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Video: Ellyse Perry's tribute song
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LISTEN: Ellyse Perry's status as Australia's most marketable athlete enhanced by band's musical tribute to star all-rounder.
McGlinchey tips top four for Mariners
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DEPARTING midfielder Michael McGlinchey is certain the Central Coast Mariners will make the A-League top four.
Del Piero out of Mariners clash
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ALESSANDRO Del Piero has been ruled out of this weekend's clash with Central Coast in Gosford due to a hamstring strain.
Bridge steals game for Wanderers
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A LATE goal from Mark Bridge has won the Wanderers a pulsating contest against the Victory in soggy conditions.
Arnie the man to blaze Asian trail
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AFTER lifting coaching standards and an A-League title, Graham Arnold deserves to leave the Mariners on his terms.
Missing defenders no excuse: Bojic
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PEDJ Bojic insists Sydney FC won't use a backline personnel crisis as an excuse during their fight to regain respect.
Berisha can’t fire without bullets
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FEED the beast. That’s the call from Brisbane coach Mike Mulvey, who wants better service for star striker Besart Berisha.
Can Victory stop Heart resurgence?
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A-LEAGUE R21 preview: It’s the biggest Melbourne derby yet, while Perth and Newcastle’s finals hopes are fading fast.
Petratos return a boost for Roar
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DIMITRI Dimitri Petratos has been recalled to Brisbane’s starting side for the Roar’s clash against Perth Glory.
Sarota moves step closer to dream
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ADAM Sarota is a step closer to the ultimate reward for his recovery from a career-threatening injury - a spot in Brazil.
Loss drives Roar to harden defence
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BRISBANE defender Matt Smith says soft goals could end up costing the Roar in its chase for an A-Leagie championship.
Orlando magic sees Heart stop Roar
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MELBOURNE Heart can now start dreaming of the finals after upsetting Brisbane Roar to move six points off the top six.
Victory urged to forget the past
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MELBOURNE Victory W-League coach Dave Edmondson has urged his players to create their own slice of history.
State teams get shot at national glory
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FOOTBALL Federation Victoria finalises two-division structure as FFA launches National Premier League incentive.
Time to deliver Tom: Ange
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SOCCEROOS coach Ange Postecoglou pleased Tom Rogic will play regularly but hopes he plays "good football" ahead of Brazil.
Heart star says Aloisi has ticker
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NICK Kalmar believes Melbourne Heart is a better team than the ladder suggests and it can turn their season around.
Bridge steals game for Wanderers
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A LATE goal from Mark Bridge has won the Wanderers a pulsating contest against the Victory in soggy conditions.
Boos sound for hapless Heart
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BOOS initially aimed at former star Richard Garcia, soon became firmly directed at current Heart players and the coach.
Kenny’s Cup dream under threat
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KENNY Cunningham’s World Cup dream is hanging in the balance after the Costa Rican may have broken his foot against Adelaide United.
Goalfest for red-hot United
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ADELAIDE United re-emerged as genuine A-League title contenders after belting Wellington 5-1 at Coopers Stadium.
Can Victory stop Heart resurgence?
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A-LEAGUE R21 preview: It’s the biggest Melbourne derby yet, while Perth and Newcastle’s finals hopes are fading fast.
United $450,000 short of success
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ADELAIDE United needs to have contract stability and spend about $3 million to have a successful team — $450,000 over the salary cap.
New coat of paint for ill pitch
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ADELAIDE United and Wellington Phoenix will play on a Coopers Stadium pitch which has been partly painted green on Thursday night.
Firepower will test both keepers
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WELLINGTON Phoenix boss Ernie Merrick believes facing Adelaide United adds the perfect ingredients for a goal feast.
Can Victory stop Heart resurgence?
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A-LEAGUE R21 preview: It’s the biggest Melbourne derby yet, while Perth and Newcastle’s finals hopes are fading fast.
‘One of A-League’s greatest games’
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A-LEAGUE R20 review: Victory and Adelaide add another chapter in their epic rivalry and Heart can think about the F-word.
Gallas howler sees Wanderers win
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A HORROR mistake from marquee William Gallas has helped Western Sydney Wanderers defeat Perth Glory at nib Stadium.
Can revived Heart do a Wanderers?
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A-LEAGUE REVIEW: Heart start to dream of the finals, Sydney breathes easier, and the Jets are Roar’s Kryptonite.
Soccer star drops pants in mid-game protest
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UHH … Did he just? Oh yes he did. Perth Glory defender Michael Thwaite brought down a Sydney FC player but that’s not all he dropped.
‘It’s frustrating, but no panic yet’
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GOING five games without a win now is pretty frustrating but we need to improve at both ends, writes Perth’s Shane Smeltz.
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