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Football enthusiast, casual contributor, A-Liga lover. Follow me on Twitter for daily news, views and football bites !
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Socceroos star Tom Rogic received a hero’s farewell from Celtic as the Hoops won the Scottish Premiership earlier this year. His run with the…
The Newcastle Jets are a rollercoaster of a football club, going from being threatened to be kicked out of the A-League to making deep…
The Socceroos' midfield is looking competitive ahead of the World Cup in November. With Jackson Irvine performing week in and week out for St…
The World Cup is the most prestigious of tournaments in football. Some may argue that the European Champions League produces the best football alongside…
Australia’s A-League and current footballing pyramid (whilst frustratingly disconnected and unpopular) is not short of talent. In fact, the quality of the A-league over…
Football Australia CEO James Johnson announced in the wake of a significant setback in losing to Japan in World Cup qualifying that a ‘disruptor’…
Thursday night I was in the middle of a gruelling evening shift, one that was going slower than usual. However, the wonders of internet…
With a disappointing start to 2022 for both the Matildas and Socceroos beginning to wind down, an A-League season that wore the brunt of…
Last night it was revealed that Football Australia is in talks with the AFC and interested parties about a Super League concept. These talks…
This is my plea to the powers that be. A house is only as strong as the foundations, and a product is only as…
Of course happy to revive feedback, love the chat
Worries settle as Rogic signs Championship deal
Just named some of the regulars, otherwise that sentence might have dragged, the socceroos have a healthy championship contingent!!
Worries settle as Rogic signs Championship deal
Also my name is Jack…. I majorly confused about this comment ????
Jake Brimmer is Australian football's most exciting rising star
Brimmer hasn’t featured much, I feel like he could be on the move
Jake Brimmer is Australian football's most exciting rising star
No worries had a few ideas
Jake Brimmer is Australian football's most exciting rising star
I understand your points. I perhaps may have refrased my points upon re-reading my article. My intention was to list some players who should be considered for selection to blood some younger players. In the case of Dougall hes only started 2 matches this season. Whilst devlin thus far hasn’t been given a massive opportunity, his age and ceiling should be considered for selection. However that’s not to say they both won’t get picked or Francois in place of devlin. More or less some considerations for the a international tournament to get these names out there. Appreciate the feedback, always enjoy hearing the views of other football heads.
The Socceroos bolters who should be Qatar-bound
Great article.
Arzani isn’t lost yet. Aaron Mooy returned to Australia with WSW and Meblbourne City rebuilding him in his mid 20s. Mooy went on to play 3 quality seasons in the Premier League before moving to China as well as objectively being the Socceroo’s most complete player. Whilst Mooys downfall was disappointing, Arzani could be on a similar trajectory. He still has a lot to offer. And even if he doesn’t return to Europe or a bigger league in Asia, if he produces at international level it is good for the game in Oz. Let’s not forget before blowing his knee out on debut for Celtic he blew everyone’s minds. At the Olympics he was more than impressive enough. Arzani has years left in him if he can be managed right. He may never see a full 90 minutes of game time again, but he can and will produce more than the average footballer in short sharper 60 – 70 minute spells than most A-League footballers.
Cheers.
Daniel Arzani at the last chance saloon
Adelaide have small contracts because they develop in a better catchment area than most A-Leagues outfits. Pretty sure Goodwin is the highest paid player in the comp. This point is stupid, we should be commending a really good United side that have gelled well, Adelaide will be around the plate race this year. There monetary spend doesn’t reflect how good their side really is.
It’s going to be a long season for the Jets
A harsh rubbish take. Penha is a loss, but not irreplaceable. Piscopo is an adequate replacement. Beka has goals in him. Trent and Josh are quality players, more direct than Boumal and Yuel, but not worse players. Natta is a solid young defender alongside Elsey can work as he Natta can play the ball. Jenkinson is much more than a English one way fullback. He is versatile and quick, showed dynamic play at City. Not saying finals, but certainly not a spoon team, WSW, Syd FC and Perth have had worse off-season’s than the Jets. WSW aren’t a cohesive unit, we haven’t seen much from them yet (lack of friendlies, didn’t do much at Australia Cup level), Syd FC have made 0 signings which is bad considering the long list of departures and Perth have signed Amini who was average for Syd FC and a league 1 level central defender (but Jacob Dowse is on trial = Ronaldo).
