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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 Intro
0:58 Weekend Bangers - Lachie Brook vs Brisbane Roar
1:39 Tom Lawrence Olimpico v CCM
2:31 Adam Griffiths’ wholesome press conference moment
3:40 Sydney FC’s statement win
6:17 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 flying
20:24 Who will win the Golden Boot?
23:03 CCM Women roaring back into form
24:51 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:

⏱️ Chapters
1:18 – Best moments of the last two weeks: Box Office Jets & Wellington’s incredible win
4:51 – Huge clash this weekend between Victory and Wanderers
10:00 – Can Staj turn it around? Or is change needed at Wanderers?
13:25 – Melbourne City back to winning ways amid controversy
15:45 – Macarthur undefeated in six – does Duke make them contenders?
17:45 – Devastating injuries for Newcastle
21:10 – The tiny details that make Juan Mata world class
32:00 – When players face their former coaches
34:00 – 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 player
25:13: Adelaide make it two wins on the trot 
28:05: Mariners suffer suspension setback for F3 derby
29:44: 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 Intro
1:00 Christmas Bangers - Peta Trimis v Melbourne Victory
1:35 Eli Adams v Macarthur
2:23 The best fan reaction to Eli Adams’ free kick
2:56 Where to now for the Wanderers?
5:16 Alen Stajcic says WSW can still win the league
7:16 Are there cultural issues at the Wanderers?
8:24 Can WSW win the league?
9:06 Wellington’s 3-0 win over Brisbane
11:14 Carlo Armiento’s red card
13:07 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-trick
25:26 Macarthur on the rise
26:41 What will Mitch Duke bring for the Bulls?
28:28 How do Melbourne City spark their season?
31:28 Audience questions
31:47 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 — Intro
0:37 — Weekend Bangers - Rhianna Pollicina v Newcastle
1:57 — Xavier Bertoncello v Sydney FC
2:53 — Archie Thompson meets Cristiano Ronaldo (sort of)
4:13 — Victory’s Xmas Derby smash & grab
4:40 — Matt Grimaldi’s stunning winner
5:26 — The unsung hero of Victory’s win
6:48 — Archie’s old photo with Matt Grimaldi
8:07 — Where does Grimaldi’s goal rate among iconic Xmas Derby moments?
10:05 — City’s struggles - four points and two goals in last four games
12:54 — Valkanis vs VAR
14:32 — Is Valkanis trying to instil a siege mentality at Brisbane Roar?
17:54 — Joe Lolley re-injures his hamstring
20:41 — Should defenders take penalties?
24:16 — Samba inspires Wellington to put 7 past Sydney in the A-League Womens
25:36 — Should Sam Cosgrove hand his goal to Jesse Randall?
26:43 — Why Cosgrove owes Randall a goal
28:32 — Audience questions
28:59 — 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 derby
10:44: 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 goal
27:49: 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 Intro
0:37 Weekend Bangers - Susan Phonsongkham v Wellington Phoenix
1:29 Talia Younis v CCM
1:58 Net repair in Gosford
2:28 Kosta Barbarouses’ net repair
3:05 Juan Mata masterclass in Victory’s Original Rivalry win
5:56 Will the goals kickstart Nikos Vergos’s season?
8:09 Adelaide’s away woes - no points in four games
11:29 Lively Lachy Brook’s outstanding performance vs Auckland
13:06 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 streak
20:48 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 chances
26:52 Alex Baumjohann’s role in Sydney’s recent success
28:10 Who wins the Melbourne Christmas Derby and why?

After an incredible weekend of Isuzu Ute A-League action on and off the pitch, Vince Rugari is joined by Tommy Oar, Daniel McBreen and Nalin Mastou to discuss it all. Melbourne City continue to impress in Asia, how can Victory turn it around and what is the all-time best coach interview? 

Talking points:
2:21 Best moments from Round 7 - NZ derby, Perth on fire, Brisbane's dramatic win 
5:15 Melbourne City continue to mix it with Asia's best
7:38 Pressure mounts on Melbourne Victory ahead of clash with rivals Adelaide
13:21 Perth's Adam Griffiths stuns the world with his lion analogy
18:09 Have Sydney FC found a new gem?
21:07 'It was a car crash' says Alen Stajcic
23:14 Who will win the battle within the battle when Wanderers host Brisbane?
26:30 Tommy's team of the week
28:38 Macarthur have a go at the teammates quiz
30:00 When player interviews go wrong
32:40 Incredible coach interviews
34:28 Crazy coach celebrations at Coopers

Dub Zone is back for Round 6 with a stacked show!

