Alex Catalano, Author at The Inner Sanctum

‘It was just the persistence of our pressure’ – mighty Saints comeback started from the middle: Ratten

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St. Kilda coach Brett Ratten heaped on the praise for his midfield group post-game, their relentless pressure the deciding factor in the comeback win.

Surprise selections emerge to replace injured Eagles veteran

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Eagles coach Adam Simpson has thrown up a few names to replace the injured Shannon Hurn, including an incredibly inexperienced young talent.

Skipper injury scare not enough to shake VFLW Bombers

10/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Essendon pulled off one of the great wins of the VFLW season, with captain Georgia Nanscawen sitting out the second half in wet and freezing conditions.

‘I find the criticisms a little unfair to be honest’: Swans academy hits back

08/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Former Sydney Swans ruck coach Steve Taubert has hit back at criticism over the clubs’ access to players through its academy system.

Canberra’s season ended by Easter Monday first goal heroics

05/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Sydney FC has ended Canberra United’s season with a 3-0 semi final victory. Defender Ally Green scored her first ever W-League goal to seal the match.

‘The game was ruined by the referees’: Goodship left furious after finals thrashing

04/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Brisbane Roar W-League coach Jake Goodship made his thoughts known on controversial referee decisions after the 6-2 semi final loss to Victory.

‘I know for a fact we can beat anyone on our day’: City confident on continuing win streak

01/04/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Western United have never beaten Melbourne City. With City running hot on a six-game win streak, is an upset out of reach on Thursday night?

Draft process shifting as under 19s flock to the VFL

27/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

With many young Victorian footballers missing out on playing a single game in their draft year, a unique opportunity to play VFL football has arisen.

Mariners coach left fuming after training ground disaster

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Central Coast Mariners coach Alen Stajcic has spoken out about ‘upsetting’ training ground issues impacting training before their loss to Melbourne City.

Grace Maher’s bittersweet Melbourne homecoming

25/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Canberra United midfielder Grace Maher had a fairly non-typical reunion with her former Melbourne Victory teammates in round 10.

Giving back: Fletcher Roberts on opportunities and education outside footy

25/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Bulldogs premiership hero Fletcher Roberts has been working hard with charity Ladder to help provide opportunities to disadvantaged young people.

Bravo and Maher appreciating top level feedback in wake of draft dejection

25/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Despite being knocked back by AFL clubs for a precious list spot, 2021 draft hopefuls Will Bravo and Zavier Maher are taking all feedback on board.

Ridley backs Bomber defence

24/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Reigning club best and fairest winner Jordan Ridley has backed in the under-manned backline group to hold down the Dons defence in 2021.

‘It’s do or die for every game now’ as W-League finals approach

21/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Michelle Heyman, who just played game 100 for Canberra United, said every game is do or die as the W-League finals loom.

Around the States: March 19

19/03/2021 Alex Catalano 0

Who has performed around the State leagues this week? Find out in the first edition of ‘Around the States’.