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The Far Post

ESPN AU/NZwww.espn.com.au
An ESPN Australia & NZ women's football podcast from Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic covering the Matildas, A-League Women, Aussies abroad and more.
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Episodes

Women's Olympic Football Group A + C Preview

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect Groups A and C in the Olympic women's football tournament. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss Canada's gold medal defence (and drone gate), Spain's aura of inevitability, Marta's last dance, France's quest for home glory, and more. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

Jul 25, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 241

Women's Olympic Football Group B Preview

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect Group B in the Olympic women's football tournament. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss the Matildas, Germany, Zambia, and the USWNT. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 23, 202452 minSeason 4Ep. 240

San Diegaaauurrr

ESPN's The Far Post is joined by versatile Matilda Kaitlyn Torpey ahead of the Paris Olympics. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington (live from the MCG press box) as we chat with Kaitlyn about getting her first call-up to an Olympics, how her move to San Diego is going, how team mate Emily van Egmond has helped her settle in, and plenty more! Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choice...

Jul 18, 202420 minSeason 4Ep. 239

to B or not to B international

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas final hit out pre-Olympics! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the B international rules used in this friendly against Canada, what to take from this loss, and injury concerns which popped up throughout the week. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jul 15, 202436 minSeason 4Ep. 238

The Short Corner: Power, Protest, and Players Associations with Gaby Garton

CW: 38th to 44th minute - Abuse, harassment and trauma in sport governance discussed. Our conversation with Gaby Garton continues our series profiling research about women's football. Angela Christian-Wilkes and Gaby discuss the intersections between her ethnographic research on Argentinean women's football, her role with the World Players Association, and her own experiences as an elite footballer. FOTP Gaby Garton may already be a familiar name to listeners, having previously played for Melbou...

Jun 18, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 237

Tillies in Paris

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic squad! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss who made the cut, who was unlucky to miss out, and the two injury clouds. We also chat about how to get the best out of Mary Fowler, the Matildas' second game against China, what we learned from the 2-0 win, as well as celebrate Lydia Williams in her final game on home soil. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Chec...

Jun 05, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 236

Sentient Traffic Cone

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas late draw with China in Adelaide. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Tony Gustavsson's starting lineup, what we gleaned from this match, Caitlin Foord's injury, and whether any Olympic squad questions were answered. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Jun 01, 202444 minSeason 4Ep. 235

A Catch-up Yap

ESPN's The Far Post is back for a catch-up pod after a couple of weeks off. Join Sam Lewis, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the ALW All Stars vs. Arsenal and everything surrounding the game, the Matildas squad for the games against China, Brazil earning the hosting rights for the 2027 World Cup. Plus we chat Sam Kerr officially being ruled out of the Olympics, the Champions League Final, Barbies, Ticketek, and plenty more. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and I...

May 28, 20241 hr 17 minSeason 4Ep. 234

Wouldn't Buy The DVD

Sydney FC won an record-breaking, history-making fifth A-League Women's title and ESPN's The Far Post dissect all the on field and off field talking points from the Grand Final. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the average game, Indi Dos Santos and Shea Connors' moment of brilliance, and what this title means for Sydney. Plus we discuss where to next for these two teams and certain players, the decision to announce the Julie Dolan medal at ...

May 06, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 233

Aitana Baaamati

It's A-League Women Grand Final week and ESPN's The Far Post is here to take you through all the action. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Mackenzie Hawkesby's heroics for Sydney FC over the Central Coast Mariners and why the Sky Blues are so good. We also chat about Melbourne City's 6-0 aggregate win over Newcastle, the Jets attack, and why both City and Sydney are so good. Plus we talk about the 2027 Women's World Cup host states and s...

Apr 30, 202453 minSeason 4Ep. 232

Saucy

ESPN's The Far Post dissect the first leg of the two semifinals in the A-League Women. Join Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Sam Lewis as we discuss Jada Whyman and Casey Dumont, Princess Ibini's injury and what it means for the Sky Blues, and whether or not the Mariners can overturn this deficit. We also chat about Melbourne City flexing their muscles over the Jets and how Newcastle get back into the contest. Plus we talk about the Women's Asian Cup host states. Follow The Far Pos...

Apr 23, 202448 minSeason 4Ep. 231

Tom Cruise

ESPN's The Far Post tackles the ridiculous first week of the A-League Women's finals. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Sam Lewis as we discuss the lights out chaos of the Jets' 4-2 win over Western United, Sarina Bolden and Melina Ayres' brilliance, as well as Victory and the Mariners penalty shootout and the inevitability of Casey Dumont. Plus a boot and some how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or downl...

Apr 15, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 230

You've Just Been Foorded

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas 2-0 win over Mexico. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Matildas selection choices after a slew of injuries, how the decision to play out from the back panned out, and look ahead to some of the choices Tony Gustavsson will have to make as Paris gets closer. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about you...

Apr 11, 202454 minSeason 4Ep. 229

Crummer The Plumber

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through the final round of the A-League Women regular season. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Victory's emphatic win over Sydney, Jada Whyman's non-red card, and Newcastle's demolition of Adelaide. Plus we chat about City's premiership win and simultaneous kick offs as well as the usual you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check ou...

Apr 02, 20241 hr 10 minSeason 4Ep. 228

The Biff is Back

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another chaotic round of A-League Women. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Newcastle and Victory's spicy encounter, the Wanderers getting up over Western United, and the race for finals heading into the final round of the season. Plus we chat about the Matildas Olympic group and the squad for their friendly against Mexico as well as the usual you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far P...

