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Round Ball Australia

Round Ball Australiawww.roundballaustralia.com.au
Listen now, as the Round Ball Australia crew take on the latest Australian football news and analysis. Round Ball Australia covers many different segments of the Australian football ecosystem: A-League Men's, A-League Women's, Socceroos, Matildas, AFC Asian Cup, Asian Champions League, AFC Cup, Australia Cup, National Second Tier, National Premier Leagues and more.
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Episodes

DUB | Sam Kerr out for the season with ACL injury

Join Lachlan Avil, Poletti and Chris Macpherson as they share their dismay at the latest ACL injury to plague the women's game, this time, Sam Kerr. The group talk about the implications for the Matildas' hopes at the Paris Olympics, and wrap up the latest week of A-League Women's action. Back Friday with Part 2 of our Asian Cup preview. Follow us on Twitter @ALeaguesOurOwn. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0...

Jan 09, 202447 minSeason 1Ep. 36

ALM | Late winner in Perth sends Victory top of the league

Join Lachlan Avil, Jacob Stevens, Christian Montegan and Kevan Sangster as the guys recap a frantic week of A-League Men's football and discuss the Socceroos' friendly victory over Bahrain. A reminder that part 2 of our Asian Cup preview is out Friday, next ep Wednesday for the Dub review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Jan 08, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 35

Socceroos' Group B preview for the Asian Cup

Join Lachlan Avil, Chris Macpherson, Jacob Stevens and Christian Montegan for part 1/2 of our preview for the 2023 Asian Cup. In this episode, the guys take a look at the Socceroos' Group B opponents: India, Uzbekistan and Syria, as well as taking a look back at the national team's 2023. Part 2 of our preview will be live next Friday, to take a look at some of the tournament's main contenders. Next episode on Tuesday for your A-League Men's review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licen...

Jan 04, 202434 minSeason 1Ep. 34

ALM | City smack the Roar, Victory see red & the best moments of 2023

Join Lachlan Avil, Jacob Stevens and Christian Montegan as they unpack the latest round of A-League Men's action and revisit some of their favourite Australian football moments from 2023! Back Wednesday for the Dub review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Jan 01, 202453 minSeason 1Ep. 32

What lessons can Australia learn from the European Super League debacle?

Join Lachlan Avil, Christian Montegan and Kevan Sangster for a special episode of the show, where they discuss the European Court of Justice ruling that has given new life to the ESL project and the lessons than can be learnt in Australia. Back Tuesday for your A-League Men's review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 28, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 31

DUB | Christmas power rankings, the sequel

Join Lachlan Avil, Poletti and Christian as they run their eyes over the A-League Women's contenders for the 2023/24 season. The group their predictions for the end-of-season ladder and talk briefly about Charli Grant's move to Tottenham in WSL. Back Friday for a special on the European Super League. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 28, 202342 minSeason 1Ep. 30

ALM | Christmas power rankings edition!

Join Lachlan Avil, Jacob Stevens, Christian Montegan and Poletti as they sort right through the A-League Men's table and give you their predictions as to how things might shape up come season's end. Then there's also the small matter of Ross Aloisi departing the Brisbane Roar for China, in this special Christmas edition of the A-Leagues of Our Own podcast. Back Wednesday for the Dub power rankings! Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 25, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 29

Socceroos' Asian Cup squad locked in

Join Lachlan Avil, Poletti and Jacob Stevens as they break down Graham Arnold's 26-man Socceroos squad that will travel to Qatar next month for their tilt at the Asian Cup trophy. Fornaroli in over Maclaren, Arnie plays nice with some of the under 23s and a new Brit with an Aussie passport. Happy Holidays! Back on Boxing Day with your A-League review! Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 22, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 28

DUB | Emily Van Egmond shines on her goodbye & Victory keep Canberra quiet

Join Lachlan Avil and Poletti as they discuss Round 8 of the A-League Women. Emily Van Egmond lifts the Jets to a win in the last game of her guest stint, Victory become the first team to keep a clean sheet against Canberra and Perth v Sydney ends in a stalemate. So did the Mariners against City after they eventually got underway, Adelaide get their first win of the season and the Roar are still winless under Alex Smith. Back Friday for a review of the Socceroos Asian Cup squad. Music: Sunsetter...

