The draw for this season’s bumper A-League is out. After constantly complaining about the time and location of your opening fixtures, it’s also time to book your flights for the now annual Gold Coast away trip. “It’s gonna be a four day trip babe. I’ve gotta, you know, soak up the atmosphere.”

Elsewhere, FFA CEO Ben Buckley has defended the decision to schedule the Round 1 blockbuster between Queensland Roar and newcomers Gold Coast United at Suncorp Stadium, and the second FFT Insider podcast is out.

Trevor Treharne
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

PS : The May issue of FourFourTwo is on sale now - or subscribe now. This month is a South American special as we uncover the best, most bizarre and truly shocking stories from the world’s greatest football continent. Locally, the A-League’s two newest clubs are showcased as we speak to North Queensland Fury’s marquee star and the man known as “God” by Liverpool fans, Robbie Fowler. We’re also on the Gold Coast to go behind the scenes to see how billionaire Clive Palmer is spending his money at the league’s new “glamour” club.

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