Socceroos set Christmas deadline for Popovic decision as rival coaches circle
Football Australia’s deputy CEO Heather Garriock wants to re-sign Tony Popovic on another short-term contract – but other coaches are “knocking at the door”, she said.
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Football Australia’s deputy CEO Heather Garriock wants to re-sign Tony Popovic on another short-term contract – but other coaches are “knocking at the door”, she said.
Point of Law was in good shape after his phenomenal Melbourne Cup win, achieved at just his sixth start. What’s next for the fast-finishing three-year-old is yet to be decided.
Marnus Labuschagne’s well-respected batting coach has opened up on the No.3 batsman’s struggles in South Africa, but it’s what he refused to say which has piqued interest.
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Integral to the champion trainer’s historic feat was a horse he bought from King Charles III for an estimated $4 million – Point Of Law – who the monarch did not let go easily.
The security situation across the Middle East has forced the AFC to delay the tournament, which was due to kick off in January in Saudi Arabia, for 12 months. The implications for the Socceroos are enormous.
The Irish contingent will head home without the result they wanted, but they welcome the challenge that comes with racing against Australia’s best trainers in the Melbourne Cup.
Annabel and Rob Archibald claimed the $3 million Big Dance – but not with the horse that crossed the line first – after a dramatic protest result.
Point Of Law is first past the post in thrilling Melbourne Cup finish.
The official finishing order for the 2026 Melbourne Cup, run over 3200 metres at Flemington. It was a triumph for trainer Ciaron Maher, who prepared the place-getters.