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Seeing there is currently no really a local derby in the A-League (except maybe Newcastle v Central Coast), which two teams can lay claim to having the biggest A-League rivalry? Some people say Adelaide v Sydney, but for me, it is Melbourne v Sydney. Admittedly, historically, there is more to the Melbourne v Sydney rivalry than just football. But in terms of any code of footy, our football is the only one where the playing field in level. So in your opinion, which two teams have the biggest rivalry?

what rivalry? ;) In all seriousness... Melbourne v Sydney is 'El Superclasico'. Although Melbourne v Adelaide is another one with history outside of football.

Maybe this will be better answered in a couple of weeks time when Melbourne has played both teams again. However, I think that things like the Muscat-Kosmina incident can add to a rivalry between two teams, but ultimately, the games themselves have to be good for any sort of real rivalry to develop. I would go for Sydney & Melbourne, simply because the games have been very attacking, big crowds, a history beyond football and that they are the top 2 teams in the league!

Quote from Youngy: Maybe this will be better answered in a couple of weeks time when Melbourne has played both teams again. However, I think that things like the Muscat-Kosmina incident can add to a rivalry between two teams, but ultimately, the games themselves have to be good for any sort of real rivalry to develop. I would go for Sydney & Melbourne, simply because the games have been very attacking, big crowds, a history beyond football and that they are the top 2 teams in the league!

Apparently it is a non-existent rivalry though

What other game will get 40000 to it?? None Answer is Melbourne V SYdney

Quote from olegunner_20: What other game will get 40000 to it?? None Answer is Melbourne V SYdney

we'll get more than that on 8/12 :D shame you will be missing it, but I am sure us Melbourne lads will ensure you feel a sense of jealousy ;)

it all depends. as a melbourne supporter, the adelaide and sydney games are the ones that i look forward to the most. i think i read this on the mv.net forum, so i'm not going to take any credit for it... melbourne likes beating sydney but hates losing to adelaide. i reckon that sums it up nicely.

NZ Knights v Newcastle in Auckland is the best fixture for mine.

longest road trip with most amount of away supporters... perth v new zealand

melbourne vs sydney by far

Geographically Newcastle v Central Coast is the derby, however the biggest match on the A-League calendar is the Sydney v Melbourne match and most of it is due to factors other than football!

Quote from Muz: Geographically Newcastle v Central Coast is the derby, however the biggest match on the A-League calendar is the Sydney v Melbourne match and most of it is due to factors other than football!

the main factor is that Sydney is scum....:) And Azza...better drink my share at the match too!!! Illl be back for Qld!

Quote from olegunner_20: the main factor is that Sydney is scum....:) And Azza...better drink my share at the match too!!! Illl be back for Qld!

will do :D 30k tickets sold for the game at the moment, but this does include 10k members, still got a week to build up the game, plus walk ups... I think we will get a record crowd for a football game in Australia The rain or any potential of it won't be a problem obviously

Melbourne vs Sydney, but the Melbourne vs Adelaide rivalry grows after each match played.

I think the media beleive its Sydney and Adelaide but we all know its Sydney Melbourne. Sydneys games with Adelaide are always fierce and aggressive. ALl I know is I dont hate anything more than the Victory, Melbourne or Victorians for that matter :D See you in 8 days tards!!!!!!

melbourne sydney by a MILE!

Quote from belldiouf: I think the media beleive its Sydney and Adelaide but we all know its Sydney Melbourne. Sydneys games with Adelaide are always fierce and aggressive. ALl I know is I dont hate anything more than the Victory, Melbourne or Victorians for that matter :D See you in 8 days tards!!!!!!

bring it on powder puff!!!

Of course it's Sydney v Melbourne. Everyone wants to see the Champions.

melbourne v adealide 2nyt is huge for melbourne, like 300 guys going over. and next week melbourne v sydney. 2 weeks of huge rivalry for us melbournians. gonna b nuts

From what ive heard in the last few hours from my little brtoher in Adelaide..the melb vs adelaide rivalry just took on a whole new level.

yeah we hate sydney just coz they're sydney... some of the people there are actually quite nice (eg trish, berta, janine, supermario, jf, etc etc)... but from melbourne's perspective, the rivalry with adelaide is pure hatred.

Quote from bananaboy: yeah we hate sydney just coz they're sydney... some of the people there are actually quite nice (eg trish, berta, janine, supermario, jf, etc etc)... but from melbourne's perspective, the rivalry with adelaide is pure hatred.

my little borther got pushed out wrong exit by police. was chased through town by barrell supporters. asked for a lift to the supoprters bus from police, was refused...tehn got chased by a carload..which he proceeded to kick the headlights in as they bottled his mate...finally got to the bus... This is not an attcak on adelaide supporters as a whole as i realise it would have been a small minority....but those minority are scum.... Long Live the Victory!

Quote from olegunner_20: my little borther got pushed out wrong exit by police. was chased through town by barrell supporters. asked for a lift to the supoprters bus from police, was refused...tehn got chased by a carload..which he proceeded to kick the headlights in as they bottled his mate...finally got to the bus... This is not an attcak on adelaide supporters as a whole as i realise it would have been a small minority....but those minority are scum.... Long Live the Victory!

Where's the love??? If only Melbourne and Adelaide fans could be more like this... http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/9692/brokebackmountainglasgorz0.jpg

I actually heard a few reports like that when Sydney went to Adelaide. I didnt go. Do you guys really hate Adelaide more than us? I feel so hollow if this is true haha

No contest Melbourne v Adelaide... Daylight Melbourne v Sydney I think the players would agree as well. EDIT: I think has alot to do with the fact the states have hated each other in other sporting codes... Also Adelaide have been our bogey side and haven't won to many games. Unlike Sydney whom we beat regularly