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A-League titans: The captains pic special

A-League titans: The captains pic special

They're inspiring, fiery, steadfast, mouthy, wily, unstoppable and let's face it...occasionally batsh*t crazy. Here's our tribute to the men who will lead the teams in the 2018/19 A-League season.
19 Oct 2018
Toivonen, Deng in doubt for derby start

Toivonen, Deng in doubt for derby start

Melbourne Victory coach Kevin Muscat admits Swedish signing Ola Toivonen isn't 100% match fit for tomorrow's derby.
19 Oct 2018
How in the world will you watch the Aussie topflight?

How in the world will you watch the Aussie topflight?

Can't get to the game? More fans than ever will be able to catch A-League and W-League action this season with 19 broadcast partners covering 79 territories set to showcase Australian football around the world.
19 Oct 2018
Taggart: Roar showed faith when others didn't

Taggart: Roar showed faith when others didn't

Socceroos World Cup striker Adam Taggart, says he swapped Perth for Brisbane because the Roar showed more faith in him than Glory.
19 Oct 2018
A-League pre-season wrap: Who's hot, who's not!

A-League pre-season wrap: Who's hot, who's not!

FINALLY! A-League season 2018/19 kicks off tonight so which club is firing on all cylinders ahead of Round 1? FTBL breaks down the pre-season results. But is it any indication of how the opening rounds will unfold? We'll know soon enough.
19 Oct 2018

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EXCLUSIVE: A-League hopefuls accused of wage theft

EXCLUSIVE: A-League hopefuls accused of wage theft
Kerem Bulut banned for four years - reports

Kerem Bulut banned for four years - reports
Seven imports who'll star in the 2018/19 A-League season

Seven imports who'll star in the 2018/19 A-League season
Daniel Alessi signs for Italian club

Daniel Alessi signs for Italian club

FTBL.Life

Sydney's new stadium a real crowd pleaser

Sydney's new stadium a real crowd pleaser

It's now East Sydney vs Western Sydney for the best stadium, looks like the race is on.
PUMA reveals new 'Stun Pack'

PUMA reveals new 'Stun Pack'

PUMA launches the new stun pack, bringing chrome-like finishes back into the game.
New Balance's Limited Edition Furon

New Balance's Limited Edition Furon

Meet the new look, limited edition Furon 4.0 from the Horizon Pack.
Newcastle Jets release epic, spine-tingling ad

Newcastle Jets release epic, spine-tingling ad

Newcastle Jets' brilliant new ad released on Thursday has fans excited.
The irresistible Mizuno Rebula 2 "Black/Gold"

The irresistible Mizuno Rebula 2 "Black/Gold"

Mizuno's latest drop, the Rebula 2, is classy in every way.

News

Oar reveals Mariners' blueprint for success

Oar reveals Mariners' blueprint for success

With Scottish international striker Ross McCormack joining him at the Mariners, Tommy Oar has high hopes for Central Coast's 2018-19 A-League campaign.
Kewell: Toughen the kids like Bellamy does

Kewell: Toughen the kids like Bellamy does

Harry Kewell has revealed his respect for the methods of Melbourne Storm NRL coach Craig Bellamy.
Cyclist Dr Bridie O'Donnell advocates for sports women everywhere

Cyclist Dr Bridie O'Donnell advocates for sports women everywhere

Former Australian time-trial champion and women’s sport advocate Dr Bridie O’Donnell says even though headway has been made, there’s still a long way to go before sports women have equity in Australia.
Mulvey: We don't talk about that anymore

Mulvey: We don't talk about that anymore

Central Coast coach Mike Mulvey says the Mariners have taken a pledge to not look back after four years of under-performance.
Marco Kurz not sizing up Sydney for cup final yet

Marco Kurz not sizing up Sydney for cup final yet

Adelaide United coach Marco Kurz says he won't be using Friday night's A-League season opener against Sydney FC to size up their opponents ahead of their FFA Cup final meeting later this month.

Analysis

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Graham Arnold: The Master of Systems

Okay, Kuwait seemed about as interested in the game as their crowd, but you can only play what’s in front of you. Playing in stifling heat on an over-grassed pitch, the Arnie Era got off to a very solid start.
Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

Does 'cult' club hold the secret to attracting new A-League fans?

We all want another Western Sydney Wanderers, but how can A-League expansion clubs get it right? The answer may be hidden within one of Europe’s most unusual teams.
How to fix penalty decisions?

How to fix penalty decisions?

I have a crazy suggestion for a new rule that might improve the game.
The Extra Mile - McKinna on Jedinak

The Extra Mile - McKinna on Jedinak

Lawrie McKinna was the coach who gave Mile Jedinak his first big chance in professional football. The following is an extract from Lawrie's biography (published in 2016) in which he discusses Mile's development and impact on the Mariners before going overseas...
Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

Version 14 A-League...Bring it on!

FFA’s war with FIFA. FFA’s war with its own stakeholders. The prospect of a normalisation committee and being turfed out of the Asian Cup. The Socceroos starting life under a coach who divides the fans. Expansion about to delight two and disaffect the rest. And pop music at goal kicks and corners? Some would suggest that Australian football’s traditional death wish is simply ratcheting up a notch, but I reckon this could be the best season ever.

Galleries

Melbourne Derby coaches special

Melbourne Derby coaches special

Kevin Muscat and Warren Joyce spoke to the Melbourne media on the Yarra River ahead of Saturday's Melbourne derby. They also had a nice stroll together! Pics by Getty Images.
A-League opening night pic special

A-League opening night pic special

Adelaide United hosted Sydney FC on the opening night of the 2018/19 A-League season at Coopers Stadium. Pics by Getty Images.
A-League titans: The captains pic special

A-League titans: The captains pic special

They're inspiring, fiery, steadfast, mouthy, wily, unstoppable and let's face it...occasionally batsh*t crazy. Here's our tribute to the men who will lead the teams in the 2018/19 A-League season.
Look out Victory: Melbourne City training pics

Look out Victory: Melbourne City training pics

Melbourne City were looking sharp at training on Tuesday ahead of Saturday night's blockbuster derby against Victory.

Videos

Watch: Usain Bolt prepares for maiden start

Watch: Usain Bolt prepares for maiden start

Central Coast Mariners coach Mike Mulvey says he's "quietly pleased" with the progress of star recruit Usain Bolt and now football fans will have a chance to judge for themselves.
WATCH! New season TV ad

WATCH! New season TV ad

Football Federation Australia today launched its new season ad for the A-League and W-League with the “Where Heroes Are Made” campaign
WATCH! Now it's Usain Bolt, football analyst...

WATCH! Now it's Usain Bolt, football analyst...

One minute, you're a world record holding 100m sprint superstar. The next you're trialling for the worst A-League club in Australia. And then suddenly you're on TV as a football analyst, assessing Manchester United's progress in Europe. Of course.
WATCH! The A-League bloopers 2017/18

WATCH! The A-League bloopers 2017/18

It's the new season tradition we can all get behind - JayFC's annual A-League blooper tape. Sit back and enjoy the worst of last season...
Watch! Massimo Luongo scores his first of the season

Watch! Massimo Luongo scores his first of the season

After being kept on the bench at the World Cup despite shining for the Socceroos in the pre-tournament warm ups, Massimo Luongo has bounced back for his club QPR and opened his account for the season with this looping header in their 2-0 win over Millwall this morning.