Football Analysis

Striking Out

Striking Out

The previous fortnight has seen this column examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Perth Glory squad from defence to midfield. In this final instalment of a three-part series, we’ll examine the potency of the Perth Glory attack as it stood last season and how things ... 12 May 2011
Czechmate, Lavicka!

Czechmate, Lavicka!

For all of his dubious personality traits, John Kosmina certainly wasn't afraid of throwing a surprise in the team sheet. In what was a discouraging final season as coach of Sydney FC, he gave significant game time to Chris Payne, Matt Jurman, Anthony Golec, Brendan Gan, Rhyan Grant and Kofi ... 10 May 2011
Thinking Outside The Idiot Box

Thinking Outside The Idiot Box

The next phase of the A-League revolution will not be televised. It will not be televised on FoxSports, it will not be televised on digital free-to-air and it certainly will not be televised on your local community Channel 31 where it will thankfully not be sponsored by Vinnie's Factory Seconds ... 9 May 2011
Cobaltore Onagawa - a club worth fighting for

Cobaltore Onagawa - a club worth fighting for

In the modern world where Football Clubs are just multi-million dollar businesses intent on just making money and winning silverware, the true meaning of a Football Club is often lost. First and foremost, a Football Club represents their community; they reflect the spirit and values of its ... 8 May 2011
Sign him up!

Sign him up!

Asked which two players they were most looking forward to seeing in the 2009 Under-20 World Cup, most Australian fans would have replied with Aaron Mooy and Dean Bouzanis. Less than six months prior to the World Cup Mooy, the Bolton youth-teamer, was named player of the tournament in the ... 5 May 2011
Stuck In The Midfield With You

Stuck In The Midfield With You

In my last article, we examined Perth Glory’s defensive line as it stands for the upcoming season. This week, I will be running the rule over their midfield; an area that proved to be a source of considerable pain for the team last year.    Glory’s 2010-11 ... 5 May 2011
Fox Sports' growth key to A-League's

Fox Sports' growth key to A-League's

Another government review, OneHD's move away from its sports-only format and the AFL's mega television deal: three recent developments that will, according to many, reaffirm Australian football's place in this country; as a fringe code burdened by immense expectations. The AFL's billion-dollar ... 3 May 2011
Training Session for U8/9 Year Olds

Training Session for U8/9 Year Olds

Stage two of the National Curriculum (NC) is the 8 and 9 age group. The field size increases to ¼ field and extra players are added including a goal keeper (7v7). Adults who play 7v7 summer competitions should also take note of this blog.  The concepts of the formation are the ... 3 May 2011
Why Aussies Teams Fail In Asia

Why Aussies Teams Fail In Asia

Australian clubs have again struggled to succeed in the Asian Champions League. But why? In my view the key to doing well in the Asian Champions league is making sure you shut up shop when you play away from home, and doing all you can to get the win at home. Adelaide did it perfectly in 2008, ... 2 May 2011
Defending our Honour and Glory

Defending our Honour and Glory

Whilst Gary Marocchi and some of his fellow entertainers would probably disagree, in general a good football team needs a solid defence. Whilst repelling opposition attacks is understandably their primary focus, more and more these days the back three, four, or five are also ... 27 Apr 2011
Unstacking The Bale Myth

Unstacking The Bale Myth

IF Gareth Bale is the Premier League’s best footballer, then the Premier League falls some distance short of its claim as the world’s finest football competition. Tottenham fans think he’s the best, which is about as reliable a source as asking the Pope which religion he rates ... 23 Apr 2011
Not In The Same League

Not In The Same League

The Queensland State League has to bite the bullet and make this season its last - at least in its current form. On Tuesday, barely six rounds into their first QSL campaign, the newly formed and Brisbane-based Southern Cross United officially withdrew from the competition due to financial ... 22 Apr 2011
12 Reasons to worry in the off-season

12 Reasons to worry in the off-season

Long before Johnny rediscovered his Mellencamp, the Cougar did a good line in pain. Hurts So Good might not be the best anthem for the A-League but it certainly strikes a chord. That's not to say there aren't positive signs on the domestic front. After a dismal start, Victory and Sydney ... 21 Apr 2011
Roar Ratings Part 2

Roar Ratings Part 2

Now to the flashy part of the team. The midfielders and forwards who get the majority of the plaudits for their feats. Brisbane had a lot of winners at this end of the field considering that we dominated possession for the majority of the games we played this season, and we led the league in ... 18 Apr 2011
ACL needs some extra spice

ACL needs some extra spice

With the ACL struggling to capture the attention in a number of countries, mainly Korea and Australia, it is timely to take a look at the composition of the ACL and ask - do we need more variety? It's fair to say of the four main East Asian nations (Japan, Korea, China and Australia), only ... 17 Apr 2011
The one Marquee to rule them all

The one Marquee to rule them all

How do you re-ignite interest in an A-league franchise that hasn't quite made the impact on the local scene as hoped? Well for starters you wipe the slate and try a new tact at engaging the community, but if you ask the supporters of the Gold Coast United there is a real and simple ... 17 Apr 2011
The That-Could-Be-Me-Bug (And Gammy Knees)

The That-Could-Be-Me-Bug (And Gammy Knees)

There some a few things you don't want to become in your life, and one of them is a statistic. Particularly if it's a statistic you fear and it's a World Cup year. I've rabbitted on previously about how women are eight times more likely to do their knees than men and 25 per cent more like to ... 14 Apr 2011
The Little Things

The Little Things

Sometimes in our game it's the little things that count. The good challenge to stop the onrushing striker during the fifth minute of the season opener might be forgotten two minutes later; but it could be the difference between a 2-1 win or a 2-2 draw, or come the end of the season be the ... 13 Apr 2011
One big door closes for the A-League

One big door closes for the A-League

When football fans imagine their utopian A-League, it's inevitably broadcast on free-to-air, with a commercial network replicating the wall-to-wall coverage Fox Sports has provided from day one without the need to pay those monthly Foxtel bills. Only OneHD could have done that. But Australia's ... 12 Apr 2011
A pain in my ACL

A pain in my ACL

There's something missing in this year's addition of the Asian Champions League. It's right on the tip of my mind. There are Asia's best teams, and plenty of goals and the odd controversial decision. No it's none of that, it's,,, it's,,,, Adelaide is missing. Not literally Adelaide but a team ... 11 Apr 2011
Roar Ratings Part 1

Roar Ratings Part 1

This time last year I did the exact same thing. I went through the Roar roaster and picked through the bones of the worst season in the clubs A League history. There weren't many positives from a season that included the demise of a drink driving coach, the dismantling of the squad as we limped ... 11 Apr 2011

Latest News

Ace a trump card for Aussie as Young bags first PGA win

Ace a trump card for Aussie as Young bags first PGA win

4 Aug 2025
Kyriacou claims Women's Open top 10 and top Aussie honours

Kyriacou claims Women's Open top 10 and top Aussie honours

4 Aug 2025
Steph and Minjee make Women's Open move

Steph and Minjee make Women's Open move

3 Aug 2025

Most Read

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

Aloisi leans on AFL, cricket counterparts ahead of A-League semi

21 May 2022
Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

Rudan raises CommBank Stadium concerns

13 Apr 2022
TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

TESTED: ASICS SWIFT STRIKE

30 Nov 2023
Watch: 2021 Dolan Warren Awards Live Stream | A-League, W-League

Watch: 2021 Dolan Warren Awards Live Stream | A-League, W-League

23 Jun 2021