Central Coast Mariners

"It's definitely a goal" - Balard eyes Socceroos call-up amid new Dutch adventure

Ian Pulczynski

Sep 1311 min read

"It's definitely a goal" - Balard eyes Socceroos call-up amid new Dutch adventure

Former Mariner Max Balard spoke to FPF about his new journey in the Netherlands, hoping it will help him represent the Socceroos one day.

Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners

Jake Holub

Apr 196 min read

Underdogs chasing a treble: The Central Coast Mariners' development into winners

The Central Coast Mariners have learnt the art of winning and finding a way to points in challenging games.

An AFC Cup playoffs preview with 'The Ball in Asia'

Matt Olsen

Feb 226 min read

An AFC Cup playoffs preview with 'The Ball in Asia'

An Asian football expert gives an outside look on Australian football before Macarthur and the Central Coast Mariners' huge AFC Cup tie.

The big Mariners question as early signs suggest title defence is unravelling

Matt Olsen

Nov 6, 20234 min read

The big Mariners question as early signs suggest title defence is unravelling

The Central Coast Mariners have outshot their opponents in every match this season, so where is it going wrong for Mark Jackson's side?

Philosophy, style of play, tactics: Analysing new Central Coast Mariners boss Mark Jackson

Harry Bailey

Oct 27, 20239 min read

Philosophy, style of play, tactics: Analysing new Central Coast Mariners boss Mark Jackson

FPF analyses the coaching history, philosophy, and possible tactics new Central Coast Mariners manager Mark Jackson might use this season.

Ezio Mormile: The humble but vital cog in the Mariners' "holistic" championship approach

Antonis Pagonis

Jul 14, 20239 min read

Ezio Mormile: The humble but vital cog in the Mariners' "holistic" championship approach

The Central Coast Mariners' mindset coach Ezio Mormile spoke to FPF about what makes the club tick from a psychological perspective.

The winners and losers of the World Cup break

Cody Ojeda

Feb 2, 20238 min read

The winners and losers of the World Cup break

Whether positive or negative, a winter World Cup, or summer for Australians, has undoubtedly had an impact on sides across the A-League Men.

Youth in focus: Chloe Lincoln and Samuel Silvera

Jack Twohill

Jan 20, 20235 min read

Youth in focus: Chloe Lincoln and Samuel Silvera

Another round of A-Leagues football means FPF looks again to some of its emerging talents, specifically Chloe Lincoln and Samuel Silvera.

Dylan Bozicevic

Nov 11, 20224 min read

Youth in focus: Nectarios Triantis

Mariners defender Nectarios Triantis is one to look out for as the A-League Men season moves forward. His next step could be into Europe.

"It means a lot for me to represent the Central Coast community" - Jacob Farrell

Ian Pulczynski

Sep 21, 20224 min read

"It means a lot for me to represent the Central Coast community" - Jacob Farrell

Jacob Farrell takes significant pride in representing the Central Coast region. It spurs him on to play for both club and country.

Persistence, resilience, and determination: How an unwavering Mariners side defied the odds again

Cody Ojeda

Jun 29, 20225 min read

Persistence, resilience, and determination: How an unwavering Mariners side defied the odds again

The Mariners lost their magic for a long time in the 2010s, but they finally reaped the benefits of their youth policy in 2020/21.

Your guide to the 2022 A-League Men finals series

Matt Olsen

May 13, 20223 min read

Your guide to the 2022 A-League Men finals series

This A-League Men season has been tumultuous. But the finale for the plate may provide a fresh look at the newly independent first tier.

"One of the best performances I've seen" - The top five F3 derbies of all time

Thomas Pombart

Apr 22, 20226 min read

"One of the best performances I've seen" - The top five F3 derbies of all time

The Jets and Mariners continue to trade blows almost 17 years on from their first meeting, but what are the best F3 derbies of all time?

"It did shock me when I made my debut" - Harry Steele opens up on his breakout season

Thomas Pombart

Jan 10, 20223 min read

"It did shock me when I made my debut" - Harry Steele opens up on his breakout season

Young Harry Steele was thrown into the deep end when he made his league debut for the Mariners in an F3 Derby back in round one this season.

Cup thrashing highlights fast starts and youth as keys for the Mariners

Thomas Pombart

Dec 22, 20213 min read

Cup thrashing highlights fast starts and youth as keys for the Mariners

The Central Coast Mariners have progressed to the FFA Cup Semi-Finals for a third time, defeating APIA Leichhardt 6-0.

Macarthur break Mariners hearts to secure maiden Semi-Final

Thomas Pombart

Jun 13, 20212 min read

Macarthur break Mariners hearts to secure maiden Semi-Final

Macarthur broke the Central Coast Mariners' hearts away from home in the first elimination final to secure a semi-final place next week.

FPF's A-League Elimination Finals Preview

Christian Marchetti

Jun 12, 20216 min read

FPF's A-League Elimination Finals Preview

The time has come. The A-League's top six has been decided and the finals series kicks off this weekend with two huge elimination finals.

Player Ratings as Jets make the Mariners wait for finals in stunning derby win

Christian Marchetti

Jun 1, 20215 min read

Player Ratings as Jets make the Mariners wait for finals in stunning derby win

The Newcastle Jets have stunned arch-rivals the Central Coast Mariners in the latest edition of the F3 Derby.

Player Ratings as Mariners edge closer to finals football with pulsating win over Macarthur

Christian Marchetti

May 27, 20215 min read

Player Ratings as Mariners edge closer to finals football with pulsating win over Macarthur

The Central Coast Mariners have all but secured finals football after an entertaining comeback win over Macarthur at Campbelltown Stadium.

Mariners edge tight F3 Derby to go second

Thomas Pombart

May 15, 20212 min read

Mariners edge tight F3 Derby to go second

Craig Deans’ Newcastle Jets came up against a strong force in the high-flying Central Coast Mariners in Saturday night’s F3 Derby.