World Cup 2014: Socceroos preview
Even after only three games in charge, Ange Postecoglou’s footballing footprint is clearly imprinted upon the new-look Socceroos.
Author: Tim Palmer
My career spans youth development, coach education, and technical leadership across both mainstream and Paralympic pathways. I’m open to conversations around sports leadership, coaching, inclusive sport, and development roles where people, culture, and long-term impact matter.
Brisbane Roar 2-1 Western Sydney Wanderers: Roar leave Championship win late…again
In a tight, cagey Grand Final, the Wanderers took the lead through intelligent manipulation of Brisbane’s man-marking at set-pieces, but were eventually run down by the Roar’s controlled possession
A-League Grand Final tactical preview
First vs second play off for Championship glory.
Western Sydney Wanderers 2-0 Central Coast Mariners: Hersi and Santalab build pressure, then the Wanderers defend comfortably
The Wanderers are into a second consecutive Grand Final thanks to a goal and assist from Youssouf Hersi.
Brisbane Roar 1-0 Melbourne Victory: Berisha settles tight game
Besart Berisha scored against his future side to take Brisbane into a third Grand Final in four years.
Brisbane Roar v Melbourne Victory: tactical preview
The two most successful sides in the A-League’s history meet for the first time ever in a finals match.
Western Sydney Wanderers v Central Coast Mariners: tactical preview
Only one of last year’s grand finalists will return to this year’s Championship match.
Central Coast Mariners 1-0 Adelaide United: Gombau tries to counter Mariners’ 5-4-1 with Cirio as false nine
The Mariners emerged victorious in a tight match low on chances.
Central Coast Mariners v Adelaide United tactical preview
The defending champions host Josep Gombau’s Adelaide in an exciting preliminary final.
Melbourne Victory 2-1 Sydney FC: Finkler steals it late
Guilherme Finkler scored right at the last to send Melbourne Victory through to the penultimate round of finals football.
Melbourne Victory v Sydney FC: tactical preview
For the fourth time this season, interstate rivals Melbourne Victory and Sydney FC face off for a place in the penultimate round of the finals series, competing in…
Brisbane Roar 0-2 Central Coast Mariners: Mariners change formation, sit deep and strike on the counter
Central Coast’s two first half goals meant they leapfrogged Melbourne Victory into third place.