‘I couldn’t be happier, prouder’ – New Mariners Women’s boss Dean Heffernan on returning home

Willem van DenderenSeptember 8, 2026

Dean Heffernan will lead the Central Coast Mariners women’s side into the new A-Leagues season, their first under the new ownership of Sydney-based Holman Bar...

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‘We’re pretty keen to get some silverware’ – Victory’s John Didulica as Australia Cup opportunity presents

Willem van DenderenAugust 12, 2026

Melbourne Victory have an increasingly strong chance to win the Australia Cup after defeating Western Sydney Wanderers on Saturday to move into the quarter-fina...

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A-League clubs’ preparation ‘no excuse’ – Erik Paartalu as rise in Australia Cupsets continues into 2026

Willem van DenderenJuly 30, 2026

The closing of the gap between A-League clubs and state league opposition has been a reality of the Australia Cup in recent years, and burst back into focus wit...

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Lachie Flannigan previews big Australia Cup Rd of 32 fixtures as Newcastle, Heidelberg return to action

Willem van DenderenJuly 21, 2026

The Australia Cup Round of 32 continues tonight with four matches to be played across four states, headlined by the returns of last season’s finalists Newcast...

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‘Not just happy to be on the same pitch anymore’ – Jason Pine’s All Whites World Cup preview

Willem van DenderenMay 28, 2026

New Zealand football people have grown accustomed to the adage that good things come to those who wait. Marooned as the powerhouse of Oceania since Australia le...

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Robbie Thomson’s Grand Final preview with Corica & Kisnorbo at heart of the matter

Willem van DenderenMay 22, 2026

The pre-match narratives of football finals can often overemphasise focus on managers, a short-hand reduction of eleven versus eleven on the pitch down to a one...

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‘It’s special to be playing at the biggest club in Australia’ – Sydney FC’s breakout academy star Tiago Quintal

Willem van DenderenMay 15, 2026

Sydney FC academy product Tiago Quintal has enjoyed a breakout senior campaign with his boyhood club, scoring five goals from midfield while playing in all bar ...

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‘I had a feeling we could do something more’ – Adelaide youth guru Airton Andrioli ready for senior-level success

Willem van DenderenMay 9, 2026

It’s still not three years since Airton Andrioli led Adelaide United’s Under 21s to South Australia’s senior NPL Championship. Arriving at the finals in t...

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Arthur Diles on finals mentality as Victory prepare for Big Blue elimination final

Willem van DenderenApril 29, 2026

Arthur Diles has looked to instil the same ‘kill or be killed’ mentality that served his playing group so well during last season’s finals series, as they...

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James Gardiner expects Premiership Jets to remain at home for Asian Champions League return

Willem van DenderenApril 25, 2026

The Newcastle Herald’s James Gardiner says he would be ‘absolutely stunned’ if the Jets played their home Asian Champions League fixtures anywhere but McD...

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