Macarthur

The Case For Them

Here is the argument for Macarthur: Australia, Australia A-League, and a ground called Campbelltown Stadium. A second team should give you something your first one cannot, and this is a different country's whole weather system.

• The calendar you inherit

  Following Australia A-League means odd kick-off hours, a new commentary language and a table you will check before your own club's. Australia becomes part of your week.

• Ground floor

  Founded in 2019. There is no dynasty to inherit and no bandwagon to be accused of joining, this is a club whose history you can genuinely watch happen.

• Nothing won, everything to play for

  Trophyless, so far. That is the pitch: be there before the story turns.

• Close to the pitch

  Campbelltown Stadium holds about 17,500. You can hear the defenders shouting at each other, which is the single best argument for lower-capacity football.