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Lucky You're With AAMI -
Much has been said about the A-League Grand Final being played at AAMI Park, some positive, some negative. Whether it was an administration error, or another code playing hard ball is up for debate but it does bring up the issue ‘Where is the home of Football in Melbourne? Personally I say it’s AAMI Park, the purpose built rectangular stadium is one of the finest stadiums I’ve been privileged to visit. The stadium was good enough to host the Socceroos in the recent (and successful) Asia Cup and should be valued high enough to host an A-League Grand Final. The capacity for this particular game hovers around 30k much to the despise of some fans. Fans with Melbourne Victory memberships have been accommodated and the travelling Sydney FC has been allocated over 3,000 seats. So who misses out? People such as me who are football fans that don’t hold a membership for either club, fair enough I say. As much as I would like to attend the game if people who are more entitled are able to go then I’m ok with that. I will happily watch the spectacle from my couch. Steps have been taken by the FFA and [...]
David Hards