For the people behind some of Australia’s great sporting moments, having Dennis Cometti lend his voice to their greatest achievements elevated and enriched their own careers and lives.
With thanks to Heath Shaw & Peter Wilson.
Gorry and Wheeler the highlights for mine, whether it was one of the pair pushing further forward and providing an option, or moving into the half-spaces and bringing the wide players into play. Really want to see Fowler/Sayer playing in that third midfield role.
"Apparently my football is messy. I like that."
Joe Montemurro with yet another invigorating post-match presser. Went into good detail about playing against Philippines' deep block. Believes the Matildas will be braver as the Asian Cup progresses.
Goals are to a striker what closed deals are to a salesperson.
Despite a game of limited opportunities, Sam Kerr will be walking a little taller today.
There are certain things to factor in - the short run-up, no friendlies in the build-up, first game of the tournament nerves.
But a green-and-gold team gurt by tight defensive lines and facing a low block? This is Aus Sokkah heritage.
851-day wait for a Matildas goal ended by Sam Kerr in her hometown. But Australia spent most of the 90 minutes frustrated by a resolute Philippines defence.
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro has refused to rule goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold either in or out of Sunday’s Women’s Asian Cup opener.
Further clouding goalkeeper conundrum: Jada Whyman not on park during 15 minutes open to media.
Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry has backed deputy goalkeepers Jada Whyman and Chloe Lincoln to do their country proud should veteran shot-stopper Mackenzie Arnold not front up for Sunday’s Women’s Asian Cup opener.
Spoke to The Philippines’ Australian coach Mark Torcaso this morning, who has promised his side will "fight to the death" and declared his side are more prepared for their Women’s Asian Cup opener than their previous 8-0 hiding by the Matildas.
Mackenzie Arnold made a brief appearance on the training track this morning before heading inside during the 15 minutes of Matildas training open to media.
It took me less than five minutes to get angry at the Scrubs reboot (rest of the first two episodes were fine).
Never before have I related more to the cross Pingu meme.
For all the star-power the Matildas possess, Winonah Heatley is one of four players with less than 35 caps to their name who could potentially find their way into Joe Montemurro’s starting 11 against The Philippines.
Good news for Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler at Matildas training.
Also good news to see ex-Glory 'keeper Morgan Aquino at training.
The bad news? No Mackenzie Arnold in the portion open to the media.
Matildas shot-stopper Mackenzie Arnold is adamant she is not simply assuming she will start in goal in Australia’s Women’s Asian Cup opener despite fellow custodian Teagan Micah’s injury.
Two of the Matildas' biggest names did not train with the main group on a scorching-hot Wednesday morning - but did coach Joe Montemurro tip his hand as to how he views Alanna Kennedy and Kaitlyn Torpey position-wise?
Perth has a Tillies fever and the only prescription is more Kerr-ball
Matildas winger Hayley Raso has declared her team will put on a show at the Women’s Asian Cup, with the Aussies excited to embrace the pressure of hosting a major tournament.
Spoke to new APL CEO Steve Rosich about a few things, including his timeline for the Central Coast Mariners and a Western United update.
WA Exclusive: Mary Fowler has declared herself “100 per cent” confident in her surgically-repaired knee, despite just 15 minutes of action in the lead-up to the Women’s Asian Cup.
Matildas coach Joe Montemurro is confident Australia’s two biggest stars in Sam Kerr and Mary Fowler can positively impact their Women’s Asian Cup campaign despite twin returns from torn ACLs over the past year.
'I never thought AI would ruin MY life,' sobs woman who voted for the AI Will Ruin Your Life Party
There is fresh news on the injury front for Perth Glory - and it’s a mixed bag as they plot a late-season finals surge.
A Yellowcard arena show (even though it may be a support slot) in the year 2026 AD.
We've never been so back.
Am wondering whether a certain popular sports writer will use their spot on a popular sports podcast this year to wish a Merry Christmas to the people who sacked both Frank and Dyche, like they did for Ange...
Perth Glory have not found the net in a Dub match since their 1-1 draw with Central Coast in mid-January, which amounts to 369 minutes including stoppage time - but Stephen Peters isn't worried just yet.
Spoke to Rohan Browning ahead of his Perth Track Classic appearance next week about the hunt for a sub-10 100m - and how Gout Gout and Lachlan Kennedy are spurring him on to greater heights.
Spoke to Maddison Levi about her lofty goals.
She opened up on the prospect of one day being a dual international for Australia in both union AND league and retiring after the Brisbane Olympics.
She's one of Australia's great athletes for a reason.
When you're in a finals race - and specifically, this Dub finals race - the margins a fine. Perth Glory may come to rue that very avoidable 45+4 goal to Makala Woods.
Me on the death of the Washington Post sports section.
This isn't a day to be nostalgic. It's a day to be angry.
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