By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) Price changes are afoot in A-League Men Fantasy. As three rounds have now been and gone, players who have featured in all weekends of the season so far have seen their value fluctuate, and it throws…
Men’s Football
“In the A-League system, I might have struggled to have a career” – Ange sends youth development warning
When Ange Postecoglou speaks, you are meant to listen. There is something intangible about the former Socceroos-cum-Celtic boss that is so captivating. It might be his honesty when answering questions. It might be his personable nature. It might be the…
Ten-man Adelaide United salvage a point, leaving Sydney to rue defensive lapses
Sydney FC and Adelaide United played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Allianz Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Referee Daniel Elder attracted controversy for sending Hiroshi Ibusuki for an early shower after the Japanese forward’s challenge on Anthony Caceres went wrong.…
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…
Western Sydney Wanderers and Brisbane Roar split the points
Western Sydney Wanderers have dropped points for the first time this campaign as they drew 1-1 with Brisbane Roar on Saturday evening at Commbank Stadium. Brisbane Roar began the match with a couple of good opportunities. Star striker Charlie Austin…
A-League Men Fantasy Round Two: Champions stutter, Socceroos hopefuls stake their claim
By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) The A-League Men’s competition is accelerating. After recently emerging from the everlasting offseason, two rounds of Australia’s top flight are already done and dusted, and some of the football on display has been spectacular. On Friday…
“I really want to get out there and show Melbourne City is the best club in Melbourne”: Callum Talbot gears up for first Melbourne Derby
By Jullian Sardana (@JullianSardana) Melbourne City full-back Callum Talbot is keenly awaiting his first taste of the Melbourne derby on Saturday night. Potentially going up against Melbourne Victory marquee Luis Nani will be the biggest test of his fledgling City…
Tactical analysis: The issues with Sydney’s new build-up system
By Jack George (@JackGeorge0004) Sydney FC’s 3-1 win over Western United was an important early marker for Steve Corica’s side and displayed a mixed view of their new system. While their play in the final third impressed, the first half…
“I can show people what we are really about in Australian football”: Hossein Ellahi, the Aussie in Gibraltar.
Still aged only 26, Australian striker Hossein ‘Hussy’ Ellahi has already had quite the nomadic career which has already spanned across almost every continent on Earth, however, his latest destination Gibraltar might just be the strangest yet…. Starting his football…
OPINION | Raucous Victory-Wanderers clash offers blueprint for A-League Men resurgence
For 90 minutes last night, it felt like we were back in the golden age of the A-League. Under the lights of AAMI Park, a touch over 18,000 people were treated to a fiery and enthralling match on the pitch,…
