Joey Lynch is a Melbourne-based freelance sports journalist and youth cancer advocate
November 2024
Socceroos squander chances before late reprieve in Saudi Arabia stalemate
Jackson Irvine: ‘This Bundesliga experience is what I’ve always craved’
October 2024
Astonishing long-range strike helps Matildas to 2-1 win against Germany
Caitlin Foord’s flash of brilliance saves Matildas against Switzerland
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Matildas at risk of losing their shine amid wait for new era to begin
Sportblog
A-League Men season heralds another new dawn amid return of star power
Sportblog
Socceroos lay foundations for new era with World Cup destiny back in their own hands
Smash-and-grab for Socceroos earns precious point in Japan
‘Pushes us to the limit’: Tony Popovic gets down to business as Socceroos strive to join the elite
Australia 3-1 China: 2026 World Cup qualifier – as it happened
September 2024
Sportblog
Daniel Ricciardo departs as one of Formula One’s most endearing figures
Tony Popovic set to be named Socceroos coach for 2026 World Cup tilt
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Graham Arnold’s reign ends feebly but Socceroos’ World Cup run in Qatar will never be forgotten
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Socceroos’ malaise one of their own making as history is allowed to repeat
August 2024
‘We have to reset’: Golden generation face rejuvenation amid next Matildas coach’s balancing act
Football Australia boss James Johnson says new head coach will need to target 2026 Asian Cup success on home soil while building for the future
Paris 2024 Olympics day 10: GB’s Hodgkinson wins gold in 800m final, Duplantis sets new world record – as it happened
Team GB Keely Hodgkinson won gold in the women’s 800m, while in the men’s pole vault, Armand Duplantis of Sweden defended his title and improved his own world record
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Tony Gustavsson and Matildas split in best interests of all parties after Olympics exit
Australia’s showing at the Paris Games did little to challenge the view that now was a good time for an uncoupling
July 2024
Injury concerns mount as Matildas fall to late Canada strike in final Olympics tune-up
Sharn Freier scored the opener but Australia lost 2-1 to the reigning Olympic champions in Marbella with Caitlin Foord a notable injury absentee
June 2024
Sportblog
Groundhog Day for Socceroos as Japan again stand in way on road to World Cup
Australia make it six from six with World Cup qualifier win over Palestine
