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Gambling on the Gold Coast

Gambling on the Gold Coast

"You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'emKnow when to walk away and know when to runYou never count your money when you're sittin' at the tableThere'll be time enough for countin' when the dealing's done" - Bill Shankley - Willie Nelson Sitting at the card table are the usual ... 19 Jul 2010
The Return of Australia A?

The Return of Australia A?

It was the summer of 1994-1995, and the Australian Cricket Board had a problem. Touring the country for the Benson and Hedges World Series Cup this year were England - a big name and our mortal cricketing enemies - but also Zimbabwe, who at that stage were the newest team to international ... 17 Jul 2010
Oranjes before kick-off?

Oranjes before kick-off?

Please check your jacket at the door and make sure you wear your Oranje safety jacket at all times. In the spirit of reconnection with my Dutch ancestry (this connection seems to become strongest every four years and lasts about a month) I am hoping that the Central Coast Mariners change of ... 15 Jul 2010
The new guy

The new guy

As any drawn out rollercoaster ride must, the reign of Pim Verbeek has finally come to an end. The World Cup stage was the perfect setting for Verbeek's swan song but ultimately proved to be a group-stage letdown. Most people - myself included - won't be sad to see the Dutchman make his way to ... 15 Jul 2010
North Queensland Fury v2.0

North Queensland Fury v2.0

To start my blogging career I am going to ask a question - has any club, in the history of the A-League, undertaken such a metamorphosis as the NQ Fury as it enters its second season? At a guess, the popular answer would be no. Some of our friends from across the Tasman might argue for the ... 15 Jul 2010
Looking Out For Number One

Looking Out For Number One

At the end of the World Cup there is one outstanding certainty in Australian football - Mark Schwarzer, at the age of 37, is still our Number One. The only Australian to make the top 100 of the current Castrol Ratings - so good that even Arsenal want to tap into some of that Aussie good ... 15 Jul 2010
Never a dull moment for GCU

Never a dull moment for GCU

Some people believe football is a matter of life and death. I'm very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.Bill Shankly Ahh, Mr. Shankly. You could not have been more correct. To the average person, football is a sport, and merely that. ... 14 Jul 2010
Minding our own beeswax

Minding our own beeswax

Anyone that has read, watched or listened to the majority of Australian media over the years will understand that there is one fundamental belief that generally runs throughout. Strong opinions lead to controversy, controversy gets ratings, and ratings (or ‘impressions') sell newspapers ... 14 Jul 2010
iMarquee 1.0

iMarquee 1.0

‘The original and the best' It's not often one can take good advice from snack food packaging, but on this occasion, I think Smith's and their delightful chips (original crinkle-cut, if you must know) fits in perfectly with what I'm going for. Ladies and Gentlemen, I put forward to you, ... 13 Jul 2010
Why I'm all Heart...

Why I'm all Heart...

I am a Melbourne Heart supporter - but why support them when Melbourne Victory have the biggest crowds and are (currently) the most successful A-League club? I support Melbourne Heart because I missed out. I missed out on the chanting, missed out on the excitement of new signings and missed ... 13 Jul 2010
Brisbane One, Liverpool Two

Brisbane One, Liverpool Two

For the most part we were all football fans of some kind before the A-League revolutionised Australian football. Some of us were refugees seeking sporting asylum when the National Soccer League simply ceased to exist. Far more of us, if low crowd figures were any indication of NSL fandom, ... 12 Jul 2010
Christmas in July

Christmas in July

It's beginning to look a lot like Sydney.  Ev'rywhere you go. Take a peek down your street at dawn , At the tellys in every home. Watching the ol' football. It's beginning to look a lot like Sydney. Games in every park. But the prettiest sight you'll see, Are the home games that ... 11 Jul 2010
We Have The Technology

We Have The Technology

If I had to pick one word to describe this World Cup, it would be 'technology'. If I had to pick two, they'd be 'technology' and 'controversy'. Because we've debated the dubious technology surrounding the roundest ever World Cup ball, the Jabulani. We've cried poor over first Tim Cahill's ... 11 Jul 2010
Auf wiedersehen Pet

Auf wiedersehen Pet

As we bid farewell to Group D let's admit one thing : Fozz was right. Yeah, I know it's tough but face the facts : Fozz knows at least as much as the octopus and that lesser known psychic parakeet.  Maybe they could join forces and create a new reality show "Psychic Pets FC". In hindsight,... 11 Jul 2010
Dear Brett...

Dear Brett...

As the World Cup gets set to draw to a close with a bang it seems apt to end a prolonged witchhunt with an apology. So here it is. Brett Holman, we are sorry. I must admit that I was one of the neysayers. One of those who cringed every time you came on to the field. You ran around like a ... 9 Jul 2010
Undoing the disservice

Undoing the disservice

Bring on the unconvincing Spain: mere pretty boy road kill now as Germany marches ever onwards and upwards. Those were the words of fellow blogger, Julia DeMeyrick after Germany had demolished Argentina on their way to the semi-final.Whilst there was a hint of poetic licence in her words, to ... 8 Jul 2010
Good looking team, but how will we watch them?

Good looking team, but how will we watch them?

A little over a month ago NQFC fans could have been forgiven for donating their jerseys to the local council for hi-visability safety wear. There was no coach, no CEO, no Robbie Fowler, or many other players for that matter. However with about a month until the boys take on Robbie and the Purple ... 8 Jul 2010
Performance Anxiety

Performance Anxiety

The 2010 World Cup has been a funny one for the stars of world football. Some of the biggest names have flopped on the big stage, while other players have had their reputations significantly enhanced. Not even big-name EPL players have been spared; they have suffered whilst some older, more ... 8 Jul 2010
It's a start!

It's a start!

Lo and behold, we did it! We signed someone! Someone good! As you can tell, I am happy at the signing of Socceroo Michael Petkovic to the club. A stalwart of South Melbourne, he's spent the last 10 years plying his trade in Europe with reasonable success, and has decided to come home for one ... 8 Jul 2010
Fan Made, FFA Abused

Fan Made, FFA Abused

The marketing push for A-League Season 6 has begun, and once again the message is confusing. Watch the latest TV commercials here. The Pyrmont based advertising firm utilised by the FFA to create and market the campaign, BMF, has the following blurb on their website describing the ... 7 Jul 2010
Klose To Perfection

Klose To Perfection

Don't you wish international football commentators would occasionally consult a dictionary ?  Instead of providing them with a computer full of stats and player histories, perhaps FIFA needs to give them a crash course in the use and abuse of adjectives before they let them loose on an ... 6 Jul 2010

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