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Boob Armour a necessity in player safety

Boob Armour a necessity in player safety

The safety and wellbeing of athletes is priority number one in modern day sports. The research into head trauma and concussion has changed the sporting landscape dramatically in recent years. Now Boob Armour founder Suzie Betts wants to add breast protection to the list of player safety requirements. 17 Sep 2020
OP-ED: 'Transfer fees and W-League growth are FFA's key principles'

OP-ED: 'Transfer fees and W-League growth are FFA's key principles'

The current situation Australian football finds itself in may be a blessing in disguise. While financial uncertainty is never a good thing, a chance to re-assess and build towards a realistic business model is an opportunity FFA should grab with both hands. 11 Sep 2020
Matildas legend turns Taekwondo CEO

Matildas legend turns Taekwondo CEO

Twenty years after she represented Australia at the Sydney 2000 games, former Matildas legend Heather Garriock will lead her country to Tokyo 2021, albeit in a vastly different role. 10 Sep 2020
Celebrating Courtney: The local and 'lethal' Wanderer with 'unbelievable talent'

Celebrating Courtney: The local and 'lethal' Wanderer with 'unbelievable talent'

Western Sydney Wanderers teenager Courtney 'Lethal' Nevin has capped a stellar 2019/20 W-League campaign by deservedly clinching the prestigious Wanderers Medal today, an award voted on by her teammates. 9 Sep 2020
'A-League's Macarthur prices are a cry for help'

'A-League's Macarthur prices are a cry for help'

The easiest thing to do for football fans and the media is to whack clubs over the pricing of memberships. Like it or loathe it, the fans are the lifeblood for any football club and sadly that sometimes (or nearly always) means footing the bills. 4 Sep 2020
Wolves belong in a winter A-League insists Socceroos great

Wolves belong in a winter A-League insists Socceroos great

Local product and Socceroos great Luke Wilkshire admits former NSL giants Wollongong Wolves would love to throw their hat in the ring again to join the A-League. 4 Sep 2020
Three things we learned from the A-League Grand Final

Three things we learned from the A-League Grand Final

The longest and perhaps most frustrating A-League season finished with a bang after a fantastic grand final. In what was a positive end to the season, Sydney FC and Melbourne City produced an entertaining game. A brilliant bit of improvisation from Rhyan Grant secured the title for the Sky Blues who deservedly win a record fifth A-League championship. 30 Aug 2020
Sage calls another Perth-hosted Grand Final 'a no brainer'

Sage calls another Perth-hosted Grand Final 'a no brainer'

Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has encouraged FFA to consider moving the A-League Grand Final to Optus Stadium if his team can overcome Sydney FC in the semi-final on Wednesday. 23 Aug 2020
How much the Matildas are paid (and just how much things have changed)

How much the Matildas are paid (and just how much things have changed)

This week marks 45 years since the 1975 Australian XI, a team from NSW who were endorsed by the Australian Soccer Federation, played in the 1975 AFC Women's Championships. 20 Aug 2020
Blog: Controversial ideas to change football’s financial model

Blog: Controversial ideas to change football’s financial model

While COVID19 has caused all kinds of chaos for Australian football, the blessing is that it has underlined the need for fiscal discipline by all clubs involved in the A-League and indeed the lower tiers. 16 Aug 2020
Cash strapped FFA may settle for local Matildas coach

Cash strapped FFA may settle for local Matildas coach

The relative silence regarding FFA’s search for a new Matildas coach has caused all kinds of interesting rumours online. 14 Aug 2020
FFA stands by Matildas financially despite COVID crisis

FFA stands by Matildas financially despite COVID crisis

FFA have shown their support for women’s football by largely upholding the CBA of the 20 contracted Matildas players despite the current COVID19 pandemic. The previous contract period was from 1 August 2019 to 31 July 2020. 12 Aug 2020
The silver lining in the Red & Black cloud

The silver lining in the Red & Black cloud

Fans of the Western Sydney Wanderers should be the proudest in the league. 10 Aug 2020
W-League in major danger as financial reality bites

W-League in major danger as financial reality bites

Two W-League club insiders and at least two club owners have expressed grave fears that next season’s competition may be radically different. 8 Aug 2020
How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

How the Olympic spirit mended a Matildas' broken heart

Twenty years on from the 2000 Olympics and the bitter sweet memories still flow in the mind of Matildas legend Julie Murray.  7 Aug 2020
'W-League silence deafening despite 2023 bid success'

'W-League silence deafening despite 2023 bid success'

FFA needs to make bold statement with the W-League as the road to 2023 opens up numerous opportunities. 3 Aug 2020
Aloisi a favourite for Matildas role

Aloisi a favourite for Matildas role

Former Socceroo Ross Aloisi is warming as a favourite for the Matildas coaching job. 25 Jul 2020
Socceroos great wants Australian football to aim high - and win the World Cup

Socceroos great wants Australian football to aim high - and win the World Cup

Former Socceroos great Josip Skoko wants plans put in place now for the ultimate aim of eventually winning a World Cup – and insists Australia should think big with him. 16 Jul 2020
Global World Cup stars endorse potential Matildas coach

Global World Cup stars endorse potential Matildas coach

International stars Nora Heroum and Daniela Sabatino have backed Carolina Morace to be the next Matildas coach. 7 Jul 2020
5 interesting Matildas coaching candidates if Milicic steps down

5 interesting Matildas coaching candidates if Milicic steps down

With Ante Milicic possibly leaving to take up his Macarthur FC contract, we explore five potential replacements to lead us on the path to 2023 World Cup glory. 30 Jun 2020
Exclusive: Matildas icons' emotional reactions to Aus / NZ World Cup announcement

Exclusive: Matildas icons' emotional reactions to Aus / NZ World Cup announcement

The women’s game has long been the neglected child of Australian football, but today it is the pride of the country. 26 Jun 2020