It seems all of the first round games are at community stadiums. I'm all for spreading the game around but why play Newcastle vs Perth at some ground called Wanderers oval when that is in Newcastle already? It almost seems like the FFA (or whoever) are trying to keep the competition small.
The games are played at the home grounds of the clubs so they can make money from it ... so if say Olympic play SFC they will play at Olympic's ground and Olympic keep all the gate money...
Yes, I know this. But why is Newcastle vs Perth at Broadmeadow Magic's home ground? I can begrudgingly accept that when A-League teams play an NPL team it should be away from home. Surely when two A-League teams play it should be at the home ground of the A-League team? Melbourne City are playing their home game at Ballarat, apparently Hindmarsh is out of use but what is the thing with Newcastle vs Perth not at Newcastle Stadium?
Has the FFA made a directive that no A-League stadiums can be used, even when two A-League teams play? Or does Newcastle just lack the confidence to get a good crowd?
Anyway, a very good effort from South Springvale to go through considering the level they play at.