The game of Association Football is known for its rivalries. How many of this article’s readers know more than two Serbian or Polish football sides? The Polish and Serbian teams I speak of all share a local rivalry with a neighbor.
Although the various events that take place in the ‘Holy War’ or ‘Eternal Derby’ may be out of reach for Australian clubs, there is no reason why we cannot emulate this passion in some way.
With the one team per city rule now eliminated with the announcement of two more clubs to further populate the markets of Melbourne and Sydney, it begs the question as to other major capitals gaining second sides to support.
I believe that the rivalry will benefit the league instead of hinder it.
A major reason for this is choice. You have the choice whether you want to support Milan, Internazionale, Hellas or Croatia, and as of next season, Melbourne Heart or Melbourne Victory.
When I picture my self as a newcomer to Melbourne, with a passion for football and a complete lack of knowledge of Australian Football, I begin to resemble the salivating Smilie from 4 – 4 – 2 .
Another major reason is the sheer rivalry that 15 year old’s like myself cannot resist.
Here are my teams for the cities of Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth:
ADELAIDE:
Adelaide United
Colors = Red
Port-Adelaide Wolves
Colors = HUll :0
BRISBANE:
Brisbane Roar
Colors = Maroon ‘n’ Orange
FC Brisbane
Colors = Clarit and Blues 🙂
MELBOURNE:
Melbourne Victory
Colors = Navy Blue ‘n’ White
Melbourne Heart
Colors = Red ‘n’ White
PERTH:
Perth Glory
Colors = Purple ‘n’ White
Perth City
Colors = Red ‘n’ Black
SYDNEY:
Sydney FC
Colors = Teal ‘n’ Navy Blue
Sydney Rovers
Colors = Red, Black ‘n’ White ( 3 colors = HACKS!)
Give them 10 years and see where they get.
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