Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 5: Every cloud has a silver lining "It's about being positive enough to keep going and giving this game an aspect of your life's passion. If we can all do that, we're going to be alright." The final part of Christian Marchetti's series...

Part 5.

Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 4: Media and discourse "Maybe you're just complaining because you can, or in Australian football, it has somehow become the 'cool' thing to do." The fourth of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from ...

Part 4.

Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 3: Personal struggles "You just think, 'If something like this can't have the desired impact, then what the fuck is the point?" The third of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian footba...

Part 3.

Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 2: Enjoy your lunch "In many respects, that speech changed my life. It changed my perspective and desire to realise a world where I can be at peace with the state of our game." The second of a five-part series on why Chr...

Part 2.

Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 1: For the love of the game "Why am I still following this? How do I fit into this chaotic landscape? Is working in this field really going to be worth it? Is a career in football media actually viable?" The first of a five-part...

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Jaylan Pearman: U20 Asian Cup success, Tom Rogic comparisons, and Perth Glory The Front Page Football Podcast Network · Episode

Interviewed Young Socceroo Jaylan Pearman on the @frontpgfootball.bsky.social Podcast about the Asian Cup triumph, scoring in the Semi-Final, the comparisons between him and Tom Rogic, how things are going at @perthglory.bsky.social, and much more.

Listen here 👇

Adrian Stenta explains "nightmare" opponents face as Adelaide beat the Mariners Following another win, Adrian Stenta says Adelaide United's attacking depth makes them "a bit of a nightmare" for their opponents.

Post-match comments from Adrian Stenta yesterday as Adelaide United defeated Central Coast to extend their unbeaten streak in the ALW to 11 games 🔥

Read it now on @frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

Sports Drive - Christian Marchetti (05/03/2025) - Sports Drive Football Expert with Front Page Football, Christian Marchetti joined Matt on Sports Drive to chat the latest soccer headlines.

Joined Matt Grubelich again on 91.3 SportFM earlier today to talk Young Socceroos, Socceroos, Auckland-Adelaide, who the championship contenders are in A-League Men, and Perth Glory.

Listen here 👇

John Moriarty Football granted $5.5 million in federal funding to continue engagement in rural and remote communities John Moriarty Football has been granted $5.5 million in federal funding to continue its engagement in rural and remote communities.

John Moriarty Football granted $5.5 million in federal funding to continue engagement in rural and remote communities

@frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

"Still a blur" - South Australian heroes revel in historic Young Socceroos triumph Five South Australian Young Socceroos have touched down in the state following their heroics in a historic Asian Cup triumph.

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Five of the SA Young Socceroos returned yesterday and spoke to the media.

Panagiotis Kikianis on the SA production line and the wins over Iraq and Saudi 🗣️

Steven Hall on Schwarzer comparisons and playing in the memory of his grandad 🗣️

@frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

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.

Valère Germain citing refereeing standards as a contributing factor in his decision to depart the A-League Men really pissed me off.

So I decided to write a bit of a rant about it.

@frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

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.

Adelaide United have lost two of their last three games. It's hardly a crisis, but the team's profligacy and defensive resilience in both defeats was notable.

I wrote about those two issues on @frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

Sports Drive - Christian Marchetti (17/02/2025) Sports Drive · Episode

Went onto 91.3 SportFM yesterday with Matt Grubelich to discuss Perth Glory, the weekend's A-League Men action, Valère Germain, Ange Postecoglou, and the A-League Women.

Give it a listen here 👇

"You always want to win" - Ellie Carpenter outlines squad's ambitions ahead of SheBelieves Cup debut Ellie Carpenter says the Matildas will give it their all to succeed as they make a historic debut at the SheBelieves Cup.

Ellie Carpenter on the Matildas' expectations for the SheBelieves Cup, and why the new faces in the squad will be able to adapt to international football quickly 🗣️

@frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

"A fair result" - Adrian Stenta content as Reds and Canberra play out an entertaining draw Adrian Stenta says the draw with Canberra was a "fair result" for Adelaide United, who extended their unbeaten run to nine games yesterday.

