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beatsurrender

beatsurrender

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Kevin Airs

 

 

The list of banned A-League fans was apparently shopped around several NRL journos until Rebecca Wilson bit and ran with it, ultimately overshadowing the SCG announcement which would have blotted the reputation of the other codes.

 

Yet rugby league fans are so unpredictable, one club has called in a terrorism expert to help protect their players from ISIS - and their own code’s supporters.

 

 

 

http://www.fourfourtwo.com/au/news/opinion-kicking-stink#:i6MU6F9uujjqoA

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Alexander

Alexander

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Pretty hilarious listening to this suzie person :lol:

https://audioboom.com/boos/3894002-susie-o-brien-talks-to-morning-glory-about-her-a-league-fan-walk-out-article

Warning: Listen at your own risk, may induce :angrycovic: or :crap:

Did quite the opposite for me Prydz. I found the insignificant little writers attempt to defend her undefendable position hilarious. I didn't even read the article. Just a beat up to attract readers and to get AFL fans in Melbourne on her side. Her whole attempt this week is pathetic

Jukes75

Jukes75

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Pretty hilarious listening to this suzie person :lol:

https://audioboom.com/boos/3894002-susie-o-brien-talks-to-morning-glory-about-her-a-league-fan-walk-out-article

Warning: Listen at your own risk, may induce :angrycovic: or :crap:

Did quite the opposite for me Prydz. I found the insignificant little writers attempt to defend her undefendable position hilarious. I didn't even read the article. Just a beat up to attract readers and to get AFL fans in Melbourne on her side. Her whole attempt this week is pathetic

 

 

Exactly. I came away from that with the feeling that the presenters were giving it to her. The interview they had with Bozza confirmed it for me

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KGee

KGee

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King Ante has spoken.

 

When you walk out of the tunnel and hear the crowd roar the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Your senses heighten. Eyes widen. Ears deafened by the passion of people who want you to play football for them.

There's nothing like it in the world. It's a rush, it's addictive and you can't get enough of it.

When the stadium is full it's like it's alive. It seethes and writhes, it has a beat, a breath and a pulse.

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Unhappy: Melbourne Victory fans have been annoyed by the FFA's treatment of supporter groups. Photo: Quinn Rooney

Around the world football makes stadiums come to life like no other game. Fans take this game seriously. It's life and death. It defines cities and towns and divides them. Passion, intense passion, heady evocative and playful passion, pushes players to greater heights in the colosseum's of football.

When we were kids, we thought the only way you could get some of that would be to go to Europe or South America.

The greatest crowds have defined their clubs and the sport in those countries. Liverpool and its supporters in the Kop are iconic symbols of the club and European football more broadly as are Borrusia Dortmund's fans who create an unrivaled atmosphere. 

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Passionate fan base: The Wanderers fans have been out in force in recent years. Photo: Getty Images

To rival the league's around the world and to emulate their success we need to rival them in the stands. 

A-League fans understand this. They don't sit idly by enjoying a match like you would watch a movie, they participate.

Other sports are envious and jealous.

1449031111271.jpg

Standing up: Central Coast Mariners fans protested with a silent offering in the game against Western Sydney.Photo: Ashley Feder

They create an atmosphere that has propelled the A-League forward and one that is unique and the envy of the other codes. This must be cherished, celebrated and safeguarded.

The PFA's Australian Premier League model, which was fundamental in reforming the game, identified the fans as the game's most important stakeholder. It highlighted the importance of creating a competition that allowed the fans to truly embrace the game.

The fans have embraced the A-League. They continue to turn up in record numbers. Membership records continued to be smashed season after season, with players now witnessing passion and dedication to a level that seemed like a dream a little over 10 years ago.

However, the past week has shown there are a number of challenges that confront the game. They must be addressed if the fans are to continue drive the progress of the A-League.

Fans make the A-League what it is today. Their relationship with the game must be much more than a transaction. The passion that has powered the A-League for the past 10 years can't be sustained unless the fans feel that their relationship is a genuine one. They must feel their voices are heard and valued otherwise the A-League's most important commodity is at risk and as the result the very future of the game becomes uncertain.  

It is for these reasons and many more, that we, the players, stand with the fans and offer our full support in the actions they choose to pursue in protecting their rights and interests.

Australian football can overcome the challenges that it faces. We only need to look at our history to see our ability to overcome adversity. However, we must first re-establish the same unity of purpose of that has enabled the game to progress over the past 10 years.

The players will continue to provide the same support to the fans they give us. Their relationship with the game is a unique and one that we can't do without.

