Round 2 Methcarthur away

[Forum Phoenix]

With the quick back up the mids are going to need some extra ooommphh.

With Hatch & Miller having both attacking and defensive mindset I would love to see them unleashed on the wide areas.

Might seem a bit weird but I would could help us strengthen both attack and defence at the same time as long as they get some training time in those positions.

And then have Stens come in to help see out the game and tactically foul and slow play.

Nigro—-Tonj—-Rowles—Clisby
Miller—-Niz——Olly——Hatch
——————DDS—————
——————Kuol—————


Stens for Mid
Simon for DDS
Smylie for Kuol
Hall for Fullback
Boumann small stint

Creative problem solving but way too inexperienced I think.

Depending how players have pulled up, my expectation is We probably will line up as we did (maybe DDS straight in) or close too but use all 5 subs and start them early.

 

[Forum Phoenix]

When I watched the replay I feel Miller was under instruction to slow the game and protect the lead. On the replay he played a mature comeo off the bench and helped disrupt the Jets. Lets leave judgement until he gets game time under different circumstances which will probably happen today. I was impressed with his maturity.

That’s what I thought I saw also

 

[Tevor]

I have a friend who was keen as mustard to become a Housos member however their platinum which is equivalent to our Gold is $1,500 for a family of 4. Almost double our member packages, that is ludicrous for a new club and they elected not to become members and they know others who also gave it a miss. Real missed opportunity by the club and they may regret it but I guess they have to pay Benat’s wages somehow. For a working class area that is just not affordable to the majority.

 

[Capn Gus Bloodbeard]

I remember showing up to WSW away a few years ago and getting slugged $48 for an ‘away supporters’ ticket at the gate. Their GA tickets were $20. Was not thrilled.

Macarthur slugging away fans $40 (plus booking fees) is a f**king disgrace as far as I’m concerned, and tbh slugging their own active $40 a pop is f**ked too. They were charging $450-odd for a full season active supporter membership in the ‘bullpen’, wtf is going on at executive/ticketing level there I don’t know but it’s a disgrace.

Even our GA ticket prices are way too expensive. but Macarthur, $40 for the worst seats in the house is just disgraceful.

Every single fan knows that high ticket prices are killing this game - but every single fan knows a lot of the problems, which the FFA have conveniently ignored.

Big Bash is $44 for a FAMILY ticket - and the ONLY reason I know that? Because of advertising. Because I see that plastered all over Melbourne.

Having said that, adult tickets start at $20 and kids at $5.

$44 for 2 adults and 2 kids, especially for a game that puts a huge amount of effort into it being an entertainment product, versus our prices.....I mean, it's a no brainer for a lot of people - especially for a family with a limited entertainment budget.

Just checking Melbourne Stars (Big Bash - every membership - even a 2-game one - offers a $25 discount next year as well.

Tickets for away support should be no higher than $20 - and they need to remember that away supporters are doing the club a fkng favour - they're the ones building atmosphere, and atmosphere puts bums on seats. Active support increases ticket sales and merch purchases - that should be considered in the pricing.

EDIT: and because BBL actually know what they're doing, the first website I visited after writing this post (which, as you can see, included visiting Sydney Stars and Melbourne Renegades for pricing) was facebook.

What's the first thing I see?

BBL advertising.

The fact that the FFA/A-League don't use contextual advertising is simply unforgivable and inexcusable.

I've had contextual advertising from clubs (I laughingly commented earlier that I now see ads for other clubs memberships on this site after checking everyone's membership pricing), but never from the A-League / FFA as a whole.

I mean, I've literally gone to the pages of most clubs, and I STILL have seen literally nothing to even tell me that the season has started. Nada. Not a thing.

 

[Insertnamehere]

I think methcarthurs season tickets are the most expensive too. I'll see if I can find the comparison

 

[Insertnamehere]

A-League membership prices - How each club compares, from cheapest to most expensive

With mere days to go until the A-League starts, we thought it would be a good idea to look at the price of memberships for the 11 Australian clubs.

theworldgame.sbs.com.au

$280 which is up there.

 

[Pirate Pete]

 

[shipwreck]

Surprised Casella got dropped.

 

[Big Al]

Surprised Casella got dropped.

Big jump from NPL and then back up 3 days later. Smart rotation. Don’t want unnecessary injuries. I would be very surprised if he wasn’t one of the first subs on

 

[turbo]

Big jump from NPL and then back up 3 days later. Smart rotation. Don’t want unnecessary injuries. I would be very surprised if he wasn’t one of the first subs on

That and DDS might be a better defensive option depending on our setup and tactics.

 

[Michael]

Surprised Casella got dropped.

I’m annoyed but it’s understandable
Bulls dropped their young winger too after the short turnaround

 

[true believer]

That and DDS might be a better defensive option depending on our setup and tactics.

dds not starting the first game . might be a good thing .

 

[Tevor]

Surprised Casella got dropped.

Dropped is a harsh description, with a quick turnaround it’s more preservation. Dropped would be not in the squad at all.

 

[NoDiggity]

Dropped is a harsh description, with a quick turnaround it’s more preservation. Dropped would be not in the squad at all.

Staj mentioned pregame he’s coming back from an injury so was concerned about the short turnaround

 

[Forum Phoenix]

Dropped is a harsh description, with a quick turnaround it’s more preservation. Dropped would be not in the squad at all.

Yeah this. DDS was a cert with fresh legs to come in I think. But we’ll see Casella get a good 30 minutes I reckon.

 

[Michael]

Staj said Kuol will probably only play 45 too

 

[BrisRecky]

Methies only goal this far was a shit lucky deflection off a free kick and it took em 70 something minutes ...hardly the length of the field super goal the fox pundits painted it to be

 

[Big Al]

Clisby defending like a No11 already

 

[Fadetoblack944]

I don't understand unless casella had injury concerns why you start DDS. He is a massive liability in defence. He does not track back and help out. It's going to bite us

 

[Pirate Pete]

Staj mentioned pregame he’s coming back from an injury so was concerned about the short turnaround

I don't understand unless casella had injury concerns why you start DDS. He is a massive liability in defence. He does not track back and help out. It's going to bite us

NoDiggity said he's coming back from injury