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The A-League has returned with a bang, drawing tremendous crowds, a smattering of goals, limited controversy, and a renewed energy about the league. Here are six talking points from the opening round of season 2019-20.
Match result: The Brisbane Lions took out the 2019 NEAFL Grand Final with an emphatic 76-point victory.
It is the second to last home and away game of the year, with the strong-finishing Richmond Tigers taking on the minor-premiership-chasing Brisbane Lions, live from the MCG. Join The Roar from 3:20pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
Match result: Retiring Hawk Jarryd Roughead was the star of the show in what might be his final game at AFL level, booting six goals against the Gold Coast Suns and leading Hawthorn to a 70-point victory.
Match result: The Brisbane Lions have defeated the Western Bulldogs by three goals, and finish the round in the top two.
Match result: The Western Bulldogs have finished off the Fremantle Dockers’ season, an Ed Langdon behind with three seconds left leaving the final scoreline giving the Bulldogs a 47-point victory, 16.17 (113) to 9.12 (66).
Match result: There won’t be too many copies of the tape getting sold, but the Fremantle Dockers have come out triumphant in a close-fought and low-scoring match with the Sydney Swans.
In a truly intriguing matchup that has huge season and finals implications, the Port Adelaide Power host the Brisbane Lions at the Adelaide Oval. Join The Roar from 4:40pm (AEST) for live scores and a blog of the game.
The Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Demons will do battle at The Gabba during Round 15, and on paper, it’s a chance for the home side to further build their spot in the top eight. Join The Roar for live scores and coverage from 3:20pm (AEST).
Port Adelaide have what might be the best chance anyone does in the second half of the year to knock off the Geelong Cats when the two sides meet at Adelaide Oval on Saturday night. Join The Roar for live scores and a blog, starting from 7:40pm AEST.
In the second last game of round 14 in the NRL, the Manly Sea Eagles play host to the St George Illawarra Dragons at Brookvale. Join The Roar from 2pm (AEST) for live scores and coverage of the game.
It is a marquee matchup in the first of the bye rounds, with the might of the black and yellow Richmond Tigers army taking on the giant that is the Geelong Cats, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
Full time Liverpool have have won their sixth European Cup title, with goals in the opening and closing minutes of the game to deliver victory over Tottenham Hotspurs 2-nil. Liverpool were awarded a penalty for a Sissoko handball within 25 seconds of kick-off, and Mohamed Salah duly converting from the spot.From there Liverpool simply played […]
We travel to the Gabba in Brisbane to see the strong Brisbane Lions hosting the inconsistent Hawthorn Hawks. Join The Roar from 7:25pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
The round 11 of NRL finishes with a local derby in the southern reaches of Sydney, with the St George Illawarra Dragons coming up against the Cronulla Sharks in Wollongong. Join the Roar from 4:05pm (AEST) for live scores and a blog of the game.
The first of the Sunday afternoon games sees the 15th-placed Canterbury Bulldogs hosting the Melbourne Storm at Belmore. Join The Roar from 2pm (AEST) for live scores and a blog of the game.
One of the truly marquee games of the year, the Dreamtime Game, sees the Richmond Tigers hosting the Essendon Bombers at the MCG. Join The Roar from 7:25pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
With the final whistle for the game the 2018-19 season, the 14th instalment of the A-League, has drawn to a close and its newest champion crowned.
We return to the scene of the Magic Round, with just the one game being played this weekend, and the Brisbane Broncos come off a last round win to face the presently all-conquering Sydney Roosters. Join The Roar from 7:50pm (AEST) for live scores and blog of the game.
With the grand finalists set and the season almost complete, we head straight into the talking points from the second week of the A-League finals.
My information is wrong.
Correcting immediately FAB.
Six talking points from A-League Round 1
Another great read Stuart.
Football in Australia continues its rocky road. Is there ever smooth sailing to be had for the world game on this continent?
Foxtel’s financial problems will change the way football is viewed in Australia
Great read Stuart.
Thought provoking as always.
Wayne Bennett lied to us, signed James Roberts and then got pants'd by the Eels on Friday night
Thank you for the following Jordan.
Ten talking points from 2018-19 A-League grand final
I love the responses.
But understand the material you’re responding to. I just want more people to enjoy the game. Meanwhile, your trying to start an unnecessary disagreement with someone who should be on your side.
Equally, you’re right. You’re responding to a blog. You too can’t be upset if someone calls you out on the manner. It works both ways.
Anyway, this has really run its course. We’ve generally found more common ground today than usual.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I don’t recall people complaining about the atmosphere at the Grand final Adelaide hosted.
Nemesis, you’ve got a bit of the pugilist about you, which is fine. You need to direct it carefully though. So I would like 50,000 people attending home and away fixtures regularly. I didn’t realise wanting more spectators and viewers meant I don’t like football in this country.
That’s on me I guess.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I was wondering what took this comment so long to arrive.
I have high hopes for the A League. So sue me.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I don’t get why it has to be such a secret.
The conspiracy theorist in me wonders if old media (i.e. tv, pay-tv) don’t want online viewing numbers aired publicly.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
I agree Mike. I think perhaps a Saturday game in Adelaide might have been smarter?
Either way, the 13,000 is a good crowd. I just have high expectations. I think the Reds should be selling out the Adelaide Oval every home game.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
The streaming viewing figures issue has really gnawed at me this season. Surely there must be a way to measure who is watching through the football app and Kayo.
If there are that many people watching online, and I don’t know whether there are or not, surely the FFA would want to spruik those figures.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
Good pick up Jordan. I wasn’t sure myself at time of writing. The frantic finish to the Reds game had me at all sorts.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
Fair question Romano.
To be honest, not sure whether that would be a help or a hindrance.
Six talking points from A-League finals: Week 1
The Friday night final ratings were a disaster MF.
They’ll be getting a mention in the week 1 finals talking points.
Six talking points from A-League Round 27
I came across some of it on the ABC over the weekend Waz. There was some online annoyance as well.
Six talking points from A-League Round 27
Fair play to you Josh. I hadn’t thought of it from that perspective.
Six talking points from A-League Round 25
I was thinking about this recently.
The only thing I could of was the opening of Stadium Australia for the FIFA All Stars game against the Socceroos in 1999.
Six talking points from A-League Round 25
Definitely not saying Poppa would send Stajcic a written report Jordan, but I wouldn’t advise Alen against taking into consideration some of Poppa’s methods.
Six talking points from A-League Round 24
Fair play Nemesis.
Upon reflection, maybe I’m being overly harsh on the international break, and moreso realising I actually do just love the A-League. I think about it, I found myself missing it when it wasn’t on last weekend.
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Wanderers beat a top six opponent, something they’ve struggled to do this season. I call that sufficing the allowable description of being “rare.”
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Fair points raised.
On Joyce, why is City Group so staunchly backing this guy? As you say, there are far better candidates, and the public relations nightmares he has caused alone you would think would have him removed. Regardless of results.
Agree the Zelic goal was better. It just brought back memories of it.
Six talking points from A-League Round 23
Actually, I see what you mean LH.
I can assure you my second to last paragraph was a comment on the quality of Perth, rather than any comment on the performance of the Roar.
Six talking points from A-League Round 1