"It's about being positive enough to keep going and giving this game an aspect of your life's passion. If we can all do that, we're going to be alright." The final part of Christian Marchetti's series on why he took a break from Australian football.

"Maybe you're just complaining because you can, or in Australian football, it has somehow become the 'cool' thing to do." The fourth of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

"You just think, 'If something like this can't have the desired impact, then what the fuck is the point?" The third of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

"In many respects, that speech changed my life. It changed my perspective and desire to realise a world where I can be at peace with the state of our game." The second of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

"Why am I still following this? How do I fit into this chaotic landscape? Is working in this field really going to be worth it? Is a career in football media actually viable?" The first of a five-part series on why Christian Marchetti took a break from Australian football.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Ross Papadakis rounds up seven centre-backs who could be included in the Socceroos squad for the games against Indonesia and China.

In an interview with Ian Pulczynski, Jed Drew says he is hopeful a move to Austria will help him gain valuable minutes and experience.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Five South Australian Young Socceroos have touched down in the state following their heroics in a historic Asian Cup triumph.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Despite many challenges and obstacles in his career, Anthony Carter remains hopeful that his form can earn him a Socceroos call-up one day.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

In this long read, Ben Horvath suggests that adopting some of Japan's proven strategies would improve the Australian football landscape.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Ross Papadakis wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Front Page Football wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Front Page Football wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.

Front Page Football wraps up the best from the Australian footballers overseas in our weekly Aussies abroad report.