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Enjoy audio versions of our weekly programming, including Dub Zone, Total A-Leagues and The Warm-Up.

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Get ready for a massive Episode 16 of Total A-Leagues!The crew break down all the biggest stories across the Isuzu UTE A-League:Sydney FC’s huge derby win, the Box Office Jets lighting up the league, and why Adelaide United are becoming the blueprint for every club.We dive into the latest A-League transfer news, including stars being chased by clubs in Scotland, the Netherlands and even a Norwegian giant. And rising talent Akol Akon joins the show to talk about his debut, his journey, and the moment everything changed. Plus… will mandatory drinks breaks actually ruin the World Cup? The panel is FIRED up.⏱️ CHAPTERS0:00 — Intro1:09 — Moments of the Round: Kucharski, Akon & the Box Office Jets3:53 — Sydney's huge derby win sets up a clash with Auckland8:41 — 1 win in 6… should Auckland fans be concerned?12:21 — Box Office Newcastle Jets are "a joy to watch"15:41 — Why Adelaide are the model A-League club20:33 — Latest transfer news: Scotland, Netherlands & a Norwegian giant28:35 — Akol Akon on making his starting debut30:45 — Players who impressed when they first burst onto the scene32:38 — Will mandatory drinks breaks ruin the World Cup?35:48 — Ben Garuccio is not impressed with our pre-derby predictionsTo see more Official Isuzu UTE A-League and Ninja A-League coverage 👉🏻https://aleagues.com.au ————————————————For the latest updates, follow us on:►TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@aleagues►X: Isuzu UTE A-League - https://twitter.com/aleaguemen ►X: Ninja A-League - https://twitter.com/aleaguewomen ►FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/aleagues►INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/aleagues/
What a week in the Ninja A-League!Dub Zone Episode 14 breaks down all the biggest stories:🔥 A 17-year-old scores a ridiculous hat-trick — “SHE IS EPIC!”👟 Amy Chessari’s lucky boots deliver🇮🇹 Annalise Rasmussen completes a record-breaking move to Juventus💙 Sydney FC part ways with legendary coach Ante Juric — what next for the Sky Blues?🔵 What do Melbourne Victory need to do?00:00 - Intro00:09 - Round 14 Recap1:59 - Moments of the Round3:57 - Annalise Rasmussen signs with Juventus5:55 - Leia Varley signs with FC Nurnberg7:05 - Adelaide United 2-1 Melbourne City10:35 - Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne Victory14:16 - AFC Women's Asian Cup Countdown18:07 - Sharn Freier Injury20:55 - Chloe Berryhill Allianz Farewell23:35 - Wanderers first Sydney Derby Win Since 201926:35 - Ante Juric Departs Sydney FC32:30 - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory Preview35:36 - Ladder + Fixtures Plus all the goals, analysis, chaos and laughs from around the league.Catch every moment, every story & every angle — only on Dub Zone.
We wash up a firey, high-scoring Sydney Derby on this week's episode of A-Leagues Download! Thomas Sorensen and Rashid Mahazi join Jake Barker-Daish to wash up a huge round of Isuzu UTE A-League action, including:The Sydney Derby has been run and won - this time by Sydney FC.'Grantazopoulos' enters the zeitgeist as tempers fray in the local clash.What is happening at Auckland FC? Their command of the top of the table has slipped.Has Andrew Redmayne discovered the fountain of youth? He keeps getting better with age!Listen to every episode of A-Leagues Download, each Monday on your preferred podcasting app - or WATCH the full show on the A-Leagues app.
DUB ZONE is back with Episode 13, breaking down a huge week in the A-League Women⚽ We recap all the key moments from Round 14, including dramatic comebacks, statement wins, and finals-shaping results:🔹 Brisbane Roar surge up the table after a gritty comeback win over Canberra🔹 Central Coast Mariners vs Western Sydney Wanderers – a SHOCK result.🔹 Melbourne City continue their dominance against Perth Glory with Matildas star Holly McNamara in red-hot form.🔹 Wellington Phoenix and Adelaide United deliver another entertaining contest.🔹 Big Blue draw sees STUNNING performance from Sydney's American stopper Heather Hinz.We also take a moment to pay tribute to A-Leagues legend Rado Vidošić, whose impact on Australian football will never be forgotten.To wrap it up, we preview Round 15, highlighted by a massive Sydney Derby double header at Allianz Stadium — both sides desperate to rescue their seasons.
