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Stajcic: Matildas can raise Australian football’s standards

Stajcic: Matildas can raise Australian football’s standards

Matildas coach Alen Stajcic has presided over one of the most remarkable rises in Australian sporting history – but he isn’t planning to stop with women’s football. 17 Jan 2019
Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City player ratings

Central Coast Mariners vs Melbourne City player ratings

18 winless matches. 10 straight losses. A torrid run stretching back to February 2017. But it's all over now, Baby Navy Blue! 16 Jan 2019
Simon: We stick together! It's no less than we deserve

Simon: We stick together! It's no less than we deserve

The heart and soul of the Central Coast Mariners, Matt Simon cut a very relieved figure after his side defeated Melbourne City 2-1 in Gosford, snapping an 18-match winless streak. 16 Jan 2019
Arnold: 'I'm learning a lot'

Arnold: 'I'm learning a lot'

If you think you've been on a rollercoaster watching the Socceroos, imagine being the man in the hot seat himself. 16 Jan 2019
Fan reaction: 'Maybe Kruse wasn't our biggest problem'

Fan reaction: 'Maybe Kruse wasn't our biggest problem'

Australia are through to the Round of 16 in a match that aged us all "about 10 years". No surprises that the fan reaction was about as diverse as the performances. 16 Jan 2019
Mabil: 'I'm the man for the people'

Mabil: 'I'm the man for the people'

It may have been by the skin of their teeth and the hair on their proverbials, but the Socceroos are through and they have a new hero "for the people" in the making. 16 Jan 2019
"Tidal wave of swearing and abuse": Brisbane Roar fans shut down active support

"Tidal wave of swearing and abuse": Brisbane Roar fans shut down active support

The stoush between Brisbane Roar and active supporter group The Den has reached boiling point, with the club announcing they'll stop "facilitating active support" at matches until future notice. 15 Jan 2019
Joyce: De Laet could be our striker

Joyce: De Laet could be our striker

Warren Joyce has appeared to affirm his transition of former Premier League fullback Ritchie de Laet to a more attacking role, saying a forward position is "natural for him". 15 Jan 2019
'Blight on the A-League': Fans erupt at refs during stunning Perth comeback

'Blight on the A-League': Fans erupt at refs during stunning Perth comeback

In one of the matches of the season, Perth Glory came from 3-1 down to beat Western Sydney Wanderers 4-3 at HBF Park. But not all fans saw it that way... 13 Jan 2019
Tratt: 'I wouldn't be here without them'

Tratt: 'I wouldn't be here without them'

Late-blooming Sydney FC star Jacob Tratt took a moment to thank his girlfriend and family for their support, after scoring the winner in the Sky Blues' 2-1 win over Adelaide United. 13 Jan 2019
Degenek announces Saudi transfer

Degenek announces Saudi transfer

Milos Degenek has announced he’s leaving Red Star Belgrade to join Saudi Arabian club Al-Hilal on a three and a half year contract. 13 Jan 2019
Is the top 6 settled? Victory too strong for Jets

Is the top 6 settled? Victory too strong for Jets

Melbourne Victory did just enough to scrape past the always-unlucky Newcastle Jets 2-1 at AAMI Park. 12 Jan 2019
'The football gods hate us': Mariners shoot themselves again

'The football gods hate us': Mariners shoot themselves again

If it wasn't so heartbreaking for a once proud club, you'd have to laugh. Central Coast Mariners threw away a two goal lead to lose to Wellington Phoenix 3-2 at Westpac Stadium. 12 Jan 2019
Babbel: 'I like that there's no PSG or Barcelona'

Babbel: 'I like that there's no PSG or Barcelona'

Markus Babbel has reiterated his support for the A-League's competitiveness across the board, as the under-pressure German attempts to galvanise his side for Perth Glory. 12 Jan 2019
Socceroos fan reaction: 'Imagine Ikonomidis and Arzani in the same team'

Socceroos fan reaction: 'Imagine Ikonomidis and Arzani in the same team'

There was a contented return to normality for Socceroos fans, as they settled back into the pleasant habit of watching Australia dispatch smaller nations. 12 Jan 2019
Ikonomidis: 'This is the start of the Arnie era'

Ikonomidis: 'This is the start of the Arnie era'

We've heard this line before. 12 Jan 2019
Maclaren: 'Today I showed them'

Maclaren: 'Today I showed them'

Never short of confidence, Jamie Maclaren believes a debut Socceroos goal has proven his worthy of the green and gold jersey. But will Australian fans take more convincing? 12 Jan 2019
Australia 3 Palestine 0: Player Ratings

Australia 3 Palestine 0: Player Ratings

A much improved performance keeps the Socceroos alive in Group B, rolling out comprehensive 3-0 winners over Palestine at Rashid Stadium. 11 Jan 2019
Melbourne City 1 Brisbane Roar 0 player ratings

Melbourne City 1 Brisbane Roar 0 player ratings

A clinical performance from Melbourne City saw them slip past Brisbane Roar 1-0 at AAMI Park. 11 Jan 2019
Perth Glory 3 Sydney FC 1 Player Ratings

Perth Glory 3 Sydney FC 1 Player Ratings

Can anybody stop them now? Perth Glory put one of their possible assailants to bed in phenomenal style as the other shot itself in the foot, beating Sydney FC 3-1 at NIB Stadium. 9 Jan 2019
Australia's best new midfielder: 'It's the best present for me'

Australia's best new midfielder: 'It's the best present for me'

Newly-crowned Australian citizen and Adelaide United legend Isaias said the Reds' 2-0 win over Melbourne Victory was the best welcoming present he could have wished for. 9 Jan 2019