Australians have this urge to be part of something bigger than themselves, and the Matildas are taking us there.

Clare Hunt is the Matildas least experienced player in their World Cup squad. She’s playing like a 100 game veteran.

Locking in a Grand Final venue removes the last vestiges of unique A-Leagues charm for a quick buck.

Australian football was sleepwalking. Now it’s wide awake, and ushering in a new golden generation.

Australia is no more passionate than any other country at the World Cup. It’s time to stop cowering behind the myth of “Aussie DNA.”

Amidst a lethargic campaign, Graham Arnold showed conviction and character when it mattered most, and deserves his dues for it.