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Socceroos coach Graham Arnold is seen during the International friendly match between Australia and the Korea Republic at Suncorp Stadium, in Brisbane, Saturday, November 17, 2018. (AAP Image/Darren England) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why aren’t the Socceroos playing?

Australia’s national teams are getting little exposure at the moment, with the spotlight rightfully on the Olyroos. But DAVID DAVUTOVIC writes after their Asian Cup exit, Australia’s “rest window” is puzzling.

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Melbourne Victory player Georg Niedermeier is seen during a training session ahead of Victory's opening Asian Champions League clash against Daegu FC at Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AAP Image/Ellen Smith) NO ARCHIVING

Wounded Victory’s up and down ride

Melbourne Victory have returned from their Champions League clash in Japan with no points, but plenty of positives. And David Davutovic reports there will be changes ahead of their A-League clash with Brisbane.

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima forward Patric (R) speaks to Melbourne Victory midfielder Keisuke Honda (L) after their AFC Champions League group stage football match in Hiroshima on March 12, 2019. (Photo by JIJI PRESS / JIJI PRESS / AFP) / Japan OUT

Sick, sorry Victory plot grand rebound

It was a tough night for Melbourne Victory, in more ways than one. Striker Ola Toivonen was sick, while local megastar Keisuke Honda was sorry after his side’s ACL loss in Hiroshima.

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Keisuke Honda of Melbourne Victory during the AFC Champions League match between Melbourne Victory and Daegu FC at Melbourne Rectangular Stadium in Melbourne, Tuesday, March 5, 2019. (AAP Image/George Salpigtidis) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Why Honda is on another level

As Melbourne Victory players’ eyes are opened by ‘Honda-mania’ in Japan, captain Carl Valeri says football fans should get used to Asian players becoming dominant world forces.

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Coach Kevin Muscat of the Victory (right) speaks with Keisuke Honda of the Victory after the Round 20 A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, February 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Daniel Pockett) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Victory’s delicate walk for ACL glory

Melbourne Victory starts its quest for Asian Champions League glory on Tuesday night. But first, there’s the matter of the Newcastle Jets, meaning Kevin Muscat has some tough calls ahead.

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