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2024/25 A-League Men preview: A closer look at the Victorian trio

Jake Holub

Oct 1711 min read

2024/25 A-League Men preview: A closer look at the Victorian trio

For this 2024/25 A-League Men preview, we look closely at the three Victorian clubs: Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, and Western United.

"It was always on the cards" - Risdon's journey back home to Perth Glory

Matt Olsen

Oct 48 min read

"It was always on the cards" - Risdon's journey back home to Perth Glory

Last week, Perth Glory defender Josh Risdon returned to his home town Bunbury, and spoke to FPF ahead of the final stretch of his career.

The irregular season: 2024 in the NPLW Victoria

Declan Mythen

Sep 184 min read

The irregular season: 2024 in the NPLW Victoria

FPF's Declan Mythen explains the unusual results witnessed throughout the 2024 NPL Victoria Women season.

The seven 2024/25 Wellington Phoenix matches you can't afford to miss

Rob Binns

Aug 186 min read

The seven 2024/25 Wellington Phoenix matches you can't afford to miss

FPF looks at seven mouth-watering fixtures for Wellington Phoenix fans in the 2024/25 season, and why you should be looking forward to them.

A-League Men 2023/24: FPF's U21 Team of the Season

Jake Holub

May 1116 min read

A-League Men 2023/24: FPF's U21 Team of the Season

FPF has assembled a Team of the Season for the best performing U21 players throughout the 2023/24 A-League Men season.

Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners

Jake Holub

Apr 196 min read

Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners

The Central Coast Mariners have learnt the art of winning and finding a way to points in challenging games.

The subtle signs that Nestory Irankunda's development is accelerating

Christian Marchetti

Apr 510 min read

The subtle signs that Nestory Irankunda's development is accelerating

After a challenging mid-season period, Nestory Irankunda is finishing the season by undertaking essential steps in his development.

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.

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.

A-League Men: The U21 players to watch this season

Jake Holub

Nov 10, 202310 min read

A-League Men: The U21 players to watch this season

Going through each club, FPF has compiled a list of players in the U21 age demographic you should watch over the new A-League Men season.

Heward-Belle strengthens starting claim in Western United's A-League Men opener

Caydn Foley

Oct 22, 20233 min read

Heward-Belle strengthens starting claim in Western United's A-League Men opener

During their A-League Men opener, Thomas Heward-Belle staked his claim to be Western United's first-choice goalkeeper moving forward.

Sydney reign supreme? FPF predicts the 2023/24 A-League Men season

Cody Ojeda

Oct 20, 20237 min read

Sydney reign supreme? FPF predicts the 2023/24 A-League Men season

FPF contributors predict the top six, Grand Final and Golden Boot winner, and Johnny Warren Medallist for the new A-League Men season.

Australia Cup 2023: Six youngsters to watch out for in the Quarter-Finals

Jake Holub

Sep 14, 20235 min read

Australia Cup 2023: Six youngsters to watch out for in the Quarter-Finals

As the Australia Cup heads into the Quarter-Finals, FPF looks at six U21 players to watch out for in its final stages.

The Western Core: The first supporter group affected by the APL's Grand Final sale

Antonis Pagonis

Apr 30, 20235 min read

The Western Core: The first supporter group affected by the APL's Grand Final sale

Western Core member Brooke Muscat recently spoke to FPF about having to travel to Sydney to watch her side cap off a fairytale season.

Jack Twohill

Mar 10, 20234 min read

Youth in focus: Noah Botic

Our 'Youth In Focus' this week looks at Western United striker Noah Botic, widely dubbed "The Next Mark Viduka" during his formative years.

Jack Twohill

Feb 24, 20233 min read

Youth in focus: Alana Cerne

Western United have a true gem in Alana Cerne, and it's the defender we take a closer look at on our 'Youth In Focus' this week.

FPF exclusive: Talks advance as Prijovic edges closer to European return

Ian Pulczynski

Jul 24, 20221 min read

FPF exclusive: Talks advance as Prijovic edges closer to European return

A key player in Western United's championship-winning team last season is on the verge of a sensational return to Europe.

Western United, a story of resilience and belonging

Antonis Pagonis

Jun 2, 20224 min read

Western United, a story of resilience and belonging

Western United have been questioned, ridiculed, and cast aside. But their critics could not ignore them anymore on the 28th of May 2022.

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.

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.