Round ball teams in Australia are seemingly struggling to provide a connection with their fans
A-League clubs have been ranked the worst of any summer sports teams in Australia for emotional connection.
According to a report written by True North Research, A-League clubs are struggling to endear themselves to sports fans with Central Coast Mariners ranked last in a ladder evaluating teams active during summer.
Across 44 teams evaluated, Sydney FC are the highest placed football side but still only come in at 24th.
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Leading the pack is Women's Big Bash side the Sydney Sixers with a number of AFLW and NBL teams all ranked higher than most A-League clubs.