The Perth Football Podcast

Josh and Tommy catch up to reflect on Saturday's slate of inter-divisional fixtures as Amateur Hour makes a return with North Beach and Morley Windmills enjoying success against State League opposition. We have post-game interviews with Nick Di Carlo (North Beach) and friend of the pod John O'Reilly (Morley Windmills) in the aftermath of those victories before briefly touching on the defeated sides. Attention then turns to Cockburn City's dramatic penalty shootout win over Kalamunda City as Zayd Free's heroics and celebrations see him named as our enhancer of the week.  Next, we talk about Fremantle City's 2-1 win over Joondalup City with reaction from Charlie Betts, whilst praising the Division One side for a fine season and touch on a competitive 2026 ahead in the second tier. Finally, there's a brief look ahead to the Amateur Cup Finals this weekend as North Perth look to do a First Team and Reserves double against Emerald and Kingsway respectively.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------ On Sunday October 5th, Josh will be playing in the 2025 Reclink Community Cup at Leederville Oval. The charity helps Reclink fund sport and recreation programs which support Australians facing disadvantage. Reclink’s structured sport and recreation programs improve life outcomes for those experiencing mental illness, family violence, homelessness, people with disabilities, Aboriginal people, CaLD people, at-risk youth and more. If you can help or donate in any way, please see the links below: https://tickets.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d1ba0bdf-0819-4683-b78c-c1219b44bc76   https://fundraise.reclink.org/fundraisers/joshchiat ----------------------------------------------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering individuals and creating tailored solutions for every need, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.  

And that is a wrap! The NPL season is (almost) over with two stunning Top 4 Cup Finals being the cherry on the top! Tommy and Kelechi talk the knife edge game between Olympic Kingsway and Bayswater City that saw Captain Fantastic Gordon Smith get a special moment as sealed the double for Bayswater. We go over the game, give kudos to both sides and speak to the "brains" behind the operation at Bayswater City. We then talk about the Main event, the Women's NPL final that saw 4 stunning moments of magic from Balcatta Captain Abbey Meakins, bring home a well deserved trophy for Balcatta. We talk about the season that was for RedStar and Balcatta and speak to head coach Pete Rakic about what was a frustrating season that showcased the resilience of his players. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering individuals and creating tailored solutions for every need, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

Tommy and Kelechi are back to review two cracking weeks of football here in WA. In the Women's we talk about Fremantle lifting their first-ever Women’s State Cup with a commanding 3-0 win over Balcatta - and give flowers to a few familiar faces. In the Top Four Cup, Perth RedStar survived a thriller – Gabby Dal Busco the shootout hero as they beat Perth SC after a 1-1 draw, while Balcatta edged the Academy 4-3 in extra time thanks to a Rachel Jarvis double. In the Men's! Stirling produce a stunning late comeback with Danny Douglas the hero coming off the bench. We wrap up the fixture and highlight some positive stories and also talk about how hard it is to win stuff! We also talk about wins for Glory and Bayswater as the Glory keep their Top Four Cup run alive after a win in the penalty shoot against Perth Redstar while Baysie are in the final!  ------------------------------ A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering individuals and creating tailored solutions for every need, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

Well, can you believe it! The end of another NPLWA - Women's season (almost!) Kelechi and Tommy run through the final regular season round of matches and discuss UWA, MUMFC & Subiaco's years now that they have (almost!) ended. Then, they touch on the two fixtures at the top of the league and the consequences for the Top Four Cup, before leading into a preview of this weekend's State Cup Final. Finally, Kelechi catches up with Perth SC head coach Tom Glavovic to reflect on a history-making season for the Azzurri women.

Josh, Kelechi & Tommy get together to wrap the 2025 NPLWA - Men's regular season on this bumper edition of the Perth Football Podcast. The boys start by talking about the two games of consequence at the bottom of the league and what it means for those four teams going forward. Sorrento, Knights, you're safe so we'll see you in 2026. But shoutout Neil Kilkenny on a great career and also a terrific job from Steve McGarry at the Gulls, plus a word for that stunning Sparta free kick! Attention then turns to a dramatic final day at Frank Drago Reserve where Perth spring a surprise on champions Bayswater. We have reaction from Enhancer of the week and goalkeeping hero Abdul Osman, as well as Matt Sparrow and Lewis Italiano's reflections on Baysie's season. Glory, RedStar, we'll get to you next week when we talk about the Top Four Cup games, but before then Josh and Tommy look at some of the keys to Saturday's State Cup Final between Olympic Kingsway & Stirling Macedonia. -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering individuals and creating tailored solutions for every need, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.  

