Hyundai A-League News

Merrick: F3 Derby win could be turning point for Jets’ season

Ernie Merrick hopes Wednesday night’s “ugly” F3 Derby win over Central Coast Mariners could be the catalyst for a late-season surge from his Newcastle Jets. Merrick conceded his side “rode their luck” in the 1-0 win at McDonald Jones Stadium but feels the Jets were due a chang

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Rudan: Rival clubs respect Wellington Phoenix now

Despite his side’s 1-0 loss to Sydney FC on Wednesday night, Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan believes his side have been paid a massive compliment by the way in which the visitors played. Sydney FC took an early lead thanks to Siem de Jong’s 25th-minute strike, though it

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Victory attacker earns spot in FIFA 19 Team of the Week

Melbourne Victory attacker Kosta Barbarouses is the latest Hyundai A-League star to be selected amongst the world of football’s biggest names in the latest FIFA 19 Team of the Week. The Kiwi international earned his spot after a prolific week in the Hyundai A-League, where he

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Mariners sign former Premier League midfielder

Central Coast Mariners have got their man, with the club confirming on Thursday they have signed former English Premier League midfielder Jem Karacan. Mariners boss Mike Mulvey has promised reinforcements for the club and has made his first January addition to his squad by sec

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Shots on target dwindle as Perth Glory's goals dry up

Perth Glory's pulsating seven-goal thriller against Western Sydney Wanderers earlier this month saw the table-toppers plunder four goals for the third time in a fortnight. They were averaging almost 2.5 goals per game by the end of that 4-3 triumph and had not been held to a b

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Glory held goalless again as Adelaide earn handy draw

Perth Glory missed a chance to strengthen their position atop the Hyundai A-League ladder in a 0-0 home draw with Adelaide United on Wednesday night. Tony Popovic's men struggled to find fluidity amid persistent showers at HBF Park and had to settle for a second straight stale

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Sheppard extends Jets' F3 Derby dominance over Mariners

Kaine Sheppard gave Newcastle Jets a nervy 1-0 victory over Central Coast Mariners as their F3 Derby winning streak stretched to five matches on Wednesday night. Sheppard buried his third Hyundai A-League goal in the 54th minute to hand Newcastle their first win since these te

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Former Mariners trialist Bolt calls time on footballing dream

After capturing the attention of sports fans around the world in the Hyundai A-League’s pre-season, former Central Coast Mariners trialist Usain Bolt has announced he has given up on his dream of becoming a professional footballer. Bolt became global news when he began a two-m

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Victory the assist kings as Opta numbers illustrate Jets issues

Ola Toivonen might trail by two in the Golden Boot race but Melbourne Victory does boast a duopoly atop the Hyundai A-League assist tally. Kevin Muscat's men are the most prolific team in the competition and, even in the absence of Keisuke Honda, boast two creators at the peak

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“We can’t defend”: Babbel’s frank admission after Wanderers' collapse against City

Markus Babbel declared his team “can’t defend” after they conceded another two late goals against Melbourne City to slump to a club-record sixth straight defeat in a drama-filled Hyundai A-League clash on Tuesday night. Down to 10-men but leading 3-2 with just over six minutes

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City beat Wanderers in seven-goal thriller in Hyundai A-League classic

A 94th-minute goal from Bart Schenkeveld has seen Melbourne City snatch a thrilling 4-3 win over a 10-man Western Sydney Wanderers in a Hyundai A-League classic at AAMI Park. In one of the games of the 2018/19 Season, the big defender put away a towering header for his first H

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Merrick praises 'natural goal-scorer' Sheppard after Jets striker signs contract extension

Ernie Merrick says Kaine Sheppard has the potential to be a long-term player for the Newcastle Jets after signing a one-year contract extension today. Sheppard joined the Jets from NPL Victoria outfit Avondale in September and has since scored two goals and two assists in 10 a

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‘There’s a lot more progression and improvement’: Rudan predicts more from in-form Phoenix

They’ve been one of the stories of the Hyundai A-League 2018/19 Season, on a club-record unbeaten run and emerging as genuine finals contenders. It’s been a brilliant first half of the season for Wellington Phoenix, with rookie coach Mark Rudan a central part of the club’s ast

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Paper Talk: Mulvey gives update on Mariners’ reinforcements

Central Coast Mariners could have as many as three new arrivals before the close of the transfer window next week. Mariners boss Mike Mulvey revealed a United Kingdom-based player is set to arrive Down Under on Tuesday, while also admitting ‘two other defensive options’ were c

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Re-live: Six goal thriller between Victory and Phoenix, honours even in Gosford

Round 14 of the Hyundai A-League came to a thrilling climax in Sunday's double-header. First, Melbourne Victory and Wellington Phoenix played out a potential game of the season contender at AAMI Park. Then, Central Coast Mariners and Brisbane Roar shared the spoils after a