It’s going to be a long season for the Jets
In terms of participation, football is at the top of that list. By setting up a true connection from the local game to the professional game those 2 million or so football players around Australia will have their eyes on the game.
2023 is make or break for football in Australia
Active support is alive mate, I agree, the police harassment is horrible, but football is counter culture in Australia. So ignore em, get your mates to come sing, just don’t do anything too stupid.
2023 is make or break for football in Australia
Upon reading some of the comments and this article I have some thoughts:
– whilst the marquee system is annoying and often not capturing some footballers that operate at a decent level of their career it’s a system we need to have however the implementations of a domestic transfer market should be a high priority. Paramount having a sizeable stake in the A-Leagues should be looking to pressure the FA to address this as they now have skin in the game.
– a 35 player hit list is the most impressive in terms of quantity I’ve seen but it’s important to prioritise quality. A few ageing household names would give incentive for the causal football fan to tune in but quality overseas and Australian signings keep them there on a more consistent basis.
– the MLS and the J-League should be the models that the APL should look at from a marketing stand point. However, in terms of talent development and improving exposure of young players to greater things, Europe sets the precedent. Whilst football fans are amongst the most patient people in sport, we need to allow for more time. The best thing we can say is that parts are moving, this is the first time the APL and FA have had genuine ambition. The new licensing system released on Thursday is evidence of this. Trust the process and advocate for the league. We are the aleagues most powerful companion.
– To sum up, this season has been the best FOOTBALLING season the a league has had in my opinion. The style has vastly improved. Goals are a plenty, the 0-0 draw hasn’t had a part to play (onky a few here and there). Looking at teams like city, Adelaide, CCM, victory and the jets some genuine fluidity and pace has been added to a pass, pass, cross, shoot league. I agree with the Kosmina’s of the footballing community and his comments from the aleagues podcast that some games this season have been more exciting then premier league contests.
– the young talent is there, it’s time to market them. Irankunda, toure, Archie Goodwin, all teenagers, all talent. The more exports we make to Europe and Asia, the more people will tune in to see the next generation of aussie players. We should have aspirations to be like Belgian and eredivise that have household veterans but mostly young talent that get linked to bigger and better things.
All in all I’m excited, the women’s World Cup and men’s world cups in the next 18 months will have football at the forefront of Australians minds. It’s time to capture the imagination, hook them into the game, and reel the casual and inconsistent football fans to the league and all of its funny, entertaining and spectacular smaller parts. Believe me when I say, the 2020’s is Australia’s domestic and international footballing aspirations biggest opportunity, but also it’s biggest test.
(Sorry for the long comment, perhaps this could’ve been an article 😂 )
I'm more confident than I've ever been about the A-Leagues' future
All good, mate appreciate your comments in the process of writing a more positive article. Appreciate the support and fair criticism can only improve my writing. 👍
An Asian Super League is not what Australian football needs
I suggested some points, the continuous unbundling of association football to open the pyramid, to invest more in grass roots and to reduce fees as per above. And maybe the sky is falling angle is so prevalent because the situation is getting worse. Just my thoughts mate have a good Easter !
An Asian Super League is not what Australian football needs
#awesomearticle ;), you’re right, the more hashtags the more the league is seen, the interest gathers steam, and we will be in a good place, nice article.
The A-League's problem is money. Here's how to fix it without fans spending
Marcel I will say I have zero building experience, but I also don’t think that anyone would get my cheesy forensic science (my degree) metaphors. I do love the criticism this is my first attempt so your points are accepted and I’ll take those into my next article hopefully soon :).
Football in Australia: A dodgy builder who forgot the foundations
Hey guys, love the conversation, you all have great points. I was more trying to highlight the lack of a nation wide plan, one that was in place at AIS in our better days. Perhaps this could’ve been clarified. Keep up the chat lads :).
Football in Australia: A dodgy builder who forgot the foundations
If I could jump in here, really if you’re good enough you shouldn’t have to pay. You’re an investment. But because we don’t have enough pro pathways or a domestic transfer system this cannot be possible. But anything north of $250-$300 a season for junior football is outrageous in my opinion at any level.
Australia won’t be taken seriously until we take football seriously