Winning the toilet seat will be tough.
Melb City and especially WSW are probably more in form at the moment than Auckland. It wouldn't be a shock if AFC lost their 2 legged semi final, especially if it was against one of these 2 teams. VUC with plenty of big match experience & talent also not at all easy.
Melb City and especially WSW are probably more in form at the moment than Auckland. It wouldn't be a shock if AFC lost their 2 legged semi final, especially if it was against one of these 2 teams. VUC with plenty of big match experience & talent also not at all easy.
Auckland built a solid advantage early on in the season by hitting the ground running - first half of their season was a pleasure to watch. The run of recent draws is - at least in my opinion - more due to other teams hitting form than any particular slide on part of AFC.
Agreed than a Grand Final is a different beast than winning the premiership. But it all depends on players available on the day, suspensions and injuries. If AFC do not win the GF then it gives them something to aim for next season. Otherwise they could get demotivated and they win win the double in their first season. The only way from that is down. I would rather they deservedly win the Premiers Plate - and the championship can wait to another season. Keeps that very good team in the fight for longer.