We break down the moments of the round, why Izzy Gomez has gone to another level, the former Matildas defender on the verge of joining Western Sydney Wanderers, and how Samba performed on her return to Wellington’s starting XI against Melbourne City.

Amy Duggan and Teo Pellizzeri are joined by Mariners defender Annabel Martin and A-Leagues reporter Nalin Mastou to tackle all the big talking points—from Canberra’s upset win, to Brisbane’s costly victory, to the 17-year-old rising star at the Mariners.

2:05 – Moments of the Round
6:30 – Izzy Gomez flying in new role
8:10 – Brisbane beat Adelaide but Matildas injury concerns
13:00 – Mariners’ 17-year-old sensation
16:13 – Sam Kerr to return for Ninja A-League All-Stars
19:25 – Asian Cup mascot revealed
20:33 – Canberra stun Melbourne Victory
25:30 – Sydney derby review + former Matilda set for Wanderers
27:20 – Samba back in the starting XI vs Melbourne City
30:43 – Teo’s Team of the Week

Another massive week in the Isuzu UTE A-League and Ninja A-League! Join Jake Barker-Daish, Thomas Sorensen and Rashid Mahazi for the latest news and action from the world of the A-Leagues. We break down all the biggest talking points — from Alex Rufer’s absolute banger and Chris Long’s wonder strike, to wild weather on the Coast and Adam Griffiths’ unexpected animal encounters.

0:00 - Intro
0:45 - Weekend Bangers — Alex Rufer v Auckland
1:35 - Chris Long v Adelaide United
3:19 - Crazy CCM weather claims condiment casualties
4:01 - Adam Griffiths’ animal antics
7:45 - Wasteful Wanderers can’t break down 10-man Perth Glory
9:28 - Auckland continue their NZ Derby domination
11:37 - Are Sydney FC and Auckland the teams to beat this season?
12:11 - Josh Oluwayemi’s incredible goalkeeping display for Wellington
12:51 - What can Arthur Diles do to get Melbourne Victory back on track?
16:12 - Tameka Yallop’s cruel injury blow
17:30 - Michael Valkanis’ wild night on return to Adelaide
19:41 - Socceroos World Cup draw
22:13 - Players’ perspective of World Cup camps
25:12 - Are we sleeping on Melbourne City? 

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Was Stajcic right in his comments? Should Victory change systems? Will this be the week Auckland finally fails in a derby? Football journalist Vince Rugari is joined by Isuzu Ute A-League champions Erik Paartalu and Daniel McBreen to discuss all that and more. Plus, A-Leagues reporter Nalin Mastou joins to talk biggest menaces, coaches' fashion choices and instant impacts off the bench. 

This week:
2:55: Best moments of the Round: Roar, Perth and Sydney derby 
6:14: NZ derby preview - are Auckland fragile? 
10:11: Should Victory change system against Macarthur? 
12:54: Is Adam Griffiths the answer to Perth's coaching problem? 
16:00: Alen Stajcic's incredible comments strike a nerve - was he right? 
24:05: Team of the Week 
27:41: Milorad Stajić explains a football word in Serbian 
28:37: Nalin joins to discuss the biggest menaces in the league 
32:51: Who have been the best and worst dressed coaches in the league? 
35:25: Instant impact off the bench - players scoring with their first touch. 

Two-time Ninja A-League champion Teresa Polias joins former Matildas defender Amy Duggan and A-Leagues commentator Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the talking points from the weekend's action including an impressive win for Melbourne Victory, the Young Matildas showing great potential and the senior Matildas hammering New Zealand.

This week:
1:04: Melbourne Victory show their class against Perth Glory
8:00: Young Matildas impress against South Korea
12:17: Matildas hammer New Zealand with three Ninja A-League players involved
16:08: The alternative to VAR that we could see in the finals
18:40: Sydney derby preview - is this finally Western Sydney's chance?
24:21: Melbourne City v Wellington Phoenix preview
27:36: Adelaide United v Brisbane Roar preview
29:15: F3 derby preview

Join Jake Barker-Daish, Socceroo Archie Thompson and ex-Perth Glory star Naum Sekulovksi for the latest news and action from the world of the A-Leagues.

