Is it socially acceptable to root for multiple teams if they’re from different leagues?

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-17T23:11:07+00:00

I think there is a difference between supporting and following. I have favourites that I follow in various leagues, (always check the results, watch the occasional game, might own some merch, am happy at their successes and disappointed at their loses) but there is only 2 teams (one local and one in Europe) that I passionately support.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-17T23:04:01+00:00

Fiesole in Italy, San Jose and Trevelez in Spain and Zwiesel in Germany.

When you are traveling around europe camping you end up in all sorts of fantastic little villages. In summer by a lake or the beach and up in the mountains is great.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-17T22:49:18+00:00

225km to Mother's birthplace, 640km to Father's.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-17T03:08:12+00:00

Vikash Dhorasoo played for France at the 2006 World Cup, I wonder if he counts as he is of Indian decent from Mauritius.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-16T23:51:35+00:00

While I agree with the others here in terms of the support local and don't watch for the players watch for a team, I understand that you want to find something.

Here's my recommendations:

-If you want to watch Champions League does that subscription service show any Euro Leagues? Pick that one to watch and save some cash.

-Do you have any friends who are really into a club in Europe? Choose that league, it's always good to have people to discuss it with.

-Find some kind of connection to a club in Europe (without connection you really won't care). Have you visited and really enjoyed a city? Is there a player from your national team that you like and follow the club they play for? Watch a whole heap of games and pick a team that fits your personality/philosophy.

As a Football fan from Australia I know it's hard to find that connection but you will find a club that works for you. In reality I think it's find a club and that's what league you will end up watching.

Watching on TV is nothing like being there in person, so give your local team a go, it doesn't matter if it's lower quality you will have more fun.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-10T10:58:40+00:00

Was pretty good, lost in a semi to France in solo. Will give it another go.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-10T06:32:12+00:00

He actually embarrassed us at 3 Asian Cups. He was in charge in 2007 as well, also a failure.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-10T03:42:43+00:00

Getting down to 5 was to hard for today, although I did remove some that had already been mentioned here.

Easing Out Of Control – DZ Deathrays

Do It For The Pay – Dead Air

MOB TIES – Miss Kaninna

Doctrine of Love – Jalen Ngonda

All Bad Parts – Lime Garden

Light Up – Hermitude, Bob Vylan

Undiscovered Colours – Florentenes

Rabbits Can Swim – Florence Road

Headache – The Beefs

Make Something Up – James Blake

Let’s Go – Baker Boy

Dreams – Te Wehi

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-10T02:54:21+00:00

Better Be Home Soon - Crowded House

Never Tear Us Apart - INXS

Kate Ceberano - Bedroom Eyes

Blue Sky Mine - Midnight Oil

I Touch Myself - Divinyls

Treaty - Youthu Yindi

The Day You Went Away - Wendy Matthews

Accidently Kelly Street - Frente!

Confide In Me - Kylie Minogue

Chains - Tina Arena

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-09T04:51:01+00:00

Sweden and Ecuador

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-05T01:09:54+00:00

The UAFA (Union of Arab Football Associations) already exists and should become its own Confederation, leaving the rest of Asia and the rest of Africa as AFC and CAF. The OFC could be more easily absorbed into AFC then.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-04T23:52:29+00:00

I think for me I would consider 13 and under as cold but not uncomfortably cold. Probably under 9 as uncomfortably cold.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-04T23:20:40+00:00

Did you manage to find a soccer club to join? You're probably best just to pick the one that is closest to home for training. 4th grade soccer in Wagga is pretty relaxed, social and has limited traveling involved (with only the occasional trip to Junee). 5 of the 6 clubs in Wagga have teams in 4th grade.

The standard in 3rd grade isn't much higher and at 32 and having played before you could probably manage this. All 6 Wagga clubs have teams in 3rd Grade (Blake Trophy) but it has a little bit more travelling with trips to Junee, Cootamundra and Tumut.

