Moving from Western Australia to to the gloomy Lancastrian mill town of Blackburn via stints in Barcelona and Liverpool is not exactly a well-travelled path. For Zak Gilsenan however, it has been a journey that has moulded him into one…
Men’s Football
Key Takeaways: Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers
The Central Coast Mariners have made it two wins from two on the coast, defeating the Western Sydney Wanderers by two goals from Cy Goddard in the 60th minute and Oliver Bozanic with the last kick of the match. It…
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…
Australian Professional Leagues Announces Minority Investment from global tech investors Silver Lake
The Australian Professional Leagues (APL), today announced that Silver Lake, a global leader in technology investing, has made a significant minority investment in the organisation. The investment will aim to support the APL’s digital first growth strategy by driving technological…
“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…
“He brings that X-factor” – Arnold excited by young star Volpato
Australian-born youngster Cristian Volpato has made waves across the Australian footballing landscape following his debut for AS Roma in a 3-0 loss against Inter Milan, raising extensive questions about the developmental pathways within Australia. Following the announcement that the Socceroos…
Key Takeaways: Central Coast Mariners vs Sydney FC
Steve Corica’s Sydney FC will have to wait for their first win of the season, as the Central Coast Mariners took all three points in their first home win against the Sky Blues in four years. An early blitz of…
Tactical analysis: Is Macarthur’s form sustainable?
Macarthur current sits top of the table, unbeaten, but the stats show they have perhaps been lucky with their results. Is their tactical setup sustainable?
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…
Key Takeaways: Western United vs Wellington Phoenix FFA Cup R32
Wellington Phoenix book their place in the FFA Cup round of sixteen in a gritty display against an inexperienced Western United side, with a sole Ben Waine header enough to clinch the win for the New Zealand side. A young…
