How can Gather Round continue to gather all footy fans into one place when Tasmania enters the competition in coming seasons? With an odd number of teams, one team and their set of fans will have to miss out each year. That is the most obvious solution, like the NRL currently does for its Magic […]
Lewis Hamilton lacked, Ferrari fought and Perez impressed: Japanese GP exceeded expectations in earlier calendar spot
The Japan Grand Prix was the most entertaining of the season to date, due to the epic nature of the track, its elevation, and figure eight layout. Suzuka is a true driver’s track, and never fails to result in championship deciding moments. Moving it earlier in the calendar definitely loses its significance in the grand […]
From Champions League regulars to potential amateurs: The dramatic fall of German giant FC Schalke 04
Growing up as football fans in this country, I think we can all share the memories of early morning wake ups for our teams. Or in the situation of not being able to sleep midway through the week, eagerly turning on the TV and watching the Champions League. One of those matches that I remember […]
Goals galore, relegation battles and rising talent: Australian players around the globe Team of the week
From the A-League to European competition, starting last Tuesday with some midweek matches to right through the weekend, these are the best performances by Aussie footballers in the week just gone. Goalkeeper Danny Vukovic: 2-1 win for Central Coast Mariners against Melbourne City. Full game played, nine saves, three high claims and 27/39 passing. An […]
‘Stupidest one yet’: Verdict in for Pickett as Dees’ bizarre Tribunal case savaged
Melbourne forward Kysaiah Pickett’s one match suspension for a high bump on Adelaide’s Jake Soligo has been upheld by the AFL Tribunal. The Demons attempted to argue the impact, which was graded as ‘medium’ by Match Review Officer Michael Christian, should instead be considered ‘low’, with Pickett claiming in a written statement that his ‘intention […]