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Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Australia’s World Cup ambitions have been rattled by a flat 1-0 defeat to Venezuela, with Tony Popovic’s experimental side failing to fire in...

saturday 7

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Australia’s World Cup ambitions have been rattled by a flat 1-0 defeat to Venezuela, with Tony Popovic’s experimental side failing to fire in...

saturday 9

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Australia’s World Cup ambitions have been rattled by a flat 1-0 defeat to Venezuela, with Tony Popovic’s experimental side failing to fire in...

saturday 9

The Age

Vince Rugari

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Houston, we have a problem: Defeat highlights major Socceroos flaw under Popovic

Australia’s World Cup ambitions have been rattled by a flat 1-0 defeat to Venezuela, with Tony Popovic’s experimental side failing to fire in...

saturday 7

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

The AFL’s decision to add a pre-finals wildcard round to their fixture list has caused quite the stir. We debate the pros and cons.

10.11.2025 6

WA Today

Vince Rugari

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

The AFL’s decision to add a pre-finals wildcard round to their fixture list has caused quite the stir. We debate the pros and cons.

10.11.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

The AFL’s decision to add a pre-finals wildcard round to their fixture list has caused quite the stir. We debate the pros and cons.

10.11.2025 7

The Age

Vince Rugari

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

AFL wildcard round: Cheapening the product or keeping dreams alive?

The AFL’s decision to add a pre-finals wildcard round to their fixture list has caused quite the stir. We debate the pros and cons.

10.11.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Ange’s decision to go to Nottingham Forest was a mistake. It wasn’t the only one made

It’s easy to say in hindsight, but taking the job at Nottingham Forest was a miscalculation by Ange Postecoglou.

19.10.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Ange’s decision to go to Nottingham Forest was a mistake. It wasn’t the only one made

It’s easy to say in hindsight, but taking the job at Nottingham Forest was a miscalculation by Ange Postecoglou.

19.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Ange’s decision to go to Nottingham Forest was a mistake. It wasn’t the only one made

It’s easy to say in hindsight, but taking the job at Nottingham Forest was a miscalculation by Ange Postecoglou.

19.10.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Ange’s decision to go to Nottingham Forest was a mistake. It wasn’t the only one made

It’s easy to say in hindsight, but taking the job at Nottingham Forest was a miscalculation by Ange Postecoglou.

19.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

The A-League starts this weekend. Why are so many stars from last season no longer here?

Australia’s national league has become a terrific platform for young players to launch their careers, but older players are copping the “short end...

17.10.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

The A-League starts this weekend. Why are so many stars from last season no longer here?

Australia’s national league has become a terrific platform for young players to launch their careers, but older players are copping the “short end...

17.10.2025 20

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

The A-League starts this weekend. Why are so many stars from last season no longer here?

Australia’s national league has become a terrific platform for young players to launch their careers, but older players are copping the “short end...

17.10.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

The A-League starts this weekend. Why are so many stars from last season no longer here?

Australia’s national league has become a terrific platform for young players to launch their careers, but older players are copping the “short end...

17.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Charlie Curnow can deliver what Buddy couldn’t for the Swans – a premiership

Sydney’s move for the dual Coleman medallist is their most aggressive since their signing of Lance Franklin, but it could produce something far more...

16.10.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Charlie Curnow can deliver what Buddy couldn’t for the Swans – a premiership

Sydney’s move for the dual Coleman medallist is their most aggressive since their signing of Lance Franklin, but it could produce something far more...

16.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Charlie Curnow can deliver what Buddy couldn’t for the Swans – a premiership

Sydney’s move for the dual Coleman medallist is their most aggressive since their signing of Lance Franklin, but it could produce something far more...

16.10.2025 20

The Age

Vince Rugari

Charlie Curnow can deliver what Buddy couldn’t for the Swans – a premiership

Sydney’s move for the dual Coleman medallist is their most aggressive since their signing of Lance Franklin, but it could produce something far more...

16.10.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Football has changed. Will Ange Postecoglou adapt before it’s too late?

Football is in the midst of an almost populist backlash, a revolt against the age of idealism. That puts Ange Postecoglou squarely in the crossfire.

12.10.2025 9

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Football has changed. Will Ange Postecoglou adapt before it’s too late?

