Joey Lynch
@joeylynchy.bsky.social
Sardonic Freelance Sports Journo | Write for ESPN Australia and ESPN FC, The Guardian, AAP Sport, Optus Sport and more | Commentate Australia Cup & NPL Victoria | Former Canteen Australia Board | AYA Cancer Advocate
After being named in Melbourne Victory’s for the Big Blue but ultimately not being selected for the match day squad, Victory boss Arthur Diles says that Nishan Velupillay will be able to play against Brisbane this week.
Says he could feature as a nine, ten, or out on the wing.
Says he could feature as a nine, ten, or out on the wing.
November 26, 2025 at 3:48 AM
After being named in Melbourne Victory’s for the Big Blue but ultimately not being selected for the match day squad, Victory boss Arthur Diles says that Nishan Velupillay will be able to play against Brisbane this week.
Says he could feature as a nine, ten, or out on the wing.
Says he could feature as a nine, ten, or out on the wing.
Taylor Ray expected to be available for Melbourne Victory’s A-Liga Women’s side this week.
Victory yet to determine her exact role - will be guided by circumstances - but she won’t start.
Victory yet to determine her exact role - will be guided by circumstances - but she won’t start.
November 26, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Taylor Ray expected to be available for Melbourne Victory’s A-Liga Women’s side this week.
Victory yet to determine her exact role - will be guided by circumstances - but she won’t start.
Victory yet to determine her exact role - will be guided by circumstances - but she won’t start.
In AAP Sport;
More goalkeeping heroics from newly-capped Socceroo Patrick Beach have helped Melbourne City take a major step towards the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League Elite after upsetting Malaysian powers Johor Darul Ta'zim 1-0.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/912005... .
More goalkeeping heroics from newly-capped Socceroo Patrick Beach have helped Melbourne City take a major step towards the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League Elite after upsetting Malaysian powers Johor Darul Ta'zim 1-0.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/912005... .
Beach lifts City to brink of ACLE knockouts
Melbourne City have taken a big step towards ending Australia's five-year absence from the Asian Champions League knockouts...
www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
November 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
In AAP Sport;
More goalkeeping heroics from newly-capped Socceroo Patrick Beach have helped Melbourne City take a major step towards the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League Elite after upsetting Malaysian powers Johor Darul Ta'zim 1-0.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/912005... .
More goalkeeping heroics from newly-capped Socceroo Patrick Beach have helped Melbourne City take a major step towards the knockout stages of the Asian Champions League Elite after upsetting Malaysian powers Johor Darul Ta'zim 1-0.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/912005... .
For AAP Sport;
A stunned Newcastle have been left ruing a series of missed chances and what coach Mark Milligan labelled poor decision-making after a late penalty gave Perth an unlikely 2-1 comeback win at McDonald Jones Stadium.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911801... .
A stunned Newcastle have been left ruing a series of missed chances and what coach Mark Milligan labelled poor decision-making after a late penalty gave Perth an unlikely 2-1 comeback win at McDonald Jones Stadium.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911801... .
Glory send Jets to bottom with late penalty
Newcastle have crashed to the foot of the A-League Men table after a late Nicholas Pennington penalty secured...
www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 8:50 AM
For AAP Sport;
A stunned Newcastle have been left ruing a series of missed chances and what coach Mark Milligan labelled poor decision-making after a late penalty gave Perth an unlikely 2-1 comeback win at McDonald Jones Stadium.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911801... .
A stunned Newcastle have been left ruing a series of missed chances and what coach Mark Milligan labelled poor decision-making after a late penalty gave Perth an unlikely 2-1 comeback win at McDonald Jones Stadium.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911801... .
For AAP Sport;
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has labelled his side's performance in an A-League Men draw with Brisbane as one one of the worst of his tenure, after the Kiwis had to battle hard to emerge with a point.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911792... .
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has labelled his side's performance in an A-League Men draw with Brisbane as one one of the worst of his tenure, after the Kiwis had to battle hard to emerge with a point.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911792... .
Corica slams Auckland after battling 1-1 draw with Roar
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica hasn't held back in his assessment of his side's performance in a 1-1...
www.mudgeeguardian.com.au
November 23, 2025 at 8:43 AM
For AAP Sport;
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has labelled his side's performance in an A-League Men draw with Brisbane as one one of the worst of his tenure, after the Kiwis had to battle hard to emerge with a point.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911792... .
Auckland FC coach Steve Corica has labelled his side's performance in an A-League Men draw with Brisbane as one one of the worst of his tenure, after the Kiwis had to battle hard to emerge with a point.
🔗: www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/911792... .