This week:

0:00 – Intro
1:00 – Weekend bangers — Charben Shamoon v Macarthur
1:35 – Weekend bangers — Rhianna Pollicina v Perth Glory
2:02 – Steve Corica wearing his towel in the heavy rain in Auckland
3:00 – The rain in Auckland and how it affected the pitch
4:45 – Alou in Wanderland — Wanderers win in the Sydney derby
5:59 – Anthony Pantazopoulos’s talismanic derby performance
7:14 – Alen Stajcic’s message to all Australian football fans
10:07 – Handball havoc – decisions in the derby & Brisbane v Victory
13:15 – Victory bottom of the table — Pressure ramping up on Arthur Diles
15:55 – Suncorp pitch under fire
16:35 – Valkanis’s all time quote about Alexander the Great
18:59 – Are Brisbane the real deal this season?
20:34 – Newcastle’s upset win over Auckland
22:39 – New Found Glory? – Is Adam Griffiths ushering in a new era at Perth?
26:27 – When Archie Thompson ended up in a hot tub with Cristiano Ronaldo (and Daniel Georgievski)

Host Vince Rugari is joined by Socceroo Tommy Oar and 2013 Championship winner Daniel McBreen as Total A-Leagues brings engrossing head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week: 
2:08: Moments of the Round
5:22: How far can Melbourne City go in Asia?
10:50: Sydney derby preview - how do you stop Joe Lolley?
14:43: Who are the top three players in the A-League right now?
20:18: Is Arthur Diles on the hot seat at Victory?
24:08: Are Brisbane the real deal this season?
26:00: Team of the Week
28:11: How many Premier League teams can Joe Lolley name in 30 seconds?
29:35: Who is the best English A-League player ever?
32:00: Crazy goal celebrations
34:00: A-League leading the world in under-21 minutes 

Central Coast Mariners defender Annabel Martin joins former Matildas defender Amy Duggan and A-Leagues commentator Teo Pellizzeri to discuss all the talking points from the Ninja A-League including which Matildas players could be coming back mid-season, the greatest 'almost goal' and Michelle Heyman on her unique celebration. 

On this Episode: 
1:34: Best moment's of Round 4
3:12: Mariners' Annabel Martin on their physical battle with Sydney
7:48: Newcastle 1 Wanderers 0 - The greatest 'almost goal' 
10:56: Lauren Allan scores in game 100
14:23: 100 Days to Go until the AFC Asian Cup 
16:25: Which Matildas could be coming back to the Ninja A-League?
19:33: The world's greatest trophy 
22:58: Michelle Heyman on her celebration with her coach
27:10: Victory v Glory preview 
29:59: Teo's Team of the Week 

Join Jake Barker-Daish, Denmark legend Thomas Sorensen and 2015 championship winner Rashid Mahazi for the latest news and action from the world of the A-Leagues.

This week:
1:02 Weekend Bangers
3:00 Harrison Sawyer hits the Griddy - and the carpet
4:03 Joe Lolley inspires Sydney to dominant Big Blue win
7:10 Other iconic Big Blue moments
9:34 Melbourne Malaise - where to now for Victory?
14:12 10 man Adelaide dismantle Melbourne City
16:02 Was the Dylan Pierias red card the right decision?
17:21 Luka Jovanovic’s purple patch20:01 What was better - Melina Ayres’ bicycle kick or Sham Khamis’ save?
22:05 Is Sam Cosgrove the A-League’s new pantomime villain?
24:35 Jake Girdwood-Reich felt a different type of physicality
25:25 WSW and Perth get their first wins for the season
28:43 Kevin Muscat wins his second consecutive title in the Chinese Super League

Host Vince Rugari is joined by Socceroo Tommy Oar and 2012-13 Isuzu UTE A-League champion Daniel McBreen for engrossing head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

On this episode:
1:49: Socceroos lose three in a row - the boys break it all down
7:58: Which Isuzu UTE A-League players could make the World Cup squad?
12:38: Big Blue preview - huge game for both Sydney and Victory
18:19: Can Adelaide continue their great record against City at home?
20:41: The Tactician breaks down how to take advantage of Wellington's high line
26:51: How Al Hassan Toure went from ballboy to Socceroo
30:11: Pre-season predictions: Buy, Sell, Hold.
33:35: Old FIFA faces
34:30: Best Big Blue moments of all-time.