Josh and Tommy are back for another pubcast as Bayswater close in on a first NPLWA - Men's title in eight years, while Fremantle City moved out of the bottom two on goal difference despite their defeat in the Matt Sparrow derby. Elsewhere, Kingsway kept their slimmest of title hopes alive, while Glory and RedStar cemented top four finishes with comfortable wins. Sorrento also secured their NPL safety and Stirling smashed six past Armadale. The boys then reflect on Perth SC's midweek win over Balcatta which saw them claim a first league title in the NPL-Women's era, before touching on Saturday's results in the penultimate weekend and what it means going into the final regular season round. Finally, there's a quick overview of State League Division One and Two with both competitions (particularly the second tier) set for exciting finishes at the top, middle and bottom of the league!  *Please note this podcast was recorded before the various catch-up matches happening in midweek! -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.  

Tommy and Kelechi are joined by Ben Gilby at RedStar Arena to talk about the top of the table clash between Perth SC and Perth RedStar. We talk about Perth getting the job done, Jess Flannery looking like she's having fun, RedStar running out of legs and is this a changing of the guard? We also give a quick wrap up of the rest of the weekends fixture with wins for Fremantle and a great point for UWA against the Football West Academy. -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.    

It's a little later than usual but it's right on time! Ben Gilby joins us to talk all thins NPLW before Kelechi goes all Bill Simmons to wrap up a wild wild weekend and mid week of NPLM fixtures.

Wow! What an evening... Tommy was at Kingsway Reserve along with over 3000 fans to absorb one of the most memorable evenings in recent WA football history as Olympic Kingsway knocked out A-League heavyweights Melbourne Victory 4-3 AET.  There's a quick synopsis of the game before we catch up with President Steve Nelkovski, skipper Mitch Oxborrow, full back Ollie Annis and forward Laat Mathiang for their thoughts straight after the game. *Note - we also had interviews with Adrian Sinagra, David Tough and Ross Edwards, but unfortunately we weren't able to make them work due to audio issues. Suppose we'll just have to get them in for a chat after the Round of 16!  **This podcast was also recorded before Wednesday's Round of 16 draw where Kingsway will head to Queensland to take on Brisbane City. Times and dates for kick off TBC.  -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

Kelechi and Tommy get together for a rapid pod to go through the weekends fixtures. There's a game of the season contender as the champions make a statement at Frank Drago to ensure we have a title race. There's also drama at the Floreat Athena as Stirling win the impossible win thanks to late drama from Sammy Dweh. The boys also talk about Knights being on the march after a terrific first half against Perth SC. In the NPLW Perth SC surely have one hand on the title as they move 7 points clear at the top of the league. There's wins for Perth Redstar and a resurgent Fremantle City (where we have our other enhancer of the week) and another washout at Mum FC.  

Kelechi's back and joins Tommy Doleman at Home Group Stadium to break down Fremantle City's 3-1 win over Balcatta Etna in the WNPL! We dive into their second-half masterclass, shout out our Enhance Health Group Enhancer of the Week, and round up all the other WNPL action. In the Men’s NPL, we unpack a fiery stalemate between Floreat and Fremantle, give big props to Western Knights for a massive win, and show some love for top-tier celebrations. Plus, we tip our hats to the in-form Stirling Macedonia and Perth RedStar, both grabbing dramatic victories. All that and more, and my goodness, it's good to be back in your ear holes! 🎧🔥

Josh and Tommy catch up post-Round 15 on Saturday evening to reflect on a big weekend at the top and bottom of the NPLWA - Men's competition.  Josh saw Bayswater beat Western Knights 3-0 which meant Matt Sparrow's side extended their lead at the top to six points. Tommy, meanwhile, saw Kingsway and RedStar play out a goalless draw in the meeting between second and fourth. There's a glance at the bottom of the league as big wins for Balcatta and Sorrento boost their survival hopes and make things a little tougher for Fremantle City and Floreat Athena in the relegation zone. Then, Tommy comes back for Part 2 to reflect on a massive weekend in the NPLWA - Women's competition as Perth SC and Balcatta won big on the road against the Football West Academy and Perth RedStar. Freo's win and MUM FC's draw with UWA are also on the agenda before a quick check in on the status on the State League Division One & Two season's as we enter the final couple of months of the campaign. -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

Josh and Tommy stop by the pub on Saturday evening to do a quick Full Time Whistle pod, following a dramatic clash between Perth SC & Perth RedStar in the NPLWA - Women's competition. There's a quick round-up of the picture at the top of the league as a result of the Azzurri's 5-3 win, which factors in a big win for the Football West Academy who are now at the summit. A thrilling title race is on the cards with the top four sides separated by only four points with eight rounds left. The lads then touch on the some of the storylines from the weekend's NPLWA - Men's fixtures with the six matches producing four draws. As a result, the two winners in Kingsway and Glory consolidated their position in the top four and closed their margin to leaders Bayswater who remain undefeated after a draw at in-form RedStar. -------------------------------- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

