Spectator protests in the A-Leagues begin in the wake of the decision to sell hosting rights of the men's and women's grand finals, as the Roar snatch a 1-0 win over the Jets in Newcastle.
abc.net.au/news/a-league-men-fans-protest-over-grand-final-decision/101784334Spectator protests in the A-Leagues have begun in the wake of the decision to sell hosting rights of the men's and women's grand finals.Sydney will host the A-League Men's and Women's grand finals for the next three seasonsThe domestic competitions have been engulfed in controversy this week after
the Australian Professional Leagues signed a new deal that will see their showpiece grand finals hosted in Sydney for the next three yearsFriday night's match between the Jets and Brisbane Roar in Newcastle was the first A-League Men fixture to be held since the decision was announced last Monday. Jets supporter group Terrace Novocastria departed their position in the Eastern grandstand in the 20th minute after unveiling a banner declaring "fans > $$".Further protests are planned at both ALM and ALW fixtures across the weekend, with several supporter groups planning walkouts.
The APL's deal with Destination NSW — worth a reported eight-figure sum that will run until the end of 2025 — has received significant backlash from football fans following Monday's announcement.Melbourne Victory chair Anthony Di Pietro resigning from his role as an APL directorOn the pitch in Newcastle, Nikola Mileusnic secured the Roar a 1-0 win when he poked the ball past Jack Duncan in the 80th minute after the Jets' goalkeeper had saved his spectacular bicycle kick.
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