Another week of Australian football in the bag, and yet the anger still boils from the FFA’s failure to respond accordingly to the banned list.

Much of social media’s focus this week centred on the various protests against the FFA’s lack of action, and the resulting lack of active support at matches. While many supported the action, supporters were also roundly criticised for what was deemed a ‘silly’ method of protesting.

W-League

While the majority of coverage this week surrounded the continuing fallout from The Article, the Westfield W-League continued unabated with a series of great matches. Canberra United stormed to a 4-1 win over Western Sydney, and Kendall Fletcher was over the moon as she put United ahead.

.@kendallfletcher celebrated in trademark style as she gives @CanberraUnited a 1-0 lead at HT. #wleague #WSWvCBR pic.twitter.com/5skIifgnwI

— The Women’s Game (@TheWomensGame) November 29, 2015

Meanwhile, there was exciting news on the expansion front, with a return for the Central Coast Mariners W-League team apparently close to fruition.

Rumours rife yesterday at Gosford that the Central Coast Mariners #wleague team is set to make a comeback. Timing as early as next season — Ann Odong (@AnnOdong) November 30, 2015

The Whole of Football plan outlined the idea of each A-League club having a W-League side as well, and the return of the Mariners outfit would only be a boost to women’s football in the country.

Every side in the #aleague must have a #wleague side (among others), which was recommend in the Whole Of Football Plan.

— William Caldwell (@Will_Caldwell10) November 30, 2015

A-League:

Meanwhile over at Central Coast vs Western Sydney (CCMvWSW), a few keen eyes on Twitter found a bit of humour in the positioning of our wonderful officers of the Law.

I’ve heard of police protecting their sources but that is ridiculous.. @ALeague #CCMvWSW pic.twitter.com/89mcHv9tg3 — Francis Leach (@SaintFrankly) November 29, 2015

That game finished with a 2-0 win for the Wanderers but the majority of coverage focused on the fan walkout and consequent lack of atmosphere.

Re-watching #CCMvWSW. Absolute silence from the crowd, with no active support. Argh. Awful corner we’ve been pushed into.

— Megan Borg (@102megan) November 29, 2015

Sydney vs Wellington

An underwhelming clash kicked off the round on Thursday night between Sydney and Wellington and Twitter users roundly bemoaned the severe lack of action on the pitch. Something’s wrong when the people call for advertising breaks.

I could actually do with an ad break now #SYDvWEL pic.twitter.com/JrN1usJZwZ — Les Street (@official_lesdog) November 26, 2015

Want to see some action so someone quickly run down & remind the players they’re on TV. #SYDvWEL

— Ned Zelic (@NedZelic) November 26, 2015

All in all, a weekend where football is not the centre of attention is not a great weekend for the sport. Regardless, the sport in our country is in a tough period now and fans will continue to show their displeasure at certain sections of the media and governing body, until we come to a conclusion that fits all. I’ll finish this column with a picture of a brilliant banner from the weekend, courtesy of Neil Sherwin.

Honestly can’t believe that there wasn’t some fallout from or rebuttal to this. #aleague pic.twitter.com/xdq4IGhqSB — Neil Sherwin (@neilsherwin) November 30, 2015