Steph Brantz’s annual ALW Grand Final preview

Melbourne City and Sydney FC will meet again in the A-League Women’s Grand Final this Saturday, with a record-breaking fifth-domestic title on offer for both. One of the most respected voices in the women’s game, Steph Brantz, joins Rob and Michael for our annual Grand Final week chat, to reflect o…

Adriano Del Monte ahead of Italy’s Euro defence

Adriano Del Monte then joins Rob and Derek Dyson with newly-crowned Inter Milan careering away to a massive gap in Serie A. Adriano also casts the lens forward to the Euros, where the ever-stuttering Italian side enter as defending Champions.

Nancy Frostick as Ipswich Town near promotion

Ipswich Town are in the box seat for promotion to the Premier League with three games to play of the Championship season - The Athletic's Nancy Frostick has covered the Tractor Boys throughout their magical run, which now wants only for its crowning glory.

Robbie Thomson reviews Olyroos AFC Cup crash, Olympics history - Box2Box

The Olyroos failed to make a dent at the U23 AFC Asian Cup, bowing out of Olympics qualification without hitting the net across their three games. Channel 10/Paramount+ commentator Robbie Thomson puts the performance in perspective, and also has a word on the state of the football media and APL adm…

Melbourne City Women's boss Dario Vidosic before ALW semi-finals - Box2Box

Melbourne City Women’s manager Dario Vidosic reflects on their final day triumph that saw them lift the Premiers Plate, and looks ahead to their semi-final first leg against the Newcastle Jets, as City yet again chase the double. 

Michael Lynch on Ange’s Spurs

Rob and Edge welcome back Australian football journalism icon - and lifelong Spurs fan - Michael Lynch, for a deep-dive on Ange Postecoglou’s first season at Tottenham as it winds towards its close.

Andrew Todos forecasts Ukraine's lofty Euro 2024 ambitions - Box2Box

Andrew Todos, founder of Ukrainian football publication Zorya Londonsk, reviews Ukraine's last-ditch qualification for Euro 2024, and discusses why they should feel ambitious as they prepare for a group of Belgium, Slovakia and Romania. 

Jason Pine on Wellington Phoenix as Premiers Plate race ignites - Box2Box

Sky Sports NZ’s Jason Pine discusses the mighty campaign of the Wellington Phoenix, who are in the race for maiden A-League silverware despite last weekend's loss to Central Coast, as well the incoming Auckland franchise, and NZ’s national team prospects at the Olympics.

Jamie Jackson ponders Etihad stalemate as Liverpool further lead - Box2Box

The Guardian’s Jamie Jackson mulls over Sunday's goalless draw between Manchester City and Arsenal, which did neither any favours. Jamie ponders why neither manager took significant risk, and Erling Haaland’s impact on the City machine. 

Cath Cannuli on thrilling ALW Premiership conclusion - Box2Box

The final day of the A-League Women's season threw up some extraordinary results, with Sydney FC collapsing to open the door to Melbourne City, who's win over Perth sealed their third Premier's Plate. Four-cap Matilda and former Wanderers boss Cath Cannuli reviews the drama, and sets us up for a mo…