Archie Thompson
Football
Dad's Army show they are still fit for frontline
Sebastian Hassett You have to hand it to the old blokes. They've talked the talk and, after discarding their Zimmer frames, walked the walk.
Archie Thompson on bench for Victory
Guy Hand Melbourne Victory will unleash Archie Thompson from the bench, while first-choice goalkeeper Michael Theoklitos also returns against Newcastle on Friday night.
Football
Fans answer Neill's call to arms for crucial game
Sebastian Hassett For the first time since the famous World Cup qualifier against Uruguay in 2005, the Socceroos will play in front of a sold-out ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night.
Football
Mate against mate in dash for Mori's record
Michael Lynch Effervescent, exuberant, an essential cog in the Socceroos' scoring armoury, he is a man who produces goals at regular intervals and celebrates in his own inimitable style whenever he does so.
Soccer
Fans flock for a slice of history
Sebastian Hassett The Socceroos will bid to secure a passage to Brazil in front of their biggest crowd since 2006.
Schwarzer is not one for taking his eye off the ball
Sebastian Hassett As inevitable as qualification may seem, Mark Schwarzer knows all about the threat posed by Iraq if they perform anywhere near their best at ANZ Stadium on Tuesday night.
Soccer
Schwarzer wary of Iraq threat
Sebastian Hassett Mark Schwarzer knows all about the threat posed by Iraq if it performs anywhere near its best.
Soccer
A winner, no Archie-bargy
Michael Lynch Effervescent, exuberant, an essential cog in the Socceroos' scoring armoury. He is a man who produces goals at regular intervals and celebrates in his own inimitable style when he does so.
Soccer
Archie nod for Kewell
Socceroo Archie Thompson is urging Melbourne Victory fans not to turn on Harry Kewell despite him signing for A-League arch-rival Melbourne Heart.
Football
Schwarzer looks to erase bad memories
Sebastian Hassett Mark Schwarzer still rues the day when the Socceroos last played Jordan, a game that will long live in infamy as one of Australia's most embarrassing defeats.
The five moments that mattered
Jesse Hogan Socceroos boost their World Cup hopes by pummelling Jordan 4-0. Now for Iraq.
Football
Neill delighted with night's work
Sebastian Hassett He might have broken one of the longest scoreless streaks in international football but Lucas Neill was even happier at seeing the Socceroos move to within inches of a place at next year’s World Cup.
Soccer
Awesome foursome
Jesse Hogan Socceroos boost their World Cup hopes by pummelling Jordan 4-0. Now for Iraq.
Football
Socceroos soar past Jordan to take big step on road to Brazil
Sebastian Hassett It's not a done deal just yet but Australia are on track to qualify for a third straight World Cup after demolishing Jordan at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
Football
Socceroos in Kruse control
Greg Baum Tonight, the Socceroos looked back, and heard an echo, and forward, and heard a call, and felt nothing but rapture.
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Socceroos have eye on Brazil after 4-0 romp
Sebastian Hassett It's not a done deal just yet but Australia is on track to qualify for a third straight World Cup after demolishing Jordan 4-0 at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday night.
Soccer
Neill delighted with night's work
Sebastian Hassett He might have broken one of the longest scoreless streaks in international football but Lucas Neill was even happier at seeing the Socceroos move to within inches of a place at next year’s World Cup.
Socceroos in Kruse control
Greg Baum Last night, the Socceroos looked back, and heard an echo, and forward, and heard a call, and felt nothing but rapture.
Live: Japan v Socceroos
Dominic Bossi Australia face Japan in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Saitama.
