Our A-league expert Tom Riordan previews the new season that kicks off on Friday, including his final ladder predictions.
How a move for Del Piero could lead the A-League in two very different ways
August 30, 2012 by 7 Comments
Recent speculation of Alessandro Del Piero moving to Sydney FC has raised questions about whether the move would have a completely positive influence on the A-League as a long-term prospect. Although upsides such as international publicity and recognition from overseas are obviously much needed for the A-League, there are 2 current examples of how marquee [Read more]
In A-League of its Own: 2012 Grand Final
April 23, 2012 by 4 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Brisbane Roar has created history by becoming the first team to win back-to-back titles in the A-League following their controversial 2-1 Grand Final victory over the Perth Glory. In front of a great crowd of just over 50,000 both teams began the game nervously, with mistakes coming from both [Read more]
In A-League of its Own: Preliminary Final Edition
April 16, 2012 by 2 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Perth Glory is into their first ever A-League Grand Final after overcoming Central Coast Mariners in the Preliminary Final at the weekend. Played in front of a disappointing crowd of just over 7000, the Mariners went into the game strong favourites after Perth had travelled across the country after [Read more]
In A-League of its Own: The Final Three
April 9, 2012 by 3 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Perth Glory have made the final 3 of the A-League for the first time following a heart stopping 3-2 win over a gallant Wellington Phoenix at nib Stadium on Saturday. Centre half Bas van den Brink opened the scoring with a header just 13 minutes in to the game. [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 16 (2011/12)
April 4, 2012 by 2 Comments
by Tom Riordan Melbourne Heart’s first appearance in a finals match has ended in a nightmare, losing 3-0 at the hands of Perth Glory at nib Stadium. After knocking 4 past Melbourne Victory the week before, Shane Smeltz continued his incredible form, scoring all 3 against the Heart on Sunday. It took 65 minutes [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 15 (2011/12)
March 20, 2012 by 2 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Melbourne Heart has cemented their place in the finals series for the first time in their short history following a 2-2 draw with Sydney FC. After taking a comfortable 2-0 lead into half time, the home side threw away their advantage by the 80th minute after substitute Shannon Cole [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 14 (2011/12)
February 28, 2012 by 4 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Melbourne Heart have moved a step closer to securing their finals position following a 1-0 win at home to ladder leaders Central Coast Mariners at the weekend. The second half was just 5 minutes old; when youngster Eli Babalj slid the ball past Matt Ryan after Fred’s shot [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 13
February 20, 2012 by 3 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Melbourne Victory’s finals chances have been dealt another blow, with a 3-2 away loss to the reigning champions Brisbane. The scoring was opened just 50 seconds in when Besart Berisha managed to get the ball through a sea of Melbourne legs and put the ball past Ante Covic. The [Read more]
In A-League of its Own: 12/2012
February 13, 2012 by 2 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Melbourne Victory has begun to resurrect their season with a 2-1 win over league-leaders Central Coast Mariners at AAMI Park on Friday night. Despite going 1 down, the Victory were the ones coming from behind to grab points this time around, with goals to Carlos Hernandez and Harry Kewell [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 11 (2011/12)
February 8, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League While the result of the season’s 3rd and final Melbourne derby read 0-0, the atmosphere and electricity inside the ground was certainly worth more than that. It was the first derby that I had ever attended, and although I probably got the least eventful of the lot so [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 10 (2011/12)
February 1, 2012 by 3 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-league As the season reaches the business end, the top 6 is beginning to take shape, and not without the odd surprise either. Following a comfortable 3-1 win on the weekend over the Melbourne Heart, Wellington have climbed to 2nd on the table behind central Coast, and look to [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 9 (2011/12)
January 11, 2012 by 4 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League The festive period in the A-League has brought colossal changes across the league. The main one was clearly the sacking of former Melbourne Victory manager Mehmet Durakovic, and the subsequent appointment of North Irishman Jim Magilton. The sacking came after a string of poor results for the Melbourne-based [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 8 (2011/12)
December 21, 2011 by 5 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League A lot can happen in three weeks. The Brisbane Roar has fallen not only from their unbeaten status of Australia’s greatest sports team, but to 2nd on the A-League table with 4 straight losses. Their 2-1 loss to ladder leaders Central Coast puts the reigning champions in a [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 7 (2011/12)
November 29, 2011 by 4 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Melbourne Victory has moved to 3rd on the A-league table with a dramatic 3-2 win at home to Gold Coast on Sunday. The North End’s “You’ll be sacked in the morning” chant directed at Mehmet Durakovic was quickly extinguished less than a minute into the game, when an [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 6 (2011/12)
November 23, 2011 by 5 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Here’s the situation. Melbourne Victory is up 2 goals against a 10-man Perth Glory at their usual fortress that is Etihad Stadium 65 minutes in. But the following 25 minutes could turn out to be the 25 minutes that change the club forever. Andrezinho and Shane Smeltz managed [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 5 (2011/12)
November 8, 2011 by 5 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Before their draw with Melbourne Victory at the weekend, it would have been very difficult to dispute Brisbane’s stronghold on the A-League. But the team who many fancied pre-season to take out the title, Melbourne Victory, somehow managed to get a point from what was an absolute epic [Read more]
In A-League of its Own 4 (2011/12)
November 2, 2011 by 5 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League The Brisbane Roar has firmed as favourites to take out the A-League this season following their 7-1 demolition of Adelaide United at Suncorp Stadium on Friday night. Funnily enough, it was a come from behind win following Dario Vidosic’s early goal which put only a seed of doubt [Read more]
In A-League of Its Own 3 (2011/12)
October 25, 2011 by 3 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Both of Melbourne’s teams are already in trouble. In the aftermath of the weekend’s derby, it seems that both Victory and Heart are in for horror seasons if nothing changes. For the Victory, their wealth of quality players in the final third of the pitch has brought them a [Read more]
In A-League Of Its Own 2
October 19, 2011 by 6 Comments
Tom’s weekly outlook on the A-League Following a first round stalemate with rivals Sydney FC, Melbourne Victory was looking to get some goals on the board when they made the trip to Adelaide for their Friday night blockbuster. For the Reds, Dario Vidosic was to make his debut for the club, and the Victory [Read more]
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