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.

Youthful flavour reigns supreme as PFA releases annual A-League report

Professional Footballers Australia (PFA) have released their annual A-League report detailing crucial data on the league and Australian football as a whole. The numbers make for interesting reading as the PFA reveal the average salary of A-League players, general satisfaction…

Melbourne Victory to sign former Wolves, Benfica defender

A-League powerhouse Melbourne Victory are set to bolster their defensive stocks with the signing of Portuguese centre-back Roderick Miranda. Kick360 understands alongside initial reports from Record Portugal that the club has been in intense negotiations with the former Wolverhampton Wanderers,…

Australia vs Vietnam: Opposition Preview

After a dominant victory against China in their first match of phase three of World Cup qualifying, Australia will look to extend their nine game winning streak with a victory over Vietnam. Fresh off a 3-1 defeat away against Saudi…

“You could certainly feel the air conditioning” – Souttar on 2022 World Cup stadiums

With COVID restrictions remaining tight in Australia, Doha became the Socceroos’ alternative home base as they were offered a sneak peak of a 2022 FIFA World Cup stadium with their 3-0 victory over China in Qatar. Exposed to immense heat…

Tactical analysis: How the Socceroos should line up against China and Vietnam

Australia will kick off their 3rd round of qualifying for the 2022 World Cup with a crucial fixture against China on Friday morning (September 3 AEST). After naming a 27-man squad for the China match as well as 7 September’s…

Australia vs China: Opposition Preview

In Australia’s first of ten 3rd Round qualifying matches, they will come up against a formidable Chinese outfit in a ‘home’ match in Doha. The ‘Dragon’s Team’ were in sparkling form during the 2nd Round of qualifying, finishing just two…

Arnold confirms 27-man squad for Socceroos WCQs against China and Vietnam

Socceroos manager Graham Arnold has named a 27-man squad for the 3rd round of World Cup qualifying against China and Vietnam. There is an Olympic feel to the squad with Denis Genreau, Daniel Arzani, Riley McGree, Harry Souttar and Mitch…

OPINION | Why Australia must not miss another opportunity with “aspirational” 2034 World Cup bid

“The winner to organise the 2022 World Cup is… Qatar”. These words from former FIFA President Sepp Blatter were the words that shocked the planet. They were also the words that stuck a dagger into the hearts of football-loving Australians…

James Johnson pleads for governments to act on “facts, figures and logic” ahead of crucial qualifying campaign

After months of speculation, Football Australia CEO James Johnson has confirmed that Australia’s crucial World Cup Qualifying home fixture against China will not take place in Australia due to government concerns over quarantine exemptions and the need for players and…

Comprehensive tactical breakdown of Tony Popović’s Melbourne Victory

Tony Popović has made a brilliant start to his first pre-season as manager of Melbourne Victory by signing numerous accomplished Australian players. With his signings, Popović’s footballing ideas appear to be coming into fruition and undoubtedly follow a similar pattern…