Lloyd signals alarm over injury spike plaguing early season Matthew Lloyd joins experts questioning whether new AFL rules accelerating game pace are behind a spike in early-season injuries.

Lloyd signals alarm over injury spike plaguing early season

#AFL #AusFootball #Injuries #AusNews

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Montemurro Refuses to Say Goodbye to Matildas Golden Generation Joe Montemurro insists Australia's elite squad has unfinished business after a heartbreaking 1-0 Asian Cup final defeat to Japan. The coach backs them to compete at the World Cup.

Montemurro Refuses to Say Goodbye to Matildas Golden Generation

#Matildas #AsianCup #AusFootball #AusNews

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Popovic's open-door policy: Why Mabil's return signals ruthless World Cup maths Awer Mabil returns after 18 months sidelined. His recall reveals Tony Popovic's pure performance-based approach to final Socceroos squad selection.

Popovic's open-door policy: Why Mabil's return signals ruthless World Cup maths

#Socceroos #WorldCup2026 #AwerMabil #AusFootball #AusNews

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Champion goalkicker Templeton swaps the field for the novel VFL legend Kelvin Templeton releases debut novel Collision, exploring 1970s football violence and the search for identity after sport.

Champion goalkicker Templeton swaps the field for the novel

#KelvinTempleton #CollisionNovel #VFL #AusFootball #AusNews

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Opening Round's Fixture Problem: How AFL's Growth Strategy Creates Competitive Chaos Clubs concerned as Opening Round creates uneven fixture gaps. Hawthorn and Carlton face extended breaks as AFL prioritises NSW and Queensland growth.

Opening Round's Fixture Problem: How AFL's Growth Strategy Creates Competitive Chaos

#AFL #OpeningRound #AusFootball #AusNews

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From Forgotten Heroes to Stadium Fill: The Matildas' Remarkable Journey Back to Glory Melissa Barbieri's 2010 Asian Cup win was ignored. Now Steph Catley's Matildas face Japan in a packed Stadium Australia. See how women's football has changed.

From Forgotten Heroes to Stadium Fill: The Matildas' Remarkable Journey Back to Glory

#Matildas #AusFootball #AsianCupFinal #WomensFootball #AusNews

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Popovic Unfazed by Player Defections as Socceroos Eye World Cup Tony Popovic shrugs off Adrian Segečić's switch to Croatia, insisting Australia offers young talent a pathway to the World Cup stage.

Popovic Unfazed by Player Defections as Socceroos Eye World Cup

#Socceroos #WorldCup2026 #AusFootball #AusNews

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Beyond the Underdogs: Socceroos Squad Takes Shape With Fresh Talent Tony Popovic's emerging players and A-League stars are pushing for World Cup selection as injuries create opportunities in his 26-man squad.

Beyond the Underdogs: Socceroos Squad Takes Shape With Fresh Talent

#Socceroos #WorldCup2026 #AusFootball #AusNews

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AFL CEO backs controversial comms appointment amid Sayers scandal Andrew Dillon endorses communications appointment tied to Luke Sayers affair, raising questions about the AFL's institutional judgment amid broader leadership turmoil.

AFL CEO backs controversial comms appointment amid Sayers scandal

#AFL #AusFootball #AusNews #Governance #Carlton

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Matildas face crucial Asian Cup test against resurgent North Korea Australia faces a tough test against physical North Korea in the Women's Asian Cup quarter-final, with key players sidelined by injury.

Matildas face crucial Asian Cup test against resurgent North Korea

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusFootball #AusNews

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Popovic Relishes Underdog Tag as Americans Court Controversy Tony Popovic embraces underdog tag as American media hype up World Cup clash with Australia, but the Socceroos coach sends clear message about his team's chances.

Popovic Relishes Underdog Tag as Americans Court Controversy

#Socceroos #WorldCup2026 #AusFootball #AusNews

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Matildas' Offensive Display Masks Defensive Questions Against Iran Australia's dominant victory over Iran at the Gold Coast showcases attacking prowess but reveals defensive vulnerabilities ahead of South Korea's critical group match.

Matildas' Offensive Display Masks Defensive Questions Against Iran

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #MaryFowler #AusFootball #AusNews

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Fowler and Kerr Back on the Board as Matildas Dominate Iran Mary Fowler and Sam Kerr both scored as Australia demolished Iran 4-0 in the Women's Asian Cup, building toward a crucial clash with South Korea.

Fowler and Kerr Back on the Board as Matildas Dominate Iran

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusFootball #AusNews

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Matildas Show Class in Triumph Over Iran, But the Real Victory is Human Matildas defeated Iran 4-0 on Gold Coast. But the story was the jersey swap and human solidarity amid Middle East crisis.

Matildas Show Class in Triumph Over Iran, But the Real Victory is Human

#Matildas #WomensAsianCup #AusFootball #AusNews

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The Crucible in the West: Australia vs Philippines Perth, at 17:00 on a fading March Sunday, does something peculiar to light. It turns gold into something almost ecclesiastical. The roofline of Optus Stadium curves like a disciplined Pterodactyl, …

Australia survive the crucible and grind out a 1-0 win over the Philippines 💪🇦🇺🔥 Full recap: doragonsports.com/2026/03/01/t... #AusFootball #TheCrucible #Socceroos #Football #woso #matildas

Thomas Flegler's calm approach pays off as he makes Kangaroos debut, joining Dolphins. #AusFootball https://fefd.link/BtXIx

61-year-old Graham Arnold returns to coaching, leading Australia in pursuit of the 2026 World Cup. Aims for victories against South Korea and Jordan to secure a spot. #AusFootball https://fefd.link/93LjW

Blues dominate second half, winning 32-12 in Brisbane. Take 1-0 series lead with next games in NSW. Intense match with high stakes! #AusFootball https://fefd.link/3Rf10

Socceroos choose Harry Souttar as team face, despite recent struggles. #AusFootball https://fefd.link/1sqHj

Socceroos Manager Graham Arnold resigns, leaving the team before Oct's World Cup qualifier. #AusFootball https://fefd.link/uea1N

Tony Popovic named as new Socceroos coach. Ready to lead Australia towards the 2026 World Cup. #AusFootball https://fefd.link/hVBrL

Surprising lineup for Australia's World Cup qualifiers! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 #AUSFootball https://fefd.link/rc1m0

The big news in Australian football this week has been the announcement of details for its second tier: “The Championship”.

The guys @roundballaus.bsky.social have a great discussion on how it will all work when it kicks off in Oct 25.

Check out the video below ⬇️

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As promised, my latest on the #BrisbaneRoar for @roundballaus.bsky.social ⬇️

Includes exclusive comment from Roar COO Zac Anderson, and some developments on a potential outgoing transfer in the wings..

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