Looks like the APL have done well with having us play away in Melbourne during the Boxing Day Test - should be plenty of people keen to see both the Black Caps and Phoenix
Half a Pint wrote: Looks like the APL have done well with having us play away in Melbourne during the Boxing Day Test - should be plenty of people keen to see both the Black Caps and Phoenix
Auckland playing away at Melbourne City on the 27th too.
Second season in a row they're playing the Sydney derby in the opening round. Such a waste to play the league's biggest derby right at the start rather than letting it build up hype, similar sentiment with F3.
Half a Pint wrote: Looks like the APL have done well with having us play away in Melbourne during the Boxing Day Test - should be plenty of people keen to see both the Black Caps and Phoenix
Shoot I hadn't noticed this at first glance. We're doing christmas in Melbourne for the boxing day test. This will absolutely be the cherry on top! My first time in the away bay for a Phoenix game. Can't wait!
Second season in a row they're playing the Sydney derby in the opening round. Such a waste to play the league's biggest derby right at the start rather than letting it build up hype, similar sentiment with F3.
As someone else posted earlier, I think a derby or two in the first few weeks is a good idea off the back of a World Cup. Thats when football is at maximum interest levels for casuals. Best chance every 4 years to hopefully hook in some new A League fans.
Though yes the league does start nearly 3 months after the big dance finishes.