We need more fans not less. We need more passion and more power for our fans. They need a greater role in the game. They need to be treated as critical stakeholders who deserve respect.

Without them, we lose the meaning of football and the reason to play.

Ante Covic is vice-president of Professional Footballers Australia

braad

braad

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Victory leading the way here.

 

Change is coming.

More info !
If you have fb watch this video of Anthony Di Pietro. ******* magical.

 

Victory are killing other clubs off the field too (not necessarily ours)

 

I am a fan of this ADP from Victory

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10150571224759944&id=40982749943&ref=bookmarks

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Smoggy

Smoggy

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King Ante has spoken.

 

When you walk out of the tunnel and hear the crowd roar the hair on the back of your neck stands up. Your senses heighten. Eyes widen. Ears deafened by the passion of people who want you to play football for them.

There's nothing like it in the world. It's a rush, it's addictive and you can't get enough of it.

When the stadium is full it's like it's alive. It seethes and writhes, it has a beat, a breath and a pulse.

 

1449031111271.jpgUnhappy: Melbourne Victory fans have been annoyed by the FFA's treatment of supporter groups. Photo: Quinn Rooney

 

Around the world football makes stadiums come to life like no other game. Fans take this game seriously. It's life and death. It defines cities and towns and divides them. Passion, intense passion, heady evocative and playful passion, pushes players to greater heights in the colosseum's of football.

When we were kids, we thought the only way you could get some of that would be to go to Europe or South America.

The greatest crowds have defined their clubs and the sport in those countries. Liverpool and its supporters in the Kop are iconic symbols of the club and European football more broadly as are Borrusia Dortmund's fans who create an unrivaled atmosphere. 

1449031111271.jpgPassionate fan base: The Wanderers fans have been out in force in recent years. Photo: Getty Images

 

To rival the league's around the world and to emulate their success we need to rival them in the stands. 

A-League fans understand this. They don't sit idly by enjoying a match like you would watch a movie, they participate.

Other sports are envious and jealous.

1449031111271.jpgStanding up: Central Coast Mariners fans protested with a silent offering in the game against Western Sydney.Photo: Ashley Feder

 

They create an atmosphere that has propelled the A-League forward and one that is unique and the envy of the other codes. This must be cherished, celebrated and safeguarded.

The PFA's Australian Premier League model, which was fundamental in reforming the game, identified the fans as the game's most important stakeholder. It highlighted the importance of creating a competition that allowed the fans to truly embrace the game.

The fans have embraced the A-League. They continue to turn up in record numbers. Membership records continued to be smashed season after season, with players now witnessing passion and dedication to a level that seemed like a dream a little over 10 years ago.

However, the past week has shown there are a number of challenges that confront the game. They must be addressed if the fans are to continue drive the progress of the A-League.

Fans make the A-League what it is today. Their relationship with the game must be much more than a transaction. The passion that has powered the A-League for the past 10 years can't be sustained unless the fans feel that their relationship is a genuine one. They must feel their voices are heard and valued otherwise the A-League's most important commodity is at risk and as the result the very future of the game becomes uncertain.  

It is for these reasons and many more, that we, the players, stand with the fans and offer our full support in the actions they choose to pursue in protecting their rights and interests.

Australian football can overcome the challenges that it faces. We only need to look at our history to see our ability to overcome adversity. However, we must first re-establish the same unity of purpose of that has enabled the game to progress over the past 10 years.

The players will continue to provide the same support to the fans they give us. Their relationship with the game is a unique and one that we can't do without.

We need more fans not less. We need more passion and more power for our fans. They need a greater role in the game. They need to be treated as critical stakeholders who deserve respect.

Without them, we lose the meaning of football and the reason to play.

Ante Covic is vice-president of Professional Footballers Australia

Not gonna lie. Reading that gave me a semi hard on

Zelinsky

Zelinsky

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Victory leading the way here.

 

Change is coming.

 

I guess you are referring to this

 

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/anthony-di-pietro-victory-in-business-address-victory-chairman-speaks-about-issues-facing-football/story-e6frf4gl-1227631247203

 

I was wondering how long the clubs would publicly remain quiet after yesterday's Gallop debacle. Not long, apparently.

 

"Di Pietro went on to list three major issues facing football in Australia: the upcoming TV rights deal renegotiation, matchday attendances and the ongoing fan discontent."

 

I can't see Gallop and DeBohun having anything left to offer in two of the three issues.

Guest NSWanderer15

Guest NSWanderer15

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Victory leading the way here.

 

Change is coming.

