That wasn't clear. The coach seems to be an independent coach rather than a Portsmouth coach. How sharp did Segecic look? He'll do well.

PC is a fantastic shot stopper and a big body. Maty is short for a keeper (about 5, 11 I think) but has always had fantastic positioning and agility and (until recently) was always good with the ball at his feet. If PC can achieve Ryan level positioning/game reading he will be Socceroos keeper...

That goes without saying given their respective ages. PC looked good behind a porous defence last year but I've always said lousy defences are great for GK training. Lots of practice.

We'd have him back at the Mariners, although I do want to encourage Peraic-Cullen. Maybe Maty to WSW or Macarthur? He's a western Sydney boy.

Boys... I hate flashing the sheriff badge but can we maintain some proper order? I have zero problem with passionate debates and even name calling is okay - up to a puerile point. But if anyone is proven to have edited someone else's post to make a point? That's very naughty and will result in...

I'm a lawyer and novelist so making shit up is my way of enjoying life.

Nisbet has been declared the best player in the AL which very few (if any) other regular Socceroos have done.

And one of those games he was invisible except for his goal.

Also Segecic

Hrustic has had about two good games for the Socceroos. I've never understood the popularity of what is very much a luxury player. Give me McGree or Nisbet any time

Not sure which thread this should be in, but here's something I prepared earlier. https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/06/23/what-does-the-middle-east-conflict-mean-for-the-2026-world-cup/

The same could be said for a lot of countries. The people never want war, they just want a quiet life. It's the maniacs in charge who want war.

So what happens when they drop six bunker busters in the one place? This whole situation disgusts me so I take no pleasure in proving you wrong. It's a shitshow and we're all going to hell in a handbasket.

The bunker busters aren't nukes. If nukes had been used it would have caused outrage all over the world (not that this action hasn't).

As I have hundreds of articles on that site I occasionally look something up when relevant. It's never disappeared from that perspective. G&G is an excellent forum for us true believers but it could use some oxygen to generate new blood.

And knowing Trump, if Iran pull out he'll convince Infantino to let Israel take their place.

Can't see Iran going to the WC given what's happening right now. In fact if it gets any worse, can see the entire WC cancelled.

I dislike the way The Roar keep changing my neat titles but here are my latest ruminations... https://www.theroar.com.au/2025/06/20/popa-all-is-forgiven-but-now-its-time-to-take-risks-as-turgid-style-wont-fly-at-wc/

I will never get why the govt dont see benefit in putting money into football. By miles the biggest participant sport and dwarfing the other codes combined. Where are our lobbyists? FFS...

I don't really think that's true. No-one could begrudge Duke after his efforts for the NT over a long period, and it's not his fault he keeps getting picked. People are just frustrated that Popa (and Arnie before him) don't give chances to younger strikers. Duke doesn't have the legs for the...