The Aussie Game Podcast

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The Aussie Game Podcast

The Aussie Game is your weekly deep dive into Australian football — from the A-League to the Socceroos and Matildas, and everything in between. Hosted by passionate fans of the beautiful game Down Under, we break down the latest matches, spotlight local talent, and tackle the issues shaping football in Australia. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, this is your home for Aussie football talk.

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20 March 2026

🎉Matildas reach the Asian Cup final, 🤔Tony Popovic's puzzling Socceroos selections and a young Australian talent heading to the Eredivisie

On this episode we discuss the Matildas reaching the Asian Cup final after defeating China and what they need to do to overcome an all conquering Japan in the final.

We also dissect Tony Popovic's latest Socceroos squad with some surprising inclusions and exclusions plus the 18 year old future star who's been drafted in.

Elsewhere, Watford rip up the Hollywood script, Maty Ryan's heartbreak, another Aussie talent heading to the Eredivisie and Melbourne City back in the A-League Men's playoff mix.

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15 March 2026

Matildas into the semi finals, Segecic switches to Croatia and A-League Men Round 21 Review

The Australia women's national football team are through to the AFC Women's Asian Cup semi-finals after a 2–1 win over North Korea women's national football team, but questions remain about performances despite being two wins from silverware. We break down the midfield balance, the impact of Kaitlin Torpey, standout moments from Mary Fowler, and concerns around Mackenzie Arnold’s injury ahead of the semi-final.

We also discuss the big eligibility news as Adrian Segecic switches international allegiance from Australia to Croatia national football team, and why he may not be the last young talent to make that decision.

Across Europe, there were strong performances from Australians abroad. Nestory Irankunda added another highlight-reel goal for Watford F.C., Alex Robertson scored a stunner for Cardiff City F.C., and Joe Gauci impressed with 11 saves for Port Vale F.C..

Back home, we review the latest A-League Men action including the Western Sydney Wanderers FC dropping more points against Brisbane Roar FC, Wellington Phoenix FC dominating Perth Glory FC, and another frustrating defeat for the Newcastle Jets FC.

We finish the episode with our Team of the Week, featuring Joe Gauci, Fran Karačić, Kai Trewin, Kaitlin Torpey, Alanna Kennedy, Alex Robertson, Nestory Irankunda, Niall Thom, Caleb Watts, and Sophie Hoban after her double for the Jets.

Topics Covered:

Matildas vs North Korea reaction • Asian Cup semi-final preview • Adrian Segecic Croatia switch • Aussies abroad wrap • A-League Men review • Team of the Week.

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09 March 2026

Matildas taking the long route to the Asian Cup & Joe Gauci's Cup Magic

Matildas: Ball Control Issues Cost Against Korea

Starting XI: Arnold; Carpenter, Heatley, Hunt, Catley (Nevin); Kennedy, Wheeler; Foord, Gorry, Fowler; Kerr.
Head coach criticism: Australia failed to manage key moments in possession.
Two Korea goals came in transition after turnovers.
Katrina Gorry played as a No.10 to break lines in a congested midfield.
Frustration with unnecessary long balls disrupting buildup play.
Coach defends Alanna Kennedy at defensive midfield, calling her “a good 6 in my system”.
Tournament path: North Korea then China.

Aussies Abroad Round-Up

FA Cup

Port Vale 1–0 Sunderland
- Joe Gauci: 5 saves in a huge upset.
- Winner scored by New Zealand striker Ben Waine.

English Championship

Middlesbrough 4–0 QPR
- Riley McGree: 83 minutes as Boro strengthen promotion push.
- Daniel Bennie: 10 minutes off the bench for QPR.
Blackburn 1–1 Portsmouth
- Adrian Segecic: 20 minutes off the bench.
Derby 2–1 Sheffield Wednesday
- Derby climb to 7th.
- Callum Elder sidelined after knee surgery (≈6 weeks).
Swansea 2–0 Stoke
- Cam Burgess: 90 minutes, clean sheet, 9 defensive actions.

League One

Cardiff lose top spot to Lincoln
- Alex Robertson: 89 minutes.
Plymouth 2–1 Doncaster
- Caleb Watts: 74 minutes + assist.
Blackpool 1–1 Wigan
- Raphael Borges Rodrigues: assist in 57-minute outing.
James Overy played 90 minutes for Manchester United U21s.

