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Interested in the popularity and growth of football in Australia, especially the A-League. Also passionate about the history of the former National Soccer League. I am a supporter of the Australia Cup, and believe a National Second Division is achievable.
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Western United have half a dozen games left to make the men’s top six. Anchored in last place, can they prove the impossible can…
Rampaging Roy Krishna returns to Australia this week, leading his Indian Super League team into battle against Central Coast. The famous Fijian international will…
Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets women will play for a trophy made of a sliced portion of fence that was once used on the F3 Motorway.
After weeks of speculation, Englishmen Mark Jackson has finally been unveiled as the Mariners' next coach, taking over from Nick Montgomery. Judging by the…
When Alessandro Del Piero arrived at Kingsford Smith Airport in 2012, the marquee signing was given a hero’s welcome by Sydney FC fans, energising…
Can you name the previous two winners of the Australia Cup? Hint: they’ll be fighting for survival in the upcoming playoffs. The reversal of…
“Wunderbar!” was my first thought, having read various football headlines online. Signing Alou Kuol from Stuttgart was the best news, I believed, since the…
Sky Blue fans, your day of ruling the Emerald City is about to be questioned by a National Premier League side. Sitting on top…
Macarthur flipped the climate coin last Saturday afternoon and lost. It was one extreme after another. Initially their men's match against Newcastle was delayed…
Officially, I didn’t completely believe John Aloisi’s “passionate defence” of the A-League a couple of days ago. Under the surface, he was hiding something.…
The more I think about Australian Professional Leagues, the more I compare it to an uncompromising college, educating the masses. In my youth, seventeen…
Eleven days ago, on the 11th of December, 11 dejected men in yellow rued being beat by Newcastle in the F3 derby. Crammed with…
Each A-League team has been busy launching a new home-and-away jersey, coinciding with the impending season launch on Friday, October 7. As a fan…
He was just a kid. Some National Premier League youngster from Victoria, dressed in orange. Substituted for Oakleigh’s keeper late in the dying minutes…
When did you officially know you were an A-League supporter? I’m assuming it took time and wasn’t overnight. For the National Soccer League generation,…
The Bulls have every intention of winning the Australia Cup, and they probably will. Think of it as an early birthday present for their…
CommBank Stadium will be a sea of colours this weekend, celebrating the NSW National Premier League final. Built at the headwater of Parramatta River,…
Soccer was banned in our Lindfield primary school. Constructed on a church car park, the gravel playground had two speed bumps, both running parallel…
In an upstairs sports pub on Sydney’s George Street, a football jersey hangs from a brick wall, its green and white hoops protected behind…
In 2015, the Australia Cup (formerly FFA Cup) granted the Northern Territory participation in the preliminary rounds. Having allocated one team for the round…
Brisbane… 3
Adelaide… 4
Full time. Goals galore!
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
An argument? Easy…
With the A-League Championship… Which winning team would grow the code the most?
I’ll say Wellington Phoenix. There’s a huge football market in New Zealand, & potentially a fantastic derby with Auckland FC. I’m happy to strengthen the code across the ditch.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
That’s interesting. With Sweden, I keep hearing how it has incredibly high living standards. Maybe VAR ads nothing to their sporting experience?
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
Sydney FC & Macarthur won’t be overly pleased if Wollongong is given the green light. Geographically too close.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
I’d expect at least a 4k+ ALW crowd at Leichhardt Oval. Come on Mariners! 😁
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
Hiroshi Ibusuki’s bloomed in the last few months. At the start of the campaign, I sensed he was on the outer with Adelaide.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
You might be right about the Mariners, Brainstrust. I can see them winning the ACL Cup, but floundering in their remaining domestic matches. Central Coast tend to have sluggish starts, I’ve noticed.
If Alou Kuol improves, however, it’ll be game on. He’s the missing key.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
BRI vs ADL = 2-1
NEW vs CCM = 2-2
WEL vs MAC = 0-1
MVC vs WSW = 1-3
SYD vs PER = 3-0
MCY vs WUN = 2-0
CCM vs ADL = 1-2
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
Staj has always been one of my favourite coaches. His hands were tied at Glory, it appears. First other teams started poaching Perth’s players, then Staj was told there wasn’t a cent to spare. Only a brave man would have managed that team.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest
Cheers, Doran. Now bring on the Golden Boot! One more round to see who scores the most goals.
Veteran keepers and first-time goal-scorers: The A-League players who were the difference in Round 25
Mariners through to the AFC Cup Grand Final! ⚽
APL's spin doctoring insults Australian football fans' intelligence - and might well be the last straw
Maybe that’s something Auckland can look into. A derby with Wellington?
APL's spin doctoring insults Australian football fans' intelligence - and might well be the last straw
Great article, Russ. I’m an A-League fan, however, I really appreciate what you’ve written. Both codes have their similarities, especially with management.
'Definition of madness': Rugby reform must start with total cleanout of RA board - and this should happen next
In other news:
Nice crowd numbers for the women’s games.
ALW: Mariners vs FC = 4,014
ALW: Jets vs City = 6,836
APL's spin doctoring insults Australian football fans' intelligence - and might well be the last straw
I’m surprised people haven’t specifically asked how the $40 million dollars was spent.
EG: what was the exact size of this mysterious “digital team”, & who employed them?
Someone had to sign off on the deal, but no one is willing to take responsibility.
APL's spin doctoring insults Australian football fans' intelligence - and might well be the last straw
FC were very fortunate to beat the Mariners in Round of 32 during the penalty shoot out. I still wince at that match. Darn you, Sydney!
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
Two words: Larry Kestelman
The NBL is thriving because of him. Prior to his involvement, it was on life support.
It just takes one person.
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
Macarthur could easily take home the chocolates. They’ve already won the Australia Cup too.
However, would it lift the Bulls & encourage more fans to attend matches?
I think Western United didn’t realise their true potential after winning the Grand Final. It was a missed opportunity.
… But maybe the silverware kept the team alive.
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
Irankunda would still have been a talisman, I think. He’s presence would have brought confidence, even an attacking spark.
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
SOS Nestory Irankunda.
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
Germain tends to wear his heart on his sleeve. Admittedly he was very stroppy after the Bulls’ AFC loss recently, but he calmed down afterwards.
I never understood the blowback against Germain either.
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
For me, it was Valère Germain’s assist that sparked the goal. In moments of A-League madness, his experience & foresight was phenomenal.
It's time the APL came clean on the state of the game in the A-Leagues
Spot-on. If only Rudan could turn back time.
Paul Lederer‘s emotional outburst put a bit of strain on the situation too.
Sydney can't get past nine-man Bulls, Wanderers on life support, Cahn departs
WSW’s “siege mentality” a few weeks ago was their undoing. Sadly, Rudan’s spray came at the wrong time, as any momentum was lost.
Sydney can't get past nine-man Bulls, Wanderers on life support, Cahn departs
AFC Cup to “apparently” be played in…
Muscat, Oman.
At the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex.
The Roar's A-League Men tips and predictions: Round 26 - the jostle for finals positions is on in earnest