Sydney FC coach Graham Arnold has suggested the venue for the FFA Cup final be decided before the competition begins to stop conflict and disappointment for clubs and their fans.
Immediately after Melbourne City beat Melbourne Victory in Tuesday night's second semifinal, the Football Federation Australia (FFA) announced next month's decider will be held at AAMI Park instead of Sydney's home ground Allianz Stadium.
FFA chief executive David Gallop cited scheduling and a desire to maximise attendance for the decision.
But Sky Blues chairman Scott Barlow was furious, labelling the call a "slap in the face" given the club have not had one home game.
"I agree with the chairman's statement," Arnold said.
"But the statement has come from the club and as players and coaches we've been dealt the cards and we'll get on with it."
Arnold thought the best solution might be to establish the venue before the tournament kicks off.
"Maybe it takes a non-football person to make that decision," he said.
"I saw last night Tadhg Kennelly came up with a good idea, that before the tournament starts the ground is already announced where the final will be no matter who plays in it. That might be good."