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Daniel Bennie: The Perth Glory sensation starting to prove his worth

Matt Olsen

Mar 19, 20247 min read

Daniel Bennie: The Perth Glory sensation starting to prove his worth

Perth Glory teenager Daniel Bennie recently spoke to FPF about his wild start to life as a regular starter in the A-League Men.

VAR live mic: The next step forward in A-Leagues refereeing?

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.

"That used to be me" - Panagaris reflects on her journey and first Adelaide United goal

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 8, 20246 min read

"That used to be me" - Panagaris reflects on her journey and first Adelaide United goal

Adelaide United's Chrissy Panagaris speaks to FPF about her first professional goal and her journey from the WNPL to the A-League Women.

"A student of the game" - Damir Prodanovic's fascinating journey to the Newcastle Jets

Jack Twohill

Feb 27, 20249 min read

"A student of the game" - Damir Prodanovic's fascinating journey to the Newcastle Jets

Damir Prodanovic recently spoke to FPF about his journey to A-League Men's assistant management at the Newcastle Jets.

An AFC Cup playoffs preview with 'The Ball in Asia'

Matt Olsen

Feb 22, 20246 min read

An AFC Cup playoffs preview with 'The Ball in Asia'

An Asian football expert gives an outside look on Australian football before Macarthur and the Central Coast Mariners' huge AFC Cup tie.

Selection headaches for Vidmar ahead of Melbourne City run-in

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.

Giving the kids a go: Western United's increased reliance on their academy

Jake Holub

Feb 20, 20244 min read

Giving the kids a go: Western United's increased reliance on their academy

FPF analyses the promising young talent at Western United, where nine academy graduates have already made senior debuts this season.

A two-year wait: Adelaide United's James Delianov rewarded for patience and professionalism

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 7, 20246 min read

A two-year wait: Adelaide United's James Delianov rewarded for patience and professionalism

After two years on the outer, James Delianov has reclaimed the position of starting goalkeeper at Adelaide United.

Issues remain despite Melbourne City's return to the top six

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.

How can Melbourne Victory effectively overcome Bruno Fornaroli's absence?

Jake Holub

Jan 30, 20246 min read

How can Melbourne Victory effectively overcome Bruno Fornaroli's absence?

FPF looks at how Melbourne Victory can address a Bruno Fornaroli-shaped hole in attack as the team struggles to break down low blocks.

The good, bad, and funny of the inaugural A-Leagues Unite Round

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.

How Hiroshi Ibusuki transformed into Adelaide United's "leading light"

Antonis Pagonis

Jan 17, 20245 min read

How Hiroshi Ibusuki transformed into Adelaide United's "leading light"

FPF looks at how Carl Veart's recent tactical shake-up has increased the output of Adelaide United's Japanese striker Hiroshi Ibusuki.

Injuries hurt, but there are alternatives for Melbourne City

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.

Aurelio Vidmar's solid Melbourne City start held back by poor home form

Jake Holub

Dec 19, 20235 min read

Aurelio Vidmar's solid Melbourne City start held back by poor home form

Aurelio Vidmar has steadied Melbourne City's 2023/24 season so far, but their home form must improve should they secure another premiership.

Why the A-League Men's salary-capped nature could condemn Sydney FC to more mediocrity

Caydn Foley

Dec 19, 20235 min read

Why the A-League Men's salary-capped nature could condemn Sydney FC to more mediocrity

After another night to forget in the Big Blue, Sydney FC's current situation raises an interesting question for A-League Men teams.

A-League Women: Reds "bend but don't break" with Emily Condon inspiration

Antonis Pagonis

Dec 18, 20233 min read

A-League Women: Reds "bend but don't break" with Emily Condon inspiration

Emily Condon played a major role as Adelaide United turned the tables on Wellington in the last 20 minutes of their A-League Women clash.

A-League Men: Understanding the erratic nature of Adelaide United's recent displays

Christian Marchetti

Dec 12, 20237 min read

A-League Men: Understanding the erratic nature of Adelaide United's recent displays

On Sunday, Carl Veart was left pondering another game where Adelaide United displayed the varying extremes plaguing their performances.

Inexperienced Jets: Newcastle's youthfulness lacking A-League Men polish

Jack Twohill

Dec 6, 20234 min read

Inexperienced Jets: Newcastle's youthfulness lacking A-League Men polish

During the early rounds of season 2023/24, Newcastle Jets boss Rob Stanton has experimented with young talent, especially from the NPL NSW.

Broken, brilliant, and baffling: The story of another Adelaide United collapse

Antonis Pagonis

Dec 5, 20234 min read

Broken, brilliant, and baffling: The story of another Adelaide United collapse

We reflect on a thrilling encounter between Adelaide United and Macarthur and what it means for Carl Veart's side moving forward.

Why cultural identity can be a point of difference for Football Australia's National Second Tier

Antonis Pagonis

Nov 29, 20239 min read

Why cultural identity can be a point of difference for Football Australia's National Second Tier

The cultural and historical context of a National Second Tier, should it be channelled positively, can prove a point of difference.