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Just so it's clear, Valere Germain was NOT right
Christian Marchetti gives his take on Valere Germain's A-League Men exit, the officiating this season, and the discourse surrounding it.

Christian Marchetti
Feb 2711 min read

Four positives for the Wellington Phoenix after another AAMI Park loss
Rob Binns explores four key silver linings for Wellington Phoenix fans to cling to ahead of another New Zealand Derby.

Rob Binns
Feb 205 min read

The familiar Achilles' heel creeping back into Adelaide United's game
While Adelaide United should not panic over two recent losses, the team's profligacy has been notable lately, Christian Marchetti writes.

Christian Marchetti
Feb 188 min read

"Get rid of it!" - Why it's time for Australian football to learn from Japan
In this long read, Ben Horvath suggests that adopting some of Japan's proven strategies would improve the Australian football landscape.

Ben Horvath
Feb 1512 min read

Are Macarthur FC being slept on, or are they too inconsistent?
What factors contribute to Macarthur FC's inconsistency, and are they underestimated by pundits and fans?
Harry Bailey
Feb 136 min read

Defenceless: The Western Sydney Wanderers' major, persistent issue
According to Jose Campo, the Western Sydney Wanderers defence put in one of their worst performances this season against the Mariners.
Jose Campo
Jan 205 min read

Melbourne Victory capitulate: Analysing Arthur Diles' questionable decisions
Caydn Foley believes questionable second half decisions from Arthur Diles allowed Western United to come back against Melbourne Victory.
Caydn Foley
Jan 134 min read

The AAMI Park curse continues: What is going wrong for the Wellington Phoenix?
The Wellington Phoenix laboured to a drab defeat to Melbourne City – their fifth this season, and one more than the entirety of 2023/24.
Rob Binns
Jan 87 min read

Why are the Newcastle Jets struggling to see off games?
Newcastle Jets fans have become accustomed to late collapses this season. The draw with Sydney FC followed a similar script.
Harry Bailey
Jan 74 min read

Melbourne City must keep backing Patrick Beach despite costly error
Young goalkeeper Patrick Beach has come under scrutiny, but Melbourne City fans must remember the adage: short-term pain for long-term gain.
Caydn Foley
Dec 18, 20243 min read

Frozen out? A deep dive into the Bruno Fornaroli situation
We delve deeper into the Bruno Fornaroli situation to understand why he has seemingly been frozen out and what his future could hold.
Christian Marchetti
Nov 30, 202410 min read

Unite Round: An invisible success
FPF's Jack Twohill draws a stark comparison to the reception the second Unite Round has received by those who did and did not attend.
Jack Twohill
Nov 27, 20245 min read

Bahrain bemusement: Socceroos must learn from their missed opportunities
After seemingly cruising to a win against Bahrain, a late equaliser pulled the Socceroos out of a hole they should never have been in.
Christian Marchetti
Nov 22, 20249 min read

Elasticos, thunderbolts, and live drums: The good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour
We dissect the good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour, as fans swarmed onto CommBank Stadium to watch the legend Ronaldinho.
Cody Ojeda
Nov 7, 20246 min read

The subtle changes Melbourne City should consider after Derby disaster
Caydn Foley questions whether Aurelio Vidmar's team selection allowed Melbourne City to have the most success in the Melbourne Derby.
Caydn Foley
Oct 28, 20244 min read

Opinion: Negligence to deep-rooted problems is plaguing Perth Glory again
In this opinion piece, Matt Olsen writes that for five seasons, Perth Glory has been negligent to many elements of its football operations.
Matt Olsen
Oct 25, 20245 min read

The coaches: Five storylines for the 2024/25 A-League Men season
FPF delves into five of the more fascinating storylines surrounding the coaches for the 2024/25 A-League Men season.
Harry Bailey
Oct 17, 20247 min read

Young Matildas outclassed in horrific World Cup showing
The Young Matildas finishing their recent World Cup campaign goalless proves Australia's place in the world game is facing a harsh reality.
Matt Olsen
Sep 11, 20244 min read

Legacy '23: Assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on
FPF analyses the Legacy '23 plan’s five pillars as a framework for assessing the impact of the Women's World Cup 12 months on.
Harry Bailey
Aug 31, 20247 min read

Highway to Hellas: What we learned from the Wellington Phoenix's Australia Cup exit
We discuss five key takeaways from the Wellington Phoenix's Australia Cup exit, and what we learned about the team heading into 2024/25.
Rob Binns
Aug 12, 20245 min read
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