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South turns to youth as injuries hamper pre-season
On the eve of a new NPL season, South Melbourne FC prepares to enter the fray, as a little bit of an unknown or even untested team. After flirting with …
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Battle for first place in the A-League
All eyes are on the AAMI Park this weekend, as the two teams that are at the top of the table prepare to clash. Perth Glory are having an excellent …
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Chris Nikou: ‘I never thought I would be FFA Chairman’
Greek Australian Nikou was elected as FFA Chairman on November 20 last year after a push from various stakeholders to bring a fresh approach to football governance after 15 years …
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Come and gone: winter transfer period for Greek Super League
Transfers are always a hot topic of discussion among fans – mainly regarding who will be the next exciting signing for their club or whether rumours about a “popular player” …
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Scouts are out for potential signings of NPL players
NPL players will be scouted as potential signings for the newly formed A-League club West Melbourne, ahead of the 2018-19 A-League season. That’s according to someone who should know about …
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Johnny A leads the Greens into their final season together
Season 2019 looms as a transitional year for both one of the most successful clubs and one of the most successful coaches of the NPL era. Bentleigh Greens and the …
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Greek NPL teams plan for season ahead
We’re already within the second month of the new year and the new football season of the National Premier Leagues (NPL) is getting ready to begin. The teams of Greek …
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Charaktis’ journey from player to FIFA referee
There’s little doubt that 25-year-old Melbourne-based football referee Joanna Charaktis is in it for the long haul. Her recently acquired FIFA badge, which she now wears on her uniform, not …
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Victory have a good chance of retaining the A-League title, says Terry Antonis
Terry Antonis has become the player around which Kevin Muscat builds his game plan. After barely having spent a year at the club, the 25-year-old plays a crucial role in …
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Greek Australian footballers living abroad: half yearly report
Asian Cup First to the Asian Cup where the performances of Greek Australians Chris Ikonomidis and Apostolis Giannou have been superb. Ikonomidis in particular has been outstanding. Against Palestine he …