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Macarthur Bulls bolster their defence 🇯🇵

Macarthur have signed Japanese centre-back Tatsuki Nara on loan from J1 League side Avispa Fukuoka ahead of the 2026/27 season ✍️

The 32-year-old brings 190+ J1 League appearances and a glittering trophy cabinet, including two J1 League titles and a Japanese Super Cup with Kawasaki Frontale, plus the 2023 J.League Cup with Avispa 🏆

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Cher Deng is heading to Perth Glory! ✍️

The 21-year-old defender joins on a two-year deal after a standout season with Lions FC, helping them to the NPL Queensland Premiership.

Deng also impressed in the Australia Cup, featuring in wins over North Sunshine Eagles, Perth Glory and Melbourne City while winning 83% of his aerial duels and making 30 clearances 🤩

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WHEN THE GOAL KING GOT THE ARMBAND 👑

On this day in 2023, Jamie Maclaren was named Melbourne City captain. At the time, he had just become the A-Leagues’ all-time leading goalscorer with 144 goals 🔥⚽

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Brisbane Roar have bolstered their defence with the signing of championship-winning defender Annabel Martin for the 2026/27 Ninja A-League season 🦁

The 27-year-old brings plenty of finals experience, having lifted the 2024/25 Championship with Central Coast Mariners and made more than 100 Ninja A-League appearances since debuting for Melbourne Victory as a teenager 🤩

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Back where it all began 🔙

New Zealand U23 international striker Riley Bidois has returned to the Wellington Phoenix after three and a half years away, joining the Nix on a season-long loan from USL Championship side Monterey Bay FC ✍️

The 24-year-old came through the Phoenix academy and made five first-team appearances during the 2021/22 A-League season ⚽

Now, he’s back in Wellington and ready for another chapter 🟡⚫️

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Macarthur Bulls have signed former Scotland international Ryan Fraser for the 2026/27 season 🔒

The 32-year-old winger scored four goals in 12 appearances for Western Sydney Wanderers last season, following a career that includes 181 Premier League appearances with AFC Bournemouth, Newcastle United and Southampton.

A big-name addition for the Bulls 🔥⚽

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Welcome home, Natalie Tathem! 🦁

The Brisbane-born defender returns to Brisbane Roar for the 2026/27 Ninja A-League season after 55+ A-Leagues appearances and a Championship title with Melbourne Victory in 2020/21 🏆

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🚨 Adam Taggart is leaving Perth Glory 🚨

The 33-year-old captain is set to pursue a move overseas after his third stint with his hometown club, where he became Glory’s all-time leading A-League goalscorer ⚽🔥

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Brisbane Roar sign Tyrese Francois! 🦁

The 26-year-old Australian midfielder joins the Roar on a multi-year deal ahead of the 2026/27 season, bringing experience from Fulham, Croatia, Denmark and Wigan Athletic ⚽

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Sarah Langman is heading back to Western Sydney Wanderers! 🔴⚫

The 2024/25 Ninja A-League Goalkeeper of the Year returns with Championship-winning experience from Central Coast Mariners, adding plenty of quality and leadership to a young Wanderers squad 🧤🏆

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