The A-League has been decided, Mark Shield has won his annual gong, and the players, clubs and agents are sitting down to talk turkey. So, the football season's over then? No bloody way!

The Asian Champions League kicks off in 12 days time, state league action is getting started, the Socceroos continue World Cup qualifying in less than a month, the Olyroos are off in the US gearing up for August's Beijing Olympics and the big European leagues are just about to climax. There's no slowing down in this big world of football!

Richard Cann
Deputy editor, Australian FourFourTwo

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April Issue
We knew Jets and Mariners fans would want to read all about the Grand Final fall-out, so we've taken the hot poker to our printers to get them working extra hard so that NSW readers get their copies of FourFourTwo today! It’s an issue we know you’ll want to get your hands on straight away, with our 42-page season review, Grand Final analysis and pic special, and the announcement of the coveted FourFourTwo Awards.

All this and much more this month in FourFourTwo – on sale today in NSW and Wednesday March 5 for the rest of Australia.

Four... things you must know about the week in football

Australia News
Mariners Appeal - And Apologise
Danny Vukovic is to appeal against the severity of his 15 month ban with the Central Coast Mariners hierarchy adamant the youngster’s punishment is "excessive".

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Australia News
Victory: Stop This Man!
EXCLUSIVE: Gamba Osaka flexed their muscles at the Pan Pacs, showing Melbourne exactly how dangerous they'll be in the Asian Champions League. Check out our analysis of Melbourne and Adelaide's chances in our ACL preview in the April issue of the mag.

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Australia News
Durante Signs Up For Phoenix
It's signing season and Wellington has pulled off the first coup, signing Jets defender and Joe Marston Medallist Andrew Durante. Out the door goes Brazilian star Felipe as the roster tweaking continues...

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Australia News
Pondeljak Signs For Victory
While he won't be available for the start of the ACL campaign, ex-Mariners midfielder Tom Pondeljak is the latest addition for Melbourne Victory, who grabbed Billy Celeski earlier this month.

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Four... things we loved this week

Australia News
Live: A-League Awards
Check out all the glitz and glamour of the A-League's big backslapping finale. It wasn't just a popularity contest but everyone's favourites were recognised: Joel Griffiths, Mark Shield... Check out all the pics!

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Australia News
Jets Win After Chaotic Ending
The Newcastle Jets have been crowned A-League champions and didn't their fans enjoy themselves?! Check out our massive picture gallery of the day here, and then have a read of our favourite Jets fanatic's blog.

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Australia News
Seven New Faces For Olyroos
Danny Vukovic may be busy with his legal eagles, but that hasn't stopped the rest of our Olyroos, including seven uncapped players, taking off for a one-off friendly between Australia and Mexico in San Francisco on Sunday.

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World News
McDonald Gets His 25th Goal
McSocceroo proved that FourFourTwo featured players are blessed with good luck. The star of our March issue calmly slotted home his 25th goal of the season. Let's see if Josh Kennedy, our star in the April issue, can continue the good run...

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Two... things that made us laugh

World News
Real Fall For Bizarre Sucker Punch Goal
This goal has to be seen to be believed! Should the ref have stopped play? Remember - always play to the whistle! At least it makes the Primera Liga title race more interesting...

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Australia News
Mark Shield Is Our Best Ref
Shield? Ref of the Year? Again? Oh dear...

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