 

 

I guess you are referring to this

 

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/a-league/anthony-di-pietro-victory-in-business-address-victory-chairman-speaks-about-issues-facing-football/story-e6frf4gl-1227631247203

 

 

I was wondering how long the clubs would publicly remain quiet after yesterday's Gallop debacle. Not long, apparently.

 

"Di Pietro went on to list three major issues facing football in Australia: the upcoming TV rights deal renegotiation, matchday attendances and the ongoing fan discontent."

 

I can't see Gallop and DeBohun having anything left to offer in two of the three issues.

Count Gallop out of all 3 FCB, the guy undersold the NRL and let the AFL net a $780 million deal while the NRL got a measly $500 million.

Themumf

Themumf

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Victory leading the way here.

 

Change is coming.

More info !
If you have fb watch this video of Anthony Di Pietro. ******* magical.

 

Victory are killing other clubs off the field too (not necessarily ours)

 

I am a fan of this ADP from Victory

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10150571224759944&id=40982749943&ref=bookmarks

He goes alright doesn't he?

braad

braad

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Victory leading the way here.

 

Change is coming.

More info !
If you have fb watch this video of Anthony Di Pietro. ******* magical.

 

Victory are killing other clubs off the field too (not necessarily ours)

 

I am a fan of this ADP from Victory

 

https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10150571224759944&id=40982749943&ref=bookmarks

He goes alright doesn't he?

Yeah he seems to be a solid leader in the footballing world. People like him and Tsatsimas give me hope the game can be led competently

dmixtaaa

dmixtaaa

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Is it just me that's a bit sus on all media these days... :smurfnono:

 

I just seen an ad for 60 minutes this Sunday night. It's a special all about the Catholic Church Paedophile Enquiry. They have moved it to an earlier timeslot of 7pm...

 

I'm thinking so the victims can watch it before bed time...  :ninja:


Banner idea for the empty rbb terrace: "Fan engagement".

ESFC stolen TIFO....  :woah:  :woah:  :woah:

Macak

Macak

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Is anyone listening to Murray from 2UE this afternoon? What a legend he is...

 

This is sort of a guy that is fair and understands our concerns. I was blown away by his comments and the fact that he was on the fan's side. He was clear and articulate about why football fans were disgruntled.

 

Number of calls from misinformed fans wanted to make it a big issue with what they knew nothing about. 

 

We finally have someone on our side. Please tune in next day and listen to him. 

 

Well done Murray. Thank you from this WSW fan. You have been fair with your comments. 

 

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dmixtaaa

dmixtaaa

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Is anyone listening to Murray from 2UE this afternoon? What a legend he is...

 

This is sort of a guy that is fair and understands our concerns. I was blown away by his comments and the fact that he was on the fan's side. He was clear and articulate about why football fans were disgruntled.

 

Number of calls from misinformed fans wanted to make it a big issue with what they knew nothing about. 

 

We finally have someone on our side. Please tune in next day and listen to him. 

 

Well done Murray. Thank you from this WSW fan. You have been fair with your comments. 

I thought Murray was from the Wiggles...anyways, whomever he is he sounds like the kind of realist we need on our side. Funnily the longer this goes on the more support we are getting from moderates and plebs, who are making it their business to get educated about the issues we are facing.

 

This is a trend around the country as shown by sound files of different sports radio shows I've heard in the past 2 days. One in Adelaide and Andrew gaze from somewhere this morning.

 

Thanks Bec, I'm beggining to feel that we are going to owe you a great deal of gratitude once this is over.  :golecapproves:

StringerBellend

StringerBellend

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In completely other football and media stuff after getting on to watching Copa 90 after the derby one been watching a few. How cool is the one on FC Union Berlin. That's a proper football club.

bombagol

bombagol

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Victory leading the way here.

Change is coming.

More info !
If you have fb watch this video of Anthony Di Pietro. ******* magical.

Victory are killing other clubs off the field too (not necessarily ours)

I am a fan of this ADP from Victoryhttps://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10150571224759944&id=40982749943&ref=bookmarks

David Gallop needs to check this out to learn how to address fans.
Cynth

Cynth

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Is anyone listening to Murray from 2UE this afternoon? What a legend he is...

 

This is sort of a guy that is fair and understands our concerns. I was blown away by his comments and the fact that he was on the fan's side. He was clear and articulate about why football fans were disgruntled.

 

Number of calls from misinformed fans wanted to make it a big issue with what they knew nothing about. 

 

We finally have someone on our side. Please tune in next day and listen to him. 

 

Well done Murray. Thank you from this WSW fan. You have been fair with your comments.

 

This is the guy I called yesterday to have my rant. Reasonable guy...nice that he's willing to come out in support today. I will listen again tomorrow.

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