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Lachie Avil
@lachieavil.bsky.social
Founder of Round Ball Australia
Passionate about growing the world game in Australia
The fact that Mat Leckie put in a Joe Marston level performance, not just with the nose gash - but going into the game with a strained hamstring that he knew would likely keep him out of the Socceroos...

Legend status.
May 31, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Victory lineup is wild - forced by the injuries to Bos and Traore.

Valadon squeezed into full back? Three at the back?

Whichever way they do this, this is going to be a very different Melbourne Victory to what we're used to.
May 24, 2025 at 5:22 AM
My take on this morning and what it means to be 'Spursy', from my one-day-only hiatus of being an Arsenal supporter.

#LovingBigAngeInstead
May 22, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Hahaha the towel is gone 🤣
May 17, 2025 at 10:37 AM
These conditions well suited to Auckland I reckon. Less flashy football, more 'get stuck in', win the physical battle.

#MVCvAKL
May 17, 2025 at 9:56 AM
Really watchable game of football. Western press not allowing City possession to dominate too heavily.

Enough chances for both teams to score a few, excited for the second quarter. #WUNvMCY
HT 🟢 0-1 🔵 | Western United fail to capitalise on a pair of chances in the final minutes and City have the lead!
May 16, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Irony is that the atmosphere of a game like this would actually be insane in a 5,000 seater. #WUNvMCY
May 16, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Aaaand Sydney's season is over.

Big picture - this is absolutely disastrous for a club with such a talented list. #MCYvSYD
May 3, 2025 at 7:37 AM
This game is such a genuine toss of the coin for me.

So much on the line for both. #MCYvSYD
May 3, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Pretty stoked to have made my NPL Victoria commentary debut last night for the Oakleigh v Heidelberg clash.

Everyone kept saying this league is the centre of the universe, and with innovative tactics like Yaren Sozer's double-wall, it's easy to see why 🤣
May 3, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Asumah Abubakar has been at the centre of a lot of the good things happening for the Roar in the last month.

No brainer to extend his deal beyond the initial half-season. #BRIvWEL
April 26, 2025 at 6:29 AM
My god... might be the worst this Suncorp surface has looked all season.

Thankfully the last time we have to deal with it this season. #BRIvWEL
April 26, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Season over for Macarthur.

They made a conscience decision in January to prioritise the long term of the club over the short - so not a surprise.

The foundations are there though - this club will challenge under Sterjovski.

#MACvMVC
April 25, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Bullet. Possibly his last in Victory colours as well.

No way Ryan Teague is still in the league next season. #MACvMVC
April 25, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Mitch Langerak injured in training - Diles doesn’t know the full extent of it.

Quite fortunate they’ve got a keeper on the bench that has played around a dozen quality A-League games this season…

#MACvMVC
April 25, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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Two rounds to go... plenty of movement and surprising results in Round 27!

Spotify: spoti.fi/3Ce2Ltu
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April 22, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Alex Paulsen hasn't got as many headlines this season compared to last - largely because he's been protected so well...

But proving again he is clear as the best keeper in the league. #MVCvAKL
April 19, 2025 at 8:44 AM
This back end to Adelaide’s season is a Shakespearean level tragedy.

Absolutely hilarious and sad at the exact same time.

#ADLvWEL
April 18, 2025 at 10:17 AM
That loss from Western makes it very hard for top two now.

We break down the run home in detail on the latest @RoundBallAus pod - but Sydney and Auckland to close.

6 points likely not even enough. #BRIvWUN
April 17, 2025 at 11:46 PM
One positive out of yesterday is that the win (on the night) lifted Australia back above Malaysia in the AFC East coefficient rankings.

Doesn't affect our slots for 26/27, but an important step. Gained ground on China as well - who we should be targeting in the next 3-4 years.
April 17, 2025 at 2:45 AM
A disappointing evening.

Sailors were massive though. Scored some bangers in the first leg and were defensive beasts in the second. Well deserved. #SYDvLCS #ACLTwo
April 16, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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The biggest game in Sydney FC's history is here!

2-0 deficit to overcome. Douglas Costa ready to make an impact. Adrian Segecic in rare air. An opportunity to host a Champions League final.

Don't miss it! Live on YouTube from 7:55pm.

Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ypau...
April 16, 2025 at 6:37 AM
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For the coefficient!
April 16, 2025 at 6:48 AM
I think Segecic just has to start tonight.

You can't afford to have someone so in form, not play in such an important match.

If Klimala still isn't right then it's easy - Lolley up top. But if he is, I'm benching Lolley...

#SYDvLCS #ACLTwo
April 16, 2025 at 5:19 AM
Adrian Segecic - Socceroos Cap #650. Unavoidable now.

#SYDvAKL
Insane! Adrian Segecic's goals per 90 must be absolutely insane... #SYDvAKL
April 12, 2025 at 7:36 AM