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Marc Fox on all the A-league venues.

Adelaide United | Central Coast Mariners | Melbourne Victory | New Zealand Knights | Newcastle Jets | Perth Glory | Queensland Roar | Sydney FC

Adelaide United

Home ground: Hindmarsh Stadium
Address: Holden Street, Hindmarsh, SA 5000
Capacity: 15,000
When built: 1960
Website: http://www.recsport.sa.gov.au/recreation-sport-fac/ors-facilities.html
Nearest train station: Bowden
Nearest bus stop: Manton Street

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Stadium situated just 10 minutes from the centre of Adelaide

Central Coast Mariners

Home ground: Bluetongue Central Coast Stadium
Address: Corner Dane Drive & Pacific Highway, Gosford, NSW 2250
Capacity: 20.059
When built: 1999
Website: http://www.centralcoaststadium.com.au
Nearest train station: Gosford Station
Nearest bus stop: Burns Crescent, Gosford Station

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One of Australia’s most picturesque venues overlooking the beautiful Brisbane Waters to the Central Coast

Melbourne Victory

Home ground: Olympic Park
Address: Swan Street, Melbourne
Capacity: 18,500
When built: 1956 (ready for the Melbourne Olympics)
Website: http://www.mopt.com.au
Nearest train station: Richmond Station
Nearest bus stop: Corner of Swan Street and Punt Road
Nearest tram stop: Swan Street (route 70)

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The Victory have scheduled the majority of their remaining home matches this season at the 56,000 capacity Telstra Dome

New Zealand Knights

Home ground: North Harbour Stadium
Address: Oteha Valley Road, Albany, Auckland
Capacity: 25,000
When built: 1997
Website: http://www.stadium.co.nz
Nearest bus stop: at stadium

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Can also utilise the free parking at the Albany Park'n'Ride (on Oteha Valley Rd) with $1 each way shuttles to and from the stadium

Newcastle Jets

Home ground: EnergyAustralia Stadium
Address: Turton Road, New Lambton, NSW 2305
Capacity: 26,200
When built: 1970
Website: http://www.hunterisc.com
Nearest train station: Broadmeadow Station
Nearest bus stop: Corner Rex Road & Turton Road

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EnergyAustralia Stadium is also home to NRL side Newcastle Knights

Perth Glory

Home ground: Members Equity Stadium
Address: 310 Pier Street, Perth 6000
Capacity: 18,156
When built: 1910
Website: http://www.membersequitystadium.com.au
Nearest train station: Claisebrook Station
Nearest bus stop: Bulwer Street

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Members Equity Stadium was redeveloped in 2004 in response to a demand in Western Australia for a rectangular venue that brought the crowd closer to the action.

Queensland Roar

Home ground: Suncorp Stadium
Address: 40 Castlemaine Street, Milton, QLD 4064
Capacity: 52,500
When built: 2003
Website: http://www.suncorpstadium.com.au
Nearest train station: Milton Station
Nearest bus stop: at Stadium

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Formally called Lang Park in memory of Reverend John Dunmore Lang, an influential figure in Early Brisbane, Suncorp Stadium in considered the foremost football venue in Australia.

Sydney FC

Home ground: Aussie Stadium
Address: Moore Park Road, Paddington NSW 2021
Capacity: 45,500
When built: 1988
Website: http://www.aussiestadium.com.au/
Nearest train station: Central Station
Nearest bus stop: Drive Avenue, Moore Park

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Argentinean superstar Diego Maradona played here in the 1993 World Cup qualifier against Australia in which the match was drawn 1-1.

Australian A-League Factfile

• The teams are based in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Newcastle, Brisbane, Gosford and Wellington, New Zealand
• A squad no greater than 23 players is allowed
• A minimum of three players must be under 20 years of age
• As with most Australian sports, a salary cap has been imposed: A$1.5m per annum
• One designated 'marquee' player can be paid outside this cap
• Top four sides at the season's end will play-off to decide the eventual champions

Australian Soccer Links

The official site from the FFA: www.a-league.com.au
www.theworldgame.com.au

A-League Teams' Official Sites

Adelaide United: www.adelaideunited.com.au
Central Coast Mariners: www.ccmariners.com.au
Melbourne Victory: www.mvfc.com.au
Newcastle United Jets: www.newcastlejets.com.au
Perth Glory: www.perthglory.com.au
Queensland Roar: www.qldroar.com.au
Sydney FC: www.sydneyfc.com
Wellington Phoenix: www.wellingtonphoenix.com

Forums & Message Boards

Central Coast Mariners ccmfc.proboards25.com
Queensland Roar www.qldroarforums.com
Sydney FC www.sydneyfc-unofficial.com

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