IMO it should be the same for every team.

If there are immigrants than to me it is not an issue, they should be eligible . I am talking about backpackers, students, holiday makers etc or ring-ins that break an established quota.

You think it is ok to have female players competing in the FFA Cup so I don't expect us to agree on this.




Edited by scott21: 22/7/2016 03:22:09 AM

Well, this is Shamrock Rovers' Darwin team list for 2016. No idea of their residential, or citizenship status. I get the feeling the majority of the squad are Darwin locals.

http://www.foxsportspulse.com/team_info.cgi?c=0-3008-162529-396250-23615236&a=PLAYERS


Edited by Heineken: 22/7/2016 04:21:21 AM

For those among us who enjoy a cheeky flutter, some current odds for the opening match day of the Round of 32. I won't mention which betting company I'm taking these from, but let's just say they have very amusing advertisements. All odds are regular time results.

FNQ: $1.57
Draw: $4.33
Edgeworth: $4.50

Shamrock Rovers Darwin: $5.00
Draw: $4.50
Brisbane Strikers: $1.50

Hume City: $1.73
Draw: $4.00
Marconi: $4.00

Blacktown: $2.60
Draw: $3.75
Sydney United: $2.20

Personally, I'll be chucking a cheeky tenner on the 4-legged multi. FNQ win, Brisbane Strikers win, and draws in the Hume City/Marconi and Blacktown/Sydney United games.

With Hume and Marconi both having lost their coaches this week, and their current form not looking too good, a draw after 90 minutes is entirely possible.

Likewise, Blacktown/Sydney United looks to be a tense affar, Wouldn't pass that up on going to ET and pens.

Of course, I'll chuck a disclaimer in here to cover my arse, and probably FFT's. Bet sensibly, lads. Don't bet beyond your means. If you're going to have a cheeky flutter, be over the age of 18 (Sorry Salmon). Also, I'm not a bookie, or really have any idea about the whole gambling world, so don't go taking my 'tips' as authentic gambling advice.

I'll try to update the odds on the matchday during my lunch break.

Hmmm interesting odds for the FNQ Heat vs Edgeworth game.

I'd have put it down as a much more even game than that. FNQ Heat were great in the early parts of the season, but in the last couple of months have been very up and down. On the other hand, Edgeworth have been in good form (except for their last game against league leaders Olympic).

FNQ recent league games - LLWWLWD
Edgeworth recent games - WWWWWWL

Probably wouldn't make a difference when it comes to visa spots. I think half the reason we have them is so we don't poach too many quality overseas players. Most NPL clubs barely have any spare cash to spend as it is.

And even if there was some sort of unfair advantage by allowing them more visa spots, they've still got an uphill battle against the HAL teams. ;)

But being a home game I'd back FNQ easy, the heat is absolutely shit up here atm.

Winter my bunghole.

-PB

Least seasons full match replays still up;

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/ffa-cup/ffacupondemand

Get keeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen.

-PB

So just want the rule for little more than the sake of having uniform visa rules and you'd be willing to exclude a huge number of clubs for it. :roll:

It's hardly like these "Backpackers and International Students" are just rocking up and playing one or two cup games. They'd have to sign up for the season anyway to play and are a lifeline for many new clubs.

Central Coast Mariners have always been a bunch of backpackers and students. :lol:

Yes.

IMO it should not be eg A-League gets 5 visa spots, NPL get 3 and non NPL can have an entire team . I think they should be eligable to play in the league, but omitted from the cup.

I agree with MT on this one. You're making it sound like they're rocking up for one or two games, and causing destruction in the Cup. You'll find most are probably over here working and have emigrated out here.

That is an extreme but that loophole should be closed.

The rule of "as long as you are on Australian soil" is not one im in favour of.

• 4 venues of the opening matchday of the Ro32

• 4 talking points for the opening matchday

So has everybody decided what matches they're attending?

I'll be heading out to Blacktown City v Sydney United @ Seven Hills on MD1 after work. Will be bitterly cold but still good. There's a decent sized canteen/tuckshop at the Southern end of the ground, so will probably chow down on some cheeky hot chips washed down with my flask of whiskey to ward off the chills. :lol:

I might go to Campbelltown Stadium and watch Wellington v Western Suburbs on MD2. It's a bit further to go after work, but I'll be heading to Campbelltown Stadium on Tuesday after work for the Sydney v Macarthur pre-season friendly, so that should be a good test run to see how long that will take. Probably won't have time to grab dinner at the Wests Club at the Southern End of the ground, so tinnies of Carlton/VB and hot chips & pies will probably have to suffice. :lol:

Both grounds will lack ethnic food delicacies unfortunately, unless SU58 decide to take a catering team to Blacktown.

I'm staying at home for MD3 due to there being no games in Sydney.

And of course I'll be heading down to Wollongong for the Sydney-Wollongong clash. Make a day of it, leave early in the morning, catch the train down, lunch and beers all day at the Wollongong Brewery sounds like an ideal afternoon before the game (unless somebody can recommend a better venue in the 'Gong)

Swedes and their social engineering :lol: :lol:

Having my car serviced the day before the first matchday, so might have to give the trek out north to Hume City a miss (it's a short walk from the station, though). I'll keep MD2 free for Green Gully v CCM, definitely worth the drive, and I'll be up in Newy for the Victory game the next day. Wollongong v Sydney should be a good match so I'll probably couch potato MD4.

paulc's closest FFA cup club

Pretty sexy kit tbh

Not going to go to Knights Stadium for MD4?

And it's probably close to the resort too

Considering it, but Wollongong v Sydney should be a big deal, haven't decided yet.

:lol: Even has the gorilla.

It is a great, clean kit though.

And miss out on the chance for Viduka to make you a kebab?

Dat kit tho. Where is Pauly and his multis now?

Very nice!!! Very clean, very simple. I like it.

We see the return of the Goilla kits. :lol: They're actually petty alright kit makers.

Interesting to see them sponsored by The Coffee Club. They seem to have a big interest in football as as whole, which is awesome to see. Does anybody know if SPA are sponsored normally by Coffee Club, or is it just for the FFA Cup?

Will Viduka actually be manning the BBQ/Spit/Cevapi stand??? :o :o :o

Bit of a joke, but he'll more than likely be there. Seen in the stands quite often.

If you tilt your head 45 degrees to the left and look at the badge...... Yep Scotland confirmed. Ethnic team.

Regular





Edited by View from the fence: 25/7/2016 04:18:28 PM

Good to see big national companies sponsoring the little guys too! :)