Thomas Williams
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Thomas is a freelance journalist who specialises in tactical analysis. While principally freelancing at Kick360, Thomas also works for Scouted Football and previously owned a sports news website. He is currently studying a Bachelor of Arts (BA) followed by a Juris Doctor (JD) as a Chancellor's Scholar at the University of Melbourne.

Tactical analysis: Wanderers football problems run deeper than Robinson

After just five rounds of the 2021/22 A-League Men season, Western Sydney Wanderers are at a crossroads. Despite having signed an array of proven quality footballers in Australia’s top tier, the former Asian Champions League winners sit in eighth place,…

Tactical analysis: Brimmer form is a testament to midfield functionality

Following a third win of the season in a historic victory against Adelaide United, Melbourne Victory fans are embracing the club’s revolution under Tony Popović. Initially, many fans of the club were apprehensive about the appointment of the former Western…

“Now I can pick players on form, not reputation” – Arnold signals statement of intent ahead of WCQs

Melbourne Rectangular Stadium has been named as the venue that will play host to a crucial World Cup qualifier between the Socceroos and Vietnam on 27 January 2022. Speaking to the media ahead of the announcement that Melbourne will host…

Key Takeaways: Melbourne City vs Perth Glory

An 88th minute goal from Nathaniel Atkinson saved Melbourne City’s blushes as they overcame a resolute Perth Glory to emerge as eventual victors in a 1-0 win on a cold Wednesday night at AAMI Park. Despite some early set-piece threat…

“We have a lot of things to get better” – Roderick insists the best is yet to come for Melbourne Victory

Portuguese signing Roderick Miranda believes that Melbourne Victory will continue improving as the season continues, insisting that despite a first round win against Western United, the team has identified some areas where they must improve. While Victory’s travelling contingent of…

Key Takeaways: Western United vs Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory came up trumps over Western United in Tony Popović’s first Battle of the Bridge after new signing Roderick Miranda sealed the win in the 75th minute with the match’s opening goal. A cagey opening to the match saw…

New era for Victorian football as Popović and Aloisi face off at new clubs

Victorian football will have a different feel both in names and narrative when Western United square-off with Melbourne Victory in Saturday night’s Battle of the Bridge. Buoyed by the arrivals of new head coaches John Aloisi and Tony Popović, both…

“There was only one time I pinched myself” – Metcalfe reflects on Olympics and Socceroos dream after stellar season

It was May 2021 and a new swashbuckling midfielder was showered in praise after having burst onto the scene in the A-League. Standing at just over 183cm tall and possessing a wand of a left, Connor Metcalfe had just been…

Brillante and Ikonomidis embracing opportunity to taste success under Popović

Under new manager Tony Popović, Melbourne Victory have assembled a robust core of Australian talent that will serve as the backbone for the team’s title charge this season. Aiming to rebound from the club’s first ever wooden spoon during the…

Australia v Saudi Arabia: Opposition Preview

Fresh off superb victories against Japan and China, Saudi Arabia head into the November 11th clash against Australia as the 49th ranked team in world football. Buoyed by nine consecutive victories in World Cup Qualifying, a win away against the…