Reviews 7/8

Complete performances from De Silva are driving Macarthur forward

Thomas Pombart

Dec 28, 20213 min read

Complete performances from De Silva are driving Macarthur forward

Aged 15, Daniel De Silva was one of Australia's most promising talents. Now 24, the midfielder is truly revitalising his career this season.

Unique Mikeltadze becoming Newcastle's most important attacking weapon

Thomas Pombart

Dec 27, 20213 min read

Unique Mikeltadze becoming Newcastle's most important attacking weapon

The Newcastle Jets have potentially unearthed a gem in Beka Mikeltadze. The versatile number nine has started the season on fire.

Cup thrashing highlights fast starts and youth as keys for the Mariners

Thomas Pombart

Dec 22, 20213 min read

Cup thrashing highlights fast starts and youth as keys for the Mariners

The Central Coast Mariners have progressed to the FFA Cup Semi-Finals for a third time, defeating APIA Leichhardt 6-0.

Riding Shotgun book review: Former Socceroo Andy Bernal's incredible tale of resilience

Sha Nen

Nov 30, 20212 min read

Riding Shotgun book review: Former Socceroo Andy Bernal's incredible tale of resilience

There have been several football books I have enjoyed over the years, and Andy Bernal's autobiography "Riding Shotgun" is one of them.

A familiar story for Adelaide, blunt Bulls, and welcome Jack: The key takeaways from round one

Thomas Pombart

Nov 23, 20214 min read

A familiar story for Adelaide, blunt Bulls, and welcome Jack: The key takeaways from round one

The A-League Men returned to our local stadiums and TV’s over the weekend. So what were the key takeaways from round one?

Sharp Wanderers, ominous City and Duncan disaster: The key talking points from the FFA Cup

Thomas Pombart

Nov 15, 20214 min read

Sharp Wanderers, ominous City and Duncan disaster: The key talking points from the FFA Cup

This past week saw more FFA Cup Round of 32 matches completed across Melbourne, Mudgee, and Newcastle. But what were the key takeaways?

Matildas defence crumbles in draw with Brazil

Thomas Pombart

Oct 27, 20212 min read

Matildas defence crumbles in draw with Brazil

A highly competitive two-game series concluded with the Matildas drawing 2-2 against Brazil at CommBank Stadium.

Breaking down Australia's heartbreaking defeat to Japan in Saitama

Thomas Pombart

Oct 13, 20212 min read

Breaking down Australia's heartbreaking defeat to Japan in Saitama

Graham Arnold made several changes in a narrow 2-1 defeat against Japan, as the Socceroos failed to edge closer to qualification for Qatar.

West Wallsend collapse as clinical Thornton Redbacks dominate

Thomas Pombart

Jul 26, 20211 min read

West Wallsend collapse as clinical Thornton Redbacks dominate

The Thornton Redbacks have secured a comfortable 3-0 win away from home to West Wallsend in NSW's Northern League One.

West Wallsend prevail in fiery derby clash

Thomas Pombart

Jul 18, 20212 min read

West Wallsend prevail in fiery derby clash

West Wallsend has triumphed 5-1 in the latest Wallsend derby against the Wallsend Red Devils in the Northern League One in NSW.

Adelaide City consolidate top spot after tense affair against rivals Campbelltown

Christian Marchetti

Jul 10, 20212 min read

Adelaide City consolidate top spot after tense affair against rivals Campbelltown

Adelaide City has consolidated first on the NPL SA ladder after downing rivals Campbelltown City 2-1 at Adelaide City Park.

NPL NNSW and Northern League One Mid-Season Review

Thomas Pombart

Jul 8, 20213 min read

NPL NNSW and Northern League One Mid-Season Review

Halfway through the season, the two premier competitions in the Northern NSW football pyramid are shaping up nicely.

Melbourne City claim first-ever A-League title

Thomas Pombart

Jun 27, 20212 min read

Melbourne City claim first-ever A-League title

Melbourne City has claimed their first-ever A-League title after coming from behind to defeat Sydney FC 3-1 at AAMI Park.

Melbourne City advance to second consecutive Grand Final

Thomas Pombart

Jun 20, 20212 min read

Melbourne City advance to second consecutive Grand Final

Melbourne City’s youngsters starred against Macarthur to secure a Grand Final meeting against Sydney FC next weekend.

Football Belongs: Why the Optus Sport documentary should be watched by all Australians

Christian Marchetti

Jun 17, 20214 min read

Football Belongs: Why the Optus Sport documentary should be watched by all Australians

Football belongs. In the Australian sports landscape and the everyday lives of many Australians, it belongs.

Macarthur break Mariners hearts to secure maiden Semi-Final

Thomas Pombart

Jun 13, 20212 min read

Macarthur break Mariners hearts to secure maiden Semi-Final

Macarthur broke the Central Coast Mariners' hearts away from home in the first elimination final to secure a semi-final place next week.

Roar secure home final despite home loss to Sydney

Thomas Pombart

Jun 6, 20212 min read

Roar secure home final despite home loss to Sydney

Sydney FC has downed the Brisbane Roar 2-0 away from home to solidify second on the table.

Three conclusions as Adelaide secure finals football in topsy-turvy draw with Wanderers

Christian Marchetti

Jun 3, 20213 min read

Three conclusions as Adelaide secure finals football in topsy-turvy draw with Wanderers

Adelaide United have clinched a top-six finish and finals football after an exciting draw with the Western Sydney Wanderers.

Player Ratings as Jets make the Mariners wait for finals in stunning derby win

Christian Marchetti

Jun 1, 20215 min read

Player Ratings as Jets make the Mariners wait for finals in stunning derby win

The Newcastle Jets have stunned arch-rivals the Central Coast Mariners in the latest edition of the F3 Derby.

Free-flowing Victory end Western United's season in humiliating fashion

Thomas Pombart

May 28, 20212 min read

Free-flowing Victory end Western United's season in humiliating fashion

The “West Melbourne Derby” threw up a surprise result when the out of form and shell-shocked Melbourne Victory put six past Western United.