Ok heads up then, just so people know Jehovah's Witnesses have a 3 day convention at the entertainment centre starting on the 23rd Sept so I don't know if supporters will have access to the entertainment centre carpark for the pre-season game against Melbourne Victory. heads up if anyone plans to park there.

I might just have to sign up for an international membership!

Disappointing. I assume we aren't likely to get into the Olyroos game in a few weeks either? Mariners and Jets fans did a couple of months ago didn't they?

;)

Anyone else had this problem signing up?

'Your payment was unable to be processed due to a communication failure.'

Sounds more like something on your end.

Anyway, I've signed up as a member too. How exciting.

Not sure on CCM & NJs, that may have been a FFA decision as they set prices for those things.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Asian_Cup

Just saw the announcement of the venues for the next Asian Cup to be held here in 3 years, 2015. Obviously they were announced a few months ago, but I wanted to make the point and see what you lot thought, as Adelaide fans and residents.

Melbourne has 2 which is fair, AAMI stadium is obviously in as is Dockland's for the Quarter and Semi Finals for its big capacity. Queensland has Suncorp and Gold Coast, again no problem there. Canberra is included because of its status as the Capital, and with some upgrades, again no complaints.

Sydney has the SFS which is fine, and I guess ANZ no problems because its a great Final venue to get a 60k+ crowd obviously a full-house if Socceroos make the final. But Parramatta stadium too? Newcastle was unlucky to miss out, but I think the biggest to miss out are you guys down in Adelaide. And it comes down to Hindmarsh is simply not big enough, because it would and should be the best venue in the country but its just too small and its now a serious issue. Thoughts? PS. i hope this hasn't already been discussed - if so just tell me and ignore it ;)

:lol: 119Glory we have discussed expanding the 'marsh ad naseum, government owned and in many ways badly situated on its block. Can be done but needs significant will which isn't in Adelaide.

The list on Wikipedia is not final. The FFA have suggested that Adelaide Oval is a good chance to host some matches. Personally I hope they use:

- Suncorp (Semi)
- ANZ Stadium (Final)
- Canberra Stadium
- AAMI Park
- Adelaide Oval

The AFC have already said they expect 4-5 venues, so probably won't be any more than this, and these venues are all quality (with the exception of Adelaide Oval, depending on how the redevelopment turns out). Better to spread games around different cities.

Hmmm....

I'd be pretty upset if i missed out on tickets because i paid to become a member :twisted: :lol:

But as long as i make sure i remember to drive to work Monday i guess Ill be ok

Anyone going to the dinner tonight? Should've got a 442 table happening. :D

I did, but I retried and it eventually went thru okay.
more fool me now for getting my $15 ticket on Wednesday..looks like I'll be dragging along an extra:)

If anyone from 442 is going, do update us here on this thread as soon as any news comes to hand...

...yes i'm an impatient bastard.

i.e. kit launch 8-[

and to clarify by posting "news", this is what i mean:

a) "Eugene just got up for the 5th time to go to the toilet" - unacceptable

b) A photo of Eugene's Mrs all dolled up - acceptable

Haha yeah, we should have had a 442 table, but oh well...

No, I won't be there, but I'll keep everyone posted on here with Twitter updates from the boys and Val, and whoever else is there that I'm following.

Hows about we get a AUFC-442 sesh going on at the first Pre-season game on the 21st? Snakepit bar?

You mean the 9th? I'll be up for that.

Yes I do, I'm getting confused between a pre-season game and the Olyroos v UAE I think. Pre-season meet-up at the snakepit...sticker nametags for forum names can be arranged:) We're in this together and as the slogan will say from next week onwards: WE are football:)

Earlier today the Official AU Facebook page posted that ticketek will begin posting out the ST packages next week..keep your eyes peeled to your mail box and post here as you get em:) w00t, I smell a new season:)

Nick Bianco has just been inducted into the AUFC Hall of Fame.

John Moriarty, our first indigenous Socceroo, is our club's #1 ticket holder.

Fuck, it's times like these I wish I was in Australia...

Great news. What was it people were saying about the new owners trying to erase the clubs history pre-last season?

Jon McKain is captain. Cassio is deputy-captain. Galekovic is vice-captain. Or something like that.

Coopers is front of shirt sponsor. Stratco is back of shirt.

The only thing that persuaded me to buy membershp TBH, and of course being able to buy finals tix before the great unwashed.

Absolute gold!

Does that mean they released new strips then? Great to see Coopers back, same with Stratco and good on them, now you need the BHP's and local businesses to pump some money in. Surely they should sell the naming rights to Hindmarsh for a bit of money to finance a big signing although its controlled by govt so money would go to them? I dunno, just suggesting so that we have a better AUFC :)

Probably would if AU owned the stadium. They don't, state govt does.

THIS. Respect!