Open Season: Matthew Hall

Sport, without spin, from around the world. Matthew Hall considers the issues behind the headlines and tells the stories that others don't.

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Verbeek's message: Get out

18 February 2010 | 09:00 - By Matthew Hall
The A-League has done its job for Roar's Tommy Oar and he is now off to Dutch club Feyenoord [GETTY]

If you want to be selected in the Socceroos World Cup squad you had better be playing overseas, writes Matthew Hall. Continue Reading

Rewarding mediocrity: A-League's minor problem

16 February 2010 | 08:00 - By Matthew Hall
Sydney FC captain Steve Corica holds the Premier's Plate aloft, but are the Sky Blues the true champions? [GETTY]

Is it right that Newcastle Jets, who finished 14 points behind "premiers" Sydney FC, can still be crowned A-League "champions"? Continue Reading

Australia's World Cup bid: sugar, tea, & the truth

11 February 2010 | 08:00 - By Matthew Hall
Football Federation Australia Chairman Frank Lowy says the furore over 2018 World Cup bids is all a "storm in a tea cup" [GETTY]

It seems the goalposts have moved and not all bidders are invited to FIFA's 2018 party, writes Matthew Hall. Continue Reading

The Saints make it easy for Hollywood

09 February 2010 | 06:00 - By Matthew Hall
A fairytale ending. Saints quarterback Drew Brees bathes in the glory of a Super Bowl victory [GETTY]

New Orleans' come from behind victory in Super Bowl XLIV is the kind of fairytale gridiron film that writes itself. Continue Reading

Hurricanes, gay rights, and hometown pride

04 February 2010 | 00:00 - By By Matthew Hall
New Orleans Saints look set to be emotional favourites in Monday's Super Bowl XLIV. [GETTY]

Super Bowl XLIV will be a typically emotional affair. Matthew Hall previews one of sport's marquee events. Continue Reading

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