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The Advertiser
19 hours ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter
Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos." Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos." Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos."
West Australian
19 hours ago
- Sport
- West Australian
City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter
Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos."
Perth Now
19 hours ago
- Sport
- Perth Now
City's Socceroos stars enjoying breakfast table banter
Emerging Socceroos midfielder Ryan Teague is trying to put Melbourne Victory's grand-final loss behind him, but it's hard when you have a trio of Melbourne City players in your face at the breakfast table. Marco Tilio, Aziz Behich and Kai Trewin had little time to celebrate Melbourne City's 1-0 grand-final triumph over the Victory, with the trio jumping on a flight to Perth on Sunday morning ahead of Thursday night's World Cup qualifier against Japan at Optus Stadium. Victory's Teague, Kasey Bos and Daniel Arzani are also in the Socceroos squad, ensuring there has been plenty of friendly teasing over the past couple of days. "There's a bit of banter. I sit on the same table as all three of them (City players), so you can imagine there's a little bit," Teague said with a smile. "(They've been saying) all the things you can imagine about beating us, beating Victory. "It was disappointing to lose the grand final. That's three grand finals lost in two years I've been at Melbourne Victory (including the Australia Cup grand final). "But I'm here now, I've got to put it past me. "I've got plenty of time later on to look back and reflect. But my sole focus now is the game against Japan." Japan (20 points) have already qualified for the World Cup, leaving Australia (13 points) and Saudi Arabia (10 points) to battle it out for the second automatic qualification berth. The Socceroos' goal difference of plus seven is far superior than that of Saudi Arabia's minus two. Saudi Arabia face lowly Bahrain away this week before hosting Australia in Jeddah next Tuesday. If the Socceroos are able to beat Japan, it would almost certainly be enough for Australia to hold onto second spot - barring a calamitous loss to Bahrain in the vicinity of five goals next week. Socceroos veteran Milos Degenek would love to appear at a third World Cup. And given the 2026 event is being held across the US, Canada and Mexico, Degenek is expecting big things. "It's going to be a really special World Cup in the States," he said. "Obviously, they're going to go all out guns blazing and show the world they've got everything - probably flying taxis and everything will be around at that time." Teague made his international debut earlier this year in the Socceroos' crucial 2-0 win in China. The 23-year-old actually had the chance to play for either China or Malaysia, but said it was a no brainer to choose the Socceroos. "My grandfather was born in China, and my mum's half Chinese," he said. "I'm super proud of my culture and my heritage. But as a kid, my goal and ambition has always been to play for the Socceroos."
The Advertiser
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Advertiser
Victory hope third time's a charm after latest GF loss
Melbourne Victory will pick up the pieces from a second consecutive A-League Men grand final defeat and hope they can keep most of their players around to make another charge. A year on from a heartbreaking extra-time loss to Central Coast, Victory suffered a 1-0 defeat to Melbourne City in Saturday night's grand final at AAMI Park. Coach Arthur Diles was pragmatic about how to move on without carrying the scars of this year. "Next year's a new season," he said. "We don't look back. We look forward." But goalkeeper Jack Duncan underlined the emotion a talented Victory group with nothing to show for multiple big finals would experience. "We also lost the Australia Cup as well. So it's a really tough one to take," Duncan said. "All the boys had so much belief going into this game with how we've gone over the last few weeks, with the results we've been able to pick up and to put ourselves in this position. So it's never easy. "I still think about the 2018 grand final that we lost to Melbourne Victory at Newcastle. "So these moments stay with you forever, because this is what your whole career is for - to win trophies. "And it will be tough, but I guess we have to take stock in the fact that as a group, we were very close. We had a really good season to be here on the final day, and unfortunately we just fell short." Daniel Arzani and Bruno Fornaroli are the biggest names out of contract, with the former keen to test himself in Europe. Contracted guns Ryan Teague, the injured Nishan Velupillay and Jordi Valadon could also attract attention. "Fortunately for us, I think the majority will still be here," Diles said. "I'd be surprised if we didn't have 70 to 80 per cent of the squad still next season. "That's also pending what happens in off-season in terms of transfers and things like that. "We've had a great season. When you have a successful season like that, there's normally interest in a lot of your players, whether they're off-contract or on-contract. So we'll deal with that over the next month. "We'll look at our recruitment as well for next season and make sure that we fill the voids that we have and and try and strengthen this playing group as much as we can to come back even better next year." After originally joining on a one-year deal, Duncan is yet to confirm whether he will stick around for next season, which would likely mean playing deputy to Mitch Langerak. Duncan started the season as No.1, knowing Langerak was coming in. He said being dropped was a "real low point" before regaining his spot via the former Socceroo's foot injury. "I triggered an extension through the number of games I played," he said. "So yeah, we'll see how the off season unfolds. I've loved every minute of my time at the club." Melbourne Victory will pick up the pieces from a second consecutive A-League Men grand final defeat and hope they can keep most of their players around to make another charge. A year on from a heartbreaking extra-time loss to Central Coast, Victory suffered a 1-0 defeat to Melbourne City in Saturday night's grand final at AAMI Park. Coach Arthur Diles was pragmatic about how to move on without carrying the scars of this year. "Next year's a new season," he said. "We don't look back. We look forward." But goalkeeper Jack Duncan underlined the emotion a talented Victory group with nothing to show for multiple big finals would experience. "We also lost the Australia Cup as well. So it's a really tough one to take," Duncan said. "All the boys had so much belief going into this game with how we've gone over the last few weeks, with the results we've been able to pick up and to put ourselves in this position. So it's never easy. "I still think about the 2018 grand final that we lost to Melbourne Victory at Newcastle. "So these moments stay with you forever, because this is what your whole career is for - to win trophies. "And it will