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Good times roll on Central Coast no matter how fragile Mariners’ success is | Joey Lynch

Nick Montgomery’s highly watchable team have defied the odds to get within one game of an A-League grand final appearanceSince he landed in Australia, Jason Cummings has lived up to his reputation as something of a jester. But beyond the jovial nature and Joker-inspired tattoos adorning various parts of his body, the Central Coast striker has established himself among the A-League Men’s best.His arrival from Dundee in January 2022 passed without major fanfare but 17 goals in 26 appearances in a Mariners shirt, a Socceroos debut and a run out at the Qatar World Cup, have done much to change the narrative. Most recently, his strike against Adelaide proved decisive in a 2-1 win in the first leg of their...

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A-League opening round starts with a bang, record crowds, and a few red cards

Between DeVere’s stunning equaliser, the Mariners’ rousing revival and Sydney’s thumping derby win it’s been a busy roundIt is either genius or folly to schedule the opening round of the A-League season in between two crucial qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup. When you think however that only a handful of leagues around the world this year will boast an attendance figure higher than the 61,880 at Saturday’s Sydney derby – a new A-League record – then it is safe to say it went pretty well. Related: Football Federation Australia to look into ignition of flares at Sydney derby Related: A-League wrap: Mariners provide late drama, Sydney FC crush derby rivals Continue reading...

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