Grand Final fever
No matter how they try to deflect it, the pressure of the big ocassion can get to everyone - players, coaches and match ...
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My All Stars Team
You have to pick players in their positions and that has been my emphasis when it comes to picking my All Stars team.
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Ricki leaving a lasting legacy
Ricki Herbert is not only a great coach, he's a fantastic person. Personally I owe him a lot, especially when it comes to the way ...
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National Premier League – what does it mean?
The new National Premier League has the capacity to change our game for the better - but there are still areas of the plan that ...
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How long till the fans see Red?
Adelaide United have now been through four coaches since 2010 and the club appears to have no clear vision or philosophy. I ...
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When is the right time for a player to go?
Footballers want to play at the highest level, clubs need money and Europe comes calling. So why the hand-wringing when a young ...
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Managing generational change
Coaches at club level face the same dilemma as the Qantas Socceroos' staff. How do you get the balance right between winning ...
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Following the right path
Like many, I was sceptical about the impact of the National Curriculum on Australian football. But our coaches now have access ...
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The import kings
There is a good case to be made that Adelaide have the best track record on imported players in the league. Here's my top three, ...
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Phoenix look to the future
Wellington Phoenix have often been criticised for using New Zealand players sparingly, so it’s great to see the club embracing a ...
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