Jake Barker-Daish, Archie Thompson and Thomas Sorensen run through all the big talking points from the last weekend of A-Leagues action, including the Socceroo who has to be on the plane to the World Cup, the 19-year-old who pulled off the best individual performance of the season, and the biggest question of them all - would you rather fight one giraffe sized Matt Simon or 100 rabbit sized Matt Simons?
Coaching changes at Wanderers, VAR controversy in Adelaide and all the latest transfer news. The Total A-Leagues crew discuss all that and more including the Box Office Jets, the upcoming Big Blue and should players join cross town rivals after a stint in Europe.Chapters: 0:50: Moments of the Round: Adams banger, Roar win for Valkanis, chaos at Coopers 4:20: Staj sacked by Wanderers - but do the problems run deeper? 10:56: Newcastle Jets are flying and is Eli Adams our next superstar? 17:15: Is Wellington star Alex Rufer on the way out? 18:20: Did VAR get it right in Adelaide v Melbourne Victory 24:10: Who is the favourite heading into the Big Blue? 27:53: EToro transfer update - Teague, Arzani, Younis, D'Agostino, Fraser, Blair, Colakovski and more37:16: So many reasons to go to the games this weekend
Amazing goals, history making wins and a devastating injury to a Matildas legend.The Dub Zone crew discuss all that and more as they're joined by Sydney FC midfielder Bianca Galic who explains why the Sky Blues could get one over arch-rivals Melbourne Victory this weekend. Chapters0:00 Intro2:15 Moments of the Round – glorious volley, Trimis Olimpico & scoring against your old team3:52 Jets upset Melbourne City for the first time ever7:50 Roar getting results despite injuries10:00 The amazing fans in Brisbane13:41 Wanderers’ heartbreaking draw with Roar15:10 Chloe Berryhill’s injury concern17:25 Canberra’s controversial red card21:33 Big Blue’s epic history in the Ninja A-League22:38 Bianca Galic on why Sydney FC can win the Big Blue23:30 Adelaide defeat Victory with a brilliant goal26:00 Will Sydney rotate their squad?29:20 How will Perth try to stop Holly McNamara?
After a wild, wet and wonderful weekend of A-League, Jake Barker-Daish, Thomas Sorensen and Naum Sekulovski recap all the action on the A-Leagues Download! From the disallowed goal debate in the Original Rivalry, Wellington crashing Sydney's homecoming party, Paige Zois's Olimpico revenge, much-needed wins for City and Brisbane, every club's mid-season grade we've got everything covered - and a side of chevapi roll!CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:14 Weekend bangers - Charlotte Lancaster vs Sydney FC1:48 Eli Adams vs Western Sydney Wanderers2:28 Danny McBreen’s case of the giggles3:48 Should Matt Grimaldi’s goal against Adelaide have stood?6:43 Arthur Diles’s comments about the decision8:15 Melbourne Victory’s letter to the FA about the VAR9:17 Analysis of how good the Original Rivalry match was10:15 Can Melbourne City kickstart their season with the Auckland win?13:32 Newcastle Jets fly up to third16:25 Are Brisbane Roar past their poor patch?18:01 What impact can Nick D’Agostino have at Brisbane?18:45 Paige Zois’s Olimpico revenge over Melbourne Victory20:13 Wellington spoil Sydney’s Allianz homecoming22:41 Every team’s mid-season grade23:05 Auckland23:24 Sydney FC 23:55 Newcastle24:19 Brisbane Roar24:39 Melbourne City24:54 Macarthur25:07 Adelaide United25:24 Wellington Phoenix25:43 Melbourne Victory25:56 Perth Glory26:19 Central Coast Mariners26:58 Western Sydney Wanderers27:28 Audience questions27:46 Which of the Newcastle youngsters has a chance of playing in Europe?29:24 Which of the January signings will have the biggest impact?30:49 Should clubs start serving chevapi rolls at A-League games?31:47 Outro
