Soccer
Roar wary of misfiring Jets
BRISBANE Roar coach Ange Postecoglou is bracing his side for a Newcastle onslaught despite signs the Jets have imploded on and off the park.

Dive debate healthy for A-League
DIVING has been the focus of the A-League this week - and that has seen football in the headlines when other codes are gearing up for finals.

Heart off the mark with Fury win
ROBBED last weekend, the Melbourne Heart donned balaclavas and gloves to pinch a belated maiden A-League victory at AAMI Park on Saturday night.

Swiss miss as Socceroos draw
STRIKER Scott McDonald is goal-less from 17 internationals after missing some golden opportunities in the Socceroos' 0-0 friendly against Switzerland.

Djite ready to rediscover form
NEW Gold Coast United striker Bruce Djite says Socceroos coach Holger Osieck was right to dump him from the national squad.

Move abroad beckons for McKay
FORMER Brisbane skipper Craig Moore doubts the Roar can retain the services of Matt McKay if the midfielder maintains his career-best form.

FFA was right to ban divers
THE FFA should be applauded for the tough stance they have taken on divers, with Michael Baird and Patricio Perez copping two-match bans.

Holger takes Socceroos reins
AUSTRALIA'S ageing golden generation can expect a sympathetic hearing from the new Socceroos coach as Lucy Carne reports.

Screaming Jets aim to drown out Roar
NEWCASTLE Jets players are committed to Sunday's home clash against Brisbane Roar but have demanded to be paid their outstanding wages by Monday.

Coast striker cleared for Turkey
GOLD Coast United striker Shane Smeltz says he has been cleared to play in the Turkish Super League despite a possible legal challenge.