be tough, but I guess we have to take stock in the fact that as a group, we were very close. We had a really good season to be here on the final day, and unfortunately we just fell short." Daniel Arzani and Bruno Fornaroli are the biggest names out of contract, with the former keen to test himself in Europe. Contracted guns Ryan Teague, the injured Nishan Velupillay and Jordi Valadon could also attract attention. "Fortunately for us, I think the majority will still be here," Diles said. "I'd be surprised if we didn't have 70 to 80 per cent of the squad still next season. "That's also pending what happens in off-season in terms of transfers and things like that. "We've had a great season. When you have a successful season like that, there's normally interest in a lot of your players, whether they're off-contract or on-contract. So we'll deal with that over the next month. "We'll look at our recruitment as well for next season and make sure that we fill the voids that we have and and try and strengthen this playing group as much as we can to come back even better next year." After originally joining on a one-year deal, Duncan is yet to confirm whether he will stick around for next season, which would likely mean playing deputy to Mitch Langerak. Duncan started the season as No.1, knowing Langerak was coming in. He said being dropped was a "real low point" before regaining his spot via the former Socceroo's foot injury. "I triggered an extension through the number of games I played," he said. "So yeah, we'll see how the off season unfolds. I've loved every minute of my time at the club." Melbourne Victory will pick up the pieces from a second consecutive A-League Men grand final defeat and hope they can keep most of their players around to make another charge. A year on from a heartbreaking extra-time loss to Central Coast, Victory suffered a 1-0 defeat to Melbourne City in Saturday night's grand final at AAMI Park. Coach Arthur Diles was pragmatic about how to move on without carrying the scars of this year. "Next year's a new season," he said. "We don't look back. We look forward." But goalkeeper Jack Duncan underlined the emotion a talented Victory group with nothing to show for multiple big finals would experience. "We also lost the Australia Cup as well. So it's a really tough one to take," Duncan said. "All the boys had so much belief going into this game with how we've gone over the last few weeks, with the results we've been able to pick up and to put ourselves in this position. So it's never easy. "I still think about the 2018 grand final that we lost to Melbourne Victory at Newcastle. "So these moments stay with you forever, because this is what your whole career is for - to win trophies. "And it will be tough, but I guess we have to take stock in the fact that as a group, we were very close. We had a really good season to be here on the final day, and unfortunately we just fell short." Daniel Arzani and Bruno Fornaroli are the biggest names out of contract, with the former keen to test himself in Europe. Contracted guns Ryan Teague, the injured Nishan Velupillay and Jordi Valadon could also attract attention. "Fortunately for us, I think the majority will still be here," Diles said. "I'd be surprised if we didn't have 70 to 80 per cent of the squad still next season. "That's also pending what happens in off-season in terms of transfers and things like that. "We've had a great season. When you have a successful season like that, there's normally interest in a lot of your players, whether they're off-contract or on-contract. So we'll deal with that over the next month. "We'll look at our recruitment as well for next season and make sure that we fill the voids that we have and and try and strengthen this playing group as much as we can to come back even better next year." After originally joining on a one-year deal, Duncan is yet to confirm whether he will stick around for next season, which would likely mean playing deputy to Mitch Langerak. Duncan started the season as No.1, knowing Langerak was coming in. He said being dropped was a "real low point" before regaining his spot via the former Socceroo's foot injury. "I triggered an extension through the number of games I played," he said. "So yeah, we'll see how the off season unfolds. I've loved every minute of my time at the club."
West Australian
3 days ago
- Sport
- West Australian
Victory hope third time's a charm after latest GF loss
Melbourne Victory will pick up the pieces from a second consecutive A-League Men grand final defeat and hope they can keep most of their players around to make another charge. A year on from a heartbreaking extra-time loss to Central Coast, Victory suffered a 1-0 defeat to Melbourne City in Saturday night's grand final at AAMI Park. Coach Arthur Diles was pragmatic about how to move on without carrying the scars of this year. "Next year's a new season," he said. "We don't look back. We look forward." But goalkeeper Jack Duncan underlined the emotion a talented Victory group with nothing to show for multiple big finals would experience. "We also lost the Australia Cup as well. So it's a really tough one to take," Duncan said. "All the boys had so much belief going into this game with how we've gone over the last few weeks, with the results we've been able to pick up and to put ourselves in this position. So it's never easy. "I still think about the 2018 grand final that we lost to Melbourne Victory at Newcastle. "So these moments stay with you forever, because this is what your whole career is for - to win trophies. "And it will be tough, but I guess we have to take stock in the fact that as a group, we were very close. We had a really good season to be here on the final day, and unfortunately we just fell short." Daniel Arzani and Bruno Fornaroli are the biggest names out of contract, with the former keen to test himself in Europe. Contracted guns Ryan Teague, the injured Nishan Velupillay and Jordi Valadon could also attract attention. "Fortunately for us, I think the majority will still be here," Diles said. "I'd be surprised if we didn't have 70 to 80 per cent of the squad still next season. "That's also pending what happens in off-season in terms of transfers and things like that. "We've had a great season. When you have a successful season like that, there's normally interest in a lot of your players, whether they're off-contract or on-contract. So we'll deal with that over the next month. "We'll look at our recruitment as well for next season and make sure that we fill the voids that we have and and try and strengthen this playing group as much as we can to come back even better next year." After originally joining on a one-year deal, Duncan is yet to confirm whether he will stick around for next season, which would likely mean playing deputy to Mitch Langerak. Duncan started the season as No.1, knowing Langerak was coming in. He said being dropped was a "real low point" before regaining his spot via the former Socceroo's foot injury. "I triggered an extension through the number of games I played," he said. "So yeah, we'll see how the off season unfolds. I've loved every minute of my time at the club."
