Hamish Neal previews Round 11 of the A-League.
A-League 1,000: The Cairns Edition
December 10, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal reflects on the folly of man-marking Mooy along with other key points of interest in the A-League this weekend
FIFA and corruption: how reform starts with a 14-team World Cup
December 7, 2015 by 6 Comments
Hamish Neal has a well-considered solution to corruption in the organisation and administration of world soccer. He explains how corruption should be penalised and proper process rewarded. [Excellent discussion starter – Ed]
A-League 1,000: The Beath Edition
December 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal is back with his preview of this weeks A-League action.
Open Letter to Sepp Blatter
October 30, 2015 by 4 Comments
Vaughan Menlove (aka Dr Cruel) is happy that Sepp Blatter has decided to take some of his cronies down with him. But he passionately argues that FIFA needs to build a new henhouse after it cleans out some of the crooked roosters.
A-League 1,000: The Concussion Edition
October 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Hamish Neal previews this weekend of A-League matches.
Round 13 – Richmond v Sydney: Multi-sport athletes
July 3, 2015 by 4 Comments
Chris Daley looks at the football codes and how they evolved, what purpose they initially served, and how in modern times they intersect with broader personal and societal issues of serious addiction.
Junior Almanac: My Story as a Goalkeeper
June 4, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Jamie Broughill fell into soccer initially, and then fell into goalkeeping. Fate, it seems, has served him well.
FIFA Scandal: Sepp Blatter speaks
May 28, 2015 by 4 Comments
Our western correspondent shares exclusive footage from inside FIFA headquarters.
Grand Final – Traditional for Football?
May 15, 2015 by Leave a Comment
Vaughan Menlove is happy that the A League champion is decided with a grand final playoff and not on league season points. It’s the Australian football way.
Two games from oblivion
April 21, 2015 by 15 Comments
Tom Riordan explains how he fell for the doomed Tranmere Rovers.
Asian Cup Final: Australia won, because that’s what Australians do
February 1, 2015 by 11 Comments
Tom Riordan relives all the excitement of a nerve-shattering, breath-taking Asian Cup Final – with Ange and the new generation triumphing in a pulsating 120 minutes.
2014 Year in Review
January 2, 2015 by 1 Comment
Vaughan Menlove reviews the year in Football in Australia, and crosses his fingers for success at the Asian Cup and continued growth of the world game locally.
Death in Yogya
November 9, 2014 by 2 Comments
The tragic death of a young soccer supporter has caused much discussion about fan culture in Indonesia.
Johnny Warren 10 Years On
October 26, 2014 by 1 Comment
Vaughan Menlove celebrates the life and contribution of Johnny Warren to the development of the World Game in Australia, on the 10th anniversary of Johnny’s passing.
Football in Australia: “The World Game” – Is this marketing phrase a tad deceptive?
October 12, 2014 by 6 Comments
Miles Wilks takes issue with soccer appropriating the marketing slogan of “the World Game”.
World Cup Final Blog
July 13, 2014 by 18 Comments
Where are you? Who are you watching the game with? Who are you supporting between Germany and Argentina? Have you got up early or stayed up late to watch other games in this World Cup? Is world football a passion or a passing interest for you?
I Know What You Did in Brazil that Summer. And I don’t care How You Did It!
July 10, 2014 by 3 Comments
Gregor Lewis tells the sorry tale of fear and loathing about a World Cup semi-final that not even an (Argentinian) mother could love.
Hunger or Entitlement? Why Limit Yourself to One?
July 5, 2014 by 2 Comments
Sleep is for the weak. Your man on the couch, Gregor Lewis, volunteers for the late night shift. From Hawks v Roos to Colombia v Brazil to Federer v Raonic Gregor shifts between sports, continents and time zones discussing a common thread.
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