I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
It was in this statement from the APL that they released on Friday last week (29 Aug) - they said both men's and women's draws will be released in the next 2 weeks - so should be by Friday next week at the latest hopefully
Statement from the APL on the winding up order issued to Western United. pic.twitter.com/OW1yjyTXHF
— Joey Lynch (@joeylynchy) August 29, 2025
I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
They have confirmed that they are releasing the draw next week.
There is talk about them actually releasing two sets, one with WUN and one without WUN. If that is the case, I dunno if I would be booking flights based on them just yet.
I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
They have confirmed that they are releasing the draw next week.
There is talk about them actually releasing two sets, one with WUN and one without WUN. If that is the case, I dunno if I would be booking flights based on them just yet.
... if they want a challenge, they could do it so that one set has WUN and a bye, and the other set, if you were due to play WUN, you instead play the team that had the bye. That way you could book travel on all but two rounds, problem is one of the reasons you might have a bye on a certain week is stadium unavailability ...
I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
Considering how late this draw is coming out it makes it a lot harder for away fans to make plans and get flights, accommodation etc with such short notice. Not such an issue for other derbies in the league as they are true derbies so travel isn't necessary.
Better chance of a good away presence that way
I’m sure the answer is in some thread and I know the Western drama has complicated things, but when has it been publicly stated when the dam draw will be released?
Considering how late this draw is coming out it makes it a lot harder for away fans to make plans and get flights, accommodation etc with such short notice. Not such an issue for other derbies in the league as they are true derbies so travel isn't necessary.
Better chance of a good away presence that way
I presume if it was to be 8 Nov then it’ll be in Auckland, as there’s a fair amount already going on in Wellington (darts + festival)? not sure the police would want to deal with the blue orcs that day.
I presume if it was to be 8 Nov then it’ll be in Auckland, as there’s a fair amount already going on in Wellington (darts + festival)? not sure the police would want to deal with the blue orcs that day.
Auckland's not going to be hosting three derbies in a row.
I presume if it was to be 8 Nov then it’ll be in Auckland, as there’s a fair amount already going on in Wellington (darts + festival)? not sure the police would want to deal with the blue orcs that day.
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— Matt Vandenberg (@M1D3V) September 9, 2025
Some A-League fixtures are out tomorrow morning at 8am
All of them from Thursday.
Bloody beautiful
Appears that if you have the A-Leagues app downloaded & your team set, it will reveal the Rnd 1 fixture for your team tomorrow at 8am AEST
Preety good fixture.
Beat them last time there- admittedly penalties.
Plus will allow them time to get there well in advance to get over the flight and time zone.
Beat them last time there- admittedly penalties.
Plus will allow them time to get there well in advance to get over the flight and time zone.
Auckland will rise once more
Perth away for round 1 - 18 Oct 11:45pm NZT
Just had to be a 2am finish first up didn't it? 😅
Preety good fixture.
Beat them last time there- admittedly penalties.
Plus will allow them time to get there well in advance to get over the flight and time zone.
Beat them last time there- admittedly penalties.
Plus will allow them time to get there well in advance to get over the flight and time zone.
AWs play in Norway on the 15th, so it cuts down the travel for Payne & maybe Rufer.
Ridiculous 2 Derbys are played before either team has really warmed up for the season.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
There is no warm up. You have to be ready from day one
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
https://wellingtonphoenix.com/news/nix-fixtures-released-for-the-upcoming-season/
Looks like final home game on April 19th vs WSW is down in Christchurch, venue not confirmed though. Perhaps trying to get in as a test event prior to Super Round?
Looks like final home game on April 19th vs WSW is down in Christchurch, venue not confirmed though. Perhaps trying to get in as a test event prior to Super Round?
Six of our first nine games at home, and Perth, Brisbane + Central Coast in the opening three weeks before the first derby at home.
Pretty good draw tbh. But would perhaps like to see the derbies spread out over the course of the season.
Maybe thats too much to ask? Having two before Christmas just feels, well it just feels a bit stupid in all honesty.
Pretty good draw tbh. But would perhaps like to see the derbies spread out over the course of the season.
Maybe thats too much to ask? Having two before Christmas just feels, well it just feels a bit stupid in all honesty.
Couple Aussie double headers to consider for away trips
Sun Jan 18 SYD v WEL
Fri Jan 23 NEW v WEL
&
Sun Apr 5 - MVC v WEL
Sun Apr 12 - MCY v WEL
Sun Jan 18 SYD v WEL
Fri Jan 23 NEW v WEL
&
Sun Apr 5 - MVC v WEL
Sun Apr 12 - MCY v WEL
leaving NZ only twice in the first 8 games, must make a good start.
They probably want to maximize the crowds before interest in the season drops off, in case we don't have a good season.
First home derby on 8 November is a double header with the women playing Canberra at 4pm before the men play Auckland at 7pm
Couple Aussie double headers to consider for away trips
Sun Jan 18 SYD v WEL
Fri Jan 23 NEW v WEL
&
Sun Apr 5 - MVC v WEL
Sun Apr 12 - MCY v WEL
Sun Jan 18 SYD v WEL
Fri Jan 23 NEW v WEL
&
Sun Apr 5 - MVC v WEL
Sun Apr 12 - MCY v WEL
Most important fixture is Pubs of Lockhead whens that.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
Most important fixture is Pubs of Lockhead whens that.
Only problem with that ir means we probsbly have extended periods with no games at home that does nothing for building crowds.
GET YOUR SHIRTS OFF FOR THE BOYS
Most important fixture is Pubs of Lockhead whens that.
December 21st meets the 'Last Home game before Xmas' criteria but that might be the closest to Xmas ever? Maybe the new Fever Elite will need to consider the Dec 14th game?
Most important fixture is Pubs of Lockhead whens that.
December 21st meets the 'Last Home game before Xmas' criteria but that might be the closest to Xmas ever? Maybe the new Fever Elite will need to consider the Dec 14th game?
I believe it was on the 22nd of December back in the 2012/13 season so 21st December this year wouldn't be unprecedented
Most important fixture is Pubs of Lockhead whens that.
December 21st meets the 'Last Home game before Xmas' criteria but that might be the closest to Xmas ever? Maybe the new Fever Elite will need to consider the Dec 14th game?
I believe it was on the 22nd of December back in the 2012/13 season so 21st December this year wouldn't be unprecedented
There is an ALW match on Dec 20th, so that might attract a few out of towners to see two games.
So 2 day event? 12 Pubs of Longo / 12 Pubs of Lochhead?
Apart from AFC, who are the three teams that are played 3 times?
Auckland will rise once more
Apart from AFC, who are the three teams that are played 3 times?
Adelaide and AFC twice at home with Vuck and Roar twice away