Blayne, James, Jaxon, and Neil are back for a massive review of Round 1 of the A-league. Ange Postecoglou is sacked after just 39 days, the F3 Derby delivers a "Crocodile DunDeeney" moment, and the panel debates why mainstream media continues to ignore the A-League.

Also, the post-mortem on Perth Glory's frustrating 2-2 draw against Wellington, analysing what went right in the first 30 minutes and what went horribly wrong to end up with just 29% possession. Plus, a full review of all the Round 1 action from the A-league and a look at the Championship

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Timestamps / Chapters

• 00:00 - Kickoff: Ange Sacked, Glory Blows a Lead & F3 Derby Chaos

• 01:50 - The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly

• 06:40 - Debate: Why Won't Mainstream Media Cover the A-League?

• 15:50 - Bad: Sydney FC's Sluggish Start & Ange's Poor Record

• 30:50 - Ugly: Perth Glory's 29% Possession

• 34:25 - Perth Glory 2-2 Wellington Post-Mortem

• 42:25 - Tactical Analysis: Was Zdrilic out-coached?

• 49:00 - Glory's Missing Men: How Much Do They Matter?

• 51:25 - A-League Round 1 Review

• 55:30 - Tipping: A-League Men Round 2 Predictions

Keywords

Ange Postecoglou, Nottingham Forest, A-League, Mainstream Media, F3 Derby, Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Jets, Perth Glory, Wellington Phoenix, Oz Championship, Manchester United, Liverpool, Sydney FC, David Zdrilic, Podcast, Football, Soccer, Far Post Perth Podcast

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The wait is finally over! In this bumper A-League Men season-opener, Blayne Treadgold, James Renton, and Jaxon Bassett dive headfirst into the 2025/26 campaign. The crew breaks down a turbulent off-season, highlighting the glimmers of hope at clubs like Brisbane Roar and casting a critical eye over the pre-season woes plaguing Perth Glory.

Plus, the panel wades into one of the off-season's most contentious topics: the proposal to take domestic matches overseas. Is it a bold step forward or a slap in the face to local fans?

Finally, they look ahead to the opening round, offering up their official season predictions and posing the burning questions that will define the week in Australian football.

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Key Talking Points

• A New Era for the A-Leagues: What's changed and what can we expect this season?

• Green Shoots in Queensland: Are Brisbane Roar finally turning a corner after a positive off-season?

• Alarm Bells for Perth Glory: The panel breaks down a concerning pre-season and discusses whether it's time for fans to worry.

• The Great Overseas Debate: The pros and cons of taking competitive club fixtures to international shores.

• Community vs. Commerce: A crucial discussion on maintaining the soul of football amidst growing commercial pressures.

Timestamps / Chapters

• 00:00 - Kickoff: The A-League is BACK!

• 02:33 - Off-Season Review: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly

• 08:10 - Panic Stations? A Deep Dive into Perth Glory's Pre-Season

• 10:29 - The Overseas Gamble: Is Taking Games Abroad a Good Idea?

• 13:28 - The Soul of the Game: Community vs. Commodification

• 29:05 - Season Expectations: Who's Under Pressure to Deliver?

• 31:28 - Perth Glory Squad Breakdowns & Key Player Analysis

• 40:36 - Crystal Ball: Official 2025/26 Season Predictions

• 47:30 - Burning Questions for Round 1

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On this episode of West Aussies Abroad, we catch up with former Perth Glory, Perth SC and Bayswater City goalkeeper, Jackson Lee. Now battling for the number 1 shirt at Rhode Island FC, Jackson reflects fondly on his junior days back in Perth, the decision for going down the US college route and his ambitions to once again represent the Green and Gold.

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