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I want to discuss what I see as one of the biggest gains emanating the recent Women's World Cup - the perception of Football.…
Coaching is an integral part of sports. Many a playing career has been created or destroyed by a coach. Coaches can have a huge…
Part of football's issues over the decades has been its one-upmanship. The professional football community in Australia is polarised between various groups all thinking…
What a story this is! There are two emails that together have a lot of words so I am going to summarise this reasonably…
Something just feels different this time. Football has not made war cries, no 'choose football as your second code', or 'we are coming to…
Ange Postecoglou recently said that football has had a number of false dawns. When everything looked like going ahead, just like now, infighting killed…
This is a short article that is to the point, and open for discussion by the Roar community. On Monday, Brisbane Roar versus Peninsula…
I'm a football fan with a soft spot for rugby via the Woodies, as I used to live near TG Millner Field. Geoff Parkes'…
In my life I have watched and studied a lot of various sports management systems and leaders in sporting codes. In Australia, two sports…
Four recent sporting competitions in Australia have moved to streaming services, these being the EPL to Optus, Super Rugby and the European Football Champions…
Football has suffered with poor management since the end of World War Two. Beyond this, mainstream media has never treated football with respect. In…
Football in Australia has many levels, including grassroots park teams, state associations, many semi-professional teams, and two professional competitions in the A-League and W-League.…
Can football in Australia be saved at a professional level? For the first time I am starting to wonder if the infighting that has…
The late Johnny Warren at a gala day in the mid-1960s at Newcastle said with these player numbers we must be able to lift…
I am by nature an optimist. Another natural inclination of mine is look for the good when everyone says bad and look for bad…
Fox Sports and the free-to-air networks have significant fixed costs running their businesses, meaning that regardless of revenue, expenses are guaranteed. Interest and leasing…
To create a second division with promotion and relegation to follow in Australia, we first need to develop respect for Australian professional football. This…
My reading of the tea leaves is the burning question of when and under what circumstances do we introduce promotion and relegation? There are…
Football in Australia has rarely been united, aside from our support for the national teams. In fact, most of our history is made of…
'Go or no go' is a business term I became familiar with in my early 20s. My first introduction was when working on Rupert…
He has certainty earnt a chance
Adam Taggart will win the A-League Golden Boot - and he should be leading the Socceroo front line
Perth & Jerks back to decent and MV bouncing back, and the new Auckland side … just just just maybe but to scared to call a recovery is on the way…
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
Just sharing some info…
Currently from ultimate A-L, attendance for the 10 clubs before Cows & WU is 9, 086, which is roughly 86% of the pre covid figure and should pick up over the last few rounds.
Not great and way short of where I think it needs to be [IMO 15K] but heading north and the Cows & WU are improving and when WU more to their own place hopefully their crowds will pick up.
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
Grem
Worked in Fiji a lot, and many don’t realise how big Football is there, no doubt Rugby is King, but in certain parts of the country Football is king,
BA, is considered the home of Football in Fiji… goggle the following in google imagines ” BA + fiji + home of soccer signs “
Watched some finals and other matches at the stadium in Loutoka … stadium sold out holds 10K … stadium has a running track around it, but the locals make a huge noise.
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
LH
With the Portuguese partnership, this partnership across PI, Mudgee, and certain parts of QLD, it seems the Mariners are collecting a series of hubs for identifying young talent to bring to the academy …. very interesting long term planning, rewards can be huge.
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
Interesting from the Mariners, can post the link later, but a link always slows down the post going live sometimes for hours,
I am unaware of anyone else doing this, maybe AA can offer more here.
Central Coast Mariners appoint Reggie Davani, a prominent figure in Pacific football, as head of international football development to foster talent in the region. With Davani’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the Pacific sporting landscape, the Mariners aim to create opportunities for Pacific players in the Australian A-League.
In an ambitious stride toward fostering football talent in the Pacific region, the Central Coast Mariners have announced the appointment of Reggie Davani, a prominent figure in Pacific football, as their new head of international football development. This move underscores the Mariners’ commitment to carving a substantial presence in the Pacific, leveraging Davani’s extensive experience and celebrated career. As a former Papua New Guinea international player and the country’s all-time top goal scorer, Davani brings to the table not just his football acumen but a deep understanding of the region’s sporting landscape.
Pioneering Pacific Partnerships
The addition of Reggie Davani as the Technical Director of the Central Coast Mariners’ academy teams marks a significant chapter in the club’s history. With players like Brian Kaltak, the captain of Vanuatu, and Dan Hall, a potential Fiji international, bolstering the Mariners’ defense, the club’s roster already reflects a strong Pacific influence. However, Davani’s appointment aims to go beyond mere representation on the field. By targeting the development of young talent from the Pacific, the Mariners are not just scouting for future stars; they are investing in the growth of football in a region ripe with potential. Davani’s role will extend to coaching at the Central Coast Sports College, a crucial institution for the Mariners’ academy players, ensuring a holistic approach to nurturing talent.
Building Bridges through Football
The Central Coast Mariners’ strategy is clear: to become the Australian A-League’s hub for Pacific talent. This vision is already coming to fruition with the club’s current lineup, but with Davani at the helm of its international development, the Mariners are poised to deepen their ties with the Pacific. The appointment is not just about finding the next big player; it’s about creating a pathway for Pacific players to shine on the international stage. Davani’s dual role as Technical Director and coach at Central Coast Sports College is a testament to the Mariners’ integrated approach to development, emphasizing the importance of not only identifying but also cultivating talent.
