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    2015 A-League Fixtures - Mon 29th June

    http://www.smh.com.au/sport/soccer/a...28-ghzxt1.html
    Experimental matches at ANZ Stadium and Geelong, a Thursday night start, football on Christmas Eve and Asian Champions League-friendly fixturing are some of the talking points of next season's A-League draw, due to be released on Monday morning.

    Football Federation Australia is hoping a return a more consistent fixture structure will underpin increased crowds and media interest heading into the A-League's 11th season.

    After seeing their product virtually split into two halves due to the Asian Cup break last season, the league's early season momentum was frittered away after the high of the three-week international break, despite a grand final which drew nationwide attention.

    The international adventures of the Western Sydney Wanderers in the Asian Champions League and the Club World Cup also wreaked havoc with the fixtures for themselves and their opponents, something that won't be a problem this year.

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    For the first time, it is believed the FFA have built the fixture with ACL participants in mind, extending breaks either side of their midweek contests and looking to minimise the distance travelled.

    That could prove a small mercy to Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC, and also Adelaide United, should they manage to qualify for the group stages.

    The league will kick off with the Western Sydney Wanderers hosting the crisis-hit Brisbane Roar at Parramatta Stadium on October 8 – a rare Thursday night start for the competition and John Aloisi's first match in charge of the three-time champions.

    ANZ Stadium will play host to its second A-League fixture, although it won't be a derby as many expected. That won't be happening this season unless a final is scheduled between the two teams.

    Sydney FC, who last played there in 2012-13 with a 2-1 win victory Perth Glory in front of 22,128 fans, are due to host the Newcastle Jets at the Olympic Stadium on January 9.
    The Central Coast Mariners have taken a cash-grab – believed to be close to $100,000 – to shift their home game against Melbourne Victory to Geelong's Simonds Stadium, which successfully hosted last season's top-of-the-table clash between the Victory and Glory.

    The move may antagonise some club members, already fuming at the club's long-term ambition to play an increasing number of matches at North Sydney Oval.

    In more pleasing news for the Mariners, they've won back their most cherished fixture, with the club successfully lobbying for the right to be reinstated as the host for their traditional New Year's Eve clash.

    The Wanderers will also get into the holiday fun, hosting the Jets in a Christmas Eve match at Parramatta - a fixture that could either boom or bust.

    Perth's first meaningful match after being banned for salary cap breaches last season will take place away to Newcastle, who will be playing their first match under new coach Scott Miller.

    The A-League's marquee fixtures – the Sydney and Melbourne derbies – will be hosted twice by Sydney FC and Melbourne City respectively.

    The grand final re-match between Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC is expected to take place in Sydney in mid-November, with the two subsequent clashes between the sides occurring in Melbourne.

    The A-League is also hoping to revive the excitement of the F3 Derby by scheduling the third and final contest between the two regional NSW sides on the closing day of the season, hoping it could be a do-or-die game for either side in the race for the finals.
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    ergh, anz and gypos on last day of season

    thanks obama

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    Anz is terrific when filled. And dead when not.
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    So we're starting with back-to-back home matches then? Perth and then Victory?

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    Well at least I won't die in West Sydney on Xmas eve as I'll be in Qld. ****ing retarded fixturing. And ANZ FFS, what a ridiculous plan. You won't even be able to hear or see anything.May as well move the F3 derby to brookvalle.

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    Take the family to Parramatta on Christmas Eve?

    Yeah right.

    Oh well, makes a change to watching bloody "Carols By Candlelight".

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    May I suggest if the fixtures work out accordingly (ie is a Saturday game or long weekend) that the official nf.net away match be in Adelaide? I've been stinging for an excuse to get to Hindmarsh.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pv4 View Post
    May I suggest if the fixtures work out accordingly (ie is a Saturday game or long weekend) that the official nf.net away match be in Adelaide? I've been stinging for an excuse to get to Hindmarsh.
    And catch up with awesome blokes like me, right?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grimario View Post
    And catch up with awesome blokes like me, right?
    Added bonus or reasonable excuse
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    Great. He's gone from Liaoning Whowin to Newcastle Wholose.
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    Gypos away twice this season Sunday 28/2 and last round

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rocknerd View Post
    Gypos away twice this season Sunday 28/2 and last round
    Last round could be explosive. Keen

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    Nix away first up. Only time we go there this year
    Quote Originally Posted by Grimario View Post
    Great. He's gone from Liaoning Whowin to Newcastle Wholose.
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    Only one trip to perth and wello, 2 away in adelaide and xmas eve in parramatta

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    Unless I read it wrong, all our away games outside of NSW are on a Sunday/Monday ffs. No decent out-of-state trip to be had without the hassle of a working day the next day.

    EDIT: wait, a couple of Fridays. But still, no Saturday out-of-state games
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    Our home game vs Wanderers is scheduled for the date of the FFA Cup Final. Apparently the FFA have gambled that neither of us will make the final
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jetmaster View Post
    Take the family to Parramatta on Christmas Eve?

    Yeah right.

    Oh well, makes a change to watching bloody "Carols By Candlelight".
    is Christmas celebrated in Parra?

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    14 home games: 2 fri, 6 saturday, 6 sunday.
    Play away twice: syd fc, cc, adel, bris
    First 10 games, 6 H, 4 A
    Last 10: 4 H, 6 A

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grimario View Post
    And catch up with awesome blokes like me, right?
    You're right - we should avoid Adelaide.
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    Quote Originally Posted by pv4 View Post
    You're right - we should avoid Adelaide.


    Both Sunday afternoons though, shit time for an away game.

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    12 day games at home for 5pm seems a huge amount.
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    Mangoes? You should try eating it first before you hate it. I'm sure after you have tasted it, you will love it.

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