FFA backs Britain in FIFA poppy row with Remembrance Day celebration
The FFA is set to follow the English and Scottish football associations towards a possible collision with FIFA over poppies on shirts decision.
Michael Lynch, The Age's expert on soccer, has had extensive experience of high level journalism in the UK and Australia. Michael has covered the Socceroos through Asia, Europe and South America in their past three World Cup campaigns. He has also reported on Grands Prix and top class motor sport from Asia and Europe. He has won several national media awards for both sports and industry journalism.
The FFA is set to follow the English and Scottish football associations towards a possible collision with FIFA over poppies on shirts decision.
One man who cannot wait for the FFA's video trial to be implemented is Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat.
Melbourne City's hard fought 1-0 win over Newcastle Jets evidence their 2016-17 season will be far from the walk in the park.
Controversial refereeing decisions seem to be dogging Melbourne Victory this season.
The Sheikh Mohammed-owned Godolphin Racing operation will try to sign off from the Spring Carnival in style next weekend at Sandown when it plans to back up Qewy in the Sandown Cup.
It's Melbourne Cup week, the holiest of holies on the Australian racing calendar.
Awesome Rock stuns rivals to win Emirates Stakes.
Only once in the last year - against champions Adelaide in the final home and away match last season - had Melbourne City failed to score in a match before they travelled to Brisbane for Friday night's round five clash.
Melbourne Victory boss Kevin Muscat looks set to gamble on the readiness of Socceroo midfielder James Troisi and may start him in Saturday night's Big Blue clash with league leaders Sydney FC.
Chris Waller has had his moments in the spotlight at Flemington this week although he has not saddled a winner in the major group 1 events.
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