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7 years ago

Stats preview: Flying Thomas the man to thwart Glory?

Can the Melbourne Victory shot-stopper be the man to derail Perth Glory’s Premiers’ Plate party-train? Lawrence Thomas will be key to Victory’s hopes on the weekend as they travel west. Western Sydney Wanderers are the dead-ball masters, while Adelaide United may...

7 years ago

Champions, relegation: It’s been quite a nine months for Victory’s James Donachie

In the space of little more than nine months, Melbourne Victory defender James Donachie has won a Hyundai A-League Grand Final, suffered relegation in Korea Republic and returned to Melbourne to regain his place in a silverware-chasing side.  Such is the...

7 years ago

Time running out for Finals run, but Jets ‘keeper Moss remains unfazed

Newcastle Jets may have just five games left to stake an unlikely claim for a place in the Hyundai A-League 2019 Finals Series, but ‘nothing changes’ in their preparations, according to goalkeeper Glen Moss. Moss, one of three players in Ernie...

7 years ago

Australia’s first-ever EA Sports FIFA esports competitors announced

E-League competitors Marcus Gomes and Mark Brijeski have been announced as Australia’s first-ever EA Sports FIFA esports representatives to compete at the FIFA eNations Cup in London on April 13 and 14. Melbourne City FC’s Xbox competitor, Gomes, and Sydney...

7 years ago

Brisbane ‘keeper Young relishing Hyundai A-League state-against-state rivalry

Jamie Young is relishing Brisbane Roar’s cross-state battle with Sydney FC in Friday night’s Hyundai A-League clash. Brisbane host Sydney FC at Suncorp Stadium, a venue synonymous with titanic sporting skirmishes between state rivals, aiming to claim eastern seaboard bragging...

7 years ago

Battle for the Golden Boot: How have the goals arrived?

How do the Hyundai A-League’s top marksmen score their goals, and who provides the chances? Roy Krishna, Adam Le Fondre, Kosta Barbarouses, Andy Keogh and Ola Toivonen are the main contenders to clinch this season’s individual top-scorer gong Thanks to Opta...

7 years ago

Hyundai Ins and Outs: Round 23

A long-awaited return to fitness for Sydney FC attacker Siem De Jong, out since Round 15, has given the Sky Blues a boost ahead of Round 23 as all of the Hyundai A-League clubs look to come back with a...

7 years ago

Manchester United and the Mariners: Worlds apart, but similar goals says Old Trafford coach Mike Phelan

He will take his place in the dugout at one of the world’s most famous grounds come the weekend, but former England and Manchester United defender Mike Phelan will still have one eye on Gosford. Now assistant manager at United, Phelan...

7 years ago

Pass masters: the Hyundai A-League’s best with the ball

We have crunched the numbers to identify the Hyundai A-League’s Ronald Koeman, Dani Alves, Andres Iniesta, Xavi and Juan Roman Riquelme. While Australia’s best might not rival some of the best ever passers of a football to lace up their...

7 years ago

Match preview: Brisbane Roar v Sydney FC

Sydney FC’s hopes for a top-two finish go on the line in Friday night’s Round 23 Hyundai A-League opener against Brisbane Roar (kick off 7.50pm AEDT). Steve Corica’s side will know they must improve from their 2-0 defeat to Melbourne...

7 years ago

Zullo’s warning to Sydney FC ahead of Brisbane battle

He may be a proud Queenslander but Sydney FC fullback Michael Zullo won’t be reminiscing when the Sky Blues head north for a crucial Hyundai A-League clash with Brisbane Roar on Friday night. While the two teams are on opposite...

7 years ago

Ben Carter to make E-League debut for Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory has flown in Ben Carter (aka EpicFlyer010) to replace Sarge Singh in Round 5 of the E-League this week. A busy working week for Sarge has opened the door for Ben to make his E-League debut on Thursday...