Giacomo Bruno
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Giacomo is a sports journalist major from La Trobe University, currently creating content as a freelance sports journalist. He’s worked with Melbourne Rebels and The Roar in the past

Derby suspended in horrific day for Australian Football

In what should of been a day of the fans coming together and an opportunity to send a message following the controversial decision to move the grand final to Sydney, the game ended in shame. With both sides starting the…

Australia v Argentina Preview

Into the Round of 16 for the just the second time, the Socceroos are heading into their biggest fixture in the nation’s World Cup history when they take on Argentina. Having last made the Round of 16 in 2006 with…

Australia vs Denmark Match Preview

With Australia on the cusp of their first Round of 16 appearances since 2006, their final group tie clash against Denmark will prove to the one of the nation’s biggest football fixturing. After an inspiration 1-0 victory over Tunisia, the…

Australia v Tunisia Preview

With Round of 16 spots still up for grabs, this Saturday will prove to be a must win fixture for both the Aussies and Tunisia. After a bright start to their opening game over reigning champions France the Aussies ultimately…

Australia well positioned for first World Cup fixture

The Socceroos World Cup campaign is set to get underway when Graham Arnold’s side takes on the reigning champions in their first fixture of the tournament. Having been pitted against France and made to face them on the opening matchday…

Victory too strong for Newcastle in four goal drubbing

Melbourne Victory have gotten back in the winners column following an emphatic 4-0 win over the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park. In a season which has been incredibly even in the opening month, the three points came at a premium…

‘Lose that identity’: Brisbane Roar’s academy closure highlights a glaring issue in Australian Football

The announcement of the Brisbane Roar restructuring their academy and abolishing most underage squads sent shockwaves throughout the Australian footballing community. With the Roar the only professional football side in Queensland, their academy provided a crucial pathway for aspiring youngsters…

Perfect season start continues for Melbourne City

Melbourne City have taken bragging rights in the first derby of the season, taking out a 2-0 win over local rivals Melbourne Victory in front of a sold out AAMI Park. In what was one of the most hyped fixtures…

Key Takeaways: Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers

Western Sydney Wanderers make it two from two to start the season following a 1-0 win over the Melbourne Victory in a fiery affair at AAMI Park. Back on their home deck and with a big crowd behind them. the…

Key Takeaways: Australia v New Zealand – First Friendly

Australia’s World Cup preparations has gotten off to an encouraging start having taken out neighbours New Zealand 1-0 in their first friendly meeting on home soil at Suncorp Stadium. Having had the wood over their Trans-Tasman rivals, the Socceroos kept…