Socceroos head coach Graham Arnold says nobody is guaranteed a spot in his World Cup squad and challenges anyone who wants a spot in Qatar to earn their jersey.
Star Brisbane Roar signing Charlie Austin says scoring his 200th career goal and firing his new club back to the finals are the key objectives ahead of his multi-year move.
Australian-born striker Anthony Carter has signed a one-season deal with the Bulls, returning home after a footballing journey of more than a decade spent abroad.
The action-packed A-League Men off-season has produced a number of eye-catching moves so far, so get up to date with all the key transfers of Australian players.