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Rob Binns
Jul 31, 20249 min read
The Wellington Phoenix have lost six of their best players. What now?
FPF reviews Wellington's departures and new acquisitions, and considers what moves they still need to make ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Ben Horvath
Jun 4, 202412 min read
A-Leagues: 10 strategies that could help reinvigorate the domestic game
FPF's Ben Horvath has compiled a 10-point plan that he believes will reinvigorate Australian football's domestic competitions.

Rob Binns
May 17, 20245 min read
The first leg of Wellington's Semi-Final was the perfect encapsulation of their season
The Wellington Phoenix's Semi-Final first leg draw with Melbourne Victory wasn't just another game – it reflected their entire season.

Harry Bailey
May 7, 20247 min read
A-Leagues future: The APL labours on, or time for Football Australia to regain control?
The A-Leagues are facing a tough road ahead, and fans continue to point to the APL's leadership for financial ruin and declining viewership.

Nicholas Rupolo
Apr 25, 20244 min read
APL's award night spin a savage cultural blow
Cancelling the Dolan Warren Awards ceremony is nothing short of disrespectful to Australia's football legends, Nicholas Rupolo writes.

Jake Holub
Apr 19, 20246 min read
Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners
The Central Coast Mariners have learnt the art of winning and finding a way to points in challenging games.

Antonis Pagonis
Apr 15, 20247 min read
Nestory Irankunda and the Sisyphean struggle of Australian football
Nestory Irankunda's journey highlights his talent and resilience, but he faces challenges on and off the field in Australian football.

Christian Marchetti
Apr 5, 202410 min read
The subtle signs that Nestory Irankunda's development is accelerating
After a challenging mid-season period, Nestory Irankunda is finishing the season by undertaking essential steps in his development.

Nicholas Rupolo
Mar 23, 20244 min read
Why community ownership is the ideal model for the A-Leagues
FPF's Nicholas Rupolo argues why it is time to embrace community ownership as the ideal model to save the A-Leagues from extinction.

Harry Bailey
Mar 11, 20247 min read
VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?
Since its introduction to the A-League in 2017, the Virtual Assistant Referee (VAR) has become a prominent topic in global football.

Antonis Pagonis
Feb 23, 202410 min read
NPL SA 2024: A defining question for each club heading into the new season
FPF asks one defining question for each NPL SA club ahead of an exciting 2024 season.

Caydn Foley
Feb 21, 20244 min read
Selection headaches for Vidmar ahead of Melbourne City run-in
Marco Tilio and Mathew Leckie's Melbourne City returns bring quality. But they also bring selection dilemmas for manager Aurelio Vidmar.

Jose Campo
Feb 16, 20245 min read
Irankunda's journey hits spiralling pressure as he navigates increasing demands
Heavy media scrutiny and seemingly increasing expectations are starting to reflect in Nestory Irankunda's performances.

Ben Horvath
Feb 10, 202415 min read
12 simple and practical reforms to improve Australia's men's youth pathways
Ben Horvath outlines 12 initiatives that could be introduced to improve Australian football's men's youth development system.

Jack Twohill
Feb 9, 20245 min read
The Newcastle Jets remain competitive in the face of adversity
Despite what is shaping up as a disappointing season, the Newcastle Jets remain competitive with clear signs of progress on the field.

Matt Olsen
Feb 2, 20245 min read
The AFC Asian Cup: A generation-defining quarter-final awaits the Socceroos
The anticipation for an Asian Cup quarter-final en route to one of the easiest semi-final draws in Australia's history is off the charts.

Caydn Foley
Jan 31, 20244 min read
Issues remain despite Melbourne City's return to the top six
The acquisition of James Jeggo could fill the void left by Hamza Sakhi, but other issues still remain prevalent for Melbourne City.

Antonis Pagonis
Jan 18, 20246 min read
The good, bad, and funny of the inaugural A-Leagues Unite Round
FPF looks back at the inaugural Unite Round weekend and what needs to be embraced and changed as the fate of the concept is decided in 2025.

Caydn Foley
Dec 26, 20234 min read
Injuries hurt, but there are alternatives for Melbourne City
Amid a minor injury crisis, Melbourne City are yet to rediscover their premiership form. Aurelio Vidmar may need to reassess team selection.

Harry Bailey
Dec 25, 20239 min read
Will Australia ever host a men's World Cup?
After abstaining from 2034, FPF analyses the broader football landscape to assess whether a men's World Cup will ever come to Australia.
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