An absolutely insane start to this one. MetroStars open the scoring inside two minutes but Heidelberg rally back - after coach Johnny Anastasiadis was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure before kickoff - and lead 2-1 after eight minutes.
November 22, 2025 at 4:46 AM
An absolutely insane start to this one. MetroStars open the scoring inside two minutes but Heidelberg rally back - after coach Johnny Anastasiadis was taken to hospital as a precautionary measure before kickoff - and lead 2-1 after eight minutes.
Heidelberg United boss Johnny Anastasiadis has been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell before the kickoff of Heidelberg’s Australian Championship quarterfinal with MetroStars.
Assistant Savvas Patikkis will take charge.
Assistant Savvas Patikkis will take charge.
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Heidelberg United boss Johnny Anastasiadis has been taken to hospital as a precautionary measure after feeling unwell before the kickoff of Heidelberg’s Australian Championship quarterfinal with MetroStars.
Assistant Savvas Patikkis will take charge.
Assistant Savvas Patikkis will take charge.
Ya boi is at Olympic Village for SBS Sport, bringing you the sideline news as Heidelberg host Metro Stars in the Australian Championship quarterfinals.
Join myself, with David Basheer & Roy O’Donovan in the gantry, for all the action from 3.35pm (3.05 SA) on SBS & SBS On Demand.
Join myself, with David Basheer & Roy O’Donovan in the gantry, for all the action from 3.35pm (3.05 SA) on SBS & SBS On Demand.
November 22, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Ya boi is at Olympic Village for SBS Sport, bringing you the sideline news as Heidelberg host Metro Stars in the Australian Championship quarterfinals.
Join myself, with David Basheer & Roy O’Donovan in the gantry, for all the action from 3.35pm (3.05 SA) on SBS & SBS On Demand.
Join myself, with David Basheer & Roy O’Donovan in the gantry, for all the action from 3.35pm (3.05 SA) on SBS & SBS On Demand.
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Sick Socceroos get a pass, but attacking issues still remain
There's no shame in falling 3-0 to Colombia given the circumstances Tony Popovic's Socceroos found themselves in. The spotlight, however, will only shine brighter over the coming months.
www.espn.com.au
November 20, 2025 at 8:05 PM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
On examining games in vacuums, as part of a window, as a broader trend, and sometimes doing all of it at the same time.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Tony Popovic has revealed in his post-game press conference that a virus swept through the Socceroos over the weekend - says the players and many of the staff spent Sunday in bed.
Says it was the players that made the call not to reveal that before the game.
Says it was the players that made the call not to reveal that before the game.
November 19, 2025 at 5:56 AM
Tony Popovic has revealed in his post-game press conference that a virus swept through the Socceroos over the weekend - says the players and many of the staff spent Sunday in bed.
Says it was the players that made the call not to reveal that before the game.
Says it was the players that made the call not to reveal that before the game.
Tonight’s office for the Sokkahroos
November 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
Tonight’s office for the Sokkahroos
Almost three hours until kickoff at Citi Field but sounds of the trumpets and growing crowds are already telling me there’s going to be a lot more Colombians here than there were Venezuelans in Houston last week.
November 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Almost three hours until kickoff at Citi Field but sounds of the trumpets and growing crowds are already telling me there’s going to be a lot more Colombians here than there were Venezuelans in Houston last week.
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has overseen another miraculous AFC qualifying playoff, as a penalty in the 17th minute of stoppage time gave his Iraq a 2-1 win over the UAE and secured an intercontinental playoff spot.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/rep... .
Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has overseen another miraculous AFC qualifying playoff, as a penalty in the 17th minute of stoppage time gave his Iraq a 2-1 win over the UAE and secured an intercontinental playoff spot.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/rep... .
Iraq 2-1 UAE (19 Nov, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPN (AU)
Expert recap and game analysis of the Iraq vs. United Arab Emirates Fifa World Cup Qualifying - Afc game from 19 November 2025 on ESPN (AU).
www.espn.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 10:40 PM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has overseen another miraculous AFC qualifying playoff, as a penalty in the 17th minute of stoppage time gave his Iraq a 2-1 win over the UAE and secured an intercontinental playoff spot.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/rep... .
Former Socceroos boss Graham Arnold has overseen another miraculous AFC qualifying playoff, as a penalty in the 17th minute of stoppage time gave his Iraq a 2-1 win over the UAE and secured an intercontinental playoff spot.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/rep... .
New from me;
Chatted with Riley McGree. About hopefully nailing down his injuries — everything is connected — learning to trust his body again, and his ambitions for what he hopes will be the biggest year of his career date.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/mcgree-... .
Chatted with Riley McGree. About hopefully nailing down his injuries — everything is connected — learning to trust his body again, and his ambitions for what he hopes will be the biggest year of his career date.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/mcgree-... .