The Dub Zone crew - Amy Duggan, Teresa Polias and Teo Pellizzeri - discuss everything from Round 3 of the Ninja A-League including Western Sydney Wanderers' huge upset over Brisbane Roar, Danella Butrus' rainbow flick that took the internet by storm and the injury crisis at Wellington, including what's next for Sabitra 'Samba' Bhandari.

On this episode:
1:56 – Moments of Round 3
3:00 – Brisbane Roar v Western Sydney Wanderers
4:19 – Amy Chessari stars for Wanderers
6:10 – South Korean import Kim So-eun impresses
7:37 – Roar frustrated in first loss of the season
9:03 – Melbourne Victory v Central Coast Mariners
9:30 – Rhianna Pollicina shines in 100th Match
10:50 – Central Coast Mariners lose back-to-back
13:52 – Adelaide captain Isabel Hodgson feature
19:00 – Matildas v New Zealand
21:51 – Melbourne City’s Danella Butrus sensational rainbow kick at AFC
23:20 – Melbourne City AFC Women’s Champions League
25:15 – Canberra United’s rocky start to the season
27:03 – Wellington hit by injuries to Samba, Whinham and more
28:50 – Who is Sydney’s No. 1 goalkeeper?
29:57 – Newcastle’s unbeaten start to the season
30:35 – Teresa’s Team of the Week
31:30 – Teo’s Performer of the Week
32:35 – Round 4 Fixtures

Host Vince Rugari is joined by Socceroos Tommy Oar and Alex Brosque as Total A-Leagues brings engrossing head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week:

2:29: Best moments of Round 4
5:25: Wanderers struggling under Alen Stajcic - can he turn it around?
11:22: Is Arthur Diles also on the hot seat at Victory?
13:31: Melbourne City flying with special crop of young players
16:18: What makes Max Caputo so special - Brosquey's breakdown
19:48: 5 A-League players in the Socceroos - did Popa make the right call?
23:17: Patrick Beach - from A-League fan to A-League star
25:55: Tommy's Team of the Week
27:01: Melbourne City youngsters discover their EA FC ratings
28:14: Nalin shows the boys their old FIFA faces, talks strange yellow cards and John Travolta's role in Socceroos history
34:19: Peter Antoniou's incredible story of being discovered by City

After a massive Round 2 of the Ninja A-League, the Dub Zone crew are joined by special guest Bianca Galic from Sydney FC to discuss the brilliant Melbourne City, Samba Bhandari making her debut for the Phoenix and what makes Willa Pearson so special at 14. 

This week:

2:11: Best moments of the Round 
4:45: Melbourne City hammer the Mariners 
10:05: Superstitions in football
12:42: Sydney hold Adelaide scoreless 
15:20: What makes 14-year-old Willa Pearson so special 
18:35: Why Sydney FC's Heather Hinz decided to make the move to Australia 
22:30: Strange set-piece defending 
23:40: Iconic Ninja A-League goal celebrations 
26:37: Grand Final rematch preview 
30:04: Kennedy White scores a hat-trick 
32:30: Samba Bhandari makes her debut for Wellington Phoenix 
34:00: Team of the Week 

oin Jake Barker-Daish, Denmark legend Thomas Sorensen and Melbourne Victory star Grace Maher for the latest news and action from the world of the A-Leagues.

This week:
2:01 Thomas stitched up Patrick Beach with his umbrella technique
2:40 NZ Derby
5:47 Born Offside - how Auckland beat Welly’s high line
8:49 Melbourne Derby - Blunt Victory & Clinical Caputo
13:03 Uncapped A-League in the Socceroos squad
16:16 Wanderers Woes - Do winless Western Sydney need a reset?
19:33 Jeff’s Double Century - Jeff Hopkins’ 200th game as manager
22:53 How Sydney FC are replacing Douglas Costa
25:53 Robust Roar - Brisbane’s newfound defensive rigidity
29:16 Can Brisbane beat Auckland next time out?
29:41 Which A-League player gets their first Socceroos cap?Plus much, much more!

