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7 years ago

Signing news: Risdon becomes Western Melbourne Group’s first Australian player

Caltex Socceroos defender Josh Risdon has become Western Melbourne Group’s second signing and first Australian player. Risdon penned terms on a two-year deal ahead of the club’s maiden Hyundai A-League 2019/20 campaign. The 26-year-old right back of 170 Hyundai A-League appearances has...

7 years ago

Stats review: How Hyundai A-League history smiles on Perth’s seven-point advantage

Perth Glory’s wait for Hyundai A-League silverware looks set to come to an end, and history is on their side. Tony Popovic’s men moved seven points clear atop the table after an impressive 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory at AAMI...

7 years ago

Opta reveals every club’s best player from Round 18

It was another epic weekend of action in Round 18 of the Hyundai A-League. Upsets, drought-breaking wins and a decisive top-of-the-table clash headlined a round that had a bit of everything. WATCH FOR FREE: How to watch the Hyundai A-League LIVE...

7 years ago

Boogaard: ACL success can boost Jets’ Hyundai A-League finals push

Skipper Nigel Boogaard believes the start of Newcastle Jets’ AFC Champions League campaign could also have a positive impact on the club’s Hyundai A-League top six hopes. The Jets take on Indonesian champions Persija Jakarta at Hunter Stadium on Tuesday...

7 years ago

How to watch Hyundai A-League Round 19

Let ‘The Chase’ begin! Round 19 means we’re into the final stretch of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season as we enter the last third of the campaign. And there’s some intriguing match-ups to look forward to this weekend, starting with a...

7 years ago

Heroic Moments: Ipswich kid topples Hyundai A-League giants with redemption moment

He might not be a household name yet but Dylan Wenzel-Halls has always possessed the capacity to turn heads and raise eyebrows. In 2018, the 21-year-old broke a National Premier Leagues QLD record after scoring seven goals in a single...

7 years ago

Persija Jakarta: Get to know Newcastle Jets’ AFC Champions League opponents

After emerging as victors from last week’s AFC Champions League Preliminary Round 1 qualifier, Persija Jakarta are heading to the Hunter to play the Newcastle Jets in a do-or-die ACL clash on Tuesday night. The round 2 preliminary qualifier clash...

7 years ago

Talking points: Are Perth Premiership-bound after top-two tussle?

Are Glory days heading back to the west? Tony Popovic’s side marched seven points clear of Melbourne Victory after Sunday’s triumph over the reigning Champions. It is a handsome buffer, enlarged by that 2-1 victory at AAMI Park that has Perth...

7 years ago

Hyundai A-League Team of the Week: Round 18

Who stood head and shoulders above the rest in Hyundai A-League Round 18? We’ve assessed the contenders from another thrilling round of action and employed a 3-4-2-1 formation to house the best performers. Do you agree with our selections? Let...

7 years ago

Ikonomidis unlocks Victory and puts Glory on path to Premiers Plate

The odd eyebrow was raised when Perth Glory named Andy Keogh on the bench for the biggest game of their season to date. Though on target in last weekend’s 3-0 win over Wellington Phoenix, former captain Keogh had to settle...

7 years ago

Glory surge seven points clear of Victory to spoil Honda’s return

Keisuke Honda’s return for Melbourne Victory failed to prevent Perth Glory from marching seven points clear atop the Hyundai A-League with a precious 2-1 win at AAMI Park. Two goals in eight second-half minutes from Neil Kilkenny and Diego Castro...

7 years ago

‘I take full responsibility’: Mulvey opens up on what may have been a training ‘mistake’

Central Coast Mariners boss Mike Mulvey felt an emphasis on defensive work during the week robbed his side of their attacking instincts in Saturday’s 2-0 loss to Western Sydney Wanderers. The rock-bottom Mariners lacked punch at Spotless Stadium and were...