The ‘chaotic’ rule change that has made the A-League so watchable

The ‘chaotic’ rule change that has made the A-League so watchable

Teams have been able to make five subs instead of the usual three since the onset of the pandemic - so perhaps it’s no coincidence that the A-League has been so entertaining since.

  • byVince Rugari

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Gold standard:Derbyshire nets hat-trick as Bulls trample Adelaide in first home win
Macarthur 4 Adelaide 0
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Gold standard:Derbyshire nets hat-trick as Bulls trample Adelaide in first home win

Matt Derbyshire scored three while NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian was unveiled as Macarthur FC’s No.2 ticket holder on an eventful night for the new A-League club.

  • byVince Rugari
Bulls roar in second half to notch first interstate A-League win
Brisbane 0 Macarthur 2
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Bulls roar in second half to notch first interstate A-League win

Macarthur FC’s first trip outside of NSW has yielded three valuable points,with a late screamer from Matt Derbyshire sealing an upset 2-0 win over the in-form Brisbane Roar.

  • byVince Rugari
‘It’s a highlight-reel goal’:Macarthur,Wanderers share spoils in thriller
Macarthur 2 Wanderers 2
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‘It’s a highlight-reel goal’:Macarthur,Wanderers share spoils in thriller

Macarthur FC’s search for their first win at Campbelltown Stadium continues after two brilliant Wanderers goals in an action-packed second half on Saturday night.

  • byVince Rugari
Floodgates open as Sky Blues trounce Bulls in stormy A-League derby
Macarthur 0 Sydney 3
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Floodgates open as Sky Blues trounce Bulls in stormy A-League derby

Sydney FC shook their jitters in front of goal with a 3-0 win over Macarthur FC after storms lashed Campbelltown Stadium,forcing a lengthy delay to the second half.

  • byVince Rugari
‘I was really close’:Ninkovic opens up on tempting Macarthur FC offer

‘I was really close’:Ninkovic opens up on tempting Macarthur FC offer

Macarthur’s aggressive pursuit of the Sydney FC star sowed the first seeds of discontent between the nascent rivals.

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‘Endless opportunities’:Macarthur FC tie up cross-code partnership with Rabbitohs

‘Endless opportunities’:Macarthur FC tie up cross-code partnership with Rabbitohs

The A-League’s newest club and the NRL’s oldest will enter the market for joint sponsorship opportunities,while fans of both clubs will be offered free tickets and discounted memberships.

  • byVince Rugari
Bulls hold off fast-finishing Jets to score second A-League win
Newcastle 1 Macarthur 2
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Bulls hold off fast-finishing Jets to score second A-League win

Macarthur FC notched a 2-1 victory on Sunday but the Newcastle Jets deserved much more after a dominant second-half performance.

  • byVince Rugari
Phoenix left fuming after VAR farce opens door for Bulls draw
Macarthur 1 Wellington 1
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Phoenix left fuming after VAR farce opens door for Bulls draw

Macarthur FC have held Wellington Phoenix to a 1-1 draw,thanks to one of the most controversial VAR decisions the A-League has seen.

  • byVince Rugari
'It can change overnight':Federici on the cut-throat world of EPL goalkeeping

'It can change overnight':Federici on the cut-throat world of EPL goalkeeping

Adam Federici has stood in Mathew Ryan's shoes before:one day you're an established Premier League starter,the next you're out of the first team and facing a unique football dilemma.

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Bulls brought back to earth by plucky Mariners in home opener
Macarthur FC 0 Central Coast 2
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Bulls brought back to earth by plucky Mariners in home opener

The Central Coast Mariners have notched consecutive wins in the A-League for the first time in more than three years after a 2-0 upset over Macarthur FC.

  • byVince Rugari