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flag Jets coach called A-League's hot-weather match decision "farcical," citing player safety and poor attendance.

flag Jets coach Mark Milligan condemned A-League officials for proceeding with a match against Melbourne City in extreme heat, calling the decision "farcical" despite a nearby women’s game being postponed under similar conditions. flag Playing at 5pm with temperatures over 35 degrees and limited shade, the game featured brief drink breaks that disrupted momentum, according to Milligan, who urged later kickoffs to improve player welfare and viewing quality. flag He criticized the lack of scheduling flexibility, noting the Jets’ lowest attendance in years and emphasizing that poor decisions, not weather, caused the 1-0 loss. flag Striker Lachie Rose acknowledged the heat but rejected it as an excuse, citing missed chances and composure issues.

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