Campbelltown players before their tough NPL semi-final against Sydney Olympic. Photo: Adam Butler/80kms photos

Manton St Tales

The other intriguing grand final contest this weekend

A local underdog faces a grand final this weekend which could provide one of Australian sport’s great fairytale results, writes Paul Marcuccitti.

Soccer

SA young gun misses out on FIFA's goal of the year

Australia’s Riley McGree has been controversially overlooked for FIFA’s Puskas Award, with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah winning the coveted gong for goal of the season.

Manton St Tales

The day Adelaide united to begin a 15 year journey

After a decade and a half of ups and downs, Adelaide United’s most important story remains that of its frantic formation, 15 years ago tomorrow. A team was built, and the supporters came – proving the world game had true supporters in South Australia, writes Paul Marcuccitti – they just needed a team they could get behind.

Soccer

Usain Bolt's A-League trial depends on FFA support

Usain Bolt’s proposed A-League trial will go ahead – but only if Football Federation Australia agrees to contribute around $900,000 from its marquee fund should the Jamaican sprint king prove worthy of a contract.

Soccer

Forget the Cahill clamour - Bert knows best

Bert van Marwijk has turned the Socceroos from strugglers into a team that looks like it deserves to be on the world stage, writes InDaily’s soccer columnist Paul Marcuccitti from the World Cup in Russia.