2014/2015 a-league finals thread

[Superdylan]

Use this thread for finals talk

Some strange scheduling this weekend with Adelaide playing Brisbane at Adelaide oval & Wellington playing melbourne city for a Sunday 7pm local game.

[MFKS]

So what time is our game and who do we play???
























:facepalm:

[plague]

Gypos go another season (their 10th in a row) without making the finals.

Hutcho the gypo has retired to join the dole queue with the rest of Gosford.

We've already won lads. Top season.

[hawk]

Gypos go another season (their 10th in a row) without making the finals.

Hutcho the gypo has retired to join the dole queue with the rest of Gosford.

We've already won lads. Top season.

true, and peeps thought this season was crap.

[boz-monaut]

Adelaide v Brisbane about to kick off the finals series

now that the second worst team in the history of the A-league have stopped embarrassing the good people of Newcastle it might be possible for us to enjoy the domestic competition for the first time in a while

[lquiquer]

Grub....!!!!!! OMG.........that is a hell of a free kick

[plague]

BHAHHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHA
Young standing right where all you mongs reackon he should.
still dived.
still missed it.

Young OUT.

[boz-monaut]

good thing Stubbins got rid of that Goodwin - clearly not of high enough quality to make it

[parksey]

good thing Stubbins got rid of that Goodwin - clearly not of high enough quality to make it

how infuriating is it?

[boz-monaut]

it'd be infuriating if you were to expect anything else from this club

[plague]

good thing Stubbins got rid of that Goodwin - clearly not of high enough quality to make it

I still haven't finished having the shits with the Jets over Elrich to even start venting about Goodwin.

Gadamnit we suck.

[lquiquer]

The Muppet not even watching prob in the plane for his family reunion in Yorkshire

[boz-monaut]

we shoudl sign McGowan - that was pure Jets defending there

[hawk]

how infuriating is it?

not really. if he was here he'd still be struggling.

You could put nearly anyone from our squad with that classy Adelaide side and they'd go well.

[MFKS]

Safe to say those who criticised Jamie Young and claimed he was one of the worst keepers in the league should be eating their words.

[boz-monaut]

bugger - I figures this was going to extra time so went and cleaned the kitchen and missed the goal

first Stubbins sacks Griffo, now this...

[plague]

Safe to say those who criticised Jamie Young and claimed he was one of the worst keepers in the league should be eating their words.

If BK or Biraz let in either (let alone both) of those goals tonight the Foz would tear them a new ass.

[plague]

Safe to say those who criticised Jamie Young and claimed he was one of the worst keepers in the league should be eating their words.

Let alone the fact he's playing against a state league team.

[MFKS]

bugger - I figures this was going to extra time so went and cleaned the kitchen and missed the goal

first Stubbins sacks Griffo, now this...

Made a similar mistake when the WC 2006 semi between Italy and Germany was on.

Sensing pens were a certainty jumped in the shower. In out quick and in time for the shootout to start.

Problem was the Italians had scored twice in 2 mins in the last 3 mins to win it

[lquiquer]

Made a similar mistake when the WC 2006 semi between Italy and Germany was on.

Sensing pens were a certainty jumped in the shower. In out quick and in time for the shootout to start.

Problem was the Italians had scored twice in 2 mins in the last 3 mins to win it

That bloody Grosso (Lucas mate) and that bloody ADP ruined it for u member

[hawk]

Safe to say those who criticised Jamie Young and claimed he was one of the worst keepers in the league should be eating their words.

not after his last gaff which put them out of the league. all up though, he a worthy No1

[Frodo]

Can't believe that City won that, such a mediocre team.

[MFKS]

Phoenix were robbed of a title the minute Griff got injured.

As for Burns over rated.

Tell you what though that young CD at Heart goes alright. Wish he was still at our club

[Thomas477]

Tipped it, changed it about half an hour before kick off, took me to the top of my work tipping comp.

Thanks city :sup:

[Grimario]

Can't believe that City won that, such a mediocre team.

Two more wins and the team that only won 9 in the regular season are the best in the country!

[MFKS]

Two more wins and the team that only won 9 in the regular season are the best in the country!

That's all we need.

Muppet pointing out how Heart went from wooden spooners to on the brink of a GF the next

[BodyNovo]

citeh were shit but nix were shitter.

the asian cup break ruined phoenix momentum

burns played as though his mind was elsewhere for the last 6 weeks.

