Athletic new Matildas defensive breed opens fresh possibilities

Athletic new Matildas defensive breed opens fresh possibilities

This is part two of a three-part series looking at the Matildas tactical approach on the road to 2023. In part one, we looked at the Matildas’ attacking tactics. Today, we look at the Matildas out of possession. 10 Aug 2020
Assessing the Matildas' Milicic era with one eye on 2023

Assessing the Matildas' Milicic era with one eye on 2023

The next three years for the Matildas are huge. 2021 brings the rescheduled Olympics, 2022 the Asian Cup, and 2023 a home World Cup. 29 Jul 2020
Could Melbourne City's tactics revolutionise the Matildas?

Could Melbourne City's tactics revolutionise the Matildas?

They're called the 'Melbourne City Matildas' and they're undefeated this season. So could the W-League giants have the secret to the Matildas' tactical woes? 27 Dec 2019
Exactly how Milicic is changing the Matildas

Exactly how Milicic is changing the Matildas

In this in-depth tactical report, our expert Matildas analyst, Chor Lai, runs the ruler over the Matildas recent two-game Chile series, to find out exactly how the squad is operating heading into the Olympic qualifiers. 21 Nov 2019
Tactical analysis: Matildas World Cup

Tactical analysis: Matildas World Cup

Australia’s FIFA Women's World Cup run ended with a penalty shootout loss to Norway. 1 Jul 2019
Tactical Review: Matildas v Brazil

Tactical Review: Matildas v Brazil

Australia entered the tournament thin on options at centreback. 16 Jun 2019
Tactical Review: Matildas v Italy

Tactical Review: Matildas v Italy

With the dust settling on the Matildas opening FIFA Women's World Cup match, it's time to take an in-depth tactical review of the game. 11 Jun 2019

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