Sydney vs Melbourne

Being brought up like a typical Sydney kid I have been influenced by Rugby League all my life. The typical big rivalry, more because of lack of alternatives than anything else, has always been NSW and Sydney vs Brisbane and Queensland. Now being converted to football I have found a new rival in Melbourne.

Maybe it is because NSW and Victoria have the two strongest and most popular state leagues in the country? Maybe it is because it is Sydney and Melbourne are the two cities that are always vying for the big events. Or maybe, just maybe it is just because Melbourne is shithole? J

The rivalry has been there ever since the start of the league and personally, I cant get enough of it! The build up to the games felt by everyone with an interest in sports is the best within the A-League and from my experiences with other domestic sports I’d have to say close to the best in the country! The 40 000 crowd at the Telstra Dome and expected 30 000 here in Sydney on Saturday night goes to show the interest and rivalry that these teams generate.

I would however like to see a lot more advertising and promotion of the games. That can be said for all A-League matches but there is nothing better to get people interested and hooked than a good rivalry such as the one that Sydney and Melbourne now have. The tiny ad down the bottom of the Saturday Herald is not enough!!

Every single Sydney vs Melbourne game played in either city so far over the past two years have produced goals, controversy and most importantly a good spectacle for the fans and I see nothing changing on Saturday night. The game has set up to be a blockbuster and I strongly advise everyone with the opportunity to get out to the SFS and become a part of it!

DANE