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7 years ago

The Whistle: Round 22 refereeing and VAR incidents explained

Each week a-league.com.au will be speaking with FFA Director of Referees Ben Wilson to review some of the contentious refereeing and VAR incidents from the weekend’s matches. GOLDEN BOOT RACE: Who will finish the Hyundai A-League’s top scorer RUN TO THE...

7 years ago

Talented fullback to depart City

Dylan Pierias will leave Melbourne City at the end of his scholarship contract, the club confirmed today. The highly rated fullback became the first player born in the 21st century to play in the Hyundai A-League when he debuted for...

7 years ago

Opta reveals every club’s best player from Round 22

These players stood up when it mattered most in Hyundai A-League Round 22. We’ve crunched the numbers to identify the best performers from an intriguing weekend of action. Thanks to Opta data, here is every club’s best player from Round...

7 years ago

Outcome of Independent Disciplinary & Ethics Committee – Ernie Merrick

The Football Federation Australia (FFA) Independent Disciplinary & Ethics Committee comprising John Marshall SC (Chair), Anthony Lo Surdo SC, and Shaun McCarthy (the Committee) convened to consider an appeal by Newcastle Jets’ Coach Ernie Merrick (Merrick) after he was fined...

7 years ago

Signing news: Davidson extends Glory stay

Jason Davidson believes something special is unfolding at Hyundai A-League leaders Perth Glory. It is why the 27-year-old defender had no hesitation in re-signing for Tony Popovic’s side for the 2019/20 campaign. Davidson joined the West Australians on a one-year deal...

7 years ago

Stats review: Barbarouses, Keogh punish familiar foes again

Kosta Barbarouses and Andy Keogh continued to haunt some familiar clubs in Hyundai A-League Round 22. Barbarouses helped Melbourne Victory past his former side Brisbane Roar, equalling a Hyundai A-League record in the process. WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the...

7 years ago

Battle for the Golden Boot: Who will finish as the season’s top scorer?

As intriguing as the race for the Premiership and places in the top six will be over the last five rounds, there’s also a massive battle brewing for the prestigious Golden Boot. Sydney FC star Adam Le Fondre (14) had...

7 years ago

Run to the Finals: Glory closing in on maiden Hyundai A-League Premiership

There’s no popping of the corks over in the west just yet but Perth Glory can start putting the champagne in the ice bucket after an incredible Round 22 of the Hyundai A-League. Glory’s professional 2-0 win over Adelaide United...

7 years ago

Talking points: How did Stajcic turn the Mariners’ fortunes around?

A week – as the saying goes – is a long time in football but even that period of time wasn’t truly considered enough for interim boss Alen Stajcic to fix the issues at Central Coast Mariners. The former Westfield...

7 years ago

Why Western United marquee Kone snubbed European offers for Hyundai A-League

For seven straight Serie A seasons, Panagiotis Kone would wake up on a Sunday and prepare to test his mettle against the likes of Javier Zanetti, Ronaldinho and Kaka. But the Greece international will soon be lighting the inaugural path...

7 years ago

Football world unites in New Zealand tribute

The tragic events in Christchurch on Friday rocked New Zealand, and the football community on both sides of the Tasman Sea responded with a united voice. Supporters at all Hyundai A-League games observed an impeccable minute’s silence before kick-off over the...

7 years ago

Phoenix help raise money for Christchurch victims

Wellington Phoenix have partnered with Westpac Stadium and major sponsor Huawei to raise money for the victims and families of the tragedy in Christchurch last Friday. Fifty people lost their lives in the attacks at two mosques in Christchurch, including...