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Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 5: Every cloud has a silver lining
"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.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 15


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 4: Media and discourse
"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.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 13


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 3: Personal struggles
"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.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 11


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 2: Enjoy your lunch
"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.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 10


Why I took a break from Australian football - Part 1: For the love of the game
"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.

Christian Marchetti
Jun 9


Series Futsal Victoria: Hume FC secure super international signings
Thailand's most decorated international men's futsal player, Suphawut Thueanklang, has signed for Series Futsal Victoria club Hume FC.

Adam Palombi
Mar 28


"We have the interest" - Series Futsal finding its feet in Victoria
Series Futsal Victoria has recently begun its ascendancy to the heights it experienced before the pandemic, Adam Palombi writes.

Adam Palombi
Feb 25


The Melbourne Derby: A Wellington Phoenix fan's perspective
Navy-and-blue-clad Victory fans, pale blue-wearing City fans, and, at least one Wellington Phoenix fan attended the latest Melbourne Derby.

Rob Binns
Dec 24, 2024


Unite Round: An invisible success
FPF's Jack Twohill draws a stark comparison to the reception the second Unite Round has received by those who did and did not attend.
Jack Twohill
Nov 27, 2024


Elasticos, thunderbolts, and live drums: The good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour
We dissect the good, bad, and indifferent of the Joga Bonito Tour, as fans swarmed onto CommBank Stadium to watch the legend Ronaldinho.

Cody Ojeda
Nov 7, 2024


Socceroos-China: Adelaide welcomes back the original foe
Before the Socceroos and China face off again, FPF looks back at their 1923 encounter, the first international football match in Adelaide.

David JA Grant
Oct 7, 2024


Doctor's orders: Docceroos vying for World Medical Football Championship
The 'Docceroos' are aiming to put forward their best-ever performance at the 28th World Medical Football Championships.

Adam Cattell
Jul 18, 2024


George Best Down Under: A football icon's time in Australia
In his new book “George Best Down Under”, author Lucas Gillard seeks to delve deeper into George Best’s time in Australia.

David JA Grant
Jun 6, 2024


Lest we forget: Remembering South Australian ANZAC footballers
Countless sportsmen had fallen before them. Countless more would follow. Lest we forget.

David JA Grant
Apr 25, 2024


Your favourite player's favourite boots: Mizuno's expansion into Australian football
Mizuno are making their mark on Australian football, with significant growth in A-Leagues players wearing their famous Runbird boots.

Jake Holub
Apr 6, 2024
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