FFA got there dream Melbourne derby GF qualifier which will fill the coffers

[MFKS]

citeh were shit but nix were shitter.

the asian cup break ruined phoenix momentum

burns played as though his mind was elsewhere for the last 6 weeks.

FFA got there dream Melbourne derby GF qualifier which will fill the coffers
Probably makes up for the fact they can't get a decent crowd in Melburn for the GF as they have no decent sized ground booked

[lquiquer]

Adelaide - City GF at Coopers Stadium...... that would be funny. Is Adelaide oval booked that Sunday?

[Jetmaster]

Adelaide - City GF at Coopers Stadium...... that would be funny. Is Adelaide oval booked that Sunday?

Booked out by AFL for the Saturday but free on the Sunday - FFA would just move it to Sydney like they did to the Mariners !

[MFKS]

Funny thing with this weeks match ups

Sydney and Victree be big favourites

Adelaide have a pretty damn good record at Allianz and V Smurfs so really should be faves.

Heart have usually punched on well with Victree in derbies in recent years despite having the weaker side.

This year with better player they haven't. Are they DUE???

[BodyNovo]

victree v sydney or adelaide is easily marketable for FFA

any other games i can't see a sell out at allianz or adelaide.

[Grimario]

Adelaide vs City final at the Oval. Would go, wearing my Jets gear, crying into decent strength beer.

[lquiquer]

Going to be fun in the stands at Etihad Friday night. According to MV members Ticketmaster F$&@($d up big time selling heaps of tickets to City members in victory allocated bay!!!!.... :argument::argument::roflz:

[hawk]

.

Tell you what though that CD at Heart goes alright. Wish he was at our club

yep, Kisnorbo did well

[furns]

Melbs derby starting in 10 minutes.
Anyone give City a chance?

[Grimario]

Melbs derby starting in 10 minutes.
Anyone give City a chance?

Yep. Williams is in charge isn't he? Controversial moment, Red card, Muscat sent to stands.

Ah well, Griffith Jones in charge, less controversy.

[boz-monaut]

City winning the all important flare count

[boz-monaut]

Kevin Muscat - he's quite the cünt

[furns]

City winning the all important flare count

Really? I saw several on the victory march then at least two in their end.

[boz-monaut]

why was Velalphi guarding his post like that with an unmarked Berisha just there?

that's some A-grade shit keeping right there

[furns]

I would be wondering more about why Chapman wasn't even in the box ffs
He has really gone to pot since he left.

[plague]

I would be wondering more about why Chapman wasn't even in the box ffs
He has really gone to pot since he left.

He was with Berisha then took off to the top of the box to mark someone (without the ball) who seemed to already be marked.

A very weird piece of defending indeed.

[Premy]

He was with Berisha then took off to the top of the box to mark someone (without the ball) who seemed to already be marked.

A very weird piece of defending indeed.
He had to make a split second decision to pick up a player that had 2 defender's near him but neither were marking him Goal side.
Kew could have help him out also by being a little closer to cover Berisha, however all that would have been null and void if Novillo had of tracked Broxham and not allowed him to cross.
Chapman is far from being at fault for that Goal, did he make the wrong decision? In hindsight yes but if Broxham had of cut it back to Finkler then people would of said it was top defending.

Chapman had an ok game IMO but in that instance he was let down by 3 of his team mates.

[hawk]

city were crap, disorganized and hoofing. Kennedy is a fat n slow. ordinary game for mine

[parksey]

why was Velalphi guarding his post like that with an unmarked Berisha just there?

that's some A-grade shit keeping right there

in case the cross was miss-hit and went to the near post? looked like it was pretty standard positioning if you ask me.

man city were bad in the first-half; they couldn't hold the ball at all. mooy was abysmal all night until he came off and they didn't use kennedy well at all. they had their chances in the second-half, though, and they should have scored one or two.

victory were at their clinical best. finkler is a joy to watch.

[lquiquer]

I think janjantovic did a BK... He was lucky then :roflz:

[Retro Jet]

How's these Sh!tney beotches...whinging about blatant fouls...although Grub Ryall took his on the chin.
IF they get past SaddleAid, hope the Turds..er...Tards tear them a new one...V2 style!

[WolfMan]

Someone please make a gif of Dimitrijevic's free kick

[Jeterpool]

Someone please make a gif of Dimitrijevic's free kick

I lol'd

Also McGowan is a deadset witches hat.

Sydney lucky to only have 1 booking I agree.

[WolfMan]

Ref is having a good game, but Petkovic was a definite yellow

[plague]

Bhahahaha Stubbins gone go and blow 30% of the salary cap on Mr Run straight kick hard.
aka The black Jason Hoffman.