Incredible goals, shock results and a change of ownership.Vince Rugari, Daniel McBreen and Tommy Oar break all the latest news from the Isuzu Ute A-League down. There's also discussion of which players stocks are rising and falling coming into a World Cup campaign and previewing of some huge matches this weekend. Timecodes: 01:15: Moments of the Round: Perth, Jets and Lachie Brook 06:00: Are Auckland unstoppable for the Premier's Plate? 09:55: Can Sydney FC go up a level as they return to Allianz? 13:20: Have two youngsters ever dominated midfield like Sydney's young stars? 15:04: Adelaide United v Melbourne Victory this Saturday - a HUGE original rivalry18:15: Is Craig Goodwin still a lock for Socceroos WC squad? 21:25: Wanderers v Jets this Saturday - a clash of styles and a new face at the Wanderers? 25:47: Mariners ownership issues 30:42: Different penalty techniques 
There was incredible goals, clearances and even a trophy lift this week in the Ninja A-League this weekend. Kat Haddad, Grace Gill and Teo Pellizzeri break it all down and also discuss Perth's upturn in form, Wellington's new striker and how they'll handle the Samba injury and the PFA's report into the future of the A-League women's competition. 0:00 Intro2:05 Best moments of the Round: Perth and Annabel Martin's clearance 3:25 Mariners defeat arch rivals Newcastle 5:42 Lancaster stunner sees Jets beat Sydney 9:40 Perth move into top 6 with win over Wanderers 13:15 Makala Woods - Wellington's new striker scores on debut16:10 Samba-less Wellington lose to Melbourne City 18:05 Why Canberra have to win this weekend19:35 PFA's report into the Ninja A-League 24:05 Brisbane Roar make it two wins in a row 25:32 Can Jeff Hopkins turn it around at Victory? 27:26 Adelaide to host Pride Cup this weekend
Jake Barker-Daish, Rashid Mahazi and Archie Thompson debate all the biggest talking points from the A-Leagues, including the message Sydney FC have sent the rest of the competition, whether teams have figured Brisbane Roar out, Auckland FC's extra layer of potency, another brilliant Adam Griffiths press conference moment and more.0:00 Intro0:58 Weekend Bangers - Lachie Brook vs Brisbane Roar1:39 Tom Lawrence Olimpico v CCM2:31 Adam Griffiths’ wholesome press conference moment3:40 Sydney FC’s statement win6:17 Do we give Macarthur a mulligan?8:03 Will Wanderers’ win kickstart their season?10:30 Was it just one of those days for Melbourne Victory?11:35 Have teams figured Brisbane Roar out?14:03 What impact will the rumoured addition of Nick D’Agostino have?15:31 Have Auckland added a new level of potency?17:46 The Box Office Jets are flying20:24 Who will win the Golden Boot?23:03 CCM Women roaring back into form24:51 Audience questions - can WSW make finals?26:20 Can Adelaide make finals when their U23s return?27:36 Who was Archie’s hardest opponent?
Juan Mata is lighting up the Isuzu UTE A-League — but can his former side Western Sydney Wanderers stop him this weekend? 🔥Tommy Oar, Daniel McBreen and Vince Rugari break down the biggest stories from the past fortnight, including:⏱️ Chapters1:18 – Best moments of the last two weeks: Box Office Jets & Wellington’s incredible win4:51 – Huge clash this weekend between Victory and Wanderers10:00 – Can Staj turn it around? Or is change needed at Wanderers?13:25 – Melbourne City back to winning ways amid controversy15:45 – Macarthur undefeated in six – does Duke make them contenders?17:45 – Devastating injuries for Newcastle21:10 – The tiny details that make Juan Mata world class32:00 – When players face their former coaches34:00 – The one person who definitely isn’t joining Victory In this episode, the crew unpack Melbourne Victory’s red-hot form under Juan Mata, the Wanderers’ mounting pressure, the rise of the Box Office Jets, controversial decisions in City’s win and the costly injury blow that could hit one club for over a million dollars.
