Post history

History for coochiee

2022 pre-season

Back to topic

Current version

Posted July 28, 2022 04:56 · last edited July 28, 2022 16:37

billyspleen75
lthomas20
Ranix
lthomas20
ballane
I dont get it unless there is a massive increase in attendance not sure why they would take it away from NZ. Not sure i really get why they make it harder for the team by taking games away from home. Coaches and players will probably deny but it must be a buggar giving away any perceived advantage by taking games away.
We had a great home record in the Gong lol
The only possible reason for this. They must think they will get a better crowd there because we are playing WSW, therefore more revenue. As opposed to playing somewhere regional in NZ like Dunedin.
Shame to give away home advantage like that. Crazy really.
 To be fair we have loyal fans in the Gong who stuck with the team while most of us couldn't. Ultimately fans in Dunedin, Chch, Hamilton etc. can travel to Welly or Auckland for a game. They will likely get a good turnout for a one-off home game in the Gong vs WSW

By the same logic, fans in Wollongong can travel to the other 5 NSW games next season.

There is the additional cost of flying the squad and staff to Australia in between the WC break and a match in Wellington. 

I think it will solely be down to a commercial obligation that was decided while we were there. 
It's also the first game back after a 4 week break during the World Cup. They may even fly over to NSW a week prior the Gong game, and play a Sydney based ALM team in a friendly to keep up their match fitness.

Being December by then there will be very few local NZ options re organising friendlies to keep sharp. ACFC could be looking for a game or two. Next CWC sounds likely to be Feb-March 2023.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/129410092/wellington-phoenix-take-home-game-to-wollongong-during-202223-aleague-men-season

The Phoenix’s first home match after action resumes on December 9 will be at WIN Stadium in Wollongong on December 10, against Western Sydney Wanderers – honouring a commitment made when the city south of Sydney hosted Phoenix teams while Covid-19 border restrictions were in place.

Previous versions

4 versions
Unknown editor edited July 28, 2022 16:37
billyspleen75
lthomas20
Ranix
lthomas20
ballane
I dont get it unless there is a massive increase in attendance not sure why they would take it away from NZ. Not sure i really get why they make it harder for the team by taking games away from home. Coaches and players will probably deny but it must be a buggar giving away any perceived advantage by taking games away.
We had a great home record in the Gong lol
The only possible reason for this. They must think they will get a better crowd there because we are playing WSW, therefore more revenue. As opposed to playing somewhere regional in NZ like Dunedin.
Shame to give away home advantage like that. Crazy really.
 To be fair we have loyal fans in the Gong who stuck with the team while most of us couldn't. Ultimately fans in Dunedin, Chch, Hamilton etc. can travel to Welly or Auckland for a game. They will likely get a good turnout for a one-off home game in the Gong vs WSW

By the same logic, fans in Wollongong can travel to the other 5 NSW games next season.

There is the additional cost of flying the squad and staff to Australia in between the WC break and a match in Wellington. 

I think it will solely be down to a commercial obligation that was decided while we were there. 
It's also the first game back after a 4 week break during the World Cup. They may even fly over to NSW a week prior the Gong game, and play a Sydney based ALM team in a friendly to keep up their match fitness.

Being December by then there will be very few local NZ options re organising friendlies to keep sharp. ACFC could be looking for a game or two. Next CWC sounds like it be Feb-March 2023.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/129410092/wellington-phoenix-take-home-game-to-wollongong-during-202223-aleague-men-season

The Phoenix’s first home match after action resumes on December 9 will be at WIN Stadium in Wollongong on December 10, against Western Sydney Wanderers – honouring a commitment made when the city south of Sydney hosted Phoenix teams while Covid-19 border restrictions were in place.
Unknown editor edited July 28, 2022 05:18
billyspleen75
lthomas20
Ranix
lthomas20
ballane
I dont get it unless there is a massive increase in attendance not sure why they would take it away from NZ. Not sure i really get why they make it harder for the team by taking games away from home. Coaches and players will probably deny but it must be a buggar giving away any perceived advantage by taking games away.
We had a great home record in the Gong lol
The only possible reason for this. They must think they will get a better crowd there because we are playing WSW, therefore more revenue. As opposed to playing somewhere regional in NZ like Dunedin.
Shame to give away home advantage like that. Crazy really.
 To be fair we have loyal fans in the Gong who stuck with the team while most of us couldn't. Ultimately fans in Dunedin, Chch, Hamilton etc. can travel to Welly or Auckland for a game. They will likely get a good turnout for a one-off home game in the Gong vs WSW

By the same logic, fans in Wollongong can travel to the other 5 NSW games next season.

