For the first time since 2016 – and second in history – there are multiple teams from the A-League competing in the knockout phase of an AFC club competition. Both Macarthur FC and Central Coast Mariners finished on top of their respective groups in the… Read More »Is the AFC Cup the A-League’s best chance for continental success?
Round 16 was action-packed with plenty of intriguing battles. The weekend started and finished with two six-goal thrillers. It was absolute chaos, with two red cards in the final game to the Wanderers. There were two 3-all draws, 25 goals scored in six matches and… Read More »Super subs, skippers and shot-stoppers: The A-League players who were the difference in Round 16
Australia’s terrific teenage cricketers have emulated their seniors by beating India to become champions of the world. Hugh Weibgen’s gifted side lifted the Under-19 World Cup at the South African venue of Benoni with a comprehensive 79-run win over the reigning champs on Sunday. After… Read More »Champions! Australia U19s break 14-year drought with dominant World Cup final win, India bridesmaids again
In connection with my desire to fully keep up with the J-pop industry, I’m planning to do a weekly round-up of any new releases that have caught my ear. Some of these may have been covered on the blog already, but my hope is that… Read More »New & Noteworthy J-pop of the Week (February 11, 2024)
Marko Rudan has refused to say whether his outspoken comments on A-League Men officials may have contributed to his Western Sydney Wanderers side finishing their 3-3 draw with Newcastle with nine men. A week after slamming the competition’s referees following a last-gasp loss to Macarthur,… Read More »Rudan refuses to speculate on refs as late Marcelo strike rescues point for Wanderers in wild draw