Juric happy on home soil

Newly-signed Perth goalkeeper Frank Juric says he is looking forward to his first game on Australian soil in 11 years. After sitting out the Glory's Pre-Season Cup opener against the Jets last Saturday, the 34-year-old keeper will play his first match for Perth on Saturday night against Melbourne after being lured back to Australia by coach Dave Mitchell during the off-season. And after 11 seasons and only 48 appearances in Germany, Juric is excited at the prospect of playing more regular football at the Glory and hopefully putting himself on the radar for a role with the Qantas Socceroos. "It's been a long time between drinks," said Juric. "It's been a good 11 years and I'm excited to play against my home town club." "The last time I played here in Australia, I think was the season I had at Collingwood Warriors," he said of... [read full story]