Host Vince Rugari is joined by Socceroos Tommy Oar and Alex Brosque as Total A-Leagues brings engrossing head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.
This week:

• Melbourne City's historic win in Japan 
• Should Mata start the Melbourne Derby? 
• How will Wellington's high-line survive in the NZ Derby? 
• Caceres up against Sydney FC
• Premier League team challenge with Caceres and Brattan 
• Best foreign characters in A-League history
• Wellington's bizarre free-kick
• Vince's Spotify playlist you never knew you needed  
• Armiento reveals cancer diagnosis 

Plus much, much more!

The Ninja A-League is back and so are former Matildas Amy Duggan, Teresa Polias and respected A-Leagues commentator Teo Pellizzeri to analyse Round 1. The team discuss the debut of 14-year-old Willa Pearson and the debate around playing at such a young age. They also look at impressive wins for the Roar and Mariners as well as hear from Wellington's new star coach Bev Priestman.

This week:

• 14-year-old Willa Pearson shatters records
• The foreign gun tipped as signing of the season
• Contenders or Pretenders? The Phoenix divide opinion
• The Reds rough start
• Teresa’s Team of the Week

Plus much, much more!

Join Jake Barker-Daish, Socceroos legend Archie Thompson and the always colourful Naum Sekulovski for the latest news and action from the world of the A-Leagues.

This week:

• Is goalscorer Mata in the Victory’s best XI?
• Sydney FC’s hat-trick hero on track for higher honours?
• The fortress no club can breach
• The 14-year-old making global headlines
• A pre-game interview comes back to bite
• Who’s the Isuzu UTE A-League’s best keeper

Plus much, much more!

Host Vince Rugari is joined by Socceroo Tommy Oar and twice championship winner Erik Paartalu as Total A-Leagues brings engrossing head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.
This week:

• Zdrilic sacked from Perth - was it the right call and was it the right time?
• Will Aloisi take over? And is it the right role for him?
• Are Melbourne Victory in trouble?
• Will Max Burgess get revenge this weekend?
• Are Brisbane the bully boys of the league? And is that a good thing?
• Adelaide's champagne football even in a loss
• Tommy's Team of the Week
• Alex Badolato on his welcome to the A-League moment?
• Who is the best Brazilian all-time in the A-League?
• 16-year-old makes his debut for City

Plus much, much more!

Dub Zone returns for season 2025/26! Host Amy Duggan is joined by Central F championship winner Annabel Martin and voice of the Ninja A-League Women Teo Pellizzeri to break down everything you need to know ahead of round 1 of the Ninja A-League. From the biggest signings and storylines, to title favourites, players to watch, and early predictions — this is your ultimate guide to the new season.

This week:

• How will Central Coast defend their title this season with Mariners defender Annabel Martin
• Where Western United's players ended up
• Why Melbourne Victory are one of the favourites
• Brisbane Roar's huge coup in signing Sharn Freier
• Will Sydney FC step up this season?
• Can Melbourne City go one step further?
• Superstar Melina Ayres back in the Ninja A-League
• Which players could make the Matildas Asian Cup squad?

Join Jake Barker-Daish, Socceroos legend Archie Thompson and Denmark’s finest Thomas Sorensen for the latest news and action from the world of the A-Leagues.

This week:

• The Young Guns lighting up the first fortnight
• How to solve Victory's woes
• The best performances against former clubs
• Are the Wanderers less than the sum of their parts?
• Is Brian Kaltak cooked?
• Should the Sky Blues play more at Leichhardt?
• The most vocal manager in A-Leagues history

Plus much, much more!

Host Vince Rugari is joined by Socceroos Tommy Oar and Alex Brosque as Total A-Leagues brings engrossing head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week:

• Are Sydney FC already under pressure?
• Nico Duarte's A-League royalty family connection
• New era at Brisbane Roar
• Glorious beginnings in Perth
• The new srtriker that's caught Brosque's eye
• Tommy's Team of the Week

Plus much, much more!

A-Leagues Download is back for season 2025-26! Join Jake Barker-Daish, Socceroos legend Archie Thompson and Denmark’s finest Thomas Sorensen for the latest news and action from the world of the Isuzu UTE A-League Men and Ninja A-League Women.

This week:

• The chaos of the F3 Derby
• Would Kosta Barbarouses be on the A-Leagues Mount Rushmore?
• The Roar’s newfound aggression
• Most iconic bald players in A-League history
• A World Cup smokey for the Socceroos

Plus much, much more!

