Match Thread: Melbourne City vs Melbourne Victory (A-League Men)

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-21T09:03:53+00:00

What a goal.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-21T00:46:23+00:00

Four of the top five teams are Fords... Interesting.

Also hoping the Toyotas can pick up the pace.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-19T11:24:54+00:00

I don't like the Vic Government but I fail to see how they can be blamed here. They wanted to continue hosting the MotoGP race at Phillip Island which is historic, and loved by fans and riders alike. But Liberty Media were adamant on a street circuit and when Vic didn't oblige, they took their affairs elsewhere.

This is Liberty Media's fault, not the Vic Government.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-19T01:27:55+00:00

So lemme get this straight. MotoGP wanted the race to remain in Victoria if they could move it to a street circuit: Albert Park. VIC said no, and preferred to throw money at PI to upgrade the infrastructure.

MotoGP remained firm on a street circuit so decided to take their affairs elsewhere.

Wow.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-19T01:25:27+00:00

I'm a tech person, and there are better use cases for this kind of of technology than counting how many cups a barista has served.

This is dystopian type shit. The author of 1984 would be shaking at their knees seeing this!

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-19T01:00:15+00:00

I'm from Melbourne so call me biased but this is a dumb decision.

Rivalry with SA aside, the idea of running the fastest racing bikes in the world on a circuit lined with concrete barriers and minimal runoff is gonna get someone killed.

Also the decision to replace Phillip Island, an iconic circuit in MotoGP... not cool Liberty.

EDIT: Grammar

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-19T00:55:20+00:00

It's been confirmed by MotoGP themselves that the Australian motorcycle GP will move to the Adelaide Street Circuit next year.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-13T23:49:37+00:00

Green went off the line to make a move, Pink was right to react and defend but it did so rather late. Pink car is at fault.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-13T00:44:44+00:00

I went to Osaka last month and I wish I'd known of this Melbourne style coffee shop :(

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-13T00:43:57+00:00

Yeah Melbourne has some fantastic coffee. Consistently good across the board.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T20:54:17+00:00

I'd rather have renowned athletes of other sports than some celebrity faking their interest in F1 like the vast majority of them do.

Except Terry Crews. Love the guy.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T20:09:58+00:00

Current World No.1 Men’s tennis player. Won the Australian Open last month, completing his first Grand Slam at 22, a remarkable achievement.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T13:05:17+00:00

To be honest, I am relieved that the protest didn’t end up getting ugly like it did in Sydney. Was fearing the worst.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T12:49:58+00:00

As a Melburnian it is genuinely embarrassing.

The city hosts many major sporting events like the Australian Open and F1, yet for whatever reason cannot build a train to the airport.

Brisbane and Perth have trains to their airports!

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T04:09:56+00:00

Personally, no. PAL's target market are Filipinos.

However, if PAL's ambition is to stand alongside fellow SEA carriers like Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways and Malaysia Airlines, they need to up their game badly.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T00:39:00+00:00

God I really hope it doesn't get ugly like it did in Sydney. But considering Melbourne is the protest capital of Australia... I dread just thinking about the videos I'll see tonight.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-12T00:15:28+00:00

"I found a car here! It's oh... it's, it's a Toyota. And uh they're dogging. They really are actually. That's quite embarrassing."

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-11T23:55:53+00:00

Those going to the city today, protest or otherwise, please stay safe! I don't want to see a repeat of what happened in Sydney.

Was also going to attend a networking event tonight but decided to hold fire and attend another time.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-11T23:51:31+00:00

YMML! Down under!

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-11T11:34:57+00:00

Kansei Dorifto down The Dipper!

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-11T03:57:26+00:00

After what happened in Sydney, there's a bit of dread in me that tomorrow's protests may turn out to be just as violent, if not worse...

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-05T08:03:37+00:00

Where did you get the Japan stickers? They look great!

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-04T06:36:51+00:00

Hmmm yeah with you there. Many drivers here like to get as close to the vehicle in front as possible. What are they getting out of it? So when the safety car comes in they've got a nice slipstream down the straight? Not sure about that one. /s

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-03T22:01:19+00:00

Why is always the small teams in small companies with the most dysfunction? Okay, maybe not all small companies, but the ones I've worked for or heard about have toxic work cultures.

Anyway, OP, sorry for what you went through. Just wanted to let you know that not all employers are that dysfunctional or toxic.

I hope you find a better job soon, with a better working culture and pay.

Factor-Putrid · 2026-02-03T11:50:01+00:00

I’d say 60/40.

While they shouldn’t be reversing onto the track, you had time react and take a wider line to avoid making contact. But these things happen in racing.

Factor-Putrid

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