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5 years ago

ABC Pod: Cornthwaite, Garb marvel at ‘surprise packet’ Roar, hail Perth’s ‘different weapon’, assess Deans’ Jets tenure

Former Adelaide United stalwart Robert Cornthwaite says there’s arguably no better side in the A-League on current form than Warren Moon’s resurgent Brisbane Roar.  Speaking with Daniel Garb on the ABC Grandstand Football Podcast, Cornthwaite marvelled at the job Moon has...

5 years ago

Matchweek 7 preview: Macarthur FC v Western Sydney Wanderers

Macarthur FC have it all to prove when they host Western Sydney Wanderers at Campbelltown Stadium on Saturday night, after a disappointing showing in Matchweek 6. The Bulls lost 3-0 to Sydney FC at home last time out, with a red...

5 years ago

Matchweek 7 preview: Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory

Brisbane Roar host Melbourne Victory at Dolphin Stadium on Saturday evening intent on surging past Central Coast Mariners to the top of the A-League table. The Roar have nine points to their name after just four games, winning three and losing once. ...

5 years ago

Matchweek 7 preview: Adelaide United v Perth Glory

Perth Glory travel to face Adelaide United on Friday night with the opportunity to jump the Reds and surge into the top half of the A-League table.  Richard Garcia’s side are currently seventh after four games; Perth won the last...

5 years ago

How to watch A-League Matchweek 7

After copping a comprehensive loss to Sydney FC, all eyes will be on how Macarthur FC responds when the A-League new boys welcome Western Sydney Wanderers to Campbelltown this Saturday. The second Western Sydney derby of the campaign looks set...

5 years ago

A-League Save of Matchweek 6 – Filip Kurto

Western United goalkeeper Filip Kurto earned Save of Matchweek 6 for his fingertip intervention which denied Melbourne Victory striker Elvis Kamsoba a near-certain goal in the Battle of the Bridge in Matchweek 6. Chance after chance fell to either side throughout the...

5 years ago

A-League Goal of Matchweek 6 – Jay O’Shea

It’s all starting to come together for Jay O’Shea in Brisbane, as the Roar midfielder scored a stunning goal against Adelaide United to continue his rich vein of form and clinch Goal of Matchweek 6. The Irishman seemed to display everything...

5 years ago

Team of the Week, presented by Bunnings Warehouse – Matchweek 6

Brisbane Roar tried, but there was no taking Central Coast Mariners off top spot at the conclusion of an entertaining Matchweek 6.  The Roar jumped to the top of the A-League table after a 3-1 win over Adelaide United before...

5 years ago

Why the Leagues are on a digital watch

“Coming to a screen near you!” used to be the tagline of every major movie blockbuster – now it’s the perfect summation of the future of sports broadcasting. This is the landscape the Australian Professional Leagues are surveying in detail, preparing...

5 years ago

A-League 2020/21 Fixture Updates: Matchweek 7 – 10

The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), today released the latest fixture updates for the A-League 2020/21 Season. APL Commissioner, Greg O’Rourke, said that whilst the border situations remain uncertain given that many of the interstate borders are now opening up to travellers from other states,...

5 years ago

Simon reveals meaning behind ‘shaka’ celebration after emotional 200th game

Central Coast Mariners talisman Matt Simon celebrated his 200th A-League game against Melbourne City on Wednesday night in the best way possible: with a goal, assist and three points wrapped up in front of a buzzing Mariners crowd and his...

5 years ago

Mariners back on top after De Silva rocket completes comeback win over City

A Daniel De Silva thunderbolt helped Central Coast Mariners overturn a 2-0 deficit to seal a memorable 3-2 win over Melbourne City at Central Coast Stadium on Wednesday night. Matt Simon scored and assisted in his 200th A-League game before De Silva...