The Ninja A-League has seen incredible goals, history made and even potentially season-defining injuries over the past two weeks and former Matildas Amy Duggan and Teresa Polias are joined by A-Leagues commentator Teo Pellizzeri and A-Leagues reporter Nalin Mastou to analyse it all. Chapters:2:37: Best moments over the break: Victory's incredible comeback, City's smart winner, bangers galore 4:48: Melbourne City are on fire as Holly Mac stars 7:13: Sydney struggling to score 10:04: Brisbane and Wellington play out a thriller 14:48: Samba mania takes over Western Sydney 19:02: Huge Samba injury update 20:40: Wellington sign new forward 21:25: What age is 'Unc' status? 22:53: Sydney hand debut to fifth youngest ever player25:13: Adelaide make it two wins on the trot 28:05: Mariners suffer suspension setback for F3 derby29:44: Why there could be a surprise penalty shootout this weekend 31:08: Perth v Wanderers preview 
Jake Barker-Daish, Archie Thompson & Naum Sekulovski run through all the latest from the A-Leagues silly season, including Eli Adams' banger of a free kick, where the Wanderers go now, Brisbane's creativity issues, Newcastle's NZ hat-trick and more.0:00 Intro1:00 Christmas Bangers - Peta Trimis v Melbourne Victory1:35 Eli Adams v Macarthur2:23 The best fan reaction to Eli Adams’ free kick2:56 Where to now for the Wanderers?5:16 Alen Stajcic says WSW can still win the league7:16 Are there cultural issues at the Wanderers?8:24 Can WSW win the league?9:06 Wellington’s 3-0 win over Brisbane11:14 Carlo Armiento’s red card13:07 Brisbane’s scoring issues - are they missing some creativity?16:17 Was Brisbane v Wellington the best Ninja A-League game of the season?18:23 Are Melbourne Victory back?21:18 How do VIctory cover Roderick Miranda?23:13 Newcastle’s perfect NZ hat-trick25:26 Macarthur on the rise26:41 What will Mitch Duke bring for the Bulls?28:28 How do Melbourne City spark their season?31:28 Audience questions31:47 Pavle on Insta: Is a full strength Perth Glory a dark horse for this league?32:49 Brodie on Insta: Where will Wellington Phoenix finish?33:50 Outro
Vince Rugari, Tommy Oar and Daniel McBreen talk all of the above, plus Nalin Mastou joins to talk A-League new year's resolutions, most entertaining team, most improved player and the dark horses to win the whole thing. Timecodes: 1:16: Newcastle learn their lesson, Grimaldi's winner, Sawyer's history lesson - best moments of Round 9 4:11: Auckland go top of the league - what makes them so good? 10:11: Sydney FC's painful loss comes with devastating injury 14:03: The Box Office Jets are starting to fly 15:30: Arthur Diles is off the hot seat, is Alen Stajcic now on it? 18:15: xG says the Wanderers should be higher up the table, does that matter? 19:50: Juan Mata is thriving at Victory, how does the league capitalise on it? 23:50: Matthew Grimaldi on scoring for his boyhood club. 24:45: When the crowd yells 'SHOOOOT!' 26:52: New year's resolutions A-League edition 30:10: Who is the most entertaining team? Who is the most improved player? 31:48: Who is the competition's dark horse? Who is the best signing so far. 
Sydney FC's Bianca Galic joins former Matildas defender Amy Duggan, A-Leagues commentator Teo Pellizzeri and A-Leagues report Nalin Mastou to discuss Wellington's record-breaking win over Sydney, Sabitra 'Samba' Bhandari scoring her first two goals and Sydney FC captain Nat Tobin announces her pregnancy. 2:06: Bianca Galic discusses Sydney FC's difficult weekend 7:07: Samba's first two goals in the league 10:00: Sydney FC captain Nat Tobin announces her pregnancy 11:30: Rhianna Pollicina scores goal of the season contender 15:55: Meet the Ninja A-League's top goalscorer, American Kennedy White 22:40: Sam Kerr scores twice for Chelsea 25:05: Perth beat Adelaide
