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After a lengthy off season we are back to discuss the transfer movements in the QLD footballing landscape, predict how we think it might look in September and discuss the first games of the season in a one hour episode.

In this, the final episode of the 2024 season, we tackle the Q&A from listeners, preview the A-League and pick the team of the year (Mens NPL).

Only two of the guys on the bench this week....

We discuss the Grand Finals from NPL to FQPL6 and touch upon the QLD state sides and MCE's cup run. The Roar's last minute ins & outs get a mention too.

On this episode we discuss the semi finals from the week gone by, MCE upset win over Glory, Easts bizarre (alleged) removal of a successful coach and does Andy Pengelly have the power to influence the GF tips?

We are joined on the bench by FQ Futsal Manager Vince Sciacca and the President of South Brisbane Fury Greg Urlich to discuss the current and future landscape in Futsal in Queensland.

In this episode we discuss the past week's results, League winners, relegation battles and look ahead to the QLD Cup finals.

TC also picks the best GK, DEF, MID, ATT and Coach from this week's cup final.

We are joined on the bench by Amy Chapman and Matt McKay as they discuss their careers and their role on the FQ board.

In this episode, Dusty struggles with hiccups, we discuss the Australia Cup ties from last week, the title races, promotion battles and delve into the best kits on the local scene.

In this episode we recap the past few weeks of league and cup action, preview the Australia Cup matches featuring the local sides and discuss whether the NPLW has the right amount of teams in it.

In this episode we are joined by Andy Pengelly (Lions FC) and Jesse Rigby (Brisbane City) to discuss their cup exploits, their career journeys and how important the Australia Cup is to clubs at this level.

On this episode of SBOS, we celebrate NAIDOC week by discussing the growth and rise of football in the indigenous community.

Ramone Close and Emilie Adams join us to share their experiences and to educate us on where Indigenous football has been and more importantly, where it is heading.

In this bumper edition..... we answer questions from the listeners, discuss Euro 24, 2 legged semis, second chances, too much streaming, worst excuses for missing training and the Gaffa has to choose the best players he's coached.

In this episode we discuss the weekly results, a new star signing at GC Knights, the relegation battle in NPL, the promotion battle in QPL, Hawkies Loyal running away with it and the draw for the 2024 Subs Bench Masters.

In this episode, Dusty and the Gaffa talk to two of leading coaches in the women's game, David Da Silva and Gary French.

They discuss their coaching journey, best players they've coached and their footballing memories.

In this episode we discuss the Wolves v Rovers game that was packed with incident, the QPL promotion race heating up and TC is on the spot in Top 10.

In this episode, we sit down with two of the best coaches in the local game to discuss their careers to date and the best players they've worked with.

In this episode we discuss out of window signings, the race for QPL promotion and Dusty picks his Blind Top 5 of Arsenal players.

In this episode of Subs Bench on Screen, TC and the Gaffa welcomed Scott & Quinn MacNicol.

Scott details his journey through the playing days and the move into coaching, while Quinn discusses his rise through the local junior pathway to the Australian Under 17 side and Brisbane Roar first team.

In this episode, Gaffa and Dusty discuss the weekend's results, the QPL promotion battle, how to almost throw away a 6 goal lead and the usual Tips and Blind Top 5.

In this episode we react to the breaking news that Rochedale Rovers have parted ways with Head Coach Owen Baker, discuss the video episode from Female Football Week, anoint Carlo Ancelotti as the King of Coaching and TC picks his Leeds United legends in Blind Top 5. Enjoy.

In this episode TC & Dusty are joined by QLD football icons Steph Latham, Abbey Lloyd and Teagan Thompson to discuss and celebrate Female Football Week.

In this episode we discuss whether a goal with absolutely nothing wrong with it legally should be allowed to stand, a celebration for the ages (or a 'come and get me' plea) and the Gaffa tackles the Newcastle United Blind Top 5.

Enjoy!

We are joined by Austin Ludwik (GC Knights) and Carlos Saliadarre (GC United) to discuss leadership and their careers to date.

In this episode we discuss the weekend's results, the unofficial correct procedure for gripes at games, the Paramount app and the Blind Top 5 is a sexy one.

In the first episode of Time Added On,  Gaffa sits down with ex Scotland midfielder Paul Lambert to discuss his career, including his Champions League win against Zidane's Juventus, his time at Celtic and his management career.

He also talks about the Australian game, the work being done at Wolves FC and the local league in general.

In this episode, we discuss the Izaack Powell video episode, Leverkusen's success, the late Transfer Window, some big results, a halfway bomb and the usual Blind Top 5 and Tips.

In this episode, we sit down with former Brisbane Roar & Australia U17 full back Izaack Powell to talk about his career to date and his battle with leukaemia.

An emotional interview which we hope can have a positive impact.

If anyone would like to know more about becoming a stem cell donor, visit www.lifeblood.com.au or to see if you are a match for bone marrow, visit www.australianmarrowmatch.org.au

In this episode, it's once again just the two on the bench....

We discuss a few games from a wet weather weekend, some cup results, the next few days of releases and wonder 'has the cup lost it's magic?'

