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David is a sub-editor and journalist at The Roar, working on rugby league and football coverage.
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We're getting closer to the return of the NRL, with the season-opening trip to Las Vegas six weeks away. Last week we looked at…
Alex de Minaur has set up a third-round Australian Open clash with Francisco Cerundolo after a commanding straight-sets 6-2 6-4 6-3 win over American…
Melbourne City climbed to the summit, Adrian Segecic netted a magnificent 22-minute hat-trick and Western United downed Melbourne Victory in a thriller. Plenty to…
Adrian Segecic scored his first-ever hat-trick as Sydney FC returned to winning ways and climbed to fifth on the A-League ladder after defeating Central…
Round 1 of the 2025 NRL season is fast approaching with off-season preparations ramping up across the competition as players settle into new and…
There was late drama in Newcastle and Melbourne, the champions earned a much-needed three points and a wonder goal consigned strugglers Perth Glory to…
The January transfer window is upon us and football's biggest clubs are gearing up to improve their squads as they chase silverware in 2024-25.…
Champions Central Coast Mariners’ struggles persisted, a controversial red card dominated discourse on the Big Blue and Adelaide United threw away another comfortable position…
Joe Lolley scored twice as Sydney FC ended their three-game winless run with a 3-0 win against 10-man Melbourne Victory in the first Big…
A lively Melbourne Derby and Douglas Costa's excellent individual performance on Friday highlighted another action-packed weekend of football action. Here are your A-League Round…
Two goals within the first ten minutes gave Western Sydney fans an early Christmas present, as Wanderers sealed a comfortable 4-1 victory over Wellington…
We're now two months into the A-League season, and the struggles of Perth Glory and Brisbane Roar have been well-documented, with pressure ramping up…
Plenty happening across another busy weekend, as Auckland's perfect start was ended, things went from bad to worse in the west, and Archie Goodwin…
Michael Ruhs scored the match-winner just nine minutes after coming on as Western United defeated Sydney FC 4-3 in a wild affair at Allianz…
Trouble at the bottom end of the A-League table as Newcastle, Perth and Brisbane were all beaten, meanwhile Auckland's magnificent run shows no signs…
Day 1 of the second Test saw a near-capacity crowd at the Adelaide Oval - but they were plunged into darkness in the night…
Just five games this weekend but it was another entertaining round, so let's get stuck into it. Here are your A-League Round 6 talking…
Unite Round is in the books - there was some good, some bad and a pretty extraordinary press conference following the Sydney Derby. Let's…
Alen Stajcic unloaded on star player Juan Mata's agent after Sydney FC continued their dominance over Wanderers with a commanding 4-2 Sydney Derby triumph…
The wait is finally over, and the first Border-Gavaskar Test is upon us as the highly anticipated series gets underway from Perth. And what…
You’re right, but there’s probably a lot on Brown’s mind. He is just about entering his peak years and the Eels are a bit of a mess. He has a better chance of winning a premiership elsewhere, if one of the heavyweights can make the cap work.
'Leaked within minutes': Agent slams NRL clubs after Eels star shopped to rivals
At a quick glance both the A-League and MLS look way too high, though MLS’ moderately sized grounds could allow for such a percentage.
A-League Talking Points: Victory and Wanderers can’t be split in classic, Sky Blues’ flaws exposed again
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Premiership Tiger arrested, charged with assault after alleged late-night incident
Forgot to mention in the copy that final crowd was a touch over 20,000. Well above Sydney’s average, but as always, I’d like to see that number even higher for a grudge match on a relatively mild day.
Sweet treat: Lolley brace seals crucial Big Blue triumph after 'unlucky' Machach send-off
Hill is the best commentator in 20 years of the A-League, McBreen a championship winner. If they don’t have a clue, who does?
Sweet treat: Lolley brace seals crucial Big Blue triumph after 'unlucky' Machach send-off
I’d have to watch it again, but I think it was more like upper chest or just below the neck, and the yellow card seemed sufficient.
Sweet treat: Lolley brace seals crucial Big Blue triumph after 'unlucky' Machach send-off
We expect a full bibliography if you want a high distinction.
