"This is by far the least excited I've ever been for an A-League season in my lifetime." In his new column The Director's Chair, Christian Marchetti begins by asking a few simple questions for the APL.

Adelaide United has a new coach and multiple new faces on the field. Antonis Pagonis previews how the Reds will fare in the 2025/26 A-League Men season.

Another Bos goal involvement, Segecic back among the goals, and a defender is quietly going about his business in Austria. Ross Papadakis presents his updated Aussies abroad power rankings.