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Brisbane Premier League: Round 11

Thu, 17/05/2012 - 19:25
Peninsula Power were the only team from the top four to slip-up on Matchday 11 of the BPL. Power was held at home by Queensland Lions, while Rochedale, Wolves and Redlands all picked up maximum...
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VPL Round Six Wrap

Tue, 15/05/2012 - 11:44
It was a huge weekend in the Victorian Premier League with Dandenong Thunder escaping to a five point lead with Moreland and Heidelberg picking up their first wins of the campaign. Oakleigh and Green...
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QSL: More shuffling at the top

Tue, 08/05/2012 - 22:17
The QSL continued into Round Eight amidst reports this season may be its last, with home teams gaining revenge for last week’s away dominance. Brisbane Strikers 1 – 0 NQ Razorbacks (King...
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Brisbane Premier League: Catchup Round

Tue, 08/05/2012 - 22:15
Labour Day long weekend in Queensland presented the opportunity for eight BPL sides to catch-up on postponed Round 2 matches. Redlands came out big winners in Friday night’s clash, while Easts and...
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QSL: QAS edge out Bundaberg Spirit

Tue, 08/05/2012 - 22:13
The Queensland Academy of Sport have made it two wins from two QSL matches, recovering from a goal down to beat Bundaberg Spirit at Meakin Park on Sunday. Ben Liftin’s second-half goal completed...
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VPL Wrap - Everything's looking Dandy

Tue, 08/05/2012 - 11:30
VPL Round Five Wrap: Its looking like a Black Caviar race in the Victorian Premier League at the moment with Dandenong Thunder out in front leaving the rest of the competition in their wake. While at...
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NSWPL: Rockdale rally around Rudan

Mon, 07/05/2012 - 10:37
With the appointment this week of Mark Rudan to head coach the Rockdale City Suns rejuvenated their season with a spirited performance that saw them defeat Manly United 2-1. Both teams were seeking...
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QSL: Strikers make it three in a row

Sun, 06/05/2012 - 12:32
Brisbane Strikers recorded their third consecutive win in the Queensland State League on Saturday night, securing a solid 1-0 result against North Queensland Razorbacks at Perry Park. A ninth minute...
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Scoreless draw sends United to knockout stage

Thu, 03/05/2012 - 19:42
Adelaide United has maintained its AFC Champions League form by moving past the group stage for an unprecedented third time in the club’s history. The Reds were held to a scoreless draw by Bunyodkor...
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Brisbane Premier League: Round Nine

Wed, 02/05/2012 - 22:12
Another scintillating round of BPL action has seen Rochedale and Power consolidate their position at the top of the table, while North Pine, North Star and Souths continued their struggle for points....
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Brisbane Premier League: Round Ten

Wed, 02/05/2012 - 22:11
Torrential rainfall swept across Brisbane football fields on the weekend, resulting in only three games going ahead through to the final whistle. Friday night’s double encounter saw Redlands and City...
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FFA's report card is in, and his parents won't be happy.

Wed, 02/05/2012 - 22:08
It seems fitting that almost 100 years to the day that the Titanic sank, A-League season seven came to its end. Not since that night in 1912 has something promised so much hope, looked so...
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QSL: Whitsunday Miners grab top spot

Tue, 01/05/2012 - 13:36
Round Seven of the QSL season saw Whitsunday move to the head of the table while the Queensland Academy of Sport exploded into life. FNQ Bulls 1 – 1 Sunshine Coast Fire (Morrison 44’) (Blackman...
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QSL: FNQ Bulls thump QAS in goal-fest

Wed, 25/04/2012 - 10:27
FNQ Bulls have notched their second win of the Queensland State League season with a 6-2 Perry Park thumping of the Queensland Academy of Sport on Saturday evening. A hat-trick of clinical Josiah...
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A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL: Perth Perspective

Mon, 23/04/2012 - 13:04
It’s not always the best idea to put the proverbial pen to paper immediately after a game, particularly one that ended in the manner of the 2012 A-League Grand Final, however I think I’ve calmed down...

QSL: Brisbane Strikers Back On Top

Mon, 23/04/2012 - 11:19
Brisbane Strikers returned to the top of the QSL ladder on goal difference last night with a comprehensive 4-1 win over Capricorn Cougars at Brisbane’s Perry Park. The Rockhampton based Cougars were...
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A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL: Brisbane Roar champions

Mon, 23/04/2012 - 11:02
For the first time in Hyundai A-League history Brisbane Roar went back-to-back winning the 2011/12 Hyundai A-League Championship trophy with a controversial 2-1 win over Perth Glory at Suncorp...

A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL: The Aftermath

Mon, 23/04/2012 - 10:48
An own goal, an 84th minute equaliser, a Perth player sent off, a contentious injury time penalty, an incorrect medal presentation and a bittersweet farewell to Brisbane’s most successful coach. And...

A-LEAGUE GRAND FINAL: The Fans Are Ready

Sun, 22/04/2012 - 17:39
The Football Sack went a-walking down and around Suncorp Stadium before today's Hyundai A-League Grand Final in Brisbane. There was plenty of orange and plenty of purple. Here's just a few of the...

Theoklitos feeling sharp for 2011/12 Grand Final

Fri, 20/04/2012 - 10:37
In a matter of days Brisbane Roar will aim to become the first team in the Hyundai A-League to win two consecutive Grand Finals. One man who has been a central figure for Brisbane is goalkeeper...