Jets gonna suck so bad again next year.
Boogaard has gone ok.
Still a filthy gypo tho.

Stubbins out.

[Jeterpool]

It's over

[plague]

Will only watch the Grand Final in the hope that when Gypo Arnie loses yet another one Fox will cut to Hutcho at home crying.

[boz-monaut]

it's a case of who you want to see lose more, Arnie or Muscat?

that's like choosing between AIDS and cancer

[Retro Jet]

it's a case of who you want to see lose more, Arnie or Muscat?

that's like choosing between AIDS and cancer

Time for a poll....

[parksey]

Bhahahaha Stubbins gone go and blow 30% of the salary cap on Mr Run straight kick hard.
aka The black Jason Hoffman.

Jets gonna suck so bad again next year.
Boogaard has gone ok.
Still a filthy gypo tho.

Stubbins out.

goal and an assist, key player in team that made the grand final lol

[plague]

goal and an assist, key player in team that made the grand final lol

Then you and your boy Stubby can go ahead and give that man his money.
Good luck with it all.

Also 'assist'? Good golly in a sport of useless statistics assists are quite possible the dumbest.

[hawk]

stocko Kotara >>>>>>>>>>> aleague semis.

carn turds

[The Dunster]

Ref is having a good game, but Petkovic was a definite yellow

What about the third Sydney goal ? Janko received the ball in an offside position and then passed it back to Brosque who scored.

He's the aids virus of refs.

[MFKS]

it's a case of who you want to see lose more, Arnie or Muscat?

that's like choosing between AIDS and cancer

Bang On

Personally am offended that the two clubs with the biggest rescources are in the GF and all I have heard is all about how the salary cap needs raising so they ain't disadvantaged.

Seems no one forgets the extra 3-4 million population they have to engage provides them with the money and resources and opportunity to be paying Berisha/Milligan and Janko/Brosque outside of the cap. The same opportunity that is denied to the other 8 clubs as they don't have the resources to compete.

Poor Victree may lose Ben Kalfallah which is a shame as they shouldn't be punished for unearthing a player of his talents yet seem to forget that if they hadn't of poached Berisha they could pay him Marquee wages anyway and it is most likely down to them having Berisha and his quality outside the cap that allowed them the money to sign Ben Kalfallah in the first place and not forgetting the money they can deploy scouting possible signings. The same money other clubs don't have

Yep Poor Victree and Smurfs are so hard done by and want to have their cake and eat it too

[Tommyjet]

Khalfallah re-signed a week or 2 ago, expect the victree to have to shed a few to accommodate him

[boz-monaut]

expect a Jets media release next week saying we're trying to sign him

[WolfMan]

What about the third Sydney goal ? Janko received the ball in an offside position and then passed it back to Brosque who scored.

He's the aids virus of refs.

That's the assistant's domain. I stand by my original statement.

Not saying he is without fault, all officials are only human. But he wasn't the talking point of the match which usually means a good performance

[snake]

What about the third Sydney goal ? Janko received the ball in an offside position and then passed it back to Brosque who scored.

He's the aids virus of refs.

to be fair dunster, it's actually the human immonodefficiency virus, aids is just the symptoms

[The Dunster]

to be fair dunster, it's actually the human immonodefficiency virus, aids is just the symptoms

Very true. But calling him the hiv of refs doesn't have the same impact.

[plague]

AIDS over Cancer every day of the week.
At least there is a cure for AIDS.

Gypo Arnies record of having never won a Grand Final is incurable.

Besides,regardless even if Muscat wins he'll still always be Griffs bitch.

[stopper2]

AIDS over Cancer every day of the week.
At least there is a cure for AIDS.

Gypo Arnies record of having never won a Grand Final is incurable.

Besides,regardless even if Muscat wins he'll still always be Griffs bitch.

Arnold has won a GF, do you know what you are blabbering on about?

[BodyNovo]

Arnold has won a GF, do you know what you are blabbering on about?

nah im pretty sure WS won that one.

mcbreen missed a pen as well

[stopper2]

nah im pretty sure WS won that one.

mcbreen missed a pen as well

Surely you are taking the piss.....

Burying our heads in the sand and pretending that the Gypos have not achieved more than us is not going to change things!

[plague]

Arnold has won a GF, do you know what you are blabbering on about?

Pfffffft.
Check your facts pal.

[plague]

nah im pretty sure WS won that one.

mcbreen missed a pen as well

Remember it like it was yesterday.
Newy boy delivers again.