After a brief hiatus, Josh and Tommy reconvene to catch up on what's happened in the past few weeks around the local leagues. The boys start by reflecting on last week's State Cup semi-final thrillers, before highlighting a couple of tidbits from the weekend's State League action. Next on the agenda is a quick round-up of the weekend's Women's State Cup quarter-final's, and a state-of-play look at the NPLWA - Women's competition with an exciting title race in prospect. Finally, the Round 13 NPLWA - Men's results are discussed as Bayswater and RedStar maintain the rage, while Floreat and Fremantle continue to flounder. Josh was at Home Group Stadium and caught up with Jon Stynes and Jesse Lazzaro following Knights' 2-0 win at Balcatta, while Etna president Peter Carlino also stopped by to preview the return leg of the Sicilian Cup with Fremantle City this Saturday. ------ A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

On the 9th of June, South Perth Alliance released a statement following an incident involving one of their players. We speak to club President Roberto Boi about the statement and what he would like to see moving forward.

Alexandra "Richie" Lyons joined us to chat about 50 years of Women's Football at UWA. We highlight the club's achievements, impact on the community, and the importance of creating pathways for women in sports. Richie talks about the evolution of the club, the steps towards professionalisation, and the ongoing efforts to break down barriers for inclusion and participation. We finish off with Richie's journey from player to president where she emphasises that it takes a village to achieve success.  Congratulations on 50 years, and here's to 50 more! 

Tommy is joined by Robbie Anderson to talk NPLW The boys talk about Redstar's season so far as well as the huge competitive landscape that is the league this season. They also talk about the Football West Academy’s surge and UWA’s competitive edge, plus a personal touch as Robbie Anderson shares his sister Misha’s football journey. In part 2, Kelechi joins to give a round up of the NPLM, some praise for Kingsway, Redstar, the Glory and Stirling and a very well earned enhancer of the week!  

Tommy and Kelechi are the only ones at training but we have a doozy of a session prepared! We talk the incredible scenes at Forrestfield for the Scarlett Oliver memorial match and talk about the great support the Kids with Cancer Support group are doing. We talk about huge games at the top (Perth Glory v Olympic Kingsway) and bottom (Balcatta Etna v Floreat Athena) of the table. Armadale were in yellow and we ask if the Army are once again on the march? There's a classic at Macedonia Park to talk about and a worldie between Sorrento and Perth Redstar, along with much needed angle chat between Perth and Bayswater. In the Women's NPL, we give kudos to UWA-Nedlands after their 3-2 thriller against Subiaco. Tommy was in Bunbury for the game of the season between the FW Academy and Perth Redstar and we have some familiar faces back for the Azzurri, and familar goal scorers for Balcatta who are keeping pace with the leaders! All that and more! A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.

Sean is back in the chair on hosting duties and is joined by Tommy and Josh to recap Round 8 of the NPLWA - Men's competition - as the top four sides failed to win for the second week running. Sean starts with an apology after the pod received plenty of feedback to last week's episode, as new footage emerged of Samuel Dweh's goal, before the panel discusses Glory and Bayswater's top of the table clash and Kingsway's meeting with Balcatta. There's praise for Matty George in RedStar's return to form, for Gordon Perkins' who's enjoying a breakout season and the impressive Kristian Santich, while Sean asks if Armadale is a threat to the top four after another pair of goals for Pieter. Finally, we touch briefly on the Women's State Cup results, while Tommy does his best to completely botch the sponsors read... Speaking of which:- A big thank you to all the listeners for your continued support and also to our major sponsor - The Enhance Health Group – who are your trusted provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation services in the South West region of Western Australia. They specialise in exercise physiology, workplace rehabilitation, chronic pain management and functional movement therapy. EHG helps individuals improve their physical health, mental well-being and professional capabilities and is led by Nicky Carter who holds post-graduate degrees in exercise physiology, sports science and teaching. EHG are committed to empowering  individuals and creating tailored solutions for every needs, so for more information reach out to Nick and the team @ www.ehgroup.au – or contact Nick@ehgroup.au via email. Huge thank you to the Enhance Health Group for their support of the Perth Football Podcast and their dedication to grassroots and community sports.  

Part 1 Sean, Tommy and Kelechi discuss the thrilling classic at Dorrien Gardens between Perth SC and Western Knights with interviews from Perth’s Josh Cala and Western Knight’s Kristian Santich. They boys also talk about what constitutes an overhead kick, before the big game between Olympic Kingsway and Bayswater City which sees an apology handed out by Kelechi. We touch on wins for Stirling, Fremantle and Balcatta, the draw and camera angle at Alfred Skeet Reserve and the big refereeing decision over the weekend. Part 2 Tommy touches on Fremantle's draw with Perth, and Balcatta’s huge win over the Football West Hyundai NTC Academy Football Club. We praise Subiaco and Perth Redstar are have a couple nice things to say about everyone.