I am going to say that most racism is learned - either by personal experience of a number of people of a specific race giving a bad impression, or perhaps more commonly by being taught it from a young age as lessons of caution.
I grew up knowing that a pregnant gypsy girl would come to your...
I am certain that we are in a period of transition with women's football.
With the global increase in women's football the ages and dynamics of players is changing. There are more financial reasons to stay in the sport now so we can expect that to have an effect on top of the media train...
Heidelberg United v Wellington Phoenix: Wellington Phoenix
Avondale FC v Brisbane City: Avondale FC
Sydney FC v Auckland FC: Auckland FC
Newcastle Jets v Macarthur FC: Macarthur FC
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Heidelberg United v Wellington Phoenix:
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Newcastle Jets v Macarthur FC:
I give it a bit of this, but at the same time, younger players have been in the league more than in the men's - perhaps because the older women have moved on from sport historically.
There has also been less reliance on physical development in the women's game with teamwork and ball play being...
It is funny - with the men's team we see a 20 year old and consider them an emerging talent. With the women's setup a 20 year old can almost be considered a veteran of the league. Chloe Lincoln, our women's keeper, has represented us in the Matildas 3 times.
Not a lot of games, but when you...
She is a signing for the women's team if that slipped your notice.
I don't know much about her play - I remember her name from the wleague with Canberra United.
What I have seen suggests she was a bit of an up and coming player as a teenager but for some reason only played 8 or so aleagues...
Looks like a good signing.
Seems a bit scary that we only have 12 players contracted so far. Not even a full team with bench yet.
Says something about how big a change the team has from last season.
Roar Media Release:
"Brisbane Roar are delighted to announce the signing of defender Ava Piazza for the upcoming 25/26 Ninja A-League season.
Piazza joins the club from Pyunik FC from the Armenian Premier League after previously playing for Portuguese side Clube de Albergaria in the Liga BPI...
NoMates addressed this sometime back in a thread somewhere - he has some affinity with particular clubs and NZ, likes a few clubs in the same leagues, supports any team he sees as worthy of his attention or that he feels some link to.
Genuine football fan but just not a one club runner.
One...
We have had Italians, Greeks, Brazilians, Dutchlanders, Frenchies, Irishmen, Scots, Pommies, Kiwis and a particular German maestro just to name a few - no team is more Aussie than my club.
Storm in a tea cup here I think.
If anyone wants to encourage participants who are willing to have reasonable discussions then all good. If they are not a good fit and move on, or if they find it enjoyable/meaningful and stay, then that is a decent growth system in itself.
For the tipping...
Herrington gone in January 2026 transfer window to Colorado.
Much mentioned. Was highly likely. Happening.
Makes sense of bolstering our young Aussie centrebacks with our father's son at least - regardless of his name.
Hope Herrington goes on to be great and we might see him in the second...
Roar Media Release:
"Brisbane Roar can confirm that youth national team defender Lucas Herrington will transfer to Major League Soccer (MLS) club Colorado Rapids for an undisclosed club record fee during the 2026 January transfer window.
Herrington earned his first A-League contract with a...