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William Caldwell

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Soccer fan for Melbourne Victory, Australian National Teams, New England Revolution and Manchester United. Apart from that, love sports. Passionate on what I'm doing. #ActuallyAutistic

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · Nov 14

a man wearing glasses and a suit is standing in front of a purple background .

Alt: a man wearing glasses and a suit is standing in front of a purple background saying "Everybody right to go?"

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 1m

I can see DJT about to lose his shit again...

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 48m

Considering there have been anti social and violent incidents at NRL Games this season, they should look at that instead. Rather than create problems from them.

Anyway, the receipts from those violent incidents at NRL games...

A tweet from 13 April 2025, that reads:

"Drama in Newcastle!

Pity the Knights didn't show this much aggro on the field!!!"

With a picture of a fan of blood on his face, and police around the fan.

A tweet from April 5 2025, that reads:

"The rivalry between South Sydney Rabbitohs and Sydney Roosters turned violent after a group of fans began exchanging punches in the stands."

With a screenshot of the fight in the stands.

A screenshot of a news article from 19 May 2025. That has the headline "Police Officer allegedly assaulted in brawl at Tigers-Rabbitohs NRL match".

And the article says:"Two men have been arrested, two others taken to hospital, and two police officers allegedly assaulted at the West Tigers- South Sydney Rabbitohs NRL match last night.

At around 7:50pm, police were told a fight had broken between rival supporters at Campbelltown Sports Stadium in Sydney South-West.

One police officer was allegedly punched in the head, and a second allegedly punched in the face, before assistance from other officers was sought."

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 1h

All I read was word salad from them.

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 1h

I see NSW Police acting like wankers, in regards to reminding behaviour of fans for the upcoming Australian Championship.

1312.

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 2h

For the Men's game.

I see that Mark Jackson has left CCM... before the season starting next week.

And, the club mucked up their press release. Including NOT mentioning the AFC Cup win in 2023 (before the renaming of the comp to ACL2).

What an utter mess.

#ALM

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Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) @fsaaustralia.bsky.social · 3h

The Australian Championship kicks off tonight! ⚽🏆

We asked our Chair Patrick Clancy for his thoughts on the potential impact of the newly founded competition.

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4h

A bit late to this, but great to see Vine back in the national squad.

Nathalie Brough @nbrough.bsky.social · 8h

Good squad. The player most unlucky to miss out is probably Charlie Rule. Might have to build into the squad after the Asian Cup.

Matildas squad list for friendlies against Wales and England

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 1d

More info here: footballaustralia.com.au/football-acc...

Football Account Plus (FA+)

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 1d

Football Account plus (FA+) has just gone live online, and it includes (but not limited to) access to Football Australia's ticket allocation to see the Socceroos at the upcoming Men's World Cup.

The cost?

$99.

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Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) @fsaaustralia.bsky.social · 1d

In a Snapshot 🧐

1. Establishment of a formal supporter consultation process.

2. Unified approach to supporter culture and game advocacy

3. Formalised partnership with external stakeholder engagement.

Full report: tinyurl.com/mf68pxum

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 2d

Garfield is talking, while there is another picture of Garfield with a no symbol sign over it. With text below "Huh. I wonder who that's for."

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 2d

When you see a video popped up from the infamous Men's Melbourne Derby in 2022, on the cross app...

a cartoon character named stewie from family guy is sitting on the ground with his hands folded

Alt: Stewie from Family Guy, is sitting on the ground with his hands folded, is rocking back and forth.

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 2d

Hang on. Forget about Sam Kerr, Mary Fowler is making a quick comeback from her ACL??!?????

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-10...

Kerr finally set for Matildas return, Fowler on track for Asian Cup

Sam Kerr's two year absence from the Matildas is almost over, she's set to feature in friendlies later this month, while Mary Fowler is recovering well from her own ACL injury.

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 2d

Free travel for those sports events I'll be going to this summer is going to be lit.

Basically...

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Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) @fsaaustralia.bsky.social · 3d

We want to reaffirm our position in relation to domestic league matches being played on foreign shores.

Statement below from 8 August 2025.

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 3d

The proof that UEFA is dead against staging domestic league games abroad is that is has just authorised (albeit "reluctantly") two of them to take place. "War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength". via @tariqpanja.bsky.social

"UEFA confirms its opposition to domestic league matches played abroad

Two requests approved on an exceptional basis amid regulatory gaps at the global level.

UEFA committed to anchor integrity of domestic competitions and fans' perspective in forthcoming FIFA rules

UEFA has today reiterated its clear opposition to domestic league matches being played outside their home country.

After the meeting of its Executive Committee in Tirana last month, UEFA undertook further consultations with stakeholders to assess the extent of the implications of the issue, following the applications it received from the Spanish and Italian national football associations.

That consultation confirmed the widespread lack of support that had already been raised by fans, other leagues, clubs, players, and European institutions around the concept of domestic league matches being relocated abroad

However, given that the relevant FIFA regulatory framework currently under review is not clear and detailed enough, the UEFA Executive Committee has reluctantly taken the decision to approve, on an exceptional basis, the two requests referred to it. UEFA will actively contribute to the ongoing work led by FIFA to ensure that future rules uphold the integrity of domestic competitions and the close bond between clubs, their supporters, and local communities.

In parallel, all UEFA national associations confirmed their commitment to engage with UEFA before submitting any future requests. In doing so, they voiced their collective determination to safeguard the wider interests of European football.

Announcing the decision, UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin said:

"League matches should be played on home soil; anything else would disenfranchise loyal match-going fans and potentially introduce distortive elements into competitions. Our consultation confirmed the breadth of these concerns. I would like to thank the 55 national associations for their constructive and responsible engagement on such a sen…

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4d

WE'RE WINNING THE LOT!!!

#NEPats

NFL Scores @nflscores.bsky.social · 4d

Final:
Patriots 23
Bills 20

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SportsIndustryAU @sportsindustryau.bsky.social · 4d

Im pretty sure the #NRL Grand Final is the highest rating program since the Womens World Cup. Smashed the AFL Grand Final this year - beating it for the first time since 2015.

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4d

So out rated the AFL in Grand Finals, for the first time in a decade.

Basically...

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4d

Officiating stuff ups aside, that's the 3rd loss in a Final that my teams have lost this calendar year (the other two were Melbourne Victory Men and Women).

Basically...

#NRLGF

a man in a suit and tie is holding a clipboard

Alt: A man in a suit and tie is handing out L's repeatedly.

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4d

You spelt Grant Atkins wrong...

ESPN Australia @espnaustralia.bsky.social · 4d

Reece Walsh takes home the 2025 Clive Churchill Medal after one of the most clutch displays you'll see! 🏅

Last-ditch tackles. Outstanding plays. There was only ever going to be one winner.

What a player! 👏

#NRLGF

Reece Walsh takes home Clive Churchill Medal

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4d

a man says if i speak i am in big trouble in front of a wall of advertisements

Alt: Jose Mourinho says "if i speak i am in big trouble. In big trouble, and I don't want to be in big trouble."

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 4d

Pain.

#NRLGF

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William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 5d

Pain... again.

New England Revolution @nerevolution.bsky.social · 5d

Final.

#MIAvNE

William Caldwell @willcaldwell10.bsky.social · 5d

Re the ratings last night for the Final.

Ummmm... Yay?

SportsIndustryAU @sportsindustryau.bsky.social · 5d

Saturday #AUSportTV

#Bledisloe
Nine 893k (BVOD 126k) Reach 1.769m

#AustraliaCup
Final
Ten 131k (BVOD 13k) Reacxh 506k

Data: VOZ