A-League 2021-22

[RB]

So the draw for the first six rounds of the 2021-22 A-League season has been released.

Adelaide United get their season underway on the road against Perth (potentially featuring Daniel Sturridge) on Saturday 20 November at 9.35 p.m. SA time

Our first home match will be the following Saturday at 7.15 p.m. against reigning champions Melbourne City.

United's major 'ins' are the returning Isaias and George Blackwood (we have a lot of midfielders to choose from) as well as centre half rejects from other clubs Nick Ansell and Jacob Tratt - we will have an extremely dodgy defence again this season.

We have also got Goodwin on loan for another season - hopefully his injury will heal in time for the start of the league season.

'Outs' include Strain, Elsey and Juric, and the questionable release of Michael Marrone.

[DOC]

Michael Marrone worthy of one more year?

[RB]

For some reason Carl Veart did all he could not to play Marrone much last season. I just think with the departure of Strain and Elsey (with no good replacements), and Marrone's experience and versatility, he was worthy of another year. Apparently he played well with the Sturt Lions in the second half of the season.

[Wedgie]

Gutsy win by the Mariners today at a sodden Newcastle. Noone rated us this season but a great start!

[stan]

For some reason Carl Veart did all he could not to play Marrone much last season. I just think with the departure of Strain and Elsey (with no good replacements), and Marrone's experience and versatility, he was worthy of another year. Apparently he played well with the Sturt Lions in the second half of the season.

He was hot property with all big clubs in the NPL looking to sign him.

[Wedgie]

At the pub in my Mariners gear waiting for my son thinking we'd be the only Mariners fans at the game tonight. There's about 8 Mariners fans at the pub now and only 3 AU fans, WTF?

[Jim05]

At the pub in my Mariners gear waiting for my son thinking we'd be the only Mariners fans at the game tonight. There's about 8 Mariners fans at the pub now and only 3 AU fans, WTF?

I doubt there is many there at all tonight.

[stan]

Hi all where is the best place to park around Hindmarsh stadium?

[RB]

Depends how far you want to walk, but if you don't mind walking 500m then Cator Street, West Hindmarsh is the best spot IMO.

[Armchair expert]

$5 Entertainment Centre Parking

[Wedgie]

Hope Inn, free and have a beer or two before and after the game.

[Wedgie]

Great game at Gosford tonight!

[RB]

Shocking game at Gosford tonight!

United still 50-50 at best I reckon to make finals. Need a win next week at home to the Victory.

[stan]

Shocking game at Gosford tonight!

United still 50-50 at best I reckon to make finals. Need a win next week at home to the Victory.

Nope missed out going done 1-nill.

Some bits and pieces on Twitter calling out Melbourne Victory fans for the targeting towards Josh Cavallo all night.

Seriously Melbourne Victory fans are feral.

[Wedgie]

Nice little win by the team on the Coast to ight, 5 nil!
Now have the 2nd best GD in the comp!

[Wedgie]

Nice little win by the team on the Coast to ight, 5 nil!
Now have the 2nd best GD in the comp!

And tonight we lose 5 nil and blow that away.

[RB]

Looked as though Central Coast had just blown a 3-0 lead against the Jets, but the Jets' equalizer was ruled out for a push.

3-2 to the Mariners on 85 minutes.

[Wedgie]

Looked as though Central Coast had just blown a 3-0 lead against the Jets, but the Jets' equalizer was ruled out for a push.

3-2 to the Mariners on 85 minutes.

Best a league game Ivee er seen, almost 3 all but VAR saved us.
4-2 in the end.

[Wedgie]

Final between AU and my Mariners is in Adelaide. Both teams coming off 5 game win streaks.

[RB]

So United finished 4th, about 4 places higher than I had them at the start of the season. 12 wins, 7 draws, 7 losses.

Elimination final against the Mariners is at 3.35 p.m. on Sunday at Hindmarsh.

Melbourne City will be minor premiers (and qualify for next year's Asian Champions League) if they defeat Wellington tomorrow night. Otherwise, Victory will finish top.