COME Boxing Day, bargain hunters across the nation will flood department stores in search of more bang for their buck. And, with 50 per cent off underwear, hosiery and socks, who can blame them?

But right now, with many A-League clubs struggling to draw a crowd, there's the wave of thought it's high time to slash our codes ticket prices in order to get the customers rushing back through the doors.

While Boxing Day is still a couple of weeks away, I propose an "A-League on Sale" as something that needs to be implemented immediately. And there's a number of ways FFA, or clubs independently, could go about it.

Simon Hill came up with the noble suggestion that children under 16 be allowed entry for free so long as they are accompanied by a paying adult. This I like. It would be simple to employ.

But I am a fan of the innovative and different, and believe we should be looking to charter new ground in comparison to the other codes. Thus, an interactive ticket market could be the way to go.

This could mimic Jetstar's 'Friday Fare Frenzy', where in allocated time slots throughout the week - perhaps three or four - anyone can purchase tickets in their desired seating/standing category and age/concession status, at a dramatically discounted rate.

So, instead of paying $19 for an adult general admission (GA) fare to see the Newcastle Jets, four times a week GA spaces may be available for $4, $6, $8 or $10, making for a seriously cheap afternoon's entertainment. The trick would be to inform the masses when the time slots are, but surprise them by the value of the discounts.

Okay, so the pessimists amongst you will say for every five $4 GA tickets sold you only make a little over the amount for selling one normal priced admission, but therein lies the potential.

I can recall seeing the Rebel Sport van at EAS inundated during the Jets' fine run in the lead up to our Grand Final triumph in 2008. Mind the reference (again) but Jets clad underwear, hosiery and socks was simply flying off the racks, and over the counter.

And, having returned to form similar to their Championship run, it's now that the Jets would represent great value to A-League customers. Four wins from five matches means people should be starting to garner interest again, and "CCCRRRAAAZZZYYY" prices may be just the trick to get the band wagoners back in.

So, I ask the powers that be to start thinking outside the box. Sex the A-League up a little bit and make it a bit more fun. Do something, anything, to get the crowds flourishing again. From the Jets press box on Sunday the Eastern Grandstand (like it has for much of the season) looked like a sickly old man, paling in comparison to his virile, effervescent former self.

And, after all, a mass Newcastle Jets crowd of 15,000 is surely more likely to urge our team to greater success than a dull attendance of 5,000, even if it results in the same return for the balance sheet.

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It'll be interesting to see who North Queensland coach Ian Ferguson will go with in goal for this Sunday's clash between the Jets and Fury.

Having kept a clean sheet against Glory, one would suggest Justin Pasfield will get the nod for the midweek clash with Roar. And, unless he puts in a howler, you'd be hard pressed to drop the young custodian.

But who can forget Paul Henderson's stunning display against the Jets just a few rounds ago in Newcastle. The Jets got the money, eventually, but not before Henderson pulled off a number of fine saves to keep the score level.

An interesting sub plot, perhaps...