot to do with the quality of the league.

It just keeps getting better and better.

Take a look at the new boys on the block: Gold Coast United and North Queensland Fury. Both played well in their opening games and both showed that they are final four contenders.

Gold Coast United lived up to their prolific boasting and kicked off their campaign with a near flawless start.

North Queensland Fury managed to match it with one of the best in the league, and were only outdone by some individual brilliance from young gun Koffi Danning.

This kid is a future star in my opinion, and is testament to just how much better the A-League is this year. The league is, indeed, more electrifying, and with Gold Coast United seeming to be the likely pace setters this season with their flambouyant play and star attacking line, the other teams will need to do their best to match them.

I guarantee now that away crowd levels for Gold Coast United games will be higher than any other. Even the derbies, or if Melbourne comes to town.

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On top of a magnificent opening round, we have much to look forward to.

The other teams showed some mettle and there were no walkovers. Season five of the A-League will be the most exciting to date.

I think the real proof that the A-League has improved, and is starting to gain international recognition, has been the massive off season signings.

Not just Cullina and Fowler, but Perth’s spending spree, which saw them buy Sterjovski, Todd, Burns, and Coyne. Sydney signed Kiesel. Adelaide signed Owusu. Brisbane signed BIG BAD BOB Malcom.

These are just a few names which people will recognise.

Now answer me this, how can there still be doubters and naysayers for the A-League when suddenly internationally active players are coming back to play on home soil?

The A-League is still bound to grow, and will one day be the most popular league in Australia.

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