Scotland

Scottish Premiership

Motherwell 1–2 Dundee
- Ends 9-game unbeaten run.
- Oscar Priestman: 47 minutes.

Scottish Cup

St Mirren 2–1 Partick Thistle
- Keanu Baccus: 64 minutes.
- Semi-final vs Celtic.
Dunfermline 3–0 Aberdeen
- Nicholas Milanovic subbed at halftime.
Falkirk 2–1 Dundee United
- Zac Sapsford & Ashley Maynard-Brewer: 90 minutes.

Europe

Spain

Levante 1–1 draw (94th-minute equaliser)
- Matt Ryan: 4 saves.
- Levante remain 4 points from safety.

Netherlands

NAC Breda 3–3 Feyenoord
- Max Balard & Jordy Bos: 90 minutes.
- Bos recorded an assist.
Heracles 0–0 Utrecht
- Aiden Hrustic: full match.
- Rhys Bozinovski: 78 minutes.

Eerste Divisie

ADO Den Haag 0–1 Almere City
- Cam Peupion: first half.
Roda JC 0–2 Jong PSV
- Josh Nisbet: 90 minutes.

Other European Leagues

Parma 0–0 Fiorentina
- Alessandro Circati: full game.
St Pauli 0–0 Frankfurt
- Jackson Irvine: 90 minutes.
- Connor Metcalfe: late substitute.
Hartberg 1–1 BW Linz
- Jed Drew: 28 minutes.
Grazer AK 0–2 loss
- Jacob Italiano: 79 minutes.
Sion 1–1 Winterthur
- Liam Chipperfield: 60 minutes.
Osijek 1–0 NK Istra
- Fran Karacic: Player of the Match.
Sparta Prague 1–3 Slavia Prague
- Garang Kuol: 22 minutes.

MLS

New York City 5–0 Orlando
- Aiden O’Neill & Kai Trewin: full matches.
- Trewin completed 100 passes at 93% accuracy.
Inter Miami 2–1 DC United
- Kye Rowles: full game.
Nashville 3–1 Minnesota
- Patrick Yazbek: 2 assists.
Colorado 4–1 LA Galaxy
- Lucas Herrington: full match.

Asia

Chinese Super League:
- Kevin Muscat’s Shanghai Port lose 2–1 in title defence opener.
Indian Super League:
- Jamie Maclaren scores four in Mohun Bagan’s 5–1 win.

A-League Men Round-Up

Adelaide United 1–1 Wellington Phoenix

Ryan Kitto’s 250th match for Adelaide.
Luka Jovanovic equalised after relentless attacking display (7 shots).
Adelaide: 19 shots, 13 in second half.

Newcastle Jets 2–1 Western Sydney Wanderers

Jets extend unbeaten run to 11 matches.
Eli Adams equalised early in the second half.
Mark Natta scored the winner.
James Delianov saved a late header from Wanderers keeper Lawrence Thomas.

Melbourne Victory 2–2 Sydney FC (Big Blue)

Juan Mata opened scoring with a stunning free kick.
Charles Nduka doubled Victory’s lead.
Sydney responded with two goals in two minutes:
- Apostolos Stamatelopoulos
- Ahmet Arslan

Auckland 2–2 Perth Glory

Another high-scoring draw in the league’s entertaining weekend.

Team of the Week

GK: Joe Gauci
DEF: Kai Trewin, Mark Natta, Ryan Kitto
MID: Alanna Kennedy, Patrick Yazbek, Eli Adams, Bailey Brandtman
FWD: Jamie Maclaren, Apostolos Stamatelopoulos, Luka Jovanovic

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05 March 2026

Matildas into the quarter finals & the Mariners into the top 6

The Matildas beat Iran 4-0

Melbourne City stay alive in the ACL Elite

The Mariners are into the top 6 while the Bulls continue to slide

Some key injuries and a young talent on the radar of some big Premier League clubs.

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01 March 2026

Matildas squeeze past the Philippines, Mo Toure's injury latest and Wanderers keep season alive

Matildas Open Asian Cup with Win

The Australia women's national soccer team kick off their Asian Cup campaign with a gritty 1-0 win over the Philippines women's national football team.

