Round 1 is in the books, and the A-League is back with instant controversy, tactical teething issues, and plenty of fire. Blayne, Neil, and Renton unpack a chaotic opening weekend, starting with Perth Glory’s frustrating 2-1 defeat to Macarthur in Campbelltown. Despite a world-class 25-yard strike from skipper Tom Lawrence and an immense shift from young centre-back Cher Deng, Glory left empty-handed after a contentious handball penalty against Calem Nieuwenhof turned the contest on its head.

The boys dissect the fallout from Lawrence’s unfiltered post-match comments, slamming media pundits who think players should be silenced by club PR shