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JCK

Years ago

A-league - NBL parallels

HO you've had 8 out of 21 (now 22) of this topic and here in the southern states it is called Soccer not Football and that's because of Footy (or AFL)

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Years ago

And in Melbourne for example, there are still 4 Victorian-based teams in the AFL finals, plus Melbourne Storm who are yet again making another run at a grand final appearance and another possible home final. Adelaide also had the Crows, and Brisbane the Lions up until this week. Not to forget the NRL teams based on QLD and NSW still in contention.

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Years ago

SVD makes a good point that next year is the World Cup and with it comes exposure and greater interest. The A-Leage grew on the back of the last world cup. I can see it back on the rise again next year.

Pity that the Boomers involvement in the FIBA World Championships is both; a) not going to be broadcast here in Oz on FTA TV, and b) the FIBA World Champs is not on the same scale as the FIFA World Cup.

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Anonymous

Years ago

The A-League will always have something the NBL don't have - a strong presence on the world stage - namely the Socceroos.

My guess is the A-League will pick up next year and every 4th year whenever the Socceroos make the World Cup. With the Socceroos in the World Cup the mum and dad fairweather supporters will come out to the A-League in force.

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