Sam Kerr heads home after a strong leap from Caitlin Foord
Clare Wheeler dominant in midfield
Mary Fowler electric off the bench
Disallowed goal for Hayley Raso

Aussies Abroad – Goals, Injuries & Big Moments

Championship

Injury blow for Mohamed Toure (4–6 weeks, groin)
Nestory Irankunda sharp in Watford win
Daniel Bennie starts for QPR
Cam Burgess faces high-flying Ipswich

Scotland

Late Aussie combo: Martin Boyle assists Ante Suto in dramatic 3-3 draw
Jackson Irvine key in St Pauli survival push
Strong win keeps Motherwell top 4

La Liga

Captain clutch again. Mathew Ryan with massive saves in Levante’s late 2-0 survival win.

MLS

Maiden MLS goal for Lucas Herrington (96% passing, dominant display)
Winner for Ariath Piol
Full 90 for Patrick Yazbek

A-League Men Round-Up

Melbourne Victory 1-1 Adelaide United

Mistakes and moments. Yaya Dukuly rockets one home after Victory opener. Chances galore but honours shared.

Auckland 3-0 Melbourne City

City’s season in crisis — 5 without a win. Auckland charging toward finals.

Mariners 0-0 Jets (F3 Derby)

Winning streak over for Newcastle. Cagey derby, big saves, no breakthrough.

Brisbane 1-1 Perth

Emotional tribute to Dylan Tombides. Injury concerns for Brisbane in frustrating draw.

Wanderers 4-0 Bulls

Statement win. Goals flowing. Clean sheet. Finals push alive.

Sydney FC 1-0 Wellington

Sydney up to 3rd. Alex Popovic the difference. Big Blue next.

Team of the Week

GK: Mat Ryan

DEF: Josh Rawlins, James Donachie, Lucas Herrington, Anthony Pantazopolous

MID: Josh Nisbet, Jackson Irvine, Alex Robertson, Clare Wheeler

FWD: Ante Suto, Sam Kerr

Key Talking Points

Are the Matildas clinical enough to win the Asian Cup?
Who’s pushing hardest for Socceroos selection abroad?
Is Melbourne City’s season slipping away?
Wanderers back in finals contention?

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25 February 2026

McGree scores again, Volpato debate, MLS debuts & Matildas arrive

Aussies Abroad Highlights

Josh Nisbet stars – Goal + assist, Man of the Match as Roda JC win 2-0 and climb to 5th in the Eerste Divisie.
Mat Ryan heroic vs Barcelona – Six saves for Levante UD despite 3-0 loss to FC Barcelona.
Jackson Irvine boost – FC St. Pauli win 2-1 over Werder Bremen in crucial relegation clash.
Hibs stun Celtic – Hibernian FC beat Celtic FC 2-1; full match for Jack Iredale.
Jordy Bos two assists – Plays left wing in Feyenoord’s 2-1 win.
Garang Kuol impact sub – 16 mins in AC Sparta Prague’s 0-0 draw.
MLS returns – Starts for Aussies at New York City FC and Colorado Rapids; Alex Bonetig impressive in Portland Timbers win.

Other key talking points:

Liam Chipperfield penalty miss but win for FC Sion
Ajdin Hrustic 90 mins in tough loss for Heracles Almelo
Riley McGree scores again for Middlesbrough FC
First clean sheet at Dundee United for Ashley Maynard-Brewer

Socceroos Watch

Reports Tony Popovic & Paul Okon are in Italy to convince Cristian Volpato to commit to Australia.
Alessandro Circati suspended but Parma Calcio 1913 beat AC Milan — now 11 points clear of relegation.

Matildas Abroad & Camp Update

Sam Kerr scores as Chelsea Women advance in FA Cup.
Mary Fowler starts in Manchester City Women 4-0 win.
Caitlin Foord 90 mins for Arsenal Women.
Winnie Heatley 90 mins as AS Roma Women extend lead at top.

Camp news:

Remy Siemsen opens up on selection anxiety and relief.
Hayley Raso embracing pressure ahead of major tournaments.
Squad assembled, jerseys presented, first session complete under Joe Montemurro.

Featured Story

Berwick City SC featured in Breaking Barriers — aiming for FIVE promotions to reach the A-League. A true football fairytale in the making.

A-League Men Preview

We break down the key fixtures, finals race implications, and which returning Socceroos could shape the weekend.

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