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Brian Kaltak has been crowned Glory’s best player for 2025-26.

SoccerCommentsDefenders walk away with Most Glorious Player gongs

A pair of Perth Glory defenders have been honoured for excellent seasons as they took home the men’s and women’s Most Glorious Player gongs at the club’s end of season awards night.

Ben Smith

Glory coach Adam Griffiths.

SoccerCommentsPremiumI’m the right man for the job, says Glory boss

Perth Glory coach Adam Griffiths’ says he has the hunger and leadership qualities to take the team to another level as he prepares his pitch to remain in the job beyond the next month.

Ben Smith

Sebastian Despotovski of the Glory celebrates his goal.

SoccerCommentsPremiumRisdon retires a winner thanks to late Despotovski howitzer

Perth Glory great Josh Risdon has ended his career on a winning note after a sumptuous, swerving Sebastian Despotovski effort ensured a 2-1 win over Brisbane Roar at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Perth Glory’s A-League games record-holder and former Socceroo Josh Risdon is set to retire at season’s end.

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Humility and sacrifice pay off for under-radar Risdon

Ahead of his final Perth Glory game, a host of Josh Risdon’s coaches and teammates down the years have paid tribute to his glittering career and believe he never quite got the flowers he deserved.

Ben Smith

Adam Taggart wants to finish the year on a high.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory captain and coach determined to end season on a high

Perth Glory co-captain Adam Taggart has admitted his frustration over another difficult A-League Men season but is hopeful the squad have learnt the right lessons ahead of the off-season.

Ben Smith

Grant is preparing for a tough contest against Auckland FC. NewsWire / John Appleyard

FootballPremiumSydney FC skipper has Anzac mission

Sydney FC captain Rhyan Grant will draw inspiration from his late grandfather’s WWII service on Sunday at Allianz Stadium.

Marco Monteverde

Perth Glory’s A-League games record-holder and former Socceroo Josh Risdon is set to retire at season’s end. Michael Wilson

SoccerCommentsPremiumRisdon’s fairytale journey finally reaches its conclusion

After a fairytale 15-year career which has firmly entrenched him as one of Perth Glory’s greatest-ever players and a World Cup Socceroo, Josh Risdon will bring down the curtain on an illustrious playing career.

Ben Smith

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FootballPremium‘Clarity’: New boss unveils plan for Brisbane Roar

Brisbane Roar claim to have made ‘one of the most significant’ appointments in the history of the struggling A-League club.

Marco Monteverde

Perth Glory hold on for draw.

SoccerPremiumGritty Glory grind out away point in Sydney

Perth Glory have frustrated Sydney FC’s hopes of a top two finish as they ground out a 0-0 draw with the Sky Blues at Allianz Stadium.

Ben Smith

Adam Griffiths and Tom Lawrence of Perth Glory celebrate after a win.

A-LeagueCommentsPremiumGriffiths focused on Sydney FC as contract decision looms

Out-of-contract Perth Glory head coach Adam Griffiths has declared he is focused on finishing out the season in a strong manner with a decision yet to be made on his future.

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Lachlan Bayliss has been a key factor in Newcastle’s title push. Michael Gorton

FootballPremium‘Dream come true’: Jets star’s tribute to his late father

Newcastle Jets star Lachlan Bayliss is closing in on an A-League title and representing New Zealand at the World Cup.

Marco Monteverde

Sam Kerr with new Matilda Leticia McKenna.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPerth great backs WA debutant to thrive overseas

To play more for Australia, Leticia McKenna needs to head away from Australia. That’s the view of Bobby Despotovski, who believes WA’s Matildas debutant can cement her national team spot by heading abroad.

Ben Smith

Nicholas Pennington celebrates his goal.

SoccerCommentsPremiumHow Glory’s unsung heroes had Perth on song

He may have been missing his two biggest stars, but Perth Glory coach Adam Griffiths has lauded a group of unsung heroes as his side snapped their two-month winless run in a 3-1 victory over Macarthur.

Ben Smith

Gabriel Popovic celebrates his goal.

SoccerPremiumGlory snap winless streak - but finals drought continues

Perth Glory have snapped their two-month winless streak with a 3-1 victory over Macarthur — but it was not enough to prevent their A-League Men finals hiatus hitting the six-year mark.

Ben Smith

Sebastian Despotovski.

SoccerCommentsPremiumHow a pair of Glory greats are helping son of a gun

Perth Glory young gun Sebastian Despotovski says he is leaning on advice from father and club legend Bobby and co-captain Adam Taggart as he looks to end his first full season on a high note.

Ben Smith

Adam Griffiths' future at the Glory will be decided after the season.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory will not rush Griffiths decision before season’s end

Perth Glory will hold fire on Adam Griffiths’ future until post-season season as the coach lamented the absence of key players down the stretch with their finals hopes all but faded to black.

Ben Smith

Perth Glory have let slip a two-goal lead as their A-League Men finals hopes all but dissipated.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory season all but over after Central Coast fade-out

Perth Glory have let slip a two-goal lead as their A-League Men finals hopes all but dissipated and their winless run reached eight games in a 2-2 draw with Central Coast Mariners at Polytec Stadium.

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Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters.

SoccerCommentsPremiumPeters coy over Perth future after finals miss

Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters has kept mum over his future as the end of his contract approaches following another missed A-League Women finals appearance for the club.

Ben Smith

Gabby Hollar of the Perth Glory reacts to a missed opportunity.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory fall as finals drought officially reaches seven years

Perth Glory’s A-League Women campaign has ended on a sour note, with their finals hopes officially done and dusted following their final day 1-0 loss to Melbourne Victory.

Ben Smith

Adam Griffiths is focused on the job at hand.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGriffiths focused on job at hand, not personal future

Perth Glory coach Adam Griffiths says he is not focusing on his impending end to his contract as his side aim to end their two-month winless run against an in-form Central Coast Mariners.

Ben Smith

Former Sydney FC coach Ufuk Talay has been appointed by the Wanderers. NewsWire / John Appleyard

FootballPremiumWanderers confirm Talay appointment

Western Sydney Wanderers have turned to Sydney FC’s former coach to restore the club’s “identity”.

Marco Monteverde

Perth Glory’s season is almost over.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGlory comeback falls short as finals hopes in tatters

Perth Glory’s A-League Women’s season is hanging by a thread as their finals drought appears set to stretch into an eighth year after a 4-2 defeat to Brisbane Roar at Imperial Corp Stadium.

Ben Smith

Stephen Peters Head Coach of the Glory talks to the players after the win.

SoccerPremiumFinals fate in Glory’s hands ahead of back-to-back must-wins

Perth Glory coach Stephen Peters has reminded his side they control their finals destiny and urged them to not surrender that advantage easily as they brace for two season-defining A-League Women’s games.

Ben Smith

Perth Glory co-captain Adam Taggart has broken the club’s a-League goal-scoring record. Gary Ramage

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Weightlifting: How Glory history brought Taggart relief

Adam Taggart broke Perth Glory’s A-League goal-scoring record over the weekend - but the co-captain has opened up on how injuries, a form dip and a mental burden have left him frustrated this season.

Ben Smith