A-League Men | Front Page Football 9/13

Coming back from the brink: An ode to Wellington's sacrifice and success

Antonis Pagonis

May 12, 20224 min read

Coming back from the brink: An ode to Wellington's sacrifice and success

In 2015, the Wellington Phoenix were fighting for their survival. Seven years later, they have earned a hard-fought return to the finals.

It's time for Carl Veart to release the handbrake on Adelaide United's midfield

Antonis Pagonis

May 3, 20224 min read

It's time for Carl Veart to release the handbrake on Adelaide United's midfield

A team reflects its leadership, and this saying has rung true at Adelaide United for years. Carl Veart's Reds are continuing the theme.

"One of the best performances I've seen" - The top five F3 derbies of all time

Thomas Pombart

Apr 22, 20226 min read

"One of the best performances I've seen" - The top five F3 derbies of all time

The Jets and Mariners continue to trade blows almost 17 years on from their first meeting, but what are the best F3 derbies of all time?

The bad and the brilliant of Barca's trip down under

Cody Ojeda

Apr 20, 20225 min read

The bad and the brilliant of Barca's trip down under

Last Wednesday, the Australian Professional Leagues (APL) announced the return of the A-League All-Stars, who will play Barcelona in May.

The Richard Garcia story: What went wrong at Perth Glory and where to now

Cody Ojeda

Mar 23, 20224 min read

The Richard Garcia story: What went wrong at Perth Glory and where to now

After nine losses, two COVID isolation stints, and half a season playing on the east coast, Perth Glory and Richard Garcia have parted ways.

All Whites success vital for the promotion of the A-Leagues

Matt Olsen

Mar 18, 20223 min read

All Whites success vital for the promotion of the A-Leagues

How does Australian football, specifically the shared first division, maximise off the back of an exciting and pulsating All Whites team?

The numbers behind John Aloisi's rejuvenation of Western United - and his managerial career

Cody Ojeda

Mar 1, 20224 min read

The numbers behind John Aloisi's rejuvenation of Western United - and his managerial career

Should the wins keep coming and result in silverware this season, it will help complete a managerial redemption arc for John Aloisi.

Are Sydney FC back to their best, or riding their luck?

Thomas Pombart

Feb 14, 20224 min read

Are Sydney FC back to their best, or riding their luck?

Recent results have fallen the way of Sydney FC. Has Steve Corica found a way to rejuvenate his side, or is the 48-year-old riding his luck?

"It did shock me when I made my debut" - Harry Steele opens up on his breakout season

Thomas Pombart

Jan 10, 20223 min read

"It did shock me when I made my debut" - Harry Steele opens up on his breakout season

Young Harry Steele was thrown into the deep end when he made his league debut for the Mariners in an F3 Derby back in round one this season.

Defensive issues holding City back from replicating title-winning form

Thomas Pombart

Jan 10, 20223 min read

Defensive issues holding City back from replicating title-winning form

It has been a rocky start to the 2021-22 A-League Men season for the reigning champions Melbourne City.

Are Isaias' struggles down to the player, or Adelaide's system?

Thomas Pombart and more

Jan 9, 20223 min read

Are Isaias' struggles down to the player, or Adelaide's system?

Isaias' sub-par performance and red card in last night's Original Rivalry capped off a disappointing few weeks for the Spanish midfielder.

What will Gael Sandoval bring to the Wellington Phoenix?

Thomas Pombart

Jan 8, 20223 min read

What will Gael Sandoval bring to the Wellington Phoenix?

Mexican Gael Sandoval is the newest summer signing in the A-League Men. He will look to add creativity to a struggling Wellington attack.

Pandemic or not, something must be done about crowd numbers in Australia

Thomas Pombart

Jan 6, 20224 min read

Pandemic or not, something must be done about crowd numbers in Australia

Australian football is again being harmed by COVID-19, with matches being postponed and some even forced to be played behind closed doors.

The APL should prioritise active support, not families

Matt Olsen

Jan 3, 20225 min read

The APL should prioritise active support, not families

Last month we saw one of the finest Melbourne derbies to date, with a rare scene in Australian football that harkens back half a decade now.

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.

The five youngsters who could shape Australia's next golden generation

Thomas Pombart

Dec 26, 20215 min read

The five youngsters who could shape Australia's next golden generation

We've evaluated the Aussies who have the potential for an extremely successful career abroad, and those who could even become world-class.

Passive styles reign supreme for Western and the Bulls

Matt Olsen

Dec 23, 20215 min read

Passive styles reign supreme for Western and the Bulls

The A-League Men's top two have proven that off-field issues and amassed criticisms mean very little to establishing on-field supremacy.

Matt Olsen

Dec 13, 20217 min read

It’s time to talk about Sydney FC

Sydney FC's start to the 2021/22 A-League Men season has been unprepared, problematic, and, particularly on the pitch, stagnant.

Perth and Wellington must show character as COVID-19 continues to impact their seasons

Matt Olsen

Nov 26, 20213 min read

Perth and Wellington must show character as COVID-19 continues to impact their seasons

Since the turn of the decade and the rise of a global pandemic, Perth Glory and Wellington Phoenix have had their fair share of problems.