White ant specialist.

[boz-monaut]

Arnold won a grand final?

Next you'll be telling us Griffo has never scored the winner in a grand final

some people....

[plague]

Arnold won a grand final?

Next you'll be telling us Griffo has never scored the winner in a grand final

some people....

They are classic examples of Members' Plastic Fans.

No idea about real sockah.

[plague]

How good was it seeing the Sydney CEO Pignata call for the GF to be played at a 'neutral venue' like Sydney's Olympic stadium.

See, this was Middlebys biggest problem. He was too much of a 'nice bloke' to even think about being such a smug ****.

[MFKS]

How good was it seeing the Sydney CEO Pignata call for the GF to be played at a 'neutral venue' like Sydney's Olympic stadium.

See, this was Middlebys biggest problem. He was too much of a 'nice bloke' to even think about being such a smug ****.

I do like the audacity of it.

Hope he actually points out what a tinpot place Melburn is where the biggest ground is 31k cause they are dumb ****s who allow Tardball to dictate to them

[pv4]

http://i.guim.co.uk/media/w-940/h--/q-95/7c269b127d8079eb8b4a002c441fcb4d74290ecf/49_41_1488_1989/1488.jpg

http://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2015/may/14/david-squires-a-league-grand-final

[Jetmaster]

SFC brown noses got a little carried away last week. After seeing 50K in Melbun, they raved on about following up that atmosphere with an expected crowd of "over 30K"....they got under 27K.

Now think about that, the so called biggest club in Australia, with the largest budget, star players and a high profile coach - the bling club - got less than 30,000 for a do or die finals match that was their last home game of the season.

In the same position I'd bet Wellington, Adelaide, Brisbane and even the Jets would have got a bigger attendance.

Sick of their vocal minority offerings and monopoly of the sports media - I know they will win on Sunday to the sounds of fapping in the media areas....

[boz-monaut]

if anyone is looking for somewhere to watch this game, Lowlands Bowlo are putting on an afternoon Sunday roast and showing the game

cost is $15 and you pay before the game

they'll be serving the roast at half time

one advantage in having the season end so late in the year, we're able to enjoy a hearty meal with our failure reach the finals yet again

[q-money]

will there be strippers?

[lquiquer]

Have they got a pool?

[pv4]

if anyone is looking for somewhere to watch this game, lowlands bowlo are putting on an afternoon sunday roast and showing the game

cost is $15 and you pay before the game

they'll be serving the roast at half time

one advantage in having the season end so late in the year, we're able to enjoy a hearty meal with our failure reach the finals yet again

omfg it's a meat and greet

[Grimario]

omfg it's a meat and greet


will there be strippers?

Looks like someone would prefer a meat and meat.

[boz-monaut]

of course there'll be a pool and strippers, three of each I expect

this is a bowling club after all

[hawk]

Lowlands, how good is that name

[militiamon]

So, there's a game or something on now isn't there?

[furns]

Apparently
Couple of small teams playing a friendly in Melbourne I think

[plague]

Berisha is just the ****ing greatest.

[militiamon]

^ Yerp.

[militiamon]

The Jets have made me hate football in this last year, I can't stand watching it these days, but this is actually a pretty top contest.

[MFKS]

Both these teams are shit

I am firmly of the opinion Muppet not harnessing Griff and his wonder has cost us the title

[Jetmaster]

Berisha is King....Griff V 2.0

http://media.nj.com/entertainment_impact/photo/11476366-large.jpg

Von goal...ar...ar....ar....

[plague]

Milligan done good.
Best on park so far IMO

[Retro Jet]

Night night Sh!tney.
Gypo Arnold... lofl

[furns]

Hahaha you know you've had a shit night when Leigh effing Broxham scores a cracker

[MFKS]

Hahaha you know you've had a shit night when Leigh effing Broxham scores a cracker

Just spent the game panning Smurfs for not taking advantage of playing against 10 with Broxham out there and he does that

[plague]

Could be worse.
You could be the mong in the stands wearing a Broxham shirt.

[Jetmaster]

Uncle Frank...ffs dude!

[plague]

Uncle Frank...ffs dude!
Bloke has more heart than pretty much all our team.

[hawk]

that was a decent contest. berish barb milli and gi nice work among others.

[Jetmaster]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/image/6476378-3x2-700x467.jpg

Really - it is funny....

[hawk]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqwNwsr1_Q

[Jetmaster]

Miss Mel....

