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The action was apparent, the controversy real, and the arguments far and wide. No, we are not talking about another episode of The Batchelor – rather a regulation round of A-League football. Let’s get started on the talking points emerging from Round 14.
Match result: Melbourne City and Perth Glory played out an unentertaining scoreless draw on Saturday night.
The Central Coast Mariners continue the long search for their first win for the season as they take on Melbourne City at Central Coast Stadium in this mid-week fixture to complete Round 12. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEDT) for live scores and a blog of the game.
In a curious fixture scheduling, every team has completed their Round 13 set of matches, though there is still one more Round 12 match to come.
Match result: The Wellington Phoenix have taken another step towards an A-League finals berth with a thrilling 3-2 win over the Central Coast Mariners.
Five more matches to close out the round, so let’s get into some of the Talking Points for the end of Round 11.
Match result: Melbourne City took a 2-1 win over the Newcastle Jets at home on Sunday.
The 2018-19 split round of the 2018-19 A-League season was another exciting one, so let’s go straight into the talking points from Round 10.
We finish the New Year’s round of festivities with the Western Sydney Wanderers hosting Melbourne City, as both teams continue their early season quest for a Top 6 spot, live from the Olympic Stadium. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEDT) for live scores and a blog of the game.
The Round 10 action continues with an intriguing clash between Sydney FC, who find themselves back on an upward trajectory, and the visiting Brisbane Roar, live from Jubilee Stadium. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEDT) for a live blog and score updates of the game.
‘Tis the season to be jolly, but also enjoy another fascinating round of the season 2018-19 A-League season. This round threw up its share of upsets and thrills, so here are some talking points from Round 9 of the A-League.
The round of football kicked off with a bang in Brisbane on Friday night, and finished with a double whammy on Sunday night. As always, there are plenty of talking points from Round 8 of the A-League.
It’s Sydney Derby 2.0 for season 2018=19, and this time it is Western Sydney Wanderers who welcome their sky blue rivals Sydney FC as the team with some form heading into this fixture at ANZ Stadium. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEDT) for live scores and blog of the game.
Brisbane Roar are given an almost immediate opportunity to bounce back from their last round loss, but the task won’t be easy against a rampant Melbourne Victory side at Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar for live updates and scores from 7:50pm (AEDT).
Perth and Melbourne are creating a bit of a break on the rest of the competition as we take a look at some of the major points from Round 7 of the A-League season.
A top-four battle in the match of the round sees a rampant Melbourne Victory against Adelaide United, one of the A-League’s strong rivalries. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEDT) for live scores and blog of the match.
The season is starting to build up a solid head of steam and the table is starting to take a little bit of shape, so let’s take a look at some of the major points from Round 6 of the A-League.
Two teams coming off strong winning performances from Round 5 meet in this Friday night Round 6 clash, with Adelaide United, who are yet to win at home, playing host to John Aloisi’s Brisbane Roar. Join The Roar at 7:50pm (AEDT) for live scores and updates.
The A-League returned to action after the international break that, for devoted domestic league followers, always feels like an eternity.
Remembrance Round has come and gone with a flurry of poignant ceremonies and cracking football to mark the end of round 4, and in case there was any doubt, plenty to talk about.
Alas, no foxtel for me, so I’m missing the Asian Cup.
How come Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney are all playing on Wednesday? Actually, scratch that question – a perth timeslot would allow for a Wednesday double header. Makes sense.
Shame there’s no A-League tomorrow night I suppose.
Six talking points from A-League Round 11
How good has it been Jordan? I don’t know what I’m going to do for the next four nights.
Six talking points from A-League Round 11
No comment was warranted Punter. You made a point, but I couldn’t tell what it was, so I let it through to the keeper.
Five talking points from A-League Round 10
“Football is a funny game.”
Now where have I heard that before? Pretty sure that was me!
So we agree on something JB.
Five talking points from A-League Round 10
If you couldn’t tell that I was calling Sydney FC an underdog ironically, then maybe my writing isn’t for you. Further, in that very piece, I pointed out that Sydney are one of the biggest clubs in the country, and in fact are nothing like an undersog. So your poor cherry picking of my work to suit your criticism of my writing is so shallow you can’t go through two consecutive paragraphs of writing to appreciate context.
Also, my supposed bias against Sydney? I was accused of having a bias I’m favour of them in commentary on Saturday night, so who knows how I feel about them?!
Five talking points from A-League Round 10
How much of it can be put down to bad luck? I mean, a broken goal post, surely that’s just bad luck, right? Right?
Anyone?
Bueller?
Five talking points from A-League Round 10
And right back at ya Nemesis. I would expect nothing less from you!
Five talking points from A-League Round 10
Great point jb. Absolutely more then happy to admit I was not aware that moves to push football to summer were that early in implementation.
