I understand the forum isn't what it used to be, however it is interesting that nobody is even discussing this.  Its pretty disgraceful.

Cant help but feel if the roles were reversed and the Cove were doing this there would be a thread 3 pages long by now.

Say what you like about MV and its fans, but at least as a club - we all got behind the decision to boycott the finals. Fans and players alike.

:)  Ive been boycotting Aleague finals for a solid 18 years now ..... you know "for the good of the game" hahahahahahahah

On a more serious note, sorry cant agree with this stance... Its not the players fault or the fans that the APL and the franchises are money grubbing arsehats..... 
I think you should ALWAY support your club if it is playing in the final .. make your protest another way....  just my 2 cents.... 

Agree the APL has shafted ALL Aleague fans with this decision though.... I hope whatever protests you guys plan really hurts them, from an outsiders perspective...  Sydney FC making the final against Wellington and 2k in attendance may be the straw that breaks the APLs back ..... Inshallah.

There is a simple solution to all of this, just bin the finals concept.

If you did a survey of fans who do not follow SFC or WSW, and asked them which supporter group they think is more likely to cave into Danny Townsend and the APL… I don’t even think it’s a contest. 100% would say SFC.

Not so long ago, the prospect of the RBB and Danny Townsend aligning with one another would have been unthinkable. It only highlights how ridiculous the RBB stance is on this issue. The RBB statement last night was downright embarrassing. They will say publicly they don’t care what others think, but internally they would have to be massively conflicted.

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Ill stick to the facts thanks. The Cove are boycotting and the RBB aren't. Something tells me you're probably disspointed thats the case.

What did rbb say?

Time to put politics aside and get behind the A league. Rare opportunity for a derby final, expecting a big crowd and bigger atmosphere. 

That can't happen.
WP are 6th if they win the elimination, they'll face city in the semi.

That would be City versus Adelaide 

Nope, its:
City vs Lowest ranked elimination-final winner
CCM vs Highest ranked elimination-final winner

As AU finished 3rd, there is no scenario in which Adelaide face City before the GF.

Personally I have no issue with the RBB attending a final that they earned the right to host. That being said, I also commend the Cove for boycotting (if they actually do). 
If either SFC or WSW earn the right for a home GF (which is still a possibility), the fans should definitely show up as they earned the privilege of attending a home GF.

I thought it was in solidarity with other fans they'd boycott. 

Nobody should attend if they said they wouldn't, fans from NSW not attending makes a big statement and puts pressure on for this stupid deal.

Absolutely. It would be nice if they did, just saying I totally get it if they don't. A Sydney derby final is a bit of a rarity, totally understand fans wanting to be a part of the experience. Also, the actives boycotting probably won't send that big of a message. The APL and FA don't want them around anyway.

You can check in after 2 pm and no parties

Fuck, finally a bit of sense from you 👏👏

Glad we finally agree on something mate :)

It takes so much effort to just follow football in this country. I'm pretty over it I'm gonna just watch it on tv I'm not going to our semi 

Stuff them all 

No it doesn't. Just buy a ticket, go and enjoy yourself.

This is true

However, the problem is kinda the opposite

The quandry is why A-League customers are getting their knickers in a knot about this one incident of being shat on, but happily put up with every other one.

Hey MCG Yeah I agree with JC dude... Its NOT hard at all... Just go and enjoy what you love, dont need me or any other dickhead on the internet or on an "ultras" facebook page telling you what you can and cant do.... 

#ProRelforAUS

then it'll get a lot easier

Is a phoenix and city final possible? Would be delicious 

does we "unique" really apply now......

Nope. Nix would play City in the semi.
The only scenario in which there is a non-NSW GF is if it is City vs AU. Every other scenario would involve one NSW team. That being said, a City/AU GF would be fairly low attended also. City are one of only two clubs that have dropped attendance averages this season and it's hard to say how many reds fans would make the trip. I reckon they'd be more likely to watch in SA.

To be fair, it was you who started out with 'Cant help but feel if the roles were reversed and the Cove were doing this there would be a thread 3 pages long by now.'

I enjoy the sport 

The admins the clubs the governing body all of them stuff up frustrating as.

Watch them not capitalize on the women's world cup as well 

The straw that broke the camel’s back. Having the higher placed team on table earn their own home GF gave clubs more of a reward for the supporters if their club makes GF. Now it’s just like Afl where no matter who finishes higher on table GF is always played at MCG.

how many City, Reds or even Nix fans - during a cost of living crisis - can afford flights, accommodation etc to attend GF in Sydney anyway?! FFS APL…

You can do both. Enjoy watching your team play and at the same time be frustrated by the owners, league and governance. 
Your team has been the best for 3 straight years. Enjoy it while it lasts. Especially if your up against WSW or SFC in the semi. Always enjoyable watching either of them lose.