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CFMm1m0UIAAK_Mm.jpg

[MFKS]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xXqwNwsr1_Q
How nice Lowy uses the HAL GF to do a moving tribute to Liverpool legend Stevie G

[lquiquer]

How nice Lowy uses the HAL GF to do a moving tribute to Liverpool legend Stevie G

Now that's funny.....^^^^^^^ :thumbsup:
Glad the old bugger is ok. Hope nothing wrong with the shoulder.

[GazFish35]

Who pushed him?

I bet it was that dead shirt deBohun

[Buddha]

Imagine losing a grand final 3-0, getting comprehensively outplayed in the process, and to top it off have the worlds biggest plonker Leigh Broxham score against you.

Well in Sydney and Arnold you cockbags

[Jeterpool]

Who pushed him?

I bet it was that dead shirt deBohun

Kalfallah only one to see if he's ok. Give him the JM medal

[lquiquer]

Kalfallah only one to see if he's ok. Give him the JM medal

Milligan just froze didn't he?

[evolution]

Was only a matter of time...

https://scontent-hkg3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xat1/v/t1.0-9/11111056_10153424279421802_4871327029827216360_n.j pg?oh=384bebdf63428058fd1882a621b92603&oe=55FEF2E2

[Grimario]

Milligan just froze didn't he?

Milligan was thinking if it was him, he would be dead 40,000 times over.

[Jeterpool]

Milligan just froze didn't he?

He was probably waiting to get booked.

[belchardo]

Kalfallah only one to see if he's ok. Give him the JM medal

yep, a lot of compassion in the victory. what you couldn't see off screen was muscat screaming at lowy about taking a dive.

[Jeterpool]

What did people think of Gillet's performance last night? I thought he did pretty well. Tended to play advantage and let a few things go. Was decisive with the penalty calls too.

[MFKS]

What did people think of Gillet's performance last night? I thought he did pretty well. Tended to play advantage and let a few things go. Was decisive with the penalty calls too.

Arnie despite his side being comprehensively outplayed and decisively beaten despite having no legitimate reason to have a pop at the ref still did complain about his performance so as far as I am concerned he has had a blinder

[plague]

What did people think of Gillet's performance last night? I thought he did pretty well. Tended to play advantage and let a few things go. Was decisive with the penalty calls too.

Considering the game was played between the only 2 teams in the league who have never ever ever committed a foul ever he did well.

Gypo Arnie made himself look like an even bigger clown last night with his carry on.
He was out coached and his team were out played. He was best to shut his trap and walk on.

Have weave Ibini that marquee offer yet?? Hahahaha suckers.

[The Dunster]

Glad to see Frank Lowy is ok. Put a lot of shit on him and all but that was a very nasty fall for anyone let alone an 84 year old.

[WolfMan]

There were some cracking challenges in that final. Really great stuff. How Valeri stayed on the field after the studs up lunge I'll never know. That's about the only thing Arnie could complain about

Berisha is a nightmare. As was mentioned earlier - Baltic Griffo

[Beeen]

I thought it seemed Khalfallah was trying not to burst out laughing. Its hilarious

[MFKS]

Considering the game was played between the only 2 teams in the league who have never ever ever committed a foul ever he did well.

Gypo Arnie made himself look like an even bigger clown last night with his carry on.
He was out coached and his team were out played. He was best to shut his trap and walk on.

Have weave Ibini that marquee offer yet?? Hahahaha suckers.

Though I don't think enough has been mentioned of him losing his 3rd straight GF. Bloke will never win one. :lulzturtle:

Be quite interesting to see if he can overtake the Gypos 4 straight losing GF's before one of them FINALLY wins one

[plague]

Gypo Arnie is just a born loser.
Sad but true.
(Actually not sad, **** the gypo scum).
Destined to never taste glory.

[leftrightout]

50 bucks on Milligan for Joe Marston medal at 17 bucks... thank you very much!
Makes up for a lot of losing a-league bets for the year.

[MFKS]

50 bucks on Milligan for Joe Marston medal at 17 bucks... thank you very much!
Makes up for a lot of losing a-league bets for the year.

Know a bloke who had money on Petkovic at $51. Thought it was a bit strange when he was playing left back.
Hopes were raised when Rhiann Grant came on early and there was hope that Petkovic would push in to CB but the reshuffle seen the Ryall into CB.

Petkovic was honking though. Not Ibini and Dmitrejevic honking but honking none the less

[hawk]

Gypo Arnie is just a born loser.
Sad but true.
(Actually not sad, **** the gypo scum).
Destined to never taste glory.

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