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Ney Fabiano, Chonburi FC’s Brazilian striker, is playing his last game for the the Thai champions tonight. According to the Bangkok Post, Fabiano is moving to Australia.
It was Stephane Baga that made the biggest impression when Melbourne Victory played Chonburi in March, but Fabiano set Chonburi on their way with his first half goal. He’s […]

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Besides bringing out the draw for next season, the FFA also announced a number of changes to how the competition will run. Among them is a change regarding injury replacement players:
“Will be considered on a case by case basis due to ability of NYL (National Youth League) players to be promoted on a weekly basis.
“Salary […]

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The FFA has released the draw of the 2008-2009 A-League season, which can be downloaded here.
This time around, the FFA has recognised FIFA dates, although Mike Salter rightly points out that it comes somewhat belated, with the Olyroos’ qualification series behind them.
The Melbourne Victory kicks off with two away games, first against Sydney FC and […]

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I’ve been away for the past two weeks, on a relaxing holiday up the Great Ocean Road. I tell you what, trying to get the pub in Lorne to play the Melbourne - Osaka match was an ordeal.
“Socca? Are you serious? That’s not a real sport.”
Yahda yahda yahda. In the end, I managed to catch […]

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The FFA has introduced a youth marquee system enabling clubs to sign one local player under the age of 23 and pay them up to $150,000 outside the salary cap. The player has to be Australian (or Kiwi for the Wellington Phoenix).
It’s a step in the right direction, as it seeks to avoid young players […]

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The FFA is considering the implementation of an FA Cup style domestic competition.
Ben Buckley and FFA board member Phil Wolanski met with a group of former Socceroos to discuss a range of issues, including the possibility of bringing in a knock-out competition. The competition would pit teams from the state leagues against A-League teams.
According to […]

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Neither the North Queensland Thunder nor the Gold Coast Galaxy will join the A-League in 2008/09. The A-League will remain an 8-team competition for another season.
While the Galaxy’s bid to join looked promising, North Queensland’s efforts at securing a place next season started to crack last week. The Thunder lost the financial backing of Millissa […]

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Eamonn from Football in the Capital yesterday posted an interview with Clive MacKillop, an A-League referees’ assessor. Clive talks about the Grand Final, A-League refereeing standards and pay rates, and his own journey as a ref.
What interested me most was Clive’s thoughts on the level of refereeing in Australia:

“We should be employing Refs on the […]

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It seems the A-League has caught the attention of Parliamentarians. Found this via the MVFC forum last week. Enjoy:)
Sharon Grierson MP
Federal Member for Newcastle
19 February 2008
PARLIAMENTARY ADJOURNMENT SPEECH
NEWCASTLE JETS & ENERGYAUSTRALIA STADIUM
Ms GRIERSON (Newcastle) (7.35 p.m.) - Mr Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your elevation to the speakership. […]

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Central Coast Mariners 0, Newcastle Jets 1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNYLWew_juA

So Mark Bridge’s glittering goal has made the Newcastle Jets Australia’s A-League champions. A phenomenal goal, and in my opinion the Jets had the edge on the Mariners throughout the game.
But that last corner will hurt Mariners fans for a long time. Video replays show it as clear as […]

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