There is the additional cost of flying the squad and staff to Australia in between the WC break and a match in Wellington. 

I think it will solely be down to a commercial obligation that was decided while we were there. 
It's also the first game back after a 4 week break during the World Cup. They may even fly over to NSW a week prior the Gong game, and play a Sydney based ALM team in a friendly to keep up their match fitness.

Being December by then there will be very few local NZ options re organising friendlies to keep sharp. ACFC could be looking for a game or two. Next CWC sounds like it be Feb-March 2023.

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/129410092/wellington-phoenix-take-home-game-to-wollongong-during-202223-aleague-men-season

The Phoenix’s first home match after action resumes on December 9 will be at WIN Stadium in Wollongong on December 10, against Western Sydney Wanderers – honouring a commitment made when the city south of Sydney hosted Phoenix teams while Covid-19 border restrictions were in place.
Unknown editor edited July 28, 2022 05:18
billyspleen75
lthomas20
Ranix
lthomas20
ballane
I dont get it unless there is a massive increase in attendance not sure why they would take it away from NZ. Not sure i really get why they make it harder for the team by taking games away from home. Coaches and players will probably deny but it must be a buggar giving away any perceived advantage by taking games away.
We had a great home record in the Gong lol
The only possible reason for this. They must think they will get a better crowd there because we are playing WSW, therefore more revenue. As opposed to playing somewhere regional in NZ like Dunedin.
Shame to give away home advantage like that. Crazy really.
 To be fair we have loyal fans in the Gong who stuck with the team while most of us couldn't. Ultimately fans in Dunedin, Chch, Hamilton etc. can travel to Welly or Auckland for a game. They will likely get a good turnout for a one-off home game in the Gong vs WSW

By the same logic, fans in Wollongong can travel to the other 5 NSW games next season.

There is the additional cost of flying the squad and staff to Australia in between the WC break and a match in Wellington. 

I think it will solely be down to a commercial obligation that was decided while we were there. 
It's also the first game back after a 4 week break during the World Cup. They may even fly over to NSW a week prior the Gong game, and play a Sydney based ALM team in a friendly to keep up their match fitness.

Being December by then there will be very few local NZ options re organising friendlies to keep sharp. 

https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/football/a-league/129410092/wellington-phoenix-take-home-game-to-wollongong-during-202223-aleague-men-season

The Phoenix’s first home match after action resumes on December 9 will be at WIN Stadium in Wollongong on December 10, against Western Sydney Wanderers – honouring a commitment made when the city south of Sydney hosted Phoenix teams while Covid-19 border restrictions were in place.
Unknown editor edited July 28, 2022 04:59
billyspleen75
lthomas20
Ranix
lthomas20
ballane
I dont get it unless there is a massive increase in attendance not sure why they would take it away from NZ. Not sure i really get why they make it harder for the team by taking games away from home. Coaches and players will probably deny but it must be a buggar giving away any perceived advantage by taking games away.
We had a great home record in the Gong lol
The only possible reason for this. They must think they will get a better crowd there because we are playing WSW, therefore more revenue. As opposed to playing somewhere regional in NZ like Dunedin.
Shame to give away home advantage like that. Crazy really.
 To be fair we have loyal fans in the Gong who stuck with the team while most of us couldn't. Ultimately fans in Dunedin, Chch, Hamilton etc. can travel to Welly or Auckland for a game. They will likely get a good turnout for a one-off home game in the Gong vs WSW

By the same logic, fans in Wollongong can travel to the other 5 NSW games next season.

There is the additional cost of flying the squad and staff to Australia in between the WC break and a match in Wellington. 

I think it will solely be down to a commercial obligation that was decided while we were there. 
It's also the first game back after a 4 week break during the World Cup. They may even fly over to NSW a week prior the Gong game, and play a Sydney based ALM team in a friendly to keep up their match fitness.

Being December by then there will be very few local NZ options re organising friendlies to keep sharp.