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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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Central Coast sit second behind Wellington, and a victory over Adelaide will see them finish the regular season on top of the ladder.
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…
A two legged Grand Final, Waz? That’s NBL territory (with a maximum of 5 games).
One is fine.
The Roar's A-League Men expert tips and predictions: Semi-finals, first leg
There are more ads than usual, I’ve noticed. The screen will also “crawl” upwards without being promoted.
At least there are no Richard Wilkins ads anymore.
The Roar's A-League Men expert tips and predictions: Semi-finals, first leg
Sydney have incredible depth. Sure Lolley will be missed, but FC also have the home ground advantage. I rate the Sky Blues.
… But a Gosford match is a different story.
I’m predicting a draw tonight.
The Roar's A-League Men expert tips and predictions: Semi-finals, first leg
(Midfielder first scratches the chalk board to get everyone’s attention)
“Y’all know me. Know how I earn a livin’. I’ll catch this Townsend for you, but it ain’t gonna be easy. Bad fish. Not like going down the pond chasin’ bluegills and tommycods. This shark, swallow you whole. Little shakin’, little tenderizin’, an’ down you go. And we gotta do it quick, that’ll bring back your tourists.”
Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL's finances and the leagues they support
$26 billion? Too much. That’s quite steep.
Disney acquired Lucasfilm for $4.05 billion. Star Wars is a solid earner.
Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL's finances and the leagues they support
Macarthur’s stadium deal is subsidised by the local council, but I can also appreciate the Bulls paying for ground staff, etc.
I guess the question is: how do they increase their crowd numbers?
To me, WSW was the original Golden Goose of expansion. They had a dream start, but Macarthur are a different beast.
Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL's finances and the leagues they support
Spot-on, Sydneysider.
Football’s grassroots participation is massive, but somewhere along the line, not enough tykes are embracing the national competition.
I still see more EPL jerseys compared to A-League shirts.
Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL's finances and the leagues they support
True, Grem. Booth the A-League & Super Rugby have similar concerns.
However, I am excited about the possibility of Western United and the Melbourne Rebels joining forces.
Show us the bottom line! Football fans deserve to know the state of the APL's finances and the leagues they support
In other football news…
If J-Mac is really going to India (Mohun Bagan) to join Jason Cumming’s team, then can the C-Dog come back to Australia?
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Stu, I’m guessing you’re a Blacktown City man.
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Lolley… Out.
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
… Back to Foxtel we go. Tra-La-La.
Cap in hand. “Please, Sir, may I ‘ave some more?”
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
You make some valid points, Brainstrust. Wellington is more of a “fairytale” team this year, & many neutrals will be supporting them.
The Mariners only just scraped a 1-0 ACL win in Oman. To me they’re just hanging in there. Jackson will need to motivate & keep their spirits up.
Sydney appear to be scarily good at times, others, they mentally switch off when playing less men on the field. Still, their strike power is super impressive.
As for Victory… After last week’s game against City, that darn team is capable of winning the darn Championship! How can you stop them? Come on Wellington, step up!
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
I’ve got a soft-spot for Macarthur too, Grem. Basically, I go for the underdog.
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Your shout. I’ll have a schooner of Great Northern please. 😛
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Jinx! FC are the Mariner’s bogey team. My confidence is very low playing Sydney.
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Wellington will put Victory to the sword. Melbourne have been conditioned to park the bus & go for the draw.
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Game on, Grem. 😊
Adelaide recently tried a similar press to Sydney & failed against the Mariners.
If Sydney doesn’t score within the first twenty minutes, they’ll lose. They lack patience.
Drum roll please…
Also, Central Coast usually grab a goal in the final ten minutes.
(Now don’t mention CCM haven’t beaten FC this season)
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Redders is certainly a gentlemen, & he’s the reason the Socceroos qualified for the World Cup.
A-League's 'good guys' winning the comp would be the best thing that could possibly happen - and nearly everyone's behind them
Singapore would have been a nice compromise.
Mariners strike gold in the Middle East with history-making AFC Cup triumph
The big question is… Will Lolley play?
Mariners strike gold in the Middle East with history-making AFC Cup triumph
There’s always hope.
I started writing for The Roar back in 2019, when the Mariners got the dreaded wooden spoon.
What a journey this has been – from last to first, & the AFC Cup. Congratulations, Central Coast.
Mariners strike gold in the Middle East with history-making AFC Cup triumph
Bang! Bang!
Two down…
Great result, Central Coast.
Izzo good: Goalkeeper the hero with epic saves, cheeky act as Victory pip City in elimination final CLASSIC
Congratulations, Mariners. AFC Cup winners.
Al Ahed vs. Mariners: AFC Cup Final Preview
I was watching a YouTube clip:
“A-Leagues: $140m wasted and the top flight’s existential crisis | Saving Football”
Robbie Slater said some explosive stuff. In short, Danny Townsend gave jobs “to his mates”, and paid them “3 to 4 times” more than was expected.
Phoar.
The Roar's A-League Men expert tips and predictions: Semi-finals, first leg