Dec 19, 202329 minSeason 1Ep. 27

ALM | Victory shine in the Big Blue, Aloisi derby is a hit & Wellington show their class

Join Lachlan Avil, Christian Montegan and Kevan Sangster (on debut!) as they break down Round 8 of the A-League Mens. There's Victory in their comprehensive win against the Sky Blues, Aloisi brother conspiracies and the Nix ending Macarthur's unbeaten start to the league. A Grand Final rematch, Jets snatching a point late and Wanderers responding with a win against Adelaide. There's also some international news as Kevan Muscat accepts a job in China and the details of a new FIFA tournament. Back...

Dec 18, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 26

City crash out of Asia whilst AFC Cup path is set for Mariners and Bulls

Join Lachlan Avil and Christian Montegan as they break down the mid-week AFC club action. They boys express their disappointment as yet another Australian team crashes out of the Champions League group stage, break down the knockout stages of the AFC Cup and preview an interesting weekend of A-League football. Back Tuesday for an A-League Men's review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 14, 202326 minSeason 1Ep. 25

DUB | Glory stamp title credentials & Vine the hero on her return from injury

Join Lachlan Avil, Chris Macpherson and Poletti for their weekly breakdown of A-League Women's action. The group talks Millie Farrow finding form in front of goal, the easiest goal of Cortnee Vine's life and Vesna Milivojevic's bitter-sweet weekend. There's the Nix and Victory playing out an entertaining 2-2 draw, Sophie Harding lifting up the Wanderers and Kat Smith's victory at the first time of asking with Western United. Back Friday for an Asia review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers ...

Dec 12, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 24

ALM | Red-mayne costs Sky Blues, Aloisi derby in jeopardy & is Bruno on the plane?

Join Lachlan Avil, Poletti and Chris Macpherson as they get stuck into a loaded round of the A-League Men's. They tackle Redmayne's red card, John Aloisi's future and Western United, Bruno Fornaroli's Qatar hopes, as well as Perth and City's 'peak A-League' game. There's also the Jets taking down the top-of-the-table Wellington, Brisbane Roar sinking the Reds, and injury news for Matt Ryan ahead of the Asian Cup. Back Wednesday for a Dub review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed...

Dec 11, 202351 minSeason 1Ep. 23

Controversial selection dominates Matildas’ friendlies

Join Lachlan Avil, Poletti and Chris Macpherson as they talk in depth about Tony Gustavsson's contentious squad management during the friendly series against Canada. The team also talks Mark Torcaso's resignation from Western United and speculate on Auckland's new manager, set to be announced in the coming weeks. Back Tuesday for an A-League Men's review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 07, 202327 minSeason 1Ep. 22

ALM | The Bulls come charging home to sink the Reds

Join Lachlan Avil, Chris Macpherson, Antonis Pagonis and Christian Montegan as they pull apart the latest round of A-League Men's action. Apologies for some slight audio issues, we has some technical difficulties which will be resolved for the next show! Back on Friday for a Matildas special. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Dec 04, 202349 minSeason 1Ep. 21

City miss out on clinching ACL progression as the Bulls march on

Join Lachlan Avil and Poletti as they break down all the equations after the penultimate day of group stage action in Asia. The duo also talk about the financial realities of the ALW after Chloe Knott was released from her contract, further IFAB trailing of orange cards and trailblazing referee Casey Reibelt. Back Tuesday for the ALM review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 30, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Sarina Bolden is back in the A-League Women's

Join Lachlan Avil, Antonis Pagonis and Christian Montegan as they review round 6 of the A-League Women's. The trio talk Sarina Bolden's return to the Dub, Lightning in Sydney and the Gustavvson to Sweden rumours. Back Friday for an Asia special. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 28, 202339 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Sapsford returns to haunt Sky Blues in the derby

