Football (soccer to you heathens :laughing3
, particularly the Central Coast Mariners FC.
As a passionate supporter of the Central Coast Mariners, I identify myself as a Marinator, the unoffcial supporters group of the Central Coast Mariners. While passionate about our beloved Mariners, we are NOT hooligans or Ultras.
The Hyundai A-League has just started up for another season (we play in our summer so it coincides with the main competitions around the world).
This competition has been a shot in the arm for Football in Australia. It has been a success in attracting major sponsorships, good crowds, and decent football to watch. It has helped Australia lifts its level of Football competency, and was something that was sorely needed.
The major national league was previously very corrupt, poorly adminstrated, and had poor crowd attendances. Since 2005/06 season, the Hyundai A-League has provided a premier level of Football on a national basis and will be the backbone for improvements in Australia's efforts in future World Cup campaigns.
The sport I played asa kid is now reaching the broader sporting community and I am very excited about the continuing success of all of this.
On the Central Coast, it has brought the community together, made folks feel proud about where they live, and provides some local heroes for our kids.
I am proud, in my own little way, that I was involved with the Marinators from the first season, and mightily happy that this has all blossomed into something good.
