Ian Pulczynski
"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.
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Jake Holub
- Apr 19
- 6 min
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.
Matt Olsen
- Feb 22
- 6 min
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.
Matt Olsen
- Nov 6, 2023
- 4 min
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?
Harry Bailey
- Oct 27, 2023
- 9 min
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.
Antonis Pagonis
- Jul 14, 2023
- 9 min
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.
Cody Ojeda
- Feb 2, 2023
- 8 min
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.
Jack Twohill
- Jan 20, 2023
- 5 min
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, 2022
- 4 min
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.
Ian Pulczynski
- Sep 21, 2022
- 4 min
"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.
Cody Ojeda
- Jun 29, 2022
- 5 min
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.
Matt Olsen
- May 13, 2022
- 3 min
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.
Thomas Pombart
- Apr 22, 2022
- 6 min
"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?
Thomas Pombart
- Jan 10, 2022
- 3 min
"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.
Thomas Pombart
- Dec 22, 2021
- 3 min
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.
Thomas Pombart
- Jun 12, 2021
- 2 min
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.
Christian Marchetti
- Jun 12, 2021
- 6 min
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.
Christian Marchetti
- Jun 1, 2021
- 5 min
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.
Christian Marchetti
- May 27, 2021
- 5 min
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.
Thomas Pombart
- May 15, 2021
- 2 min
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.
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