I suspect the FFA has been channelling money into Brisbane. This match is critical to the future of the club. Season ticket holders will already be considering next year's investment.
The club is using its limited resources to go out in style.
Next season it is clear that more must be done to win over the local press that seems to spend more time promoting Gold Coast that the Brisbane club.

Brisbane is Australia's 3rd biggest sporting market. Now the harsh reality of the exodus of interest in the A-League from this market will come under the spotlight. The FFA will nervously await the crowd size for vital Socceroos v Indonesia game on March 3. The crowd size and local viewing audience is likely to have a long term impact on the FFA's strategic decision making.