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…
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…
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…
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,…
Key Takeaways: Western United v Sydney FC
By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) Sydney FC have secured its first points of the 2022-23 A-League Men season, defeating Western United 3-1 at AAMI Park on Sunday evening. The visitors, who were looking to respond following their Big Blue defeat in…
Key Takeaways: Macarthur FC vs Adelaide United
Arzani’s attacking clinic leads Macarthur FC to a 2-0 victory over Adelaide United at Campbelltown Stadium. Following last week’s 0-0 draw with the Brisbane Roar, Macarthur was eager to get on the score sheet early. Within the opening six minutes,…
A-League Men Fantasy Round One: Victory attack dazzles, Western star falls
By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) A pulsating Round One of the A-League Men season is done and dusted. After four and a half months following Western United’s success over Melbourne City in the Grand Final, the first clash between the two…
On return to AAMI Park, Lawrence Thomas looks to upset those in Navy Blue who once adored him
“I had some real special memories there, it holds a special place in my heart.” That is how Lawrence Thomas looks back on his time at the Melbourne Victory. And who can blame him? 144 appearances at one of Australia’s…
Nani keen to prolong fan excitement after Big Blue debut
By Jullian Sardana (@JullianSardana) As Melbourne Victory emerged 3-2 victors in their first game of the season against perennial adversaries Sydney FC, one man’s name was the preferred refrain for the chorus of away supporters that descended onto Allianz Stadium.…