Join Lachlan Avil, Antonis Pagonis and Christian Montegan as they break down the Sydney derby and the rest the round 5 A-League Men's action. The guys also talk the appalling Suncorp Stadium surface and pay tribute to former Socceroos boss Terry Venables. Back Wednesday for a Dub review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 27, 202350 minSeason 1Ep. 18

3 points for the Socceroos and Auckland expansion confirmed

Join Lachlan Avil and Chris Macpherson as they cover the Aussies' 1-0 victory over Palestine and the APL's confirmation of of the A-Leagues expansion into Auckland with Bill Foley. The boys also share talk the F3 derby being moved to Gosford and preview a bumper weekend of A-League football. Back Tuesday for the A-League Men's review show. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 23, 202323 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Horror for Holly after her third ACL injury

Lachlan Avil is joined by Poletti and Christian Montegan as they discuss what should've been a celebration of Holly McNamara before her unfortunate injury, a full Round 5 recaps of the A-League Women and a look to the Matildas squad to take on Canada. Back Friday with a Socceroos review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 23, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 16

What impact will the NST have on Australian football?

A must-listen for all Australian football supporters, Lachlan Avil is joined by Christian Montegan, Poletti and special guest Neal Symons to dissect the effect the National Second Tier will have on Australian football. Back Wednesday for a Dub review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 20, 202336 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Socceroos breeze past Bangladesh

Lachlan Avil is joined by Poletti for a Socceroos mini special, recapping the game against Bangladesh. The pair talk Graham Arnold breaking the all-time games managed record for the team, Christian Volpato's international situation, Brisbane Roar's new Dub manager and Emily Van Egmond's guest contract with the New castle Jets. Back Tuesday for a special episode on the National Second Tier. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 17, 202321 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Sky Blues fall just short in their Asian adventure

Lachlan Avil is joined by Poletti, Chris Macpherson and Christian Montegan to recap Sydney FC's AFC Women's Club Championships campaign as well as Round 4 of the A-League Women's. The group talks the removal of Brisbane Roar coach Garreth McPherson and possible destinations for Katrina Gorry. Back Friday for a Socceroos Special. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 14, 202346 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Irankunda to Bayern gets the 'Here We Go!'

Lachlan Avil is joined by Chris Macpherson, Christian Montegan and Antonis Pagonis to talk Fabrizio Romano's report of the Irankunda to Bayern deal as well as a full A-League Men's Round 4 wrap up. They also discuss the termination of the Perth Glory sale and the Paramatildas victory at the IFCPF Asia-Oceania Championship! Back Wednesday for a Dub recap. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 13, 202355 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Corica departs as a Sky Blue legend

Lachlan Avil is joined by Chris Macpherson and Poletti to celebrate Steve Corcia's career at Sydney FC, unpack the latest results in the Champions League and AFC Cup, as well as the Socceroos squad for the next international window and the Pararoos and Paramatildas on the verge of continental titles. Back Tuesday for an A-League Men's wrap. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 09, 202335 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Perth are the real deal and a late screamer in Newcastle

Poletti is joined by Christian Montegan, Antonis Pagonis and Lachlan Avil to recap round 3 of the A-League Women as well as Sydney FC's first game in the AFC Women's Club Championship. Back Friday for an AFC mid-week review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 07, 202340 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Fire in the Original Rivalry and NST confirmed

Lachlan Avil is joined by Poletti, Christian Montegan and Antonis Pagonis to debrief Round 3 of the A-League Men and the announcement of the National Second Tier to launch in 2025. Back Wednesday with a Dub review. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 06, 202352 minSeason 1Ep. 9

The Matildas waltz on towards Paris 2024

Lachlan Avil is joined by Chris Macpherson and Poletti to unpack the Matildas' successful Olympic qualifiers in Perth. Back on Tuesday for an A-League recap. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Nov 02, 202325 minSeason 1Ep. 8

Pure madness in Round 2 of the A-League Men

Lachlan Avil is joined by Chris Macpherson, Christian Montegan and Poletti to unpack a truly ridiculous week of A-League Men's action. Back on Friday for a dedicated Matildas episode. Music: Sunsetter © 2023 by Shane Ivers is licensed under CC BY 4.0

Oct 31, 202353 minSeason 1Ep. 7
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