The Total A-Leagues team is back for the 2025-26 season! Host Vince Rugari is joined by Tommy Oar and Daniel McBreen to break down everything you need to know before Round 1 kicks off. From the biggest signings and storylines, to title favourites, players to watch, and early predictions — this is your ultimate guide to the new A-Leagues season.

This week:

• Why Max Burgess is the A-League's Jack Grealish
• Juan Mata's potential to star for Victory
• Season predictions: Champions, Johnny Warren Medal, Golden Boot

Plus much, much more!

Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week there's a change in the hosting chair with Alex Brosque stepping in for Tommy Oar to join Vince Rugari in dissecting an epic Grand Final.

This week...

• Full review of City's Grand Final triumph
• What next for Melbourne Victory
• All of the latest transfer rumours dissected

Plus plenty more!

Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week there's a change in the hosting chairs with James Dodd and Alex Brosque stepping in for Vince Rugari and Tommy Oar.

This week...

• Predicting this weekend's Grand Final
• Interviews with Bruno Fornaroli and Nathaniel Atkinson
• All of the latest transfer rumours dissected

Plus plenty more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week...

• Predicting this weekend's Semi-Finals
• Daniel Arzani interview
• All of the latest transfer rumours dissected

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• Full Grand Final review
• Why the Central Coast Mariners are one of the great stories in all of Australian sport
• How a coaching 'rarity' produced the Player of the Match

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week...

• Previewing this weekend's Semi-Finals
• Club in danger of becoming the Tottenham of the A-Leagues?!
• John Aloisi interview

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• Full preview of this weekend's Grand Final
• Interviews with Taylor Ray (CCM) and Emily Gleinik (MVC)
• Semi-Finals analysed

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week...

• Picking a Team of the Season
• Report cards for the teams who failed to make the Finals
• Full preview for this weekend's Elimination Finals

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• Full preview of this weekend's Semi-Final 2nd legs: Who makes the Grand Final?
• The coaching masterstroke that's seen an Aussie 18-year-old 'explode'
• Why Melbourne Victory deserve more credit this season

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week...

• Who wins the Golden Boot race?
• The team with the most aura
• How important is winning the Premiership?

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• And then there were four: Analysing the Semi-Final match ups
• The player who's helped turn Adelaide around - and what she needs to do to make the Matildas
• Appreciating an incredible Mariners achievement

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week...

• Western Sydney Wanderers defensive 'beast' compared to Socceroos favourite
• Picking the three biggest fixtures left in the regular season
• The out of contract XI: Who should your club target?

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• A Finals 'dark horse': Why Canberra are 'totally different' now
• Was that a retirement speech?
• The unsung hero who deserves way more credit

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week...

• Eli Adams joins the show: Trialling at Bayern Munich, what's next and more.
• Ranking the top 5 coaches in Isuzu UTE A-League history
• How Alen Stajcic got it so right at Western Sydney Wanderers

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• Michelle Heyman to become the first player to 200 appearances: Her legacy, why it's so special.
• The Premiership Race could be decided this week: Everything you need to know
• Maja Markovski interview

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week, the boys delve deep into all the hottest topics:

• Golden Boot leader Noah Botic joins the show and explains phone call celebration - it wasn't what you'd think!
• Vince and Tommy pick a combined Australia-New Zealand XI and there are some surprises
• Predicting the final Isuzu UTE A-League table with 5 rounds to go...

Plus plenty more!

Dub Zone dissects the latest news and action from the world of the Ninja A-League Women - hosted by Amy Duggan and featuring weekly guests.

This week:

• Indiana Dos Santos going to the next level at Sydney FC
• Melbourne Victory's finals star in waiting
• How should the Matildas use Holly McNamara?

Plus much more!

Hosted by Sydney Morning Herald sports reporter Vince Rugari and Socceroo Tommy Oar, Total A-Leagues sees a head-to-head debate on the hottest topics each week from around the Isuzu UTE A-League Men.

This week, Sydney FC legend Alex Brosque is in the chair in place of Tommy as the boys delve deep into all the hottest topics including New Zealand qualifying for the World Cup, Ryan Teague's epic Socceroos debut and... a play for Luis Suarez?!