Silver lining at last for forgotten Socceroo Brad Jones
The days of Australian players winning big titles and trophies in Europe are a distant memory, it seems.
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Michael Lynch
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.
Valley chiefs angry at prizemoney snub
Moonee Valley racing chiefs are seeking urgent meetings with Racing Victoria after the inner city race club largely missed out in the latest round of prizemoney hikes.
Williams and Deng to boost new-look Victory defence next season
Rhys Williams will anchor the rearguard, Thomas Deng to return in new-look defence for next season.
Valeri takes Victory Medal as club's best
Carl Valeri was awarded the Victory Medal, the club's highest award, on Saturday night after leading his team to the A-League grand final.
Mertens title chase derailed after star apprentice picks up another ban at Caulfield
Apprentice Beau Mertens took another giant step towards a history making jockeys' premiership win at Caulfield on Saturday, but incurred the wrath of the stewards as he punched home three winners to take him to the top of the standings.
A season lit up by Sydney's brilliance but unlikely to be remembered otherwise
In the end justice prevailed and Sydney was rewarded for its exceptional A-League season.
Victory clears the decks
Melbourne Victory has opened the end of season revolving door, and eight players will be leaving the club now the A-League campaign is over.
Arnold, the great survivor and a football man to his bootstraps
Graham Arnold has been a constant presence in the game in Australia.
A Weir apprenticeship the path to success
The champion trainer, who hasn't had a trainee jockey indentured to his stable for some years now, is contemplating taking another youngster on in the near future.
Fly me to the moon ... is it as far as Shanghai?
With all the hand-wringing going on over an AFL game in Shanghai, you would think travel to China was something new.
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