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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Wallabies' error-ridden 28-28 draw with Argentina gets worse: This is where Carter Gordon appeared to injure his leg. Les Kiss said he was "limping badly" afterwards.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A remarkable day in the story of how AFL is trying to manage concussion. It ends with the CEO and Commission chair taking contradictory positions on whether waivers like the one signed by Jake Kolodjashnij have a place in the game. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/a...

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Geelong fined $140,000 over secret Jake Kolodjashnij concussion waiver

AFL sanctions Cats for failing to lodge variation to player’s contract while Andrew Dillon says league would not accept same deal lodged today

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Lots of love for Aziz Behich from the Turkish players after his years in the Super Lig. The players are inspecting the pitch, with the Australians in their suits. The team will be named the next 20 minutes.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Food and beverage prices at the World Cup in Vancouver are ... not cheap.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

BC Place in Vancouver is minutes from downtown at the end of restaurant strip Robson St, combining the proximity to the CBD of Marvel or the MCG, with the grand boulevard of Caxton St outside Suncorp.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Bars are heaving on a warm afternoon in Vancouver ahead of the Socceroos' World Cup match against Turkey, and travel groups like the Green and Gold Army have hired out entire venues.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Socceroos fans gather around BC Place in Downtown Vancouver ahead of the World Cup match against Turkey.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Doubt never did...n't? Commonwealth Bank's World Cup social promo released yesterday rubs salt in the wound by featuring absent Socceroos Riley McGree, Patrick Yazbek and Martin Boyle. www.instagram.com/p/DZJ33RZyLfY/

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Huge TV audience for Women's State of Origin last night.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

This was a notable addition to Seven's AFL half-time coverage last night. A profile of umpire/racing fan Nick Foot, complete with Sportsbet branding at Flemington.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Musings on the men's 4x400m relay bronze at World Relays overnight.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Aus support at World Cups: "Of course it helps." "I know we'll have that support in the stands, and I know we'll feel that support..."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On ticket prices: "It's hard for fans." "The ones that can't make it for those financial reasons, I can just hope they find a nice spot to watch the games on TV and have a nice drink."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Graham Arnold: No conversations, "but obviously a wonderful achievement" qualifying with Iraq. "It just shows how good Australian coaches are ... we get underestimated."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Popovic says he will feel proud when gets on the plane on Wednesday, says it feels like it's "real". Son told him this morning he was packing to go to the World Cup - moment of realistion. "I think I'll lie back and be at peace on the flight."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On mandatory hydration breaks: "We'll maybe try and practise a few things against Mexico and Switzerland". Says will be useful to know how players are feeling, including mental side of breaks.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Jacob Italiano's biggest improvement: "Mentality." Says he didn't seem ready when he first went to Germany. But now he understands importance of physical level. "One of the success stories" of opening the net wide. Praised him for performance vs US last year.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Says he knows Craig Goodwin quality, and watched him live against City when he came on. "We'll monitor him and see whether he becomes an option for us."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Leckie ... says can play 6, 8, 10, 9 and as winger recently, mentions his quality again. "Hopefully we get a chance to use that versatility."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On breakdown of squad by position, has general idea of numbers. "Versatility helps." Mentions Irankunda being able to play anywhere along the front, including striker. "We're not that set on the squad as you may think."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Popovic says camp is not about flogging the players. Will factor in different players' preparations, seasons/workloads. Confirms Nishan Velupillay is coming in too. "We need to help him get to that physical level he was..."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On squad selections and difficulty dropping players: "That unfortunately is a process we have to go through." Tried to expand group since June to include more players. "A great headache for us to have." Mentions Herrington, Younis, Okon. Also Duke.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Popovic wants same support from broad Australia for this World Cup. "We pushed Argentina to the wire [in Qatar] we can't underestimate how close we were to doing something extraordinary in that game." Wants his team to be a team Aus can be proud of, showing resilience, competitiveness, and belief.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On political situation in the US interfering with Socceroos' preparations. ... "Hasn't crossed his mind." On Irvine's recent comments: "Jackson's a big boy and has his opinons." "Not really something I've wasted any energy on."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

"We're in camp a lot longer than other nations, and there are reasons for that." Says they are trying to make the most of next two weeks.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Nestory Irankunda transfer speculation: "It's wonderful." Not a negative. "I don't want to make too much of it, I want him to enjoy the journey towards the World Cup."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

He wants the Socceroos to be seen as tough too. On Trump watching USA vs Socceroos: "I'd expect him to come and watch them at the World Cup... he would make it even more special in trying to win that game."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On the challenges of the three group opponents... Turkey: "so many individual talents... game smarts, intelligence ... individuals that can turn a game." USA: "unique game ... host nation ... different type of match" Paraguay: "very disciplined, very organised, very fit, a tough opponent"

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Popovic says he is working on how to manage what will be a long camp and tournament. "We want to make sure we want to be at our very best for each game." Aware they need to get the balance right between work and rest.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Souttar and Leckie ... "that's the mental resilience you can't buy". On Souttar's two recent performances: "There is presence, there is aura, there is a leader." "There two players illustrate the World Cup is on another level..."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

"We're all excited about the young group coming through." Says there will be "good core group" of young players coming through. Huge praise for Leckie's performance on the weekend, said he was the best player on the park. Says he is doing that at 35 what young players can't do.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Turkey: "Fantastic team... it's everything you expect in a world cup. It's a tough group. We're always deemed as the underdog ... and we have an opportunity with our actions..."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Confirms he will still be keeping tabs on players' form in coming weeks. And injuries happen, so squad is still work in progress.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On the training camp, Popovic says there will be players coming in at different times, and being released at different times.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

More on Younis: "We're happy with his form, not a player we're discounting for the World Cup or the future."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Marcus Younis: "It's not about age or how late they come in. Leckie is in for different reasons." Confirms other City players might still come in later. Hayden Matthews is the other international player alongside Souttar. "Marcus has done well... certainly a player who has caught our eye."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Jackson Irvine managing his foot injury: "We can see from the training loads, he's training...They're obviously trying to manage the foot ... Ultimately he will need to show he can play at the level of the World Cup."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On expectations for the tournament: "Let's challenge ourselves and not put any limits on what we can achieve."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Popovic doesn't want to carry 40 to 50 players, so will try to keep it around 30 in camp.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On the initial batch of players in camp: 6 local players and 2 overseas players. Includes Harry Souttar. Locals are Anthony Caceres, Mitch Duke, Brandon Borello, Nick D'Agostino, and Mathew Leckie.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

On Aiden O'Neill's injury overnight: "We're still waiting on confirmation [on the injury]... not the best news you get when you wake up... Hard to determine how serious it is at the moment."

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

1 June is the squad announcement date. 26 players.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Popovic says this is a chance to speak to him before camp begins in the US on Wednesday.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Stream is live. Notes to follow.

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Jack Snape @jacksongs.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Socceroos' coach Tony Popovic is up in Sydney today talking to media. It's less than a month before he names his World Cup squad. Follow along... www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jkbt...

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LIVE: Tony Popovic update before CommBank Socceroos' FIFA World Cup 2026™ pre-camp in Florida

YouTube video by Football Australia

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