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Doran Smith

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Doran Smith is a passionate sports fan. He predominantly follows AFL, football and cricket. He has a Commerce Degree majoring in Accounting and Business Law. He has done some freelance writing.

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Great to see such a positive article about the A-League.

You can stick your uncompetitive EPL, Bundesliga and Serie A - this year's A-League is far more entertaining

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1w

There’s no doubt Arnie deserves credit for his call to bring on Redmayne. I thought that he was taking a chance by making Mat Ryan captain for the World Cup, as he was on the bench for his club team at the time. Nevertheless, we exceeded expectations reaching the Round of 16. It’s great to see the introduction of Ryan Strain and other former A-League players to the squad.

'Bleeds green and gold': Ballsy career-saving call that's delivered Arnie a record-breaking moment

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3w

That’s an interesting choice.

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 4

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4w

Interested who you’d pick for Perth.

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 4

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4w

Well put Grem; the only thing that stopped me from picking Redmayne was the error.

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 2

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Oct

Thanks for sharing your opinion.

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 1

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Oct

I gathered that.

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 1

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Oct

That’s a worry for Sydney FC.

The A-League players who were the difference for their teams in Round 1

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Oct

Great to see Ange flourishing in the Premier League.

What the EPL?!: It's a trap, says Ange, but Fulham jump into it anyway

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Oct

What a great idea.

Almost All-Australian: The AFL's 2023 team of near misses

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Aug

20 games.

Almost All-Australian: The AFL's 2023 team of near misses

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Aug

Gresham is a player with plenty of X-Factor and I strongly considered choosing him, but went with my gut feel and chose Brad Crouch.

Round 17 crucial cogs: The player in each AFL team who must stand out from the pack

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Jul

Buddy will probably go up against Noah Balta, which will prove a tough task as Balta is fourth for intercept possessions with 126, which is impressive. Buddy will need to halve contests and bring the ball to ground. Hopefully Buddy has a great game, as this will most probably be his last game at the MCG.

Round 17 crucial cogs: The player in each AFL team who must stand out from the pack

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Jul

Finlayson played his role.

One player from every AFL team who must stand out from the pack: Round 10

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May

I submitted the article prior to the team lineups were released.

One player from every AFL team who must stand out from the pack: Round 10

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May

One of the most challenging!

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 25

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Apr

Thanks for your input.

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 24

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Apr

Thanks for your input.
Hore and O’Shea both deserved to be in the team. O’Shea had four shots and that penalty was pressure as Weier was wasting time to add the pressure on; a bit of gamesmanship. He also took a good corner and provided leadership, which can’t be measured.
Elsey had to withstand a barrage of Melbourne Victory attacks. He had four headed clearances and three interceptions.
Regarding Clisby, I chose him as his position he was listed as midfield on the team sheet. I have double checked and triple checked.
McGing provided the assist, but you’re right, Toure set it up. I’m interested in who you would take out the team for Toure.

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 23

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Apr

It was probably the best game Rodwell has played for Sydney FC, but the goal that was scored by Craig Goodwin probably should’ve been an own goal. He still came under strong consideration, but he didn’t make the cut due to that error.

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 23

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Apr

Thanks for your input.

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 22

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Apr

Thanks Grem. I was thinking the same thing about Burgess, with regards to a Socceroos call up.

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 22

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Apr

It’s Lawrence Thomas, not Josh.

Who made the cut? A-League team of the week: Round 21

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Mar

That would be a massive blow for the Demons.

One player from every AFL team that must stand out from the pack: Round 1

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Mar

Hopefully Horne-Francis will take some pressure off the likes of Boak, Wines, Rozee and Butters.

One player from every AFL team that must stand out from the pack: Round 1

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Mar

AFL is all about opinions; if we all agreed it would be boring.

One player from every AFL team that must stand out from the pack: Round 1

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Mar
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