Selection calls loom as Socceroos gear up for Paraguay
The Socceroos can seal second spot in group D at the World Cup with a win or draw against Paraguay - and all eyes will be on Tony Popovic's selection calls.
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Socceroos ready to go up a gear in high-stakes US clash
Coach Tony Popovic says the Socceroos will need to be even better than they were against Turkey in their high-stakes World Cup clash with the United States.
Socceroos selection a mystery for high-stakes US clash
Socceroos boss Tony Popovic could well spring more selection surprises ahead of a high-stakes World Cup clash with co-hosts the United States.
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Pie Pendlebury given an extended rest, Crows load up
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Suns use their Witts for huge home clash against Hawks
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Former league great accused of blocking star’s return
Israel Folau's hopes of returning to the NRL after more than a decade were blocked by former league great Wayne Pearce, according to Folau's wife.