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In @ESPNAusNZ; There’s been… a lot of developments in the #Socceroos space this week. But with the November window imminent, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back to try to figure out how things currently stand ahead of Qatar and Jordan games. espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/i… .

New from me; Central Coast Mariners boss John Hutchinson makes no bones about it: He views Diesel Herrington as the A-League Men’s best defender, with no visible limit on his upside. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/hutchinson… .

New from me; Sydney FC boss Patrick Kisnorbo knows that his young squad has talent. But after watching them surrender a halftime lead and fall 2-1 to Melbourne City, the coach has warned that talent isn’t enough; declaring they need to do more. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/its-got-to… .

New from me in @ByJDLMedia; Melbourne City boss Aurelio Vidmar is anticipating a battle when former City boss Patrick Kisnorbo and his Sydney FC come 🎃trick-or-treating🎃 on Saturday afternoon. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/vidmar-cit… .

In @ByJDLMedia; Lean as his side’s recent form is, Melbourne Victory boss Giovanni Savarese doesn’t feel like his side has been second-best in any of their games. Now, the focus is on turning that into wins. jdlmedia.com.au/p/victory-lo… .

New from me; Aziz Behich admits Melbourne City’s injury issues get frustrating, but as the A-League Men’s Ironman prepares for Sydney’s visit on Saturday, he’s emphasised it’s next man up at Casey Fields. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/its-next-m… .

In @ESPNAusNZ & @ESPNFC; A-Liga Women stocks are in! That’s no moon… it’s a ̶s̶p̶a̶c̶e̶ ̶s̶t̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ Melbourne City. espn.com.au/soccer/story/_/p… .

Chatting with Melbourne City boss Aurelio Vidma, and he has a straightforward view on #ALeague expansion: four more clubs “ASAP” so you have more teams, more games, and less pre-season. And he feels likes of South Melbourne, Adelaide City and more are ready for the jump.

New from me; Michael Matricciani isn't a fan of parking the bus... but he's willing to rent an extra one. It's all part of Melbourne City's efforts to go the extra mile as they seek to claim Asia’s last berth in the first Women’s Club World Cup. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/with-eye-o… .

In @ByJDLMedia; Melbourne City boss Aurelio Vidmar would love to see the A-League expand by four “ASAP” to shorten a lengthy offseason. But as a Melbourne Derby looms, he still feels the league is “very strong”. jdlmedia.com.au/p/vidmar-add… .

New from me in @ByJDLMedia; Melbourne Victory aren’t where they want to be, but after opening their ALW campaign with a win over Western Sydney, coach Jeff Hopkins is looking forward to a stern test against a wounded Wellington. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/victorys-f… .

In @ESPNAusNZ; It’s back! I’ve got chulls! The Worldwide Leader’s look at whose stock went up and whose went down across the weekend’s A-Liga action is back for 2026-27. This week, the NZ-League Men, Melbourne malady and derby discourse, 🔗: espn.com.au/football/story/_… .

New from me in @ByJDLMedia; It didn’t take long for the Australian Championship to get its first look at the bonus-point shootout in 2026, as Preston and the Wolves went to the spot after drawing 0-0 in its first game. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/wolves-wel… .

New from me in @ByJDLMedia; Heading into an A-League Women season where the spotlight has been pointed across Melbourne and the Tasman, Melbourne Victory are quietly confident of a better 2026-27 - and that starts with more goals. 🔗: jdlmedia.com.au/p/victory-re… .

In @ESPNAusNZ; A new season but a familiar challenge for the A-Leagues: get focus on the field stories, not off it. But as the league chases sustainability, it’s worth examining what it’s looking to stabilise - and if that aligns with its goals. 🔗: espn.com.au/football/story/_… .

In @ESPNAusNZ; The Australian Championship is back for a second season perhaps just as crucial as its first After proving it wouldn't fall over in a heap, pressure is now on for growth to occur in year two, as opportunities - and challenges - await. espn.com.au/football/story/_… .

In @ESPNAusNZ & @ESPNFC; Basking in the glow of winning the Australia Cup, South Melbourne players and coaches can see 'no excuse' as to why their attempts to join the A-League should continue to be denied. 🔗: espn.com.au/football/story/_… .

In @ESPNAusNZ; On a sold-out Australia Cup final. On how its two sides have become avatars of two larger ideas. But also on how it speaks not only to the past, but the future. espn.com.au/football/story/_… .

In @ESPNAsia & @ESPNAusNZ; Football Australia executive director of football Heather Garriock has spoken in favour of the AFC’s draft plans for a Nations League, telling ESPN the initial details presented to the federation were "very positive." 🔗: espn.com.au/football/story/_… .