A-League Men | Front Page Football 10/13

Forget AFL and cricket, Australia's next generation should be idolising its football stars

Christian Marchetti

Nov 25, 20214 min read

Forget AFL and cricket, Australia's next generation should be idolising its football stars

You can idolise a sporting star your entire life, then they make one fatal mistake and it changes your perception almost immediately.

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?

"It was a no-brainer to join the Phoenix" - Matthew Bozinovski

Ian Pulczynski

Nov 21, 20213 min read

"It was a no-brainer to join the Phoenix" - Matthew Bozinovski

Matthew Bozinovski will be looking to use his physicality and international experience against the A-League Men's best strikers this season.

Where it all went wrong for the Melbourne Victory, and why 2021/22 brings renewed hope

Tanner Coad

Nov 19, 20217 min read

Where it all went wrong for the Melbourne Victory, and why 2021/22 brings renewed hope

It’s time for another A-League Men season, and one club that wants to go one or maybe 11 times better than last season is Melbourne Victory.

Local managers have another chance to prove themselves on the biggest stage in 2021/22

Matt Olsen

Nov 18, 20214 min read

Local managers have another chance to prove themselves on the biggest stage in 2021/22

The 2020/21 season saw the breakthrough of Australian managers, and local managerial products are slowly proving their worth down under.

Under pressure Robinson hopes off-season changes will lead the Wanderers back to the finals

Patrick Brischetto

Nov 16, 20214 min read

Under pressure Robinson hopes off-season changes will lead the Wanderers back to the finals

The 2020-21 season for the Western Sydney Wanderers and Carl Robinson was nothing short of an enormous disappointment.

How Valentino Yuel rose from the NPL to international football

Thomas Pombart

Nov 9, 20213 min read

How Valentino Yuel rose from the NPL to international football

Newcastle Jets attacker Valentino Yuel arrived in Australia aged ten, not knowing any English and began his journey through the NPL.

Thomas Pombart

Oct 21, 20213 min read

The A-League Men needs Devis Mangia

An unknown amongst Australian football fans, Malta manager Devis Mangia is making a name for himself on the international stage.

"It's a privilege to represent the community I grew up in" - Michael Ruhs

Ian Pulczynski

Oct 15, 20213 min read

"It's a privilege to represent the community I grew up in" - Michael Ruhs

Macarthur might cop criticism, but for homegrown players like Michael Ruhs, the Bulls provide an exciting opportunity.

Thomas Pombart

Oct 9, 20217 min read

FPF's A-League Men recruitment grades

A-League Men sides have been busy this off-season, with head coaches on the move and big names joining some of the league's biggest clubs.

Crowd numbers need to increase this season after COVID-19

Thomas Pombart

Oct 5, 20212 min read

Crowd numbers need to increase this season after COVID-19

As Australia starts to open up after prolonged lockdowns following the pandemic, Australian football is primed to increase attendances.

A-League fans should be excited at the prospect of a resurgent Victory and Wanderers

Patrick Brischetto

Sep 25, 20214 min read

A-League fans should be excited at the prospect of a resurgent Victory and Wanderers

A-League giants Melbourne Victory and the Western Sydney Wanderers have not performed to the level their size demands in recent years.

Yuel excited to feature in Papas' new attacking squad

Thomas Pombart

Sep 16, 20212 min read

Yuel excited to feature in Papas' new attacking squad

Valentino Yuel and the Newcastle Jets are looking forward to an exciting season under new head coach Arthur Papas, with several fresh faces.

From chaos in China to the NPL: Michael Marrone reveals all about his career

Christian Marchetti

Aug 30, 20219 min read

From chaos in China to the NPL: Michael Marrone reveals all about his career

Adelaide United legend Michael Marrone opened up on his time with the Reds amongst other topics in an exclusive interview with FPF.

FPF's round-up of the A-League off-season so far

Thomas Pombart

Aug 18, 20213 min read

FPF's round-up of the A-League off-season so far

It has been one of the busiest A-League off-seasons to date so far. Check out our round-up of all the major deals of the transfer window.

FPF Exclusive: Our chats with Adelaide United's next generation

Christian Marchetti

Aug 17, 202111 min read

FPF Exclusive: Our chats with Adelaide United's next generation

The 2020-21 A-League season was a hotbed for young Australian talent. No side reflected that more than Carl Veart's Adelaide United.

How might Macarthur line up next season?

Christian Marchetti

Jul 15, 20216 min read

How might Macarthur line up next season?

Macarthur have certainly been busy this off-season. But how does Ante Milicic fit all of their new signings into his plans for 2021/22?

What Polish imports have said about Australian football

Ian Pulczynski

Jul 13, 20214 min read

What Polish imports have said about Australian football

As of July 2021, 83 nations have been represented in the A-League since its interception in 2005. One of those nations is Poland.

Why Adelaide must do all they can to keep Tomi Juric

Christian Marchetti

Jul 5, 20212 min read

Why Adelaide must do all they can to keep Tomi Juric

Yesterday, freelance journalist John Davidson broke the news that Adelaide United is "facing an uphill battle" to keep striker Tomi Juric.

FPF's 2020-21 A-League Season Predictions Review

Christian Marchetti

Jun 29, 20217 min read

FPF's 2020-21 A-League Season Predictions Review

We've decided to look back at the predictions we made for the 2020-21 A-League season way back in December to see how we fared.