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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Tameka Yallop of the Roar celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League Women round 18 match between Brisbane Roar and Melbourne City at Perry Park, on March 02, 2024, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Matildas production line in peril

There are fears that the A-League women’s competition will fail to produce future Matildas or attract top quality players unless it turns professional.

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NORWICH, ENGLAND - APRIL 06: Massimo Luongo of Ipswich Town runs with the ball under pressure from Sam McCallum of Norwich City during the Sky Bet Championship match between Norwich City and Ipswich Town at Carrow Road on April 06, 2024 in Norwich, England. (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images) (Photo by Stephen Pond/Getty Images)

Luongo’s Roos’ return shelved

An A-League veteran has a chance to make his Socceroos debut after injuries, including an ankle problem that has sidelined Massimo Luongo, forced changes to Australia’s 26-man squad for games against China and Japan.

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