McGree relishing 'biggest season in career' for club and country
You’re probably familiar with some of the lyrics to ‘Dem Bones’ – even if you had no idea that they’re derived from
socceroos.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 AM
New from me;
Chatted with Riley McGree. About hopefully nailing down his injuries — everything is connected — learning to trust his body again, and his ambitions for what he hopes will be the biggest year of his career date.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/mcgree-... .
Chatted with Riley McGree. About hopefully nailing down his injuries — everything is connected — learning to trust his body again, and his ambitions for what he hopes will be the biggest year of his career date.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/mcgree-... .
Report from New York.
From 30 degrees in Houston to three degrees in the Big Apple, the Socceroos have logged their one and only training session they’ll get in New York ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Colombia in Queens.
And Tony Popovic has flagged some potential changes.
From 30 degrees in Houston to three degrees in the Big Apple, the Socceroos have logged their one and only training session they’ll get in New York ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Colombia in Queens.
And Tony Popovic has flagged some potential changes.
November 18, 2025 at 4:39 AM
Report from New York.
From 30 degrees in Houston to three degrees in the Big Apple, the Socceroos have logged their one and only training session they’ll get in New York ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Colombia in Queens.
And Tony Popovic has flagged some potential changes.
From 30 degrees in Houston to three degrees in the Big Apple, the Socceroos have logged their one and only training session they’ll get in New York ahead of tomorrow’s clash with Colombia in Queens.
And Tony Popovic has flagged some potential changes.
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social
We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
Paying Popa's penance: Why the Socceroos are learning to be patient
New players in the Australian camp tend not to see any game-time under Tony Popovic, in what is fast becoming almost a Socceroos rite of passage.
www.espn.com.au
November 18, 2025 at 2:54 AM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social
We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
We’ve all noticed it; players called into the Socceroos often sit in their first camp
Why? Well, sometimes there’s an established starter
Why else? I spoke with Hayden Foxe, Max Balard, Cammy Devlin, and Kai Trewin to learn more
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story....
New from me;
Had a chat with the king of Adelaide, Craig Goodwin, in Houston.
We spoke about advice for our younger selves, resilience, being “annoyingly positive”, chasing another appearance at a World Cup and more.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/goodwin... .
Had a chat with the king of Adelaide, Craig Goodwin, in Houston.
We spoke about advice for our younger selves, resilience, being “annoyingly positive”, chasing another appearance at a World Cup and more.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/goodwin... .
Goodwin motivated by 'last chance' to play at a FIFA World Cup
These days, he’s returned to Adelaide United, back home as the beating heart of the Red Army in the new A-League Men
socceroos.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 6:22 AM
New from me;
Had a chat with the king of Adelaide, Craig Goodwin, in Houston.
We spoke about advice for our younger selves, resilience, being “annoyingly positive”, chasing another appearance at a World Cup and more.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/goodwin... .
Had a chat with the king of Adelaide, Craig Goodwin, in Houston.
We spoke about advice for our younger selves, resilience, being “annoyingly positive”, chasing another appearance at a World Cup and more.
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/goodwin... .
New from me;
Had a chat with Connor Metcalfe here in Houston
About growing as a footballer in Germany and fighting for his place. On the role that the Sokkahroos have had in imbuing him with confidence. And about life at a punk rock football club
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/inside-... .
Had a chat with Connor Metcalfe here in Houston
About growing as a footballer in Germany and fighting for his place. On the role that the Sokkahroos have had in imbuing him with confidence. And about life at a punk rock football club
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/inside-... .
Inside the rise of Metcalfe: St Pauli, Popovic and developing 'thick skin'
Nominally, the FIFA World Cup 26™ cycle isn’t the first that Connor Metcalfe has experienced. In fact,
socceroos.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 6:19 AM
New from me;
Had a chat with Connor Metcalfe here in Houston
About growing as a footballer in Germany and fighting for his place. On the role that the Sokkahroos have had in imbuing him with confidence. And about life at a punk rock football club
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/inside-... .
Had a chat with Connor Metcalfe here in Houston
About growing as a footballer in Germany and fighting for his place. On the role that the Sokkahroos have had in imbuing him with confidence. And about life at a punk rock football club
🔗: socceroos.com.au/news/inside-... .
New from me;
Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree will be managed by Socceroo staff as they return to international action, while Tony Popovic has enjoyed the presence of "100 miles an hour" Manchester United youth prospect James Overy in camp.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/socceroos-... .
Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree will be managed by Socceroo staff as they return to international action, while Tony Popovic has enjoyed the presence of "100 miles an hour" Manchester United youth prospect James Overy in camp.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/socceroos-... .
