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…

Key Takeaways: Melbourne Victory vs Perth Glory

The Perth Glory have got off the mark with their first win of the season, coming in the form of a three goal drubbing over Melbourne Victory at AAMI Park. It was a physical contest from the outset, with both…

From Vilafranca to Victory: Rai Marchán on life, La Liga and learning from ‘incredible’ Popović

Catalunya is synonymous with football in Spain.  The country’s first football association and first league were both formed in the fiercely independent, autonomous community on the Iberian peninsula and over the years, the region has given Spain a plethora of…

The Lead Up | LIVE BLOG: 3/12

Welcome to The Lead Up, Kick360‘s Live Blog that keeps you informed with everything from injury updates, team news and general news within Australian football ahead of the upcoming A-Leagues match-day!

City Display Courage Despite Last-Minute Loss

For most of Wednesday night’s FFA Cup Round of 32 tie, Adelaide City had Melbourne Victory up against the ropes. A late penalty might have stolen the win for the Victorians, but City played with quality in front of their…

“We have a lot of things to get better” – Roderick insists the best is yet to come for Melbourne Victory

Portuguese signing Roderick Miranda believes that Melbourne Victory will continue improving as the season continues, insisting that despite a first round win against Western United, the team has identified some areas where they must improve. While Victory’s travelling contingent of…

Key Takeaways: Perth Glory vs Melbourne Victory FFA Cup Playoff

Perth Glory and Melbourne Victory went the distance in Wednesday night’s FFA Cup Play-Off but, it was Jerrad Dyson’s penalty heroics that helped the boys in blue progress to the next round. Only 37 seconds into the game, Lleyton Brooks…

Teething issues for Paramount + as problems arise during first match-week

UPDATE: The A-Leagues has responded to the reported camera issues from the Western United vs Melbourne Victory fixture played at GMHBA Stadium with the following statement: “We want to assure fans who watched last night’s match in Victoria that we…

Key Takeaways: Western United vs Melbourne Victory

Melbourne Victory came up trumps over Western United in Tony Popović’s first Battle of the Bridge after new signing Roderick Miranda sealed the win in the 75th minute with the match’s opening goal. A cagey opening to the match saw…

New era for Victorian football as Popović and Aloisi face off at new clubs

Victorian football will have a different feel both in names and narrative when Western United square-off with Melbourne Victory in Saturday night’s Battle of the Bridge. Buoyed by the arrivals of new head coaches John Aloisi and Tony Popović, both…