A Future Forged Together
The Mariners’ commitment to the Pacific region represents a broader ambition within the world of football: to make the sport truly global by tapping into underrepresented areas. With Reggie Davani leading the charge, the Central Coast Mariners are not just scouting for talent; they are crafting a narrative of hope, opportunity, and mutual growth. The initiative to integrate Pacific talent into the Australian A-League, spearheaded by a figure as influential as Davani, sets a precedent for how clubs can play a pivotal role in the global development of football. It’s a story of ambition, strategy, and the unifying power of sport.
In conclusion, the Central Coast Mariners’ appointment of Reggie Davani as head of international football development is more than a strategic move; it’s a statement of intent. Through Davani’s leadership, the Mariners aim to not only enrich their team with Pacific talent but also contribute to the sport’s growth in the region. This initiative highlights the club’s commitment to fostering talent and underscores the potential of football to bridge cultures and communities. As the Mariners forge ahead with their vision, the Pacific region watches with anticipation, hopeful for the opportunities and pathways that this partnership will bring to its aspiring footballers.
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
Stew
Consider this, from our starting team, wonder how many other know this… The core of the Mariners success is the academy and it has now become a destination academy for many of the best juniors in the country.
Keeper, Danny V, returning academy player
Left back, JF, academy player
Centre Back, Hall, academy player
Midfield 6, M Balard
Midfield 8, Nizzy, academy player
Striker, Koul, returning academy player
Striker, Reece, returning academy player
Striker / Mid 10, Di Pizio, academy player
Main Subs
Steel, academy player
Trapp, academy player
Brandtman, academy player
Centre, BK, first 1 Division professional contract
Right Back, Storm, first professional contract and with us for years
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
Nizzy is the fans fav, has won the fans fav vote for the last couple of years…. whenever he wins a header he always get a huge cheer at home…. always wondered how he would do in a Socceroo shirt…..
Having a merry go 'round: The A-League coaches 'stamping their value' in 2024
as is David W… he is super sub
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
Grem
The owners also live in hope of the sleeping giant waking up….
If and its a huge if Football can ever unite and develop a common purpose and most importantly understand the answer lies in creatively engaging the player base then Football will expand.
Both the AFL & RL, are essentially representing areas or towns …. this is something most professional Football clubs, have never done… South Melbourne were the Greek club before the South Melbourne club, as an example.
My hope for the second tier is they respect their past but represent there districts more, and that many A-L clubs become more community / area clubs than brand franchises..
The above does not apply to all A-L and ST clubs, but it does apply to, and to many more than it should.
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
Grem
Partly right, major issue with Rugby is its structure, that SR competition is and has been killing rugby for decades.. If rugby had a similar structure to the A-L they could find owners…
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
ABC sport is controlled out of Melbourne… its AFL, AFLW, Cricket, Netball….at a distance RL… at a greater distance Football, ….. Rugby… others
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
thats good, maybe 7 since the WWC and they want the M’s
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
That seems a tad unfair…. dammed if you do and dammed if you don’t…
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
Question for the forum.
The Nux look like winning the premiership…. if so can they compete in Asia or does their spot go to the team that comes second.
Thanks in advance to the poster that knows the answer.
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
Slightly off topic.
News limited & Fairfax give Football and Basketball little to no coverage, 7 & 9 do some but very little, watched an ABC news hour show on the weekend, in the sport part, they spoke a lot about women’s cricket roughly 65%, another about 25% on AFL teams in training, then some car racing, Football got maybe 3% as did Basketball…
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
AA
You sound bitter / sweet that he is at PG and not AU.
IMO Sage got the raw end of the pineapple as no one wanted Nick Tana to leave especially in the manner he did…
Good to see a couple of decent crowds on the weekend
Perth Glory's long-suffering fans deserve their change of fortune
Hope PG return to there former self, was sad the way FFA in those early years treated them..
ON MV they should have won, but can’t buy a goal.
Rudan comments hurt the league should have been a much bigger suspension.
Bruno-less Victory fire blanks, Pelligra Group hope to restore Glory days, was Rudan ban appropriate?
Sheek
Good to hear from you, long time since we exchanged thoughts.
SR, has or is killing Australian professional rugby, how anyone believed a competition designed by a US media company, and funded by rating in South Africa, and managed by a rugby obsessed NZers , would work for Australia beggars disbelief.
Start up new again is the way forward.
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
I have been saying for as long as I can remember that SR would kill rugby in Australia.
Warning signs have been there for over 20 years, for years RA relied on Sth AF ratings to boost revenue, further allowed NZ to make most big calls.
The time is right now for a rebel competition to start
CONFIRMED: Rebels CEO made redundant and coaches have contract cuts as hopes of Super Rugby survival fade
Grem
My belief is we should put in place a plan to lift average crowds to 15K, per season games.
SFC, MV, WSW 25K, teams like the Mariners around 11 to 12K.
My biggest wish is to have a Football day, say Saturday with all games starting at 7:30, plus one Friday night match for TV.
Given we are mostly a streaming service, individual ratings are not as important as subscriptions. Saturday nights are the best for crowds.
The A-League is enjoying a purple patch and we're all the beneficiaries
Waz
Just on the fans, I posted this below as well, take away the Cows & WU, the average is a tad over 8.8 and without finals and some blockbusters rounds coming up, crowds for the ten clubs are 80 to 84% of pre covid.
My guess by seasons end that will lift to near 90%…. MV have had the biggest fall, in % terms arguably Newcastle…
If we keep up the standard, crowds may come back…
Waz, any updates on a new stadium at Logan or it will never happen.
The A-League is enjoying a purple patch and we're all the beneficiaries
Will be a very hard game to win, two excellent coaches and two evenly matched squads…
It's Macarthur & the Mariners in an all A-League AFC Cup ASEAN Final - who takes the title (and the cash)?