Mar 25, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 227

Row, Row, Row Your Boat

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another chaotic round of A-League Women. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Mariners' coasting up the ladder and into finals, how Canberra is handling the off-field noise, which team has been most disappointing this season, and chat about who makes the top 6 with two rounds to go. Plus the usual you love to see its and a bunch of how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram ...

Mar 18, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 226

Expensive Corner Flags

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through one of the hottest weeks of A-League Women (literally and metaphorically). Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Sam Lewis as we discuss Emily Gielnik's Victory hat trick and Tony Gustavsson's ever-growing headache as a number of Matildas forward options find form. We chat about the grand final rematch between Sydney and Western United, the Pride celebrations leaving a bit to be desired, and the heat! Plus the usual y...

Mar 12, 202456 minSeason 4Ep. 225

Snow Boot

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another chaotic week in the A-League Women. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Victory and Western's big wins, the Sydney derby, and attempt to dissect the Young Matildas' win over South Korea in the U20 Asian Cup, but have to boot the playing surface. Plus the usual you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or downlo...

Mar 04, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 224

Allez Le Tillies

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic qualification! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Matildas 10-0 win in the second leg of Olympic qualifiers. We talk about Michelle Heymana and Kaitlyn Torpey (again), Tony Gustavsson's impending selection headaches, and why these upcoming Olympics are set to be fun and chaotic. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ...

Feb 29, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 223

The Tashkent Teal Tillies

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic qualifiers squad. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Matildas 3-0 win in the first leg of Olympic qualifiers. We talk about Michelle Heyman's inclusion, Kaitlyn Torpey's debut, who shone, who didn't, and what we're hoping for in the second leg. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

Feb 25, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 222

Who Do You Sing For?

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through another timeless week in the A-League Women. Join Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss Melbourne Victory's bejeweled win over the Wanderers, Western United's gorgeous win over the Phoenix, and, long story short, what's happening with Perth. Plus the usual you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN...

Feb 20, 20241 hr 9 minSeason 4Ep. 221

Best League in the World

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through a typically chaotic week in the A-League Women. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss Sydney's team bus going to the wrong ground and other peak dub moments. Plus we chat about Perth Glory's fall, if Western United are favourites for the premiership, and Melbourne Victory's stacked midfield. Plus we have some you love to see its, boots, and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instag...

Feb 12, 20241 hr 3 minSeason 4Ep. 220

HeymIN

ESPN's The Far Post is here to dissect the Matildas Olympic qualifiers squad. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the inclusion of Michelle Heyman, Kaitlyn Torpey, and Chloe Logarzo. We also chat about how we're feeling heading into the games vs. Uzbekistan. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices...

Feb 07, 202433 minSeason 4Ep. 219

Good Bogan Fun

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through a typically chaotic week in the A-League Women. Join Marissa Lordanic, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss last-placed Canberra United's win over the top-of-the-table Melbourne City, the raucous game between the Newcastle Jets and Wellington Phoenix, and the shape of the ladder at this stage of the season. Plus we have some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn...

Feb 06, 20241 hr 7 minSeason 4Ep. 218

Olympics Big Board #1

Following the lead of our colleagues in the United States, ESPN's The Far Post presents the first Olympics Big Board. If the Matildas qualified and the squad for Paris 2024 had to be selected today and play a game tomorrow, who would make the 18? Who would be in the selection conversations? Who would be the bolters? How do we replace Sam Kerr? Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as we answer those questions. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Ch...

Jan 30, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 4Ep. 217

Sorry For Party Rocking

ESPN's The Far Post is back to take you through a big week of upsets in the A-League Women. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Sam Lewis as we discuss Adelaide, Brisbane, and Western United getting the win, the length of the season's impact on club's halfway through, the crazy red card in the Wellington vs. Canberra game, and who is leading the Julie Dolan race. Plus we have some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check...

Jan 29, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 216

Water Into Wine

ESPN's The Far Post is back for another week of A-League Women action. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the Sydney FC's chaotic week, Gary van Egmond's departure from the Jets, and how the Angela derby shook out for both Victory and Canberra. Plus we boot the APL's cuts (and the nolimpico) and throw in some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn...

Jan 23, 20241 hr 8 minSeason 4Ep. 215

Heyman On A Stick

ESPN's The Far Post is back for another week of A-League Women action. Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the inaugural Unite Round, what we liked and what needs to improve. We also chat about Newcastle and Western Sydney's surprise wins and Michelle Heyman's epic milestone plus some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more abo...

Jan 15, 20241 hr 15 minSeason 4Ep. 214

Sam Kerr Injury Support Club

ESPN's The Far Post is back for the reconvening of the Sam Kerr Injury Support Club. Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the news of Sam Kerr's ACL injury, the epidemic of ACL injuries in women's football, what this injury means for Kerr, and how the Matildas look without their captain for the foreseeable future. Follow The Far Post on Twitter , Facebook , and Instagram . Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about you...

Jan 07, 202444 minSeason 4Ep. 213

Sushi Train

ESPN's The Far Post is back for another week of A-League Women action. Join Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Angela Christian-Wilkes as we discuss the chaos game between Newcastle and Western, how the Jets will fare now that Emily van Egmond is gone, and Adelaide's first win of the season. We also chat about the ticket scramble following the Matildas' Olympic qualifiers announcement, the Angela derby, and chuck in some you love to see its and how goods. Follow The Far Post on Tw...

Dec 19, 202358 minSeason 4Ep. 212
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