I have 9h connection in DXB. I'll ask for a change when I land from VCE. The direct flight leaves 1hour later than my original flight (this 2nd leg) so from this point of view should be ok. I posted a question about the minimum (and feasible) connection time on another thread and they scared me out... That's why I look for the second opinion and try to find a solution. SYD-AYQ is flying only once per day...