haha no problem mate.

That would be good too!

I don't think he really counts as a former player though... but it would be good. Would explain the release of baro

Didn't we re-sign Donachie? Wouldn't have thought we would go in with Williams, Donks, Deng AND Spira, unless Williams will be 100% playing DM. Which would then probably rule out Milligan. hmmm.

i can confirm that the Hyundai A-League 2017/18 fixture is forecast to be announced by Football Federation Australia before the end of June 2017 and secondly also we will have two away Melbourne Derbies at AAMI Park.

to all 2016/17 MVFC members can renew for the 2017/18 season from mid June 2017.

there will be 13 home fixtures in the 2017/18 season as follows:
Adelaide United - twice
Brisbane Roar - twice
Central Coast Mariners - once
Melbourne City - once
Newcastle Jets - once
Perth Glory - once
Sydney FC - twice
Wellington Phoenix - once
Western Sydney Wanderers - twice

source - MVFC website via MVFC membership section

Playing most of the shit clubs away twice and some of the better clubs at home twice. Could be a favourable fixture this season.

And welcome, everybody, to the exact statement that summarises why the Grand Final is the true "Winning of the League" as opposed to the Premiers. 

I think you getting Marvin Angulo..

Daniel Mullen

I assume no game in Geelong then?

what's the bet that we'll be stuck with rips to Perth and Wellington in the middle of our ACL run? Lets hope the FFA are a bit smarter than that.

The deal definitely finished, so it more than likely hasn't been renewed

What about the significant advantages one Grand Finalist may have over another because of the lopsided draw?

Agreed, the draw is lopsided.

14 teams, we all play each other twice, that's the ideal scenario!

16 teams x2 = 30 rounds.

26 is a month too short.

That draw to me looks like it was done so there would be a lot of premium Saturday night FTA fixtures in Melbourne.

Adelaide and both Sydney teams twice at home and obviously the derbies you'd think would all be the FTA games though maybe that's too many to all be.

Agreed, but can't see it happening for another 10 years.

Maybe Sutee Suksomkit? Out of retirement... I did name my dog after him hahahaha

Evan Berger

James Robinson

Ricardinho

Yeah that was a three year deal, mind you we "bought" CCM's home fixture for it last time so if we do it again there's a chance it won't be one of our home games.

A football outfit known as the Brazil National Team invited the Victory NPL team to train with them at Lakeside, great stuff for all concerned.

Hopefully they can pick up a few tips on how to play better.

no. it was done because every year we play 2 games against some teams at home and 1 game against some teams at home, then it alternates the next season. there is no science to it.  

While the first half of your statement is condescending to say the least, I am mildly surprised to find out it alternates year to year that routinely. 

since 2011/12 MV v AU has alternated.

Same for Sydney Derby
Melbourne, they gave Heart 2 home for the first 2 seasons, but alternated since
NJ V CCM alternated since 2008

Probably juggle minor games

Has been for a while but it shouldn't for a few years though to even it up (at least for AU v MV).

As someone who studies the fixture closely because I do a reasonable amount of away travel, I can tell you that there are predicable trends every year in regards to fixturing.

Firstly, the 2H1A and 1H2A system has rotated evenly every year since the league reverted back to 10 teams (after NQ and GCU folded and WSW came into being) 5 years ago.

And secondly, the FFA are very boring and predictable with their fixturing. We already know we will play Wellington at home on Cup eve, Sydney at Home on Australia Day, as well as an away Derby Before Xmas. That's OK because these are games we have requested to play in an attempt to build some sort of tradition.

But there are many other games that we tend to always play at the same time every season. For example:
- We Always play Adelaide away in the first 3 weeks of the season.
- We always play Sydney away in mid-November (usually on FIFA international dates).
- We always play WSW away in early December.
- Many times we have played Perth away the week before Australia Day.
- Many times we have played Brisbane away in the first part of March (sometimes on FIFA international dates).

just wait for the fixture to be released and I'll bet you most of these games will be the same.

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