On this week's episode, we discuss the fallout from the Question Time with Cav episode, touch upon the various answers from it and Dusty gets to blindly pick his favourite full backs.

In this, the first episode of the new Video series, we sit down with Football Queensland CEO Rob Cavallucci to ask him an array of questions about the current state of the game in the state as well as the future.

In this edition, we pick the Ultimate NPL Player from the past 10 years or so. Best left & right feet, best in the air, strength, pace, vision, heart and dribbling... not a bad player if all the attributes were combined.

We also discuss the weekend results as St George continue to roll on and Knights move back to the summit of the NPL.

We round out the episode with tips and the Gaffa blindly picks 5 Brisbane Strikers players to make a Top 5.

In this episode we discuss a weekend of surprise results, figure out who might represent Australia at non league level and get TC to pick his best keepers of the past decade (kind of).

Once again, a depleted bench take on the burning topics of the week.

Dusty and The Gaffa discuss a weekend of surprise results in the top divisions, debate whether former top level players should be able to dominate social comps, question which NPL teams would be best equipped to promote the league in Las Vegas and finish off with bang average tipping and Dusty's Power Blind 5.

In this episode, Dusty and the Gaffa once again step up to fill the void left by TC as he is on the Broncos Train in Vegas.

The weekend results get a mention, the fallout from the Cops v Kids at Suncorp gets a mention, has the Women's World Cup had a positive impact in QLD and the Gaffa has to choose between two of his former players in the Blind top 5.

On this episode, the lads pull apart the opening key fixtures in the Men's NPL and QPL1 competitions, including a couple of big wins (and losses).

We also look ahead to all the other leagues that start this weekend and preview who might challenge in each.

We finish with our shockingly average tips and also Top 5's with Dusty and TC deciding GC Knights and Lions respectively.

With the bench back to full strength, we tackle the NPL & QPL season previews and pick our predicted top 4 and bottom 2's.

We also discuss which current SE QLD clubs could 'do' a Moreton City Excelsior and form a 'superclub'.

As always, our terrible tipping rounds out the show. 

With TC deciding to play Linebacker for the night, Gaffa and Dusty run it back as a duo.

We discuss the one sided results in the Kappa Pro Series, offer up a solution and try to choose the perfect 14 team competition for QLD.

Enjoy.

In the first episode of the new season we tackle the Brisbane Roar's latest mess and attempt to chisel the faces of four NPL coaches (past and present) onto an imaginary wall to cement their legacies.

We finish as always (from now on) with our tipping comp.

Enjoy.

A final regular episode of the season sees us recap the Grand Final Day at Suncorp Stadium featuring QPL Men, QPL Women, NPL Women and NPL Men finals, the play off for promotion and the QLD v VIC games.

We also name our Players of the Year in our respective competitions, discuss a couple of movements around the leagues and answer any questions that were given prior to the episode from the public.

Enjoy!

Grand Final Reviews and Previews as the lads look ahead to the flagship weekend of the FQ Calendar and recount the finals from FQPL2-6.

In this episode, the boys recap all of the title winners and final 4 (or 6) in each leagues. They also answer Q&A resulting in the NPL 2023 XI.

And if you wanted to know a bit more on 'Top6Gate' there's a question that gives a bit of an insight...

In this episode the lads discuss the Women's World Cup, the start of the EPL season and cover off on all the local leagues at the business end of the season.

Several Q&A to be dealt with too....

In this episode we talk about the start to the Women's World Cup, the changes at the roar, Saudi Arabia's attempt to take on the world of football and all the local results and promotion battles.

There's also a look ahead to the Australia Cup games involving QLD teams.

With no Gaffa this episode the bench seemed short of a coach..... so we went out and replaced him with one of the best young coaches in the country!

Cameron Millar jetted in from a Moreton Bay United session to join TC & Dusty and have a chat about all things football and coaching.

Listen to the usual gripes, chat about the Australia Cup draw and Cam's best ever teammates.

Enjoy.

In this episode we are joined by Yeronga Eagles player Manuel Garcia who ably deputises for TC who was unavailable due to work commitments.

We discuss the City v United Treble debate, Ange Postecoglou to Spurs, Messi/Zlatan/Benzema, the end to the European seasons and then move onto all things local football including the Australia Cup and the unexpected managerial change at Wanderers.

Manny also picks his best 5 a-side team from players and coaches he played for.

In this episode we discuss the latest results in the NPL, QPL1-4 and NPLW.

We also recap the live 50th episode, share a bit of love in the way of the NPL VIC and preview the Australia Cup Round 6 matches.

In this episode, we discuss the current landscape of FQ matters.... as well as the Roar's 'anonymous video nasty'.

We also answer your Q&A...

Enjoy.

The Season Preview!! Yearly predictions from the bench and all the latest news from Pre-Season - NPL, QPL 1 and NPLW. Champions vs Premiers - Winning the league or grand finals? The Roar and Mooney and much more!

With so much to discuss we decided to get an episode out just in time for you to enjoy it whilst making the Xmas Dinner!

World Cup, Socceroos, A-League GF, Messi, Protests, Local football and Q&A…. It’s a full stocking of an episode. Enjoy!