Golden Boots, Thirsty and Robbo: Remembering the greats who left us in 2024
Sena is the closest to a true 6 Sydney have, but he’s getting bullied off the ball too much.
'Not good enough': Sydney chasing first clean sheet in vital Big Blue
Yes, that’s a pretty succinct way of putting it.
'Not good enough': Sydney chasing first clean sheet in vital Big Blue
It’s not just Costa and Lolley (who’s had more good games than bad), but the other three visa players have been a mixed bag. Sena is the oldest at 28.
Grant’s been a great servant but there’s no one really snapping at his heels, which would let complacency seep in for any player.
Glory and Roar deserve plenty of criticism - but should the real heat be on misfiring contenders?
You probably know the scourge of iPhones better than most. Do teenagers still read?
I tried running away from football. This is how I fell back in love with it
Thanks, David. Tough times ahead for the national teams but we will always have the 2022 and 2023 runs. Hope to see your byline or your face on camera soon.
I tried running away from football. This is how I fell back in love with it
I think it’s more the fickle nature of sports fans, combined with the heat, and perhaps the lack of transport options/frequency on a Friday night. The fans have always turned out for finals games on the coast, but perhaps a run of the mill regular season game isn’t that enticing.
A-League Talking Points: Talay's system exposed, new Goodwin in town, Perth hit rock bottom
Hi mate, we are aware (I’ve experienced it myself), and the feedback has been passed on to the relevant people.
The best game in Australian football right now is played in New Zealand
That’s fair, I’m not sure Zadkovich is up to the task. But do the owners have any appetite to fire him and bring in a new coach, when realistically, the season is almost gone?
A-League Talking Points: Auckland send more records tumbling, debutant's red card bites Sydney
Yeah, I was trying to watch the highlights last night and was pretty miffed they weren’t available then. It may be some odd AFC rule, knowing them, or it could just be sloppy by Ten.
Kids are alright: Academy-laden Sky Blues end ACL 2 group stage on high note
‘Committed’ is probably a strong term. Talay plays a much stronger line-up if they had to get three points to seal qualification. I don’t have the data in front of me, but the average age of Sydney’s starting line-up is surely up there, despite two young centre-halves anchoring the defence.
Kids are alright: Academy-laden Sky Blues end ACL 2 group stage on high note
It’s an art, not a science.
Auckland chase more history as second-ever Kiwi Derby officially sold out
There were a few, for sure. I think I had them 11th or 12th – but to be fair, Auckland aren’t a lock for the top six (or better) just yet.
Auckland chase more history as second-ever Kiwi Derby officially sold out
Yeah, Duke’s finishing leaves a lot to be desired.
But it would also be a big risk for Popa to throw a 19-year-old into games against Indonesia and China, where the pressure is on immediately. If Adam Taggart can get back to his best form, obviously there’s a lot more experience there.
A bit of a damned if you do, damned if you don’t spot for Popa.
A-League Talking Points: Auckland extend dream start, Milanovic sends Socceroos message
Pierias is an interesting one, probably offers more than Miller. I didn’t mention Thomas Waddingham’s double in the article, if he keeps scoring then Popa’s head may be turned.
A-League Talking Points: Auckland extend dream start, Milanovic sends Socceroos message
Pocket change for Auckland owner Bill Foley, but a pretty big sum to the rest of us. Hopefully that gets the club closer to financial parity. And hopefully it’s a more exciting game than the first derby.
A-League Talking Points: Auckland extend dream start, Milanovic sends Socceroos message
Work better? Someone inform the Western Sydney Wanderers. 😁
'So much positive': Under-fire Zdrilic adamant Glory days will return for A-League strugglers
It has less than half Sydney’s population, are they really crying out for a second team? What’s your reasoning exactly?
'So much positive': Under-fire Zdrilic adamant Glory days will return for A-League strugglers
Also, I’d be pretty worried if the only way my club could hang on to stars is to insert all these clauses.
'Leaked within minutes': Agent slams NRL clubs after Eels star shopped to rivals