Hamish Neal previews the much anticipated A-League Grand Final Between Sydney FC and Melbourne Victory.
Almanac Socccer – A- League 1,000: The Nearly Edition
April 28, 2017 by 1 Comment
It’s semi-final week in the A-League. Will we get the blockbuster Grand Final the A-League is hoping for?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Fun Edition
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It’s finals time in the A-League. Hamish Neal has a look at the elimination finals.
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Plate Edition
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With teams jockeying for finals positions Hamish Neal previews Round 27 of the A-League
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The VAR Edition
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The A-League eyes the future with the introduction of the Video Assistant Referee this weekend. With the Premier’s Plate all locked up, how will it affect the race away from the wooden spoon?
The Boys Trip – Day 1: Gestation
April 6, 2017 by 1 Comment
Stuart Hunter is about to head off with his family on a sporting tour of England. This is his first report.
The A-League, Australian football and meaning
April 4, 2017 by 5 Comments
With Roy Hay’s lunch coming up this Friday (7 April) we also reprise his response to John Harms’s piece which was published last October:
Historian and sports-lover Roy Hay responds to John Harms’s piece on the A League and meaning with a thoughtful survey of the place of the world game and the A League in Australia.
Almanac Soccer: The A-League and the place of meaning in sport
April 4, 2017 by 13 Comments
In the lead up to Friday’s Roy Hay lunch, we reprise John Harms’s piece which was first published last October:
The A-League clubs generate heartfelt support from loyal supporters. But, given the growth agenda of Australian soccer, will the broader community find the A-League meaningful enough to get involved? John Harms considers the state of play.
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Plate Edition
March 31, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Will Bobo or Baba kick more goals this weekend in Round 25 of the A-League season? Includes highlights one of the most amazing matches of New Zealand football you will ever see
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Gap Edition
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Plenty of changes in goal around the country as Hamish Neal tells you all you need to know about Round 24 of the A-League
Junior Sports: Where Can They Play?
March 17, 2017 by 2 Comments
In a world of high density housing developments where the focus is on profit, just where are our junior sportspeople supposed to train and play?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Brothers Edition
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It’s part two of Round 23 of the A-League this weekend. Can Adelaide United replicate its ACL performance against Brisbane?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Two Edition
March 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment
A quiet weekend for the A-league with only two matches, but they do have finals consequences. Hamish Neal reads the tea leaves.
Almanac Obituary: Tommy Gemmell
March 4, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Tommy Gemmell, one of the characters of Scottish soccer has died at the age of 73. Neil Drysdale remembers his colourful life.
The curious case of KAA Gent
March 3, 2017 by 9 Comments
Dave Brown ponders whether it is appropriate to wear that soccer shirt in the cupboard
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Sweep Edition
March 3, 2017 by 3 Comments
It’s Round 22 of the A-league and finally we get the rematch we’ve all been waiting for – Tim Cahill vs the corner flag kid
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Boateng Edition
February 24, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Just what does Western Sydney have to do to get a points deduction and do we have a trans-Tasman brotherhood on the cards?
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Concussion Edition
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Hamish Neal ponders the use of the concussion test amongst his review of Round 20 of the A-League
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Ban Edition
February 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment
1,000-ish words, thoughts and musings on round 19 of the A-League which starts in Sydney on Thursday evening when the unbeaten Sky Blues FC host the Nix before it concludes in the Harbour City on Sunday. Perth also host the defending champion second franchise from Melbourne in the W-League decider. Sydney FC v Wellington [Read more]
Almanac Soccer – A-League 1,000: The Gunners Edition
February 3, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews this week’s A-League action including the big clash between Sydney FC and Brisbane Roar.
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