The post mortemAs we pause to reflect on the South Africa World Cup, it's important to remember the tournament is not just about football. The host nation should stand up and take a bow, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more The coaching conundrumWith the 'position vacant' sign still up for the Socceroos head coaching role, questions are once again surfacing as to why an 'Australian coach' is not on the shortlist, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more Substance over styleBefore the first ball had been kicked in the 2010 World Cup, the cool weather in South Africa had 'expert' pundits predicting the conditions would suit the European sides, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more Australia's learning curve continuesThe dust has settled, the post-mortems are nearly complete and maybe it's time for some balance and objectivity in the wash-up of Australia's World Cup campaign, writes John Kosmina. Read more Hindsight puts the future into sharper focusIt was the end of an odd 2010 World Cup campaign for the Socceroos - a final performance to be very proud of, yet the result still tinged with an overall sense of failure, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more USA not the only ones left doing the mathsOn the eve of the final round of group matches only two countries are assured of progression to the next round, and only two can categorically book their flights home, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more We must get in Serbia's faceWe can't afford to be conservative. We must put the Serbs under pressure and stop them playing out, writes John Kosmina. Read more Pray for a miracle against GhanaThe defensive displays that ground out wins labeled 'boring and uninspiring' through the Socceroos' qualification now seem eminently desirable, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more Socceroos need to have a decent goAustralia's deflating 4-0 loss to Germany in their opening match of the 2010 World Cup shocked many, but not John Kosmina. Read more No fairytale, but a colourful beginningBafana Bafana failed to get the win that would give the country the longed-for fairytale start to the World Cup, yet day one yielded a promising and delightful beginning to the first finals held on African soil, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more Our Socceroos are built on characterThe reaction by the players after news of Brad Jones's son reminded me what the Socceroos are all about, and always have been - character! We have plenty of it, writes John Kosmina. Read more South Africa, loud and proudIt's time for a taste of the VUVUZELA. Embracing the 'world game' isn't all about the football, it's about history and culture - and one hell of a racket echoing from the stands, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more Beware the underdogIt's either the arrogance of a superpower or a realistic assessment of the gulf in class - but either way Germany does not fear Australia and is supremely confident of winning their World Cup opener, writes Daniel Garb. Read more Danish treat, but a long road aheadThe Socceroos may be winning their World Cup warm-ups, but they need to find another way to goal. Amid a team of ageing veterans, Harry Kewell is one of few solutions, writes Daniel Garb. Read more Aussie fighting spirit will be neededAt risk of being labelled negative I think it's going to be much tougher for us this time around, however we've got that Aussie fighting spirit and resilience to fall back on when it will be needed, writes John Kosmina. Read more In a league of their ownWhen a professional footballer dreams of making it to the top, visions of playing in the English Premier League, Serie A, La Liga and the like, dominate their fantasies, not necessarily Australia's A-League, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more Our veterans need to be drivenA sprinkling of youth in Pim Verbeek's provisional 31 man squad may just be the tonic that helps drive on an experienced, but ageing, first XI to replicate their second round performance of four years ago, writes Daniel Garb. Read more What it will take for the world to 'Come Play'When Football Federation Australia announced it's audacious intention to bid for the right to host the 2018 World Cup, opinion was immediately divided, questions instantly raised, writes Stephanie Brantz. Read more