The Best Defense in the A-League: An Analysis of Marko Rudan’s Western Sydney Wanderers
The Western Sydney Wanderers achieved the best defensive record in the A-League Men’s competition this season, having done so defending mostly in a compact, medium-block, 4-4-2 shape. This system is synonymous with a passive and rigid defensive style, aimed at...
A-League Men’s Grand Final: Melbourne City Dominated by Aggressive Central Coast Mariners
Melbourne City and the Central Coast Mariners competed in the championship-deciding match of the 2022/23 A-League Men’s season. From a footballing standpoint, with the drama of the location aside, the fixture promised to be one of the most intriguing A-League Grand...