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‘I learnt that I can mix myself with the best’: how FIFA World Cup transformed Josh Risdon
Josh Risdon was watching on at home when the Caltex Socceroos won the 2015 AFC Asian Cup. Three years on, he was one of Australia’s brightest performers at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Risdon cut his teeth against the likes...
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Merrick praises triallists as Jets overrun Young Socceroos
Ernie Merrick will give Newcastle Jets’ triallists an extended opportunity to earn Hyundai A-League contracts after all four impressed in a friendly win over the Young Socceroos on Thursday. Last season’s Grand Finalists prevailed 4-1 over their less experienced opposition,...
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‘You expect it from Ronaldo’: ex-United star Schmeichel hails McGree stunner
Manchester United great Peter Schmeichel has lauded Riley McGree’s outrageous scorpion kick as worthy of Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons as the young Australian vies with the Juventus superstar for the FIFA Puskas Award. McGree’s stroke of genius in last season’s Hyundai...
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Paper Talk: Genreau living the dream, McKay wants Bolt in Round 1
Matt McKay reveals the Brisbane Roar player he says has Usain Bolt ‘covered’, Melbourne City loanee Denis Genreau reflects on his remarkable rise, and a young Newcastle Jets striker has moved to Croatia. It’s all in this week’s Hyundai A-League Paper...
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Bolt Watch: Cahill and Honda get behind Usain’s Hyundai A-League bid
Usain Bolt’s desire to earn a professional contract with Central Coast Mariners has received some high-profile support, with Caltex Socceroos legend Tim Cahill urging patience with the Olympic champion. Melbourne Victory marquee Keisuke Honda has also issued his support as...
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‘I want to help everyone’: Cahill keen for Hyundai A-League mentor role
No longer a player but now a fan of the Hyundai A-League, Tim Cahill says he wants to be a mentor and help the competition in any way he can. Cahill was back in Australia on Tuesday after it was...
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How to vote for McGree to win the Puskas Award
Now that Riley McGree has been nominated as one of 10 candidates, you have the chance to help the Hyundai A-League star win the 2018 Puskas Award. CONFIRMED: McGree’s ‘scorpion kick’ nominated for 2018 Puskas Award REACTION: ‘Never seen a goal...
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‘Never seen a goal like it’: World reacts to McGree’s Puskas nomination
It’s one of the greatest goals in Hyundai A-League history and Riley McGree’s stunning ‘scorpion kick’ goal has received global recognition with his nomination for the 2018 FIFA Puskas Award. The teenager, who was playing for the Newcastle Jets at...
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Riley McGree’s ‘scorpion kick’ goal nominated for 2018 FIFA Puskas Award
Riley McGree has been nominated for the 2018 FIFA Puskas Award for his ‘scorpion kick’ goal in the 2018 Hyundai A-League Semi Final. The 19-year-old’s incredible backheel effort, which went viral around the world, will be judged against nine other strikes...
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Central Coast Mariners youngsters shine in Bolt’s debut
Usain Bolt’s late cameo for Central Coast Mariners stole worldwide headlines last Friday night. But the athlete’s professional footballing debut shouldn’t overshadow the promise shown by a bunch of new Mariners signings. ANALYSIS: How Victory could unleash Toivonen READ MORE: The biggest Hyundai...
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