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17 years ago

Preview: Gold Coast United v North Queensland Fury

Date: Saturday August 15, Kick-off: 5:30pm AEST Having won its first game in sensational fashion 3-1 against Brisbane, Gold Coast fronts up for its second Queensland derby in as many weeks and its first-ever home game against its fellow newborn...

17 years ago

Preview: Melbourne Victory v Brisbane Roar

Date: Saturday August 15, Kick-off: 7:30pm AEST Melbourne heads into it second consecutive home game to start the season looking to get it’s championship defence off the mark after a spluttering 2-0 opening defeat to Central Coast. Date: Saturday August...

17 years ago

Preview: Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory

Date: Sunday August 16, Kick-off: 5:00pm NZST, 3:00pm AEST, 1:00pm AWS Tt’s hard to imagine a bigger contrast in the weather from Perth’s Mediterranean-style climate to a wet and windy winter’s evening in the New Zealand capital Date: Sunday August...

17 years ago

Bojic happy to get forward

As a defender Central Coast Mariner Pedj Bojic rarely got a chance to show off his skills during his first year in the Hyundai A-League last season. As a defender Central Coast Mariner Pedj Bojic rarely got a chance to...

17 years ago

Amaral a chance

Brazilian midfielder Amaral could be a big inclusion for the Glory’s first home fixture against Newcastle on Saturday week after training strongly on Thursday morning. Brazilian midfielder Amaral could be a big inclusion for the Glory’s first home fixture against...

17 years ago

Preview: Central Coast Mariners v Newcastle Jets

Date: Friday August 14,Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT The F3 Derby rivalry is one of the biggest in the Hyundai A-League, fuelled by Newcastle’s Grand Final win over Central Coast 18 months ago. Date: Friday August 14 Kick-off: 8:00pm AEDT Venue: Bluetongue...

17 years ago

Hyundai A-League Round 2 Preview

All the team news for Round 2 of the Hyundai A-League After an exciting opening round that saw 17 goals, Round 2 is set to explode with the F3 Derby, another Queensland derby with Gold Coast United-s first home match...

17 years ago

Merrick ponders options

The make-up of Melbourne’s makeshift defence for Saturday’s clash with Brisbane at Etihad Stadium won’t be finalised until the day before the game with coach Ernie Merrick keeping his options open in the absence of Kevin Muscat. The make-up of...

17 years ago

One of the Boys

All eyes were on marquee man Robbie Fowler last Saturday, but North Queensland Fury’s star striker is refusing to be caught up in the hype Expectations are rarely realistic. Pressure is a matter of perspective. Desire is just as important...

17 years ago

Ifill his own worst critic

If he was writing his own report card after his Wellington Phoenix debut, new striker Paul Ifill’s honest appraisal would be along the lines of ‘could do better’. If he was writing his own report card after his Wellington Phoenix...

17 years ago

Sigmund keen to build

Wellington Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund is keen to build on the success he enjoyed in his first season as a fully-fledged professional. Wellington Phoenix defender Ben Sigmund is keen to build on the success he enjoyed in his first season...

17 years ago

Doig unsure of fitness

A decision on whether Central Coast defender Chris Doig plays in Friday night’s A-League showdown against arch-rivals Newcastle will be left to the last minute. A decision on whether Central Coast defender Chris Doig plays in Friday night’s Hyundai A-League...