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A weekly show dedicated to Australian women's football! A Round Ball Australia podcast.
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Ahead of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final, Poletti, Burke, and Matt Olsen sit down to preview Australia vs Japan as the two sides both hope to lift continental silverware at Stadium Australia.Link to Matt Olsen's article on the 2018 final: https://roundballaustralia.com.au/april-20-2018-the-matildas-heartbreak-that-defined-the-new-era-of-the-asian-cup/Link to George Clarke's interview with Nils Nielsen for AAP: https://aapnews.aap.com.au/news/trump-critic-author-coach-meet-japan-s-nils-nielsen/vMMWnCwrDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe.
Poletti is back alongside Matt Olsen to discuss the Women's World Cup Play-Off games on the Gold Coast, as the Philippines and North Korea book their place to Brazil.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Philippine Women's National Football Team/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
Jacob Stevens steps into the hosts chair today for Poletti who is en route to the Gold Coast for the Women's World Cup play-off matches. Jacob is joined by Lachie Avil, and the two break down Japan's 4-1 victory over South Korea.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: JFA Nadeshiko/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
Poletti is joined by an emotional Matt Olsen following the Matildas 2-1 win over China to book their spot in the Final of the Women's Asian Cup, where they will face the either Japan or South Korea.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Travis Hayto/Supplied by Football Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
Poletti and Burke are here to preview the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi-Final matches, as Australia play China in Perth, followed by Japan and South Korea doing battle 24 hours to see who will meet in the Final.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Cass Edwards/Supplied by Football Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
Japan have booked their spot in the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals and the 2027 Women's World Cup. Just don't ask Japan's coach Nils Nielsen about the World Cup. Poletti and Burke discussed all of that, the respect (or lack of) the Women's Asian Cup gets as a tournament, and preview the Women's World Cup play-offs.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
After China and South Korea booked their spot in the semi-finals, Poletti and Burke discussed all the action that took place in Perth and Sydney.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
Following the Matildas booking their spot in the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup and the 2027 Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win over North Korea, Poletti was joined firstly by Matt Olsen, then shortly after by Burke to discuss all the big talking points from the game.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
The Women's Asian Cup Quarter Final matches are just around the corner. Poletti, Burke, and Kevan Sangster are here to preview South Korea vs Uzbekistan and Japan vs Philippines. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
We're in the midst of some rest days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the action doesn't stop as the Quarter Final matches are just around the corner. Poletti, Burke, and Kevan Sangster are here to preview Australia vs North Korea and China vs Chinese Taipei, with Part 2 to follow tomorrow. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Supplied by Football Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC
Poletti and Matt Olsen discuss Match Day 3 in Group C as wins to Chinese Taipei and Japan end the group stage of the Women's Asian Cup, with Japan's dominant display being enough to knock Vietnam out of the tournament.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: ASEAN Football/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Poletti and Matt Olsen are back to discuss all of the chaos on Match Day 3 in Group B. North Korea and China played out an insane game of football in Sydney that had basically everything happening, while over in Perth, Uzbekistan secured a spot in the quarter-finals after scoring enough goals to go ahead of the Philippines on tiebreakers. The duo also look ahead to Match Day 3 in Group C.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Poletti and Matt Olsen are back to discuss the draw between Australia and South Korea and what it means for the Matildas for the remainder of the Asian Cup. The duo also chat the Philippines 2-0 win over Iran, and look ahead to Match Day 3 in Group B.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Matildas/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Poletti and Matt Olsen discuss Chinese Taipei defeating Vietnam 1-0 in incredibly hot conditions, Japan thrashing India 11-0 to qualify for the quarter-finals, and the stadium DJ's music choices. The duo also look ahead to Match Day 3 in Group A.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. ABC article mentioned in the episode: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/iran-women-s-football-calls-for-protection-womens-asian-cup/106428380Thumbnail Photo: ASEAN Football/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Poletti and Matt Olsen discuss a rather routine day of results at the Women's Asian Cup, with both favourites winning quite comfortably and securing their spot in the quarter-finals. The two also discuss some bizarre substitution tactics and look ahead to Match Day 2 in Group C.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Lachie Avil, Matt Olsen, and Christian Montegan discuss the Matildas 4-0 win over Iran on the Gold Coast, South Korea's 3-0 win over The Philippines, and look ahead to match day two in Group B.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Matildas/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Editors note: We sincerely apologise for a mistake in this episode. India are currently ranked 67 in women's football. We picked up on it too late to edit it out. All three groups are underway at the Women's Asian Cup as Japan and Vietnam emerge victorious in Perth. Poletti and Kevan Sangster chat about the games, and look ahead to match day two in Group A.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.Thumbnail Photo: Indian Football/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
As Group B's first matches are done and dusted, Poletti and Matt Olsen chat about North Korea and China's victories, Bangladesh's impressive performance in the third of our daily episodes talking about the tournament, and look at a bizarre story involving India ahead of Group C getting underway in Perth.Link to the story from The Times of India: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/ill-fitting-jerseys-disrupt-india-focus-ahead-of-womens-asian-cup/articleshow/128952814.cmsDon't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Poletti and Burke chat about South Korea's 3-0 win over Iran at the Women's Asian Cup in the second of our daily episodes talking about the tournament, and look ahead to Day 3 which will see all four Group B teams kicking off their tournament campaigns.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: theKFA/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
Lachie Avil and Poletti wrap up the opening game of the Women's Asian Cup in the first of our daily episodes talking about the tournament, and look ahead to Day 2 which will see South Korea and Iran kicking off their tournament campaigns as Group A continues.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Commbank Matildas/X. Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.
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