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Sarkies leads Heart attack

Kristian Sarkies, Adelaide United
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Kristian Sarkies: Melbourne Heart bound
New franchise Melbourne Heart have begun preparations for their assault on the A-League next season with the signing of Adelaide United midfielder Kristian Sarkies and Newcastle Jets skipper Matt Thompson. [+]

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November 23, 2009

Newcastle Jets back under-fire Culina
Newcastle Jets have thrown their support behind coach Branko Culina after he was issued with a breach notice by the Football Federation Australia.
Mrdja on the road to ending injury hell
Central Coast Mariners striker Nik Mrdja says the unshakeable belief that injuries wouldn't end his A-League career have been the key to his return to form.
Heart set to bring Skoko home
Former Socceroos star Josip Skoko is poised to join A-League club-in-waiting Melbourne Heart.
Home record a worry for Victory
Newly re-signed Melbourne Victory midfielder Tom Pondeljak says the A-League leaders need to focus on fixing a poor home record.
Colosimo eyeing an Asian adventure
Sydney FC defender Simon Colosimo admits he is unlikely to be playing in the A-League next season, with the 30-year-old's sights firmly set on a move to Asia.
Pondeljak to stay at Melbourne Victory
Melbourne Victory veteran midfielder Tom Pondeljak has signed on with the A-League club for another season.
Brink cops four match ban
Gold Coast defender Sebastiaan Van Den Brink has been slapped with a four match ban after man handling referee Chris Beath.

November 22, 2009

Sydney FC slumps to second
Sydney FC coach Vitezslav Lavicka urged his team to display some fighting character after watching his charges slump to their second A-League loss on the trot.

November 21, 2009

Mariners hope to bring home top form
Coach Lawrie McKinna hopes Central Coast's devastating away form, which produced nine goals in two A-League games, will give fans something to cheer this week.
Roar will fight to end, vows Postecoglou
A frustrated Ange Postecoglou has slammed criticism after Brisbane's 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory at Suncorp Stadium kept them last on the A-League ladder.
Vidmar banned for two matches
Adelaide have banned coach Aurelio Vidmar for two matches after he made remarks about taking his players to Saudi Arabia where he could chop their heads off.
2009 Australian A-League
CLUB PWDLGDPts
Melbourne Victory14734-124
Central Coast Mariners146531423
Gold Coast United14644522
Sydney FC12615519
Perth Glory13535218
Adelaide United14455-317
Wellington Phoenix FC12363015
Newcastle Jets12435-515
North Queensland Fury13346-1113
Brisbane Roar10226-68
· Complete Standings
Top Scorers
PLAYERS Goals
Shane Smeltz 11
Robbie Fowler 8
Serginho van Dijk 7
Paul Ifill 6
Mark Bridge 6
Archie Thompson 6
· Complete Stats