Hornso Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 Thought considering we have a few posters based in Australia and that we have a thread keeping an eye on Swedish football we should have one to discuss Australian football & for the rest of you to bag how bad it is. Thought this would be an appropriate way to start and it can all go downhill from here... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Every couple of weeks I see an A-League game on tv, and think ok, I'll watch some of this... I usually last about 10 minutes before giving up. It never seems to get any better. Even the best teams make the current Villa side look like Brazil circa 1970. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 2 hours ago, MrDuck said: Every couple of weeks I see an A-League game on tv, and think ok, I'll watch some of this... I usually last about 10 minutes before giving up. It never seems to get any better. Even the best teams make the current Villa side look like Brazil circa 1970. The salary cap doesn't help. No chance of competing with leagues like China, MLS & the Middle East. The limited amount of teams also means minimal chances for young kids coming through the system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 It doesnt help when the big name foreign players is McCormack and Massimo Maccarone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Adam Taggart is coming to the Roar, so another reason for Perth to hate Brisbane. I actually rate him. Considering how limp the Socceroos are up front, he should be in the team. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a m ole Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 there’s some great a league blooper/highlight videos from about 10 years ago when the standard was really REALLY bad, a great watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 I don't understand the need to constantly rate leagues against other leagues (I'm guessing we're all brainwashed by the constant "PREMIER LEAGUE IS THE BEST LEAGUE IN THE WORLD!!" stuff from Sky) - can't people just enjoy them for what they are? That goal is **** incredible. Fair play Aus. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 They were the first league to use VAR I think. They have a few foreign players people will remember, Bobo plays for one of the teams and scores regularly. Used to play upfront for Beskitas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 1, 2018 Author Share Posted May 1, 2018 (edited) On 02/05/2018 at 05:59, VillaChris said: They were the first league to use VAR I think. They have a few foreign players people will remember, Bobo plays for one of the teams and scores regularly. Used to play upfront for Beskitas. Not sure if the A-League was the first but it's been in for nearly a full season now and everybody is still frustrated and angered by it on an almost weekly basis. Also, I should mention Bobo broke the A League scoring record this season with 27 goals in 28 games. Edited May 3, 2018 by Hornso 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob182 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 What a joke of a league. firstly they couldn't even think of a proper league name, just 'a league', and now a bloody gorilla is the top scorer. The game's gone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted May 6, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 6, 2018 The A-league is still relatively young just like the MLS used to be. As for last night, I will never grow tired of hating Kevin Muscat. A word removed of the highest order! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 4 hours ago, Villan_of_oz said: As for last night, I will never grow tired of hating Kevin Muscat. A word removed of the highest order! One of the easiest people in football to hate! So last night's grand final was decided by an offside goal that VAR couldn't get right because they didn't get the correct camera angle on it. Despite the offside being crystal clear on the TV... <sigh> Meaning this year's champions are Melbourne Victory, who finished 4th in the league, a mere 23 points behind Sydney and winning 12 games compared to Sydney's 20! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Muscat is scum, thought he was going to be national team boss? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villan_of_oz Posted May 6, 2018 VT Supporter Share Posted May 6, 2018 40 minutes ago, MrDuck said: One of the easiest people in football to hate! So last night's grand final was decided by an offside goal that VAR couldn't get right because they didn't get the correct camera angle on it. Despite the offside being crystal clear on the TV... <sigh> Meaning this year's champions are Melbourne Victory, who finished 4th in the league, a mere 23 points behind Sydney and winning 12 games compared to Sydney's 20! Have you heard the latest...... VAR was offline for 9 minutes durine the match. Guess when the goal was scored? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 1 hour ago, Zatman said: Muscat is scum, thought he was going to be national team boss? Only a matter of time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornso Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Pretty much a microcosm of the A League and the FFA as a whole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPower_14 Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 What a debacle. Amateur hour in a grand final. How could they not just have looked at any one of 300 monitors showing the Fox Sports coverage around the stadium showing a clear offside. Imagine being a Newcastle fan. You'd be ropeable beyond belief. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrDuck Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Blimey, Iniesta being linked with a move to the A-League. That would be nearly as big a coup for the league as when Heskey came down under. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 3 hours ago, MrDuck said: Blimey, Iniesta being linked with a move to the A-League. That would be nearly as big a coup for the league as when Heskey came down under. Imagine if they could get both Iniesta and Gabby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted May 8, 2018 Share Posted May 8, 2018 On 06/05/2018 at 08:47, Zatman said: Muscat is scum, thought he was going to be national team boss? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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