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‘Coast Tactics Cost Them’

‘Coast Tactics Cost Them’

EXCLUSIVE: Central Coast Mariners played into Brisbane Roar’s hands in the crucial second half of extra time for their extraordinary grand final comeback victory, say Roar stars. 15 Mar 2011
Erik's Disbelief At Suncorp Miracle

Erik's Disbelief At Suncorp Miracle

ERIK Paartalu is still struggling to believe the miracle at Suncorp Stadium, 24 hours after scoring his vital equaliser in Brisbane Roar's dramatic grand Final win over Central Coast Mariners. 14 Mar 2011
Grand Final Stars Rated

Grand Final Stars Rated

IT WAS the perfect way to end the best ever season of A-League football as drama, passion and skill were on show as Brisbane Roar again proved unbeatable. 14 Mar 2011
Ange: So Much More To Do

Ange: So Much More To Do

NO SOONER had Brisbane won the Hyundai A-League Championship than coach Ange Postecoglou was vowing his side would be more than a one-hit wonder. 14 Mar 2011
Mat Heartbroken At Final Defeat

Mat Heartbroken At Final Defeat

HEARTBROKEN Central Coast Mariners gloveman Matthew Ryan said winning the award for best on ground in the Grand Final does not make up for losing what looked an unloseable game. 14 Mar 2011
McKay Speech Spurred Roar

McKay Speech Spurred Roar

A STIRRING speech from captain Matt McKay before the second half of extra time was the catalyst for Brisbane Roar's miraculous Grand Final win over Central Coast Mariners. 14 Mar 2011
Arnie: One Kick Away From History

Arnie: One Kick Away From History

CENTRAL Coast Mariners coach Graham Arnold hailed his side's heroic effort in the A-League grand final as a victory over all those who doubted the side's potential last year. 13 Mar 2011
Mariners Always Wary Of Roar

Mariners Always Wary Of Roar

CENTRAL Coast captain Alex Wilkinson said he was always wary of a Brisbane Roar comeback in Sunday's A-League Grand Final which the Premiers won in sensational circumstances. 13 Mar 2011
Brisbane Pull Off A Miracle

Brisbane Pull Off A Miracle

BRISBANE Roar have produced an incredible fightback from 2-0 down with less than five minutes to play to win the A-League Grand Final 4-2 on penalties over Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium on Sunday. 13 Mar 2011
Europe Calling For Amini

Europe Calling For Amini

EXCLUSIVE: Central Coast Mariner Mustafa Amini leaves for Europe this Thursday for trials in Germany with Borussia Dortmund his first port of call. 13 Mar 2011
A-League Grand Final Pic Gallery

A-League Grand Final Pic Gallery

All the match action from the 2010/2011 A-League Grand Final between Brisbane Roar and Central Coast Mariners at Suncorp Stadium. Pics by Getty Images. 13 Mar 2011
A-League Grand Final Teams

A-League Grand Final Teams

DANIEL McBreen has been forced to the Central Coast Mariners bench for the A-League Grand Final while there are no surprises in Brisbane Roar's side. 13 Mar 2011
Perez Confirmed To Miss Decider

Perez Confirmed To Miss Decider

GRAND Final outsiders Central Coast Mariners have been dealt a blow for Sunday's A-League decider with key midfielder Patricio Perez ruled out due to a hamstring injury. 12 Mar 2011
Simon Hopes For Happy Hundred

Simon Hopes For Happy Hundred

CENTRAL Coast striker Matt Simon will play his 100th A-League game in Sunday's Grand Final and he says it'd be tough to imagine a better way to mark the milestone than with a championship. 11 Mar 2011
Left v Right Spurs On Brisbane

Left v Right Spurs On Brisbane

FEW clubs have challenged Brisbane Roar in 2010-11, but Shane Stefanutto says the team has continued to improve thanks to a healthy rivalry between left and right sides in their 4-3-3 formation. 11 Mar 2011
Third Time Lucky For Wilko

Third Time Lucky For Wilko

HE HAS tasted Grand Final defeat two times already but Central Coast Mariners captain Alex Wilkinson is determined to end this season in triumph in Sunday's A-League decider. 11 Mar 2011