Category: Articles

Legacy a matter for others to decide as retiring Jamieson prepares to enter new phase at ‘home”

May 29, 2023

Ahead of what will be his 323rd and final A-League Men game, retiring Melbourne City skipper Scott Jamieson has said he doesn’t consider himself a legend of the club, just that he’s glad he’s made enough of an impact to have others call him that. And as he prepares to step away, the defender admits … More Legacy a matter for others to decide as retiring Jamieson prepares to enter new phase at ‘home”

“The biggest signing we can make” – Papas hopes offseason brings new owners, stability to the Jets

April 30, 2023

With their season now officially ended, the Newcastle Jets can begin the post-mortem on yet another season that has begun with some promise, only to conclude in disappointment. Exit interviews will be conducted, players and coaches offered new contracts or moved on, and plans will be put in place for improvement in 2023-24. All the … More “The biggest signing we can make” – Papas hopes offseason brings new owners, stability to the Jets

Corica believes in-form Sydney FC ready to “respond” to Wanderers in elimination final Sydney Derby

April 30, 2023

Never before has a Sydney Derby been played in the A-League Men finals, one of the fiercest and most deeply-felt rivalries in the history of Australian football given the added dimension that the side that emerges will do so at the expense of the other’s season. That, however, will change in 2022-23, when Western Sydney … More Corica believes in-form Sydney FC ready to “respond” to Wanderers in elimination final Sydney Derby

Logarzo rules out ALW grand final start, pushing to prove fitness

April 29, 2023

Chloe Logarzo has ruled out the possibility of starting for Western United in tomorrow’s A-League Women grand final against Sydney FC, with the midfielder to be given until the last possible moment to prove her ability to play a role off the bench. However, with a home Women’s World Cup on the way, there is more … More Logarzo rules out ALW grand final start, pushing to prove fitness

The Calder connection at the heart of Western United’s grand final push

April 29, 2023

On Sunday afternoon, Western United will take the field for its first-ever A-League Women grand final; an expansion club, looking to add history to an already momentous debut season in the competition. Needless to say, comes with the territory of being a first-year franchise that they’re giving up a significant experience gap on their opponents … More The Calder connection at the heart of Western United’s grand final push

Jamie Maclaren charts his own path to A-League immortality 

April 23, 2023

AAMI Park, Melbourne | Jamie Maclaren had a purpose when he arrived at Melbourne City in January 2019 and, refreshingly, it was one he was willing to share.  A lot of players, you see, will pretend that they don’t care for individual accomplishments and the like. In this modern age of players being media training … More Jamie Maclaren charts his own path to A-League immortality 

Leckie and van der Venne return as City eye finals-like intensity against Western United

April 21, 2023

The A-League Men premiership secured, Melbourne City coach Rado Vidošić expects further improvements from his side as it welcomes back high-powered reinforcements Mat Leckie and Richard van der Venne for a finals dry-run against Western United on Saturday.  After initially being forced to put the champagne on ice following a 1-1 draw with Central Coast … More Leckie and van der Venne return as City eye finals-like intensity against Western United

Vidošić backs the Bos as he eyes third-straight City premiership

April 14, 2023

With a win against the Central Coast Mariners on Saturday enough to secure the club a record third-straight A-League Women premiership, Melbourne City gaffer Rado Vidošić is cognizant of the stakes associated with this weekend. But with the Mariners also desperately trying to chase down Adelaide United for second place on the ALM table, he … More Vidošić backs the Bos as he eyes third-straight City premiership

Before its final exorcism, ghost of Wanderers past looking to keep Victory’s season alive

April 14, 2023

Perhaps it is fitting that on the day Western Sydney Wanderers can clinch a place in the A-League Men finals, Tony Popovic will be in the opposition dugout. The now-Melbourne Victory boss was the last to coach the Wanderers to the playoffs, with his exit for Turkish Süper Lig club Karabükspor ahead of the 2017–18 … More Before its final exorcism, ghost of Wanderers past looking to keep Victory’s season alive

Goalscoring history beckons as Melbourne City’s Maclaren finds form and fitness

April 10, 2023

Now, five games without a goal, in a vacuum, isn’t the worst thing in the world. Some players, even attackers, will go much longer without rippling the back of the net without blinking an eye. Jamie Maclaren, though, isn’t like most strikers. And while Rado Vidošić may have declared his leading man to be a “calm … More Goalscoring history beckons as Melbourne City’s Maclaren finds form and fitness