No matter the method, the Socceroos’ 2-0 win against India in their opening match of the Asian Cup was what Graham Arnold’s squad needed, almost. In a nutshell, it was far from perfect yet also far from awful, as second-half goals to Jackson Irvine and… Read More »Sluggish Socceroos must be better against Syria – who comes into the team to make that happen?
Trent Robinson is not a man who is afraid of making tough decisions. He cut his star halfback, Sam Walker, last year because he didn’t think he was playing well enough, copping an enormous amount of flak in the process. Robbo also dropped Joey Manu… Read More »Joey v Dom v Toops: Why the Roosters should ditch Suaalii from their backline for Round 1
There is no doubt Steve Smith is a fine tactician but he will never be Australia’s permanent captain again in any format. So there is little to no point in making him skipper for the ODI series and telling Travis Head to be his deputy. … Read More »Smith’s time is up: Selectors miss golden chance to look to the future with short-sighted leadership decision
Sydney. SCG. The sixth of January. An enthralling New Years test drew to a close as Australia flexed their muscles on the final two days to defeat a spirited Pakistani side. Departing test opener David Warner rolled back the years and delivered a swashbuckling innings… Read More »The final stand: How Steve Smith’s shift to opener exposes the Australian cricket team’s twilight era
The inaugural A-League Unite Round captivated football enthusiasts with its dazzling display of brilliance: six intense games, one vibrant city, and an astonishing 28 goals that painted the town in excitement. The official word from the APL highlighted the event’s success, with 47,425 fans flocking… Read More »Unite Round was a small success – but here’s how it can become a ‘pinnacle event’ in Australian football