A‑League Men The A‑League table has started to take shape with the season over halfway gone. The Newcastle Jets sit on top of the ladder after 22 rounds, leading the competition with 43 points, 14 wins, one draw and seven losses. They have the league’s best attack and are looking well placed for a finals push. Auckland FC are second with 39 points, sitting close behind and offering stiff competition. Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United are level on points in the mix around

The Ben Te’o situation has gone from a shock exit to something that feels a lot more predictable the more you look at it. A week ago, there was no real noise around Brisbane’s coaching staff. Now, one of their key voices is gone, and it all happened in the space of a few days. Once you break it down, it wasn’t random. It just escalated quickly. How it unfolded It starts late last week when Brisbane’s defence slips below standard. That immediately puts the spotlight on Ben Te'

The 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final ended in heartbreak for the Matildas, going down 1 nil to Japan women's national football team in front of more than 74,000 fans in Sydney. Japan struck early through Maika Hamano, whose long range effort in the 17th minute proved the difference in a match where Australia controlled large periods but failed to convert. From there, the Matildas found themselves chasing the game, but never quite clicking in the final third. Mary Fowler strug

Round 3 threw up a few shocks and plenty of talking points. Some teams looked sharp and settled while others were exposed by injuries or sloppy play. A lot of noise came around the six again decisions which felt like they were killing the competitiveness of the games rather than letting teams build pressure. On top of that the refereeing was pretty average overall and forward passes were all over the shop. The season is still young but the early trends are clear. A few teams

Newcastle Knights Head Coach: Justin Holbrook (Photo: Newcastle Herald) The Newcastle Knights enter the 2026 season at a crossroads. After years of inconsistency and lack of attacking spark, the club could finally turn a corner, but how that plays out will decide the year. The attack looks stronger than it has in a while, and for the first time in years, the team seems to have a consistent spine. Justin Holbrook’s arrival, a coach who backs attacking football and structured b