The Central Coast Mariners wrapped up their final home game of the 2025-26 season at polytec Stadium against Brisbane Roar on Friday, 10 April, closing out the home stretch with a 2–2 draw.
It was a big night for the club, marking goalkeeper Andrew Redmayne’s 300th A-League appearance.
If you’ve followed the league at all over the years, you already know his name – if not for the games, then for that FIFA World Cup shootout in 2022. The save that sent Australia through. It’s one of those moments that stuck, whether you’re a proper fan or just an occasional supporter.
Now he’s hit 300, and he did it right here at Our Paradise, in front of a home crowd.
A-League Milestone at Gosford
Three hundred games is a long time to stay at this level, and it says a lot about consistency and longevity.
This is especially true for Redmayne, whose career hasn’t exactly been straightforward.
He’s moved clubs, worked his way back into starting spots, had to prove himself more than once.
That’s what makes 300 games such a huge milestone for this A-League legend. It’s not just time served – it’s staying fit, being selected, dealing with form dips, pressure, travel, and still being trusted to do your job year after year.
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If you were following along for the season, you’ll know the second half had a very different feel.
Under Warren Moon, who was permanently appointed Head Coach in early January, there was a noticeable shift. The Mariners found their rhythm again – building confidence, picking up momentum, and giving locals a team to get behind again.
It was announced just before their final home game that Moon will depart the club at the end of the season, returning to Brisbane for family reasons. He remained in charge through the final stretch as the Mariners pushed to stay in the finals mix, adding a bit more weight to how the season wrapped up and really demonstrating the impact he had in a short time.
Of course, there’s always more going on with the Mariners than just one result.
The F3 Derby, for example – one of the longest-running rivalries in the A-League, between the Central Coast Mariners and Newcastle Jets – is still firmly in our hands, with the trophy staying on the Coast until the 2026/27 season. (Fun fact: the F3 Derby trophy is crafted from a core sample of the former F3 freeway – now the M1 – linking the two regions)
It’s those moments, across seasons, that build the identity of a club.
CCM A-League Women’s Squad
The women’s season has wrapped, and it comes off the back of a pretty big return to the league.
After 13 years out of the competition, the Mariners came back in 2023/24 and didn’t just make up the numbers — they made finals in their first season, then went on to win the A-League Women’s Championship in the 2024/25 season.
Naturally, expectations were high, but while they didn’t make finals this season, it wasn’t a step backwards. There were still strong patches, competitive performances, and enough there to show last season wasn’t a fluke.
The club’s also continuing to produce serious talent, with local players progressing into national squads and even international moves starting to happen, which says a lot about the pathway being built locally. Backing emerging talent is something the Mariners have built their reputation on for years. It’s not just about the current season, it’s about getting ready for what’s coming next.
Last Home Game for the Central Coast Mariners in 2026
What a game! Coasties filled the stands and gave the boys something to finish on – and gave Warren the send-off he deserved.
It was the last chance for the local crowd to get behind the team on home turf for the season, and the 2–2 result against Brisbane Roar kept things alive heading into the final rounds.
More than that, it was a reminder of what the Mariners bring to the Central Coast.
This is one of the few genuinely local things we’ve got at this level, and it only works if people get behind it.
With Coasties Mag on board as a new media partner, it’s something we’re especially proud to step into. As individuals, we’ve backed the Mariners for years – same as a lot of you – so making it official was an easy move. We’re keen to be part of what’s next, to follow along as this season wraps up and see where things head next.
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