Post-match comments from Adrian Stenta yesterday as Adelaide United and Canberra drew in an entertaining clash 🤝

Read it now on @frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

"It's something that we've been looking at" - Reds winger Yaya Dukuly in the frame for a rare start Carl Veart says he is considering starting Yaya Dukuly over Ben Folami for Adelaide United's clash against the Newcastle Jets tomorrow.

Yaya Dukuly could start ahead of Ben Folami, Jordan Elsey will be in the squad, and Panashe Madanha and Javi Lopez are still weeks away from returning to action.

The latest from Carl Veart ahead of Adelaide's clash with Newcastle for @frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

"A special thing" - Bart Vriends portrays love for Australian lifestyle in documentary Bart Vriends is enjoying Australia so much that he recently featured in a documentary depicting a bit about his new lifestyle.

Bart Vriends on a Dutch documentary he recently featured in, his new defensive partnership with Isaias, and the Jets 🗣️

Lucía León on her adaptation at @adelaideunited.bsky.social, how Adrian Stenta is utilising her this season, and Canberra 🗣️

@frontpgfootball.bsky.social ✍️

The Australian Championship: Football Australia announce second tier name and branding Football Australia has announced that its new National Second Tier will be named the 'Australian Championship'.

Full report on today's announcement introducing the 'Australian Championship', including other nuggets of information about the competition's format, promotion and relegation, and some interesting broadcasting news.

Read it on @frontpgfootball.bsky.social 👇
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What's discussed in this episode:

- The Sydney Derby and how incredible it was
- Newcastle looking a bit better in recent games
- Whether Melbourne City's injuries are finally catching up to them

The topics we discuss in this episode:

- Is the current criticism of Arthur Diles justified?
- How much pressure should Ufuk Talay be under at Sydney FC?
- Of the teams who haven’t made a January signing yet, who should be the most desperate to add a player (excluding Roar lol)?

The topics we discuss in this episode:

- How much is Ruben Zadkovich to blame for Brisbane’s current predicament?
- What is Western United’s ceiling this season?
- Is Chiefy losing his magic touch with the Nix?
- The implementation of the handball rule at the moment

PK's shock departure, Brisbane's antics, Sydney's style, and City's goalkeeping situation | With Jake Holub The Front Page Football Podcast Network · Episode

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Latest @frontpgfootball.bsky.social Podcast w/ @jakehol.bsky.social 🎙️

- Kisnorbo's exit
- Brisbane’s antics
- Should Sydney FC alter their approach?
- How much blame should be placed on David Zdrilic for Perth's results?
- Beach or Young in the Melbourne Derby?

Folami sees red, City's imports cook, and Corica bests Chiefy again | With Matt Olsen The Front Page Football Podcast Network · Episode

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New @frontpgfootball.bsky.social Podcast w/ Matt Olsen 🎙️

- Alou Kuol remontada?
- Why I had no issue with the Ben Folami red
- City may have got their imports right
- A tough loss for all Chiefy fans in the NZ derby
- Macarthur have been (quietly) bad recently

There's chances in this for the Nix if they stay composed on the ball. Sheridan blocked shot a good example. Lost that composure after the goal. Credit to Auckland once again defensively; super compact and they just make every pass difficult.

Verstraete subbed off. Huge blow for Auckland. Losing their best ball-winner in a game like this is monumental.

Chiefy switching things up today. Seems to be a bit of an asymmetric system. When the ball is on the right side Nix form a back four with the FBs (Sutton/Sheridan) flat and the wingers (Ishige/Payne) really high. Then Nagasawa is higher playing just off Barbarouses.

Matildas analysis: New faces steal the show in Chinese Taipei win In this analysis, Jake Holub writes that the Matildas' new faces ultimately stole the show in their win over Chinese Taipei at AAMI Park.

Check out some thoughts on the Matildas' win over Chinese Taipei on Wednesday via @jakehol.bsky.social ahead of their second meeting tonight 👇

Not to mention a 100% dribble success rate and 3/5 ground duels won. Clearly has some talent.

A positive for the Mariners to draw from the loss to Yokohama is Haine Eames. What a cameo from the 16-year-old.

Only lost possession three times with a 95% passing accuracy (wow) and had a few quality touches, coming on when his team was 3-0 down to a top Japanese side.

Not a contest at all unfortunately.