I do very much see it as Volpato over Boyle in that if Volpato didn't change his allegiance, Boyle would still be in the squad.

I didn't view yesterday as an experiment. I don't think he's still experimenting at this point. I think yesterday was a dress rehearsal for the opening game against Turkiye with his perceived strongest team. He may now reconsider Leckie after seeing what he dished up, but I think in his mind...

I hope you're right but I am close to certain that Popovic won't start Volpato, Irankunda and Toure as our front three, as much as all the fans would like that. Metcalfe will almost certainly fill a winger role because Popa clearly values him, and if he doesn't, then I reckon Hrustic or even...

For me, no real surprises in the omissions. I do feel for Boyle after missing the last Cup too. He must be shattered. He has been such a loyal servant and whilst I am really happy that we have Volpato in, I do wonder about the impact of the culture of the team. Boyle is clearly super well-liked...

Anyone know if Volpato was there at the stadium, and if so, where? Hoping Devlin survives the chop more than anyone. After his season and the unique attributes he brings, he'd be in the first 10 names that I'd be taking in the squad. Hate the idea of Irankunda only being used as a bench option...

So many sliding doors moments here. If Segecic chooses Australia and is picked in squad, does Volpato still make the same decision? Or if Southampton don't cheat, indirectly resulting in McGree being ruled out with injury, does Volpato make the same decision?

Souttar fronted up for the press conference with Popovic, so in all likelihood that means Popovic is about to send him home.

Must have been working too hard recently. Had the weirdest dream last night that suddenly 16 days before the first match against Turkiye that Volpato suddenly decided to declare for Australia and Popovic flew him straight across to the US to join the 29-man training squad, with the expectation...

Make it happen Popovic. Only slight issue is that Irankunda and Volpato both favour the right wing I believe.

Very good questions. I thought it was required that players must be in the 55 to end up in the 26 but agree, how did he get in the 55 if not under Australia at that time. Lots of unanswered questions.

Wonder who the extra account is that he started following? I.e. from 905 to 906.

When I saw the article, at first I thought it was a parody. Took me a moment to realise it was actually happening. What a plot twist!

Would never happen but honestly, I quite like it!

Okon with 23 games in A League for 0 goals and 2 assists versus Robertson with 34 games for Cardiff (top of League 1) with 6 goals and 3 assists.

Rowles hasn't missed out.

Gotta feel for McGree. A couple of days ago his club team were strong favourites to win promotion playoff against a pretty mediocre team that had finished 6th, and he was all set to be on a plane to the US for the World Cup probably 24-48 hours later. Now he is injured, playing Championship...

Played in 17 of 18 games for the US in 2025. Ouch! I actually thought he looked dangerous.

My updated World Cup Squad, if I was manager: 1. Ryan - LOCK 2. Izzo - Next best 3. Devenish-Meares - Most in-form in A League 4. Circati - LOCK 5. Souttar- LOCK 6. Burgess - LOCK 7. Trewin - Back-up to Circati, and versatile utility 8. Herrington - Back-up to...

Maybe under Popovic he would have been outside the 26, but for any other Socceroos manager he would be in the 26 without doubt based on what he achieved this season topping the scoring charts for a Championship team in his debut season at age 21. I disagree that we have depth in our forward...

Yeah agree. That bullshit penalty last weekend sealed the title.