Football | Front Page Football 7/27

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

Harry Bailey

Mar 117 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 86 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.

Flexibility key to Matildas success at the Paris Olympics

Jake Holub

Mar 75 min read

Flexibility key to Matildas success at the Paris Olympics

Last Wednesday night saw the Matildas secure qualification for the Olympics, smashing Uzbekistan in an overpowering display.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 2

Antonis Pagonis

Mar 65 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 2

FPF looks at the winners and losers from an action-packed Round 2 of the 2024 NPL SA season.

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 1

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 285 min read

NPL SA 2024: The winners and losers from Round 1

Every week FPF looks at the big winners and losers from the 2024 NPL SA season. Check out our picks from Round 1.

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

Jack Twohill

Feb 279 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.

NPL SA 2024: A defining question for each club heading into the new season

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 2310 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.

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

Matt Olsen

Feb 226 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 214 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.

The Local Game: South Australia's new weekly football show

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 214 min read

The Local Game: South Australia's new weekly football show

FPF recently spoke to Johnny Keko about 'The Local Game', his new weekly TV show covering South Australian football.

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

Jake Holub

Feb 204 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.

NPL SA 2024: Seven storylines to look forward to ahead of the new season

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 186 min read

NPL SA 2024: Seven storylines to look forward to ahead of the new season

As South Australia prepares for the 2024 NPL season, FPF looks at seven storylines to look out for heading into the new campaign.

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

Antonis Pagonis

Feb 76 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.

The AFC Asian Cup: A generation-defining quarter-final awaits the Socceroos

Matt Olsen

Feb 25 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.

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

Caydn Foley

Jan 314 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 306 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 AFC Asian Cup: Socceroos under the microscope on the road to glory

Matt Olsen

Jan 285 min read

The AFC Asian Cup: Socceroos under the microscope on the road to glory

Within all the Asian Cup chaos lies the narrative of whether or not the Socceroos can claim the country's second continental title.

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

Antonis Pagonis

Jan 186 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.

The AFC Asian Cup: Patience and respect key for Australia ahead of Syrian assault

Matt Olsen

Jan 184 min read

The AFC Asian Cup: Patience and respect key for Australia ahead of Syrian assault

With underdogs increasingly showing their worth at the Asian Cup, it may be the wrong time for the Socceroos to face an eager Syria.

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

Antonis Pagonis

Jan 175 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.