George Blackwood

Biography

George Blackwood arrived in Adelaide as the Club’s second acquisition ahead of the 2017/18 Hyundai A-League campaign. Blackwood plied his trade with Sydney FC for the last three years and has represented Australia at the U-20 and U-23 level. Blackwood adds another dimension going forward for Marco Kurz and scored a total of six goals in his first season at the Club.

Hyundai A-League 2019/20

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Blackwood reflects on screamer, new role

At a press conference on Monday, George Blackwood discussed his wondergoal and adjusting to playing as an attacking midfielder. The 22-year-old dispatched a 25-yard screamer into the top right corner to break the deadlock as Adelaide United secured a 2-0 win over Central

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McGree and Blackwood thrilled after U-23 call-up

Adelaide United duo, Riley McGree and George Blackwood, admit any chance to represent the national team is a tremendous honour. The pair along with fellow Reds, Lachlan Brook and Daniel Margu? were named in the Australia U-23 squad for two friendlies against New Zealand

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Reds will benefit from Verbeek's free-flowing style says Blackwood

George Blackwood predicts Adelaide United will be a very attacking side under Gertjan Verbeek this season and based on the team's first two FFA Cup matches it is hard to argue. The Reds have scored a combined eight goals in their first two competitive games of the 2019/2

Riley McGree Olympic FC vs Adelaide United FFA Cup 2019

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McGree, Blackwood, Marguš, Brook called into Australia U-23 squad

Gary van Egmond has named a 24-man squad for Australia U-23's upcoming two-match series against New Zealand U-23 in Wollongong and Campbelltown. The matches, to be played at WIN Stadium, Wollongong on Friday 6 September and at Campbelltown Stadium, Campbelltown on Monday

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Reds need to be more focused believes Blackwood

George Blackwood scored for a second successive week in Adelaide United's entertaining 5-3 win over Brisbane Roar on ANZAC Day at Suncorp Stadium. He was among five different scorers that were on target for the Reds. The win ensured Adelaide would host an Elimination Final

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Reds only focused on Roar insists Blackwood

George Blackwood says Adelaide United are solely targeting a win over Brisbane Roar on ANZAC Day with the impending Finals Series looming. The Reds are four matches unbeaten while keeping three clean sheets during this current stretch. Blackwood scored the decisive header t

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Blackwood and Marguš named in squad for 2020 AFC U-23 Championship Qualifiers in Cambodia

Adelaide United pair George Blackwood and Daniel Margu? have been selected in Graham Arnold's 24-player* squad to venture to Kuala Lumpur and onto Phnom Penh for Australia's 2020 AFC U-23 Championship Qualification matches against Cambodia, Chinese Taipei, and Korea Republi

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Blackwood confident Reds will break form slump

George Blackwood conceded the enforced tactical changes contributed to Adelaide United's lack of polish in the final third against Sydney FC on Friday night. The undermanned Reds lost 2-0 to the Sky Blues at Leichhardt Oval, and have scored a combined two goals in their

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Picking up the three points most crucial thing insists Blackwood

George Blackwood insists collecting all three points was the most important aspect after labouring to a 2-1 win against Central Coast Mariners. Adelaide United had to dig deep in the second-half and show resolve after Andrew Hoole put the visitors ahead in stunning style

George Blackwood Adelaide United vs Central Coast

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Reds’ fighting spirit a reflection of Kurz says Blackwood

After scoring the equalising goal to seal a courageous fightback, George Blackwood says the team's battling characteristics is attributed to the belief instilled by Head Coach, Marco Kurz. Trailing 2-0 and reduced to 10 men following Ersan Gülüm's controversial 18th minu

George Blackwood Adelaide United vs Brisbane Roar

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Blackwood hoping Reds can build on from Phoenix win

George Blackwood was delighted with the team's disciplined performance as Adelaide United secured a 1-0 win over Wellington Phoenix in Round 18. The striker scored what proved to be the decisive goal in the 32nd minute, and consequently ended a three match winless streak

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Match-winner Blackwood delighted to contribute in thrilling win against Victory

George Blackwood says he is thrilled to have helped his Adelaide United teammates secure a 2-1 win over Melbourne Victory on Friday night. The striker broke his goalless drought with a clinical finish off the bench, which proved to be the match-winner. His 72nd minute