Socceroos seek to build against Venezuela with new and returning options
Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree will be managed by Socceroo staff as they return to international action, while Tony Popovic has enjoyed the presence of "100 miles an hour" James Overy in camp.
www.jdlmedia.com.au
November 14, 2025 at 6:18 AM
New from me;
Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree will be managed by Socceroo staff as they return to international action, while Tony Popovic has enjoyed the presence of "100 miles an hour" Manchester United youth prospect James Overy in camp.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/socceroos-... .
Jackson Irvine and Riley McGree will be managed by Socceroo staff as they return to international action, while Tony Popovic has enjoyed the presence of "100 miles an hour" Manchester United youth prospect James Overy in camp.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/socceroos-... .
From the Sokkahroos final training session in Houston, as they paper to face Venezuela tomorrow evening.
A little bit of quickly solved drama before training, and all eyes are now on the South Americans as Tony Popovic’s side looks to continue to build on last month.
A little bit of quickly solved drama before training, and all eyes are now on the South Americans as Tony Popovic’s side looks to continue to build on last month.
November 14, 2025 at 4:41 AM
From the Sokkahroos final training session in Houston, as they paper to face Venezuela tomorrow evening.
A little bit of quickly solved drama before training, and all eyes are now on the South Americans as Tony Popovic’s side looks to continue to build on last month.
A little bit of quickly solved drama before training, and all eyes are now on the South Americans as Tony Popovic’s side looks to continue to build on last month.
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
Stocks up, stocks down: Hopkins celebrates 200th game in style
Jeff Hopkins 200th game at the helm of an A-League Women's team went according to plan, while there's a familiar feeling of stagnation at the Wanderers.
www.espn.com.au
November 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
The A-Liga Women’s Stock Up & Stocks Down are in.
This week:
📈 Big Jeff
📈 Foreign Strikers
📈Holly Mac
📉 No goals in two games
📉 No points in two games
🔗: www.espn.com.au/soccer/story... .
In logging a full game for Melbourne Victory tonight, Juan Mata played a full 90 minutes for the first time since a Türkiye Kupasi game against Ofspor while with Galatasaray -- three years ago to the day
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
November 8, 2025 at 12:24 PM
In logging a full game for Melbourne Victory tonight, Juan Mata played a full 90 minutes for the first time since a Türkiye Kupasi game against Ofspor while with Galatasaray -- three years ago to the day
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
It's his first full 90 in a league game since he was with Manchester United
New from me;
Tony Popovic has swung the changes for November friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia - Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, and Craig Goodwin headlining the eleven additions made to the #Socceroos squad.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/irvine-goo... .
Tony Popovic has swung the changes for November friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia - Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, and Craig Goodwin headlining the eleven additions made to the #Socceroos squad.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/irvine-goo... .
Irvine, Goodwin, and Mcgree return in overhauled Socceroo squad
Tony Popovic has swung the changes for November friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia; Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, and Craig Goodwin headlining the eleven additions made to the penultimate unit the...
www.jdlmedia.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 11:44 PM
New from me;
Tony Popovic has swung the changes for November friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia - Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, and Craig Goodwin headlining the eleven additions made to the #Socceroos squad.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/irvine-goo... .
Tony Popovic has swung the changes for November friendlies with Venezuela and Colombia - Jackson Irvine, Riley McGree, and Craig Goodwin headlining the eleven additions made to the #Socceroos squad.
🔗: www.jdlmedia.com.au/p/irvine-goo... .
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social
It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
From Chelsea and Man Utd, to Japan and Australia: Why Juan Mata can't quit soccer
At 37, Juan Mata has won just about everything you can in the soccer world. So why is he still chasing minutes in the far-flung Australian A-League?
www.espn.com.au
November 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social
It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
It was a real treat to sit down with Juan Mata this week ahead of the Melbourne Derby.
He's done a lot in his career. 𝘈 𝘭𝘰𝘵. But he still loves to play the game. And no matter what happens, he's not going to let that change.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
Socceroos Depth Chart: Rowles choice? Australia's left back dilemma
With injury clouds hanging over Jordy Bos, Aziz Behich and Jacob Italiano, is Kye Rowles the man to fill-in at left back for the Socceroos? Joey Lynch takes a look at who Tony Popovic should consider ...
www.espn.com.au
November 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
In @espnaustralia.bsky.social;
With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .
With just two more international windows to go until Tony Popovic names his squad for the FIFA World Cup, the ESPN Sokkahroos Depth Chart is back.
Venezuela and Colombia await amidst a wave of injuries on the flanks.
🔗: www.espn.com.au/football/sto... .