On today's episode of A-Leagues Download, Jake Barker-Daish is joined by Archie Thompson and Thomas Sorensen to pick through the fallout of an incredible Melbourne Derby, ask if Michael Valkanis is trying to instil a siege mentality at Brisbane, marvel at Samba inspiring Wellington to seventh heaven, answer your questions and more!0:00 — Intro0:37 — Weekend Bangers - Rhianna Pollicina v Newcastle1:57 — Xavier Bertoncello v Sydney FC2:53 — Archie Thompson meets Cristiano Ronaldo (sort of)4:13 — Victory’s Xmas Derby smash & grab4:40 — Matt Grimaldi’s stunning winner5:26 — The unsung hero of Victory’s win6:48 — Archie’s old photo with Matt Grimaldi8:07 — Where does Grimaldi’s goal rate among iconic Xmas Derby moments?10:05 — City’s struggles - four points and two goals in last four games12:54 — Valkanis vs VAR14:32 — Is Valkanis trying to instil a siege mentality at Brisbane Roar?17:54 — Joe Lolley re-injures his hamstring20:41 — Should defenders take penalties?24:16 — Samba inspires Wellington to put 7 past Sydney in the A-League Womens25:36 — Should Sam Cosgrove hand his goal to Jesse Randall?26:43 — Why Cosgrove owes Randall a goal28:32 — Audience questions28:59 — Is Sydney v Auckland the biggest game of the season?29:47 — Who’d win in a penalty shootout between Archie and Thomas?31:15 — Outro
Have Melbourne Victory unlocked the best of Juan Mata just in time for the derby? Will Newcastle fall for Sydney's 'perfect trap' again this weekend and which Aussies should be coming back to the Isuzu Ute A-League to get more game time ahead of the World Cup? A-League legends Tommy Oar and Daniel McBreen are joined by journalists Vince Rugari and Nalin Mastou to discuss all that and more. TIMECODES: 1:22: Moments of the Round: Vergos, Walatee and flying Jets 4:21: Juan Mata and Nikos Vergos star ahead of pivotal Melbourne derby10:44: Why Melbourne City have had one of the most difficult schedules in world football 12:55: The two best attacking teams go head-to-head 15:15: The Tactician breaks down Sydney's 'perfect trap' that the Jets have to avoid 19:33: Which Aussies should be coming back to find game time ahead of the World Cup? 26:38: Tommy's Team of the Week 31:30: Best Melbourne derby memories: Cahill, Fornaroli and Izzo 36:00: De Vries gets the Messi treatment 37:08: Most impressive own goals ever 
Former Matildas Amy Duggan and Teresa Polias are joined by Teo Pellizzeri as Dub Zone returns for Episode 8, breaking down one of the biggest talking points in the A-Leagues right now — the Samba Effect 🇳🇵⚽️Nepal hero Sabitra 'Samba' Bhandari continues to make waves, not just on the pitch but in the stands, drawing huge Nepalese support and creating a unique buzz around the league. We discuss this impact, cultural significance, and what it means for Australian football.Plus, Canberra United’s title credentials are put under the microscope as they continue to build momentum and push into genuine contender status.All that and more from another big round of A-Leagues action.2:20: Best moments of the Round 3:43: Canberra create history 5:42: The new Lisa De Vanna? 9:10: What do Sydney FC need to do up front? 10:50: Perth score an Olimpico goal to beat Wellington 14:57: The Samba is changing the Ninja A-League 20:14: A Matildas legend makes a big announcement 23:00: Alex Chidiac scoring in Italy 25:00: 17-year-old Wanderers midfielder scores incredible goal27:49: Newcastle hammer Brisbane 32:08: The Elimination final re-match coming this weekend 36:02: Team of the Week
Jake Barker-Daish, Archie Thompson and Thomas Sorensen unpack a huge weekend of A-Leagues action, including Juan Mata putting on a clinic in the Original Rivalry, Canberra United snapping Melbourne City's unbeaten home and away streak in the Ninja A-League, Michael Valkanis hinting that Dean Bouzanis should play for the Socceroos, whether Ifeanyi Eze is the best new import of the season and more.0:00 Intro0:37 Weekend Bangers - Susan Phonsongkham v Wellington Phoenix1:29 Talia Younis v CCM1:58 Net repair in Gosford2:28 Kosta Barbarouses’ net repair3:05 Juan Mata masterclass in Victory’s Original Rivalry win5:56 Will the goals kickstart Nikos Vergos’s season?8:09 Adelaide’s away woes - no points in four games11:29 Lively Lachy Brook’s outstanding performance vs Auckland13:06 Is Ifeanyi Eze the best new import of the season?16:00 Box Office Jets - are Newcastle the most entertaining team in the league?18:55 Canberra snap City’s A-League Women unbeaten streak20:48 Could Dean Bouzanis be a Socceroos bolter?23:24 How much will Brisbane miss Lucas Herrington?25:01 Are Sydney FC the team to beat this season?26:08 Perth’s missed chances26:52 Alex Baumjohann’s role in Sydney’s recent success28:10 Who wins the Melbourne Christmas Derby and why?
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