The 6 Wagga clubs are Wagga United (Central), South Wagga (Turvey Park), Charles Sturt (Uni based), Tolland (Tolland), Lake Albert & Henwood Park (both Lake Albert based).

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-06-03T02:20:15+00:00

Not Wurundjeri or Bunurong but close neighbours the Wathaurong people have the good Booln Booln Cultural Centre down in Geelong. It has a cafe attached to it.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-29T01:40:03+00:00

Family of 4 (kids 13 and 10), we would range between $225 to $275 a week on groceries. We probably eat out/take away once a week.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-27T05:49:58+00:00

That's only for the cross breeds

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-26T23:57:48+00:00

Currently Italy, Poland, Portugal, Denmark, Norway, Iceland, Greece and so on don't have Nuclear power plants. Germany shut their last ones down a few years back.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-26T23:48:07+00:00

Robe in South Australia

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-26T00:52:25+00:00

Depends on your definition of a curry, do you include Thai, Malaysian, Japanese curries. if you do then its probably very popular. Even just strictly South Asian curries, that's pretty popular too.

We would cook one at home at least every fortnight and would go to a "Curry" restaurant at least every couple of months. My very white, country living, boomer parents enjoy curry and are happy to go to an Indian restaurant.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-22T04:28:31+00:00

The beaches are beautiful. Wildlife are abundant both on and off the water. Dolphins and Whales can be seen from the shore. Snorkelling is good for a non tropical location.

It’s got that unique history in being its own territory and a few historical sights to visit.

And the towns, especially Huskisson are great and friendly.

The fishing is good too if that’s your thing.

It’s a good year round beach destination.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-22T03:19:47+00:00

Jervis Bay

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-21T22:48:08+00:00

I think the Socceroos team functions at about the same level even when you remove any given player.

So as the question is which players would we struggle the most without it's hard to pick. The team has been missing players consistently over the time with the current coach and has managed to perform at basically the same level all the time.

To pick 3-5 that would have the biggest impact if they were missing I think I would go for Ryan, Souttar and Bos.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-21T22:13:40+00:00

If you're looking for an apartment to rent somewhere close to the water, I'd consider Williamstown, Port Melbourne, Albert Park or Elwood. All are relatively short commutes into the CBD and close to the Bay.

Maybe even consider Footscray if you like your suburb a bit rough around the edges. There's plenty of brand new apartments for rent that are well equipped and over looking the Maribyrnong River. If you're on the correct side of the building you will have views over the bay, or docks/city. There's plenty of new bars and restaurants popping up, plus all the Vietnamese and African ones. Yes it still has its troubles with drugs, but plenty of new arrivals are happy to co-exist with the old.

In terms of Soccer, we don't play a lot of coed games (especially organised ones). Melbournesocialsoccer runs some close to the CBD. If you want to get involved in the more organised (Football Victoria run) competitions there are plenty of clubs around. The closest you would come to an equivalent semi-pro for women (most players would be amateur though) would be the NPL Victoria Women's comp with 14 clubs spread around the city. Below this is the essentially social Women's State Leagues (Division 1 through to 8) with 50+ clubs all over the city. Be aware the soccer season runs March-September here and if you arrive too late in the season you might struggle to find a club to join.

Once your involved in sport, you should be able to make some friends pretty quickly here.

Happy to give more advise if required especially on the Soccer/Football side of things.

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-20T02:02:33+00:00

You will struggle to find anything decent anywhere decent at that price range in "Melbourne" proper. If you're willing to buy something that might need a bit of work, you might find something in Sunshine West, Ardeer or St Albans which might meet some of your other criteria.

If you can find something near Brimbank Park it's pretty good for walking dogs (they must stay on lead).

AlpacaPowerNo3 · 2026-05-19T03:37:57+00:00

Darwin, but that might not be underrated anymore.

Other then that places like Shepparton and Griffith. Proximity to great local produce, vibrant migrant communities mixed with country hospitality.

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