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With the final whistle for the game the 2018-19 season, the 14th instalment of the A-League, has drawn to a close and its newest champion crowned.
We return to the scene of the Magic Round, with just the one game being played this weekend, and the Brisbane Broncos come off a last round win to face the presently all-conquering Sydney Roosters. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
With the grand finalists set and the season almost complete, we head straight into the talking points from the second week of the A-League finals.
We come to Game 2 of the Magic Round of football live from Brisbane, with the Wests Tigers ‘hosting’ the Penrith Panthers at Suncorp Stadium. Join The Roar from 6pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
After 27 rounds and the first week of finals, then there were four, while two teams have gone into the off-season to ponder what might have been.
The 27-round preamble to the finals has come to an end, the top six is locked in, and four teams begin another lengthy off-season.
It’s a Good Friday clash between two teams that see themselves as contending for the flag, with the North Melbourne Kangaroos taking on the Essendon Bombers, live from Marvel Stadium. Join The Roar from 4:20pm for live scores and blog of the game.
We have just two rounds left in the A-League season, so with finals firmly in mind and next season on the mind of some, we assess where each team is at in the A-League Round 25 talking points.
In what promises to be a match full of curiosity and intrigue, the resurgent Essendon Bombers take on the upstart Brisbane Lions at the theatre that is the MCG. Join The Roar from 2:10pm (AEST) for live scores and updates of the game.
We have had a pretty impressive round of football, with tight results, loads of goals, and curious implications on the finals race. There is no time to waste and we get into some A-League Round 24 talking points.
It is that time of the year when the previous year’s grand finalists face off for the first time in the next season proper, with last year’s runners-up Collingwood Magpies hosting the reigning premier West Coast Eagles, live from the MCG. Join The Roar from 7:25pm (AEDT) for live scores and blog of the game.
The international break has come and gone, and that has allowed the domestic football to take centre stage once again.
Welcome to the MCG for the Round 2 clash between the mighty fighting Hawthorn Hawks, and the sons of the west, the Western Bulldogs. Join The Roar from 3:20pm (AEDT) for live scores and blog of the game.
Two teams coming off a win in the previous round face off in Round 3, with the western warriors the Penrith Panthers playing host to the charging Melbourne Storm, at Carrington Park, Bathurst. Join The Roar from 7:30pm (AEDT) for live scores and blog of the game.
Match result: The Parramatta Eels have put the cleaners through the Canterbury Bulldogs, with a thoroughly deserved 36-16 win at ANZ Stadium.
Match result: Port Adelaide have recorded a famous first-up win over Melbourne, and against the odds.
With the season proper one round in, the St George Illawarra Dragons find themselves coming off something of a surprising opening-round loss and hosting the South Sydney Rabbitohs. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEDT) for live scores and a blog of the game.
With five rounds remaining of the regular season, amidst the background of the events in Christchurch, let’s jump into those A-League talking points from Round 22.
Match result: The Wellington Phoenix have recorded a memorable and emotional 3-1 win over the Western Sydney Wanderers on Sunday.
Match result: The Saints have put in some hard work to come away with a 14 point win over the Western Bulldogs 93 to 79.
I love the responses.
But understand the material you’re responding to. I just want more people to enjoy the game. Meanwhile, your trying to start an unnecessary disagreement with someone who should be on your side.
Equally, you’re right. You’re responding to a blog. You too can’t be upset if someone calls you out on the manner. It works both ways.
Anyway, this has really run its course. We’ve generally found more common ground today than usual.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I don’t recall people complaining about the atmosphere at the Grand final Adelaide hosted.
Nemesis, you’ve got a bit of the pugilist about you, which is fine. You need to direct it carefully though. So I would like 50,000 people attending home and away fixtures regularly. I didn’t realise wanting more spectators and viewers meant I don’t like football in this country.
That’s on me I guess.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I was wondering what took this comment so long to arrive.
I have high hopes for the A League. So sue me.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I don’t get why it has to be such a secret.
The conspiracy theorist in me wonders if old media (i.e. tv, pay-tv) don’t want online viewing numbers aired publicly.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I agree Mike. I think perhaps a Saturday game in Adelaide might have been smarter?
Either way, the 13,000 is a good crowd. I just have high expectations. I think the Reds should be selling out the Adelaide Oval every home game.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
The streaming viewing figures issue has really gnawed at me this season. Surely there must be a way to measure who is watching through the football app and Kayo.
If there are that many people watching online, and I don’t know whether there are or not, surely the FFA would want to spruik those figures.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
Good pick up Jordan. I wasn’t sure myself at time of writing. The frantic finish to the Reds game had me at all sorts.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
Fair question Romano.
To be honest, not sure whether that would be a help or a hindrance.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
The Friday night final ratings were a disaster MF.
They’ll be getting a mention in the week 1 finals talking points.
Six talking points from A-League Round 27
I came across some of it on the ABC over the weekend Waz. There was some online annoyance as well.
Six talking points from A-League Round 27
Fair play to you Josh. I hadn’t thought of it from that perspective.
Six talking points from A-League Round 25
I was thinking about this recently.
The only thing I could of was the opening of Stadium Australia for the FIFA All Stars game against the Socceroos in 1999.
Six talking points from A-League Round 25
Definitely not saying Poppa would send Stajcic a written report Jordan, but I wouldn’t advise Alen against taking into consideration some of Poppa’s methods.
Six talking points from A-League Round 24
Fair play Nemesis.
Upon reflection, maybe I’m being overly harsh on the international break, and moreso realising I actually do just love the A-League. I think about it, I found myself missing it when it wasn’t on last weekend.
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Wanderers beat a top six opponent, something they’ve struggled to do this season. I call that sufficing the allowable description of being “rare.”
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Fair points raised.
On Joyce, why is City Group so staunchly backing this guy? As you say, there are far better candidates, and the public relations nightmares he has caused alone you would think would have him removed. Regardless of results.
Agree the Zelic goal was better. It just brought back memories of it.
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Maybe if you read the talking point properly, rather than mis-interpreting it to suite your criticism. I literally said: “I’m not blaming the FFA for doing the right thing.”
It is more than fair enough to say that the international break, which a large portion of domestic league loving fans around the world hate, was no particular fun given the lack of socceroos and no A-League.
And I am, as Jordan pointed out, far from an expert. Just airing an opinion.
Your critique is normally better than this Nemesis.
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Thanks Nemesis.
Looking forward to your thoughts on my other five talking points.
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
That ends my contribution then.
Comments like that are just trying to antagonise.
Cheers son.
When does Nathan Brown’s future get questioned?
Yeah, I’m not really onboard with much else in the article to be honest. But since you are pressing the point.
I think the criticism of Brown is pretty unfounded, and as long as the Knights finish above 11th come season’s end, the Knights hierarchy will be happy.
They won’t be looking at simple wins and losses come round 9.
When does Nathan Brown’s future get questioned?
Thank you for the following Jordan.
Ten talking points from 2018-19 A-League grand final