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…
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: Melbourne Victory vs Western Sydney Wanderers
Western Sydney Wanderers make it two from two to start the season following a 1-0 win over the Melbourne Victory in a fiery affair at AAMI Park. Back on their home deck and with a big crowd behind them. the…
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.…
New documentary series announced as A-Leagues season 2022/23 is launched
By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) and Neal Symons (@neal_symons) UPDATE: 12/10/22 The broadcast locations for the docuseries has been announced. The show will premiere each Thursday at 7:30pm AEDT on 10 Play, KEEPUP.COM.AU, the KEEPUP app and KEEPUP on YouTube. It…
Key Takeaways: Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory have spoiled Sydney FC’s Allianz Stadium homecoming, defeating the Sky Blues 3-2 in an entertaining first Big Blue of 2022-23. It was a see-sawing affair with five goals and two lead changes between the old rivals. VIctory’s marquee…
Nani ready to set AAMI Park and the A-Leagues alight
By Oliver Walker-Peel (@olliewalkerpeel) Melbourne’s Victory marquee marksman Nani is at the ready. The former Manchester United star is in pastures new after signing with the Victory in July, just days after leaving Italian side Venezia after nearly five months…