Against the side that denied them the opportunity to lift the Premiership at McKellar Park last season, fallen giants Sydney FC got their revenge on Canberra United with a narrow 1-0 victory in a match that ensures their quest for finals football remains alive, while Canberra remain just a point off.Continue readingSydney FC shock Canberra United to maintain finals hopes
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In the vast landscape of Australian sport, football stands as both a cultural cornerstone and a battleground for aspirations of excellence. Yet, amidst the roar of the crowds and the clash of boots on the pitch, lies a narrative often overlooked—the tale of semi-professional football and its profound impact on the broader landscape of the sport in this country.Continue readingListening to the heartbeat of Australian football: a conversation with Alex Cochrane-Smith
Nicklas Bendtner’s autobiography, ‘Both Sides,’ offers a riveting exploration of the highs and lows of professional football and personal struggles. With unflinching honesty, Bendtner delves into the complexities of fame, addiction, and redemption, painting a vivid portrait of his journey. From the glitz of the pitch to the depths of despair, this book leaves an indelible mark on readers, challenging perceptions and inspiring empathy. But is it worth the acclaim?Continue readingDoes ‘Both Sides’ live up to its mainstream praise?
James Bannon is a Rugby Union player who played football for the South Coast Monaro representative team in 2019. During his time playing he was coat hangered and managed to score a penalty try for his team.Continue readingBeing coat-hangered to score a try
Since the creation of the AFLW And NRLW competitions in the late 2010s, women’s sport in Australia has grown drastically. Millions of Australian women and girls are playing and watching sporting matches, with young girls now having a pathway to represent their favourite sporting teams on a professional level. Many thought that things were progressing well in professionalising women’s sport, however the story of Fiona Worts made most Australians re-evaluate.Continue readingAre we moving fast enough in professionalising women’s sport?
FIFA 22 is the 29th instalment in the FIFA video game series, published by EA (Electronic Arts). EA Sports has produced yet another incremental update to its football simulation series, and the game is as visually appealing and realistic as it has ever been. If you’re a perennial FIFA player like I am, you’ll know that graphical improvements are the icing on the cake, but gameplay still remains king. But have the improvements on the pitch been enough to keep EA’s loyal fanbase glued to their controllers?Continue reading‘FIFA 22’ review: a battle of the consoles