Football is in the midst of an almost populist backlash, a revolt against the age of idealism. That puts Ange Postecoglou squarely in the crossfire.

12.10.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Football has changed. Will Ange Postecoglou adapt before it’s too late?

Football is in the midst of an almost populist backlash, a revolt against the age of idealism. That puts Ange Postecoglou squarely in the crossfire.

12.10.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Football has changed. Will Ange Postecoglou adapt before it’s too late?

Football is in the midst of an almost populist backlash, a revolt against the age of idealism. That puts Ange Postecoglou squarely in the crossfire.

12.10.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Why Australian soccer’s new second competition is a philosophical rival to the A-League

It’s been 20 years since the A-League started – now it’s back to the future with the Australian Championship, one of the most fascinating...

09.10.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Why Australian soccer’s new second competition is a philosophical rival to the A-League

It’s been 20 years since the A-League started – now it’s back to the future with the Australian Championship, one of the most fascinating...

09.10.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Why Australian soccer’s new second competition is a philosophical rival to the A-League

It’s been 20 years since the A-League started – now it’s back to the future with the Australian Championship, one of the most fascinating...

09.10.2025 3

The Age

Vince Rugari

Why Australian soccer’s new second competition is a philosophical rival to the A-League

It’s been 20 years since the A-League started – now it’s back to the future with the Australian Championship, one of the most fascinating...

09.10.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Whose game is it anyway? European soccer is recoiling at what is routine for AFL, NRL

In Europe, the idea of “selling” home games is a red line to never be crossed. In Australia, we crisscross it every other weekend.

24.09.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

Whose game is it anyway? European soccer is recoiling at what is routine for AFL, NRL

In Europe, the idea of “selling” home games is a red line to never be crossed. In Australia, we crisscross it every other weekend.

24.09.2025 4

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Whose game is it anyway? European soccer is recoiling at what is routine for AFL, NRL

In Europe, the idea of ‘selling’ home games is a red line to never be crossed. In Australia, we criss-cross it every other weekend.

24.09.2025 4

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Whose game is it anyway? European soccer is recoiling at what is routine for AFL, NRL

In Europe, the idea of ‘selling’ home games is a red line to never be crossed. In Australia, we criss-cross it every other weekend.

24.09.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Does Ange Postecoglou still ‘believe in fairies’? We’re about to find out

Ange Postecoglou will be operating in the shadows of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest managers at Nottingham Forest. In many ways, they are...

10.09.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Does Ange Postecoglou still ‘believe in fairies’? We’re about to find out

Ange Postecoglou will be operating in the shadows of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest managers at Nottingham Forest. In many ways, they are...

10.09.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Does Ange Postecoglou still ‘believe in fairies’? We’re about to find out

Ange Postecoglou will be operating in the shadows of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest managers at Nottingham Forest. In many ways, they are...

10.09.2025 30

The Age

Vince Rugari

Does Ange Postecoglou still ‘believe in fairies’? We’re about to find out

Ange Postecoglou will be operating in the shadows of Brian Clough, one of England’s greatest managers at Nottingham Forest. In many ways, they are...

10.09.2025 10

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 6

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 6

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

Why Tony Popovic’s latest Socceroos squad is the most exciting in years

With an average age of 24, Tony Popovic’s squad for Australia’s Soccer Ashes showdown with New Zealand suggests a new dawn is upon the national...

29.08.2025 8

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 9

WA Today

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 8

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 4

The Age

Vince Rugari

This is the picture that spells the end for Ruben Amorim at Manchester United

United fell to one of the most embarrassing losses in their storied history when they were beaten by fourth-tier Grimsby Town in the Carabao Cup - and...

28.08.2025 7

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 10

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 10

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 10

The Age

Vince Rugari

Meet the ‘Greek oligarch’ who could bring Ange Postecoglou back to the Premier League

Evangelos Marinakis, the Greek owner of Nottingham Forest, is a noted Ange-phile. Could his club be Postecoglou’s next landing spot?

26.08.2025 9

Brisbane Times

Vince Rugari

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season

The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

08.08.2025 5

WA Today

Vince Rugari

Post-Ange Spurs and Liverpool’s quest to stay on top. What to watch for this EPL season

The major talking points on the eve of the 2025-26 English Premier League season.

08.08.2025 4

The Sydney Morning Herald

Vince Rugari