But my point still remains. The move was ultimately about better exposure, and to move it in line with global football calendars after becoming an Asian confederation, thereby moving it out of our confederation alignment, makes less sense from an alignment perspective.
But the move to summer was as much about removing football from the battle with league and AFL as it was helping to build up the domestic league. I didn’t make that part up. As you say, the NSL was dying, crowds and coverage non-existent. The move to summer was about assisting that. I’m hardly a thousand miles off.
Six talking points from A-League Round 9
I always love it when I’m accused of fabrication by someone who hides behind a fake username online. The deliciousness of the irony deserves four chefs hats.
And you think I’m young. Bless you.
Six talking points from A-League Round 9
If you’re referring to basketball as being played indoors due to crowd issues, basketball has always been an indoor sport. I thought it was a player safety issue, or simply a playing condition issue. But I could be wrong. I await a comment from Waz in the event that I am.
Six talking points from A-League Round 9
The fact that the NBL get relatively impressive crowds and consistent media coverage is precisely the reason they were included, and why it is a valid point. It has sidetracked nothing.
Thanks as always for your ever-critical input Waz. Your ability to pick a minor part of a much broader topic to suit your critiquing agenda is always welcome in commentary on the pieces that I submit.
Six talking points from A-League Round 9
I likely agree with you Fads in terms of staying power of the A-League compared with the BBL fad. I think the NBL is the bigger threat to the A-League personally. They get fairly impressive crowds. And the majority of teams have decades long followings. Nevertheless, BBL and NBL are still denting A-League viewers and attendances. Which then equates to denting potential sponsorship dollars.
As for aligning with the world football calendar to explain the summer time table for our domestic league, that makes even less sense, particularly given the A-League is an Asian confederation league, so it is out of alignment with the J and K-leagues, as well as the Champions league. As for other codes “worrying about it,” in fact they do. The BBL has to align with global world cricketing calendars, and given cricket is a summer sport, it has to be played with it is. Super rugby too has to align with global IRB schedules. And again, AFL and NRL are winter sports. So are played when they are accordingly. I agree that the NBL has little concerns areanging their domestic league with any global infkuence, nothwithstanding world cups and Olympics.
Always makes me chuckle reading your commentary Fads. It’s always passionate and fervent. I remain as ever appreciative of your patronage and input.
Six talking points from A-League Round 9
It’s a pretty common terminology Haydo and descriptor for the weekend’s rounds across the world. I think you’re going to have to learn to accept it.
Seven talking points from A-League Round 8
I think the MLS is where the league should aspire as well. But is that enough? Does the league want to help us win a world cup?
And thanks for the appreciation of expedience. It has its drawbacks. No sooner had I submitted, but Galekovic had a blinder, and I wanted to talk about him over Elsey.
Ah well. Such is life.
Seven talking points from A-League Round 8
Hoffman got credited by the ground announcer with the Sheppard goal today. How funny was it?
Six talking points from A-League Round 7
I’m always happy to take some praise.
Haters goin’ hate Stu.
Six talking points from A-League Round 7
History is on their side JK. I thought Jets would fade last season, but they stayed the course.
Six talking points from A-League Round 7
It’s a fair point. I certainly wanted to write Victory off after the first two rounds, and if not for a profligate Newcastle in Newcastle, Melbourne could well have been looking at three losses on the trot.
My point is that sometimes performances, as good as they might be, if they don’t turn into results, can be disastrous. Look at Central Coast: good early, winless after six rounds. In this game, ultimately, results are everything.
Still, at the moment, Melbourne look the team to beat, and with their line up, that really should be the case come the conclusion of round 27.
Six talking points from A-League Round 6
Not sure what you’re talking about Red.
I certainly don’t have any problem. It’s a shame you look so poorly on my engagement with other commentary on my thoughts.
Six talking points from A-League Round 6
For what it’s worth, no, that wasn’t entirely what I took from the game. It was what I found to be a major talking point, as most outlets were.
Again, happy for you to engage in the material.
And I already look forward to next round.
Six talking points from A-League Round 6
Thanks for the comment.
I think it’s a case of standing up if we feel the commentary is personal. I’m happy to be proven wrong, and I will always listen to critical input that engages in the material.
Certainly not attpting to heckle. As always Red, thank you for the read.
Six talking points from A-League Round 6
All good Stu.
RF likes to roam around, commenting on everyone’s pieces and pointing out their faults as he sees them, but doesn’t write anything for publishing himself.
He likes to shout from the stands. I prefer to pay attention to the other players out on the field with me.
Six talking points from A-League Round 6
There’s more than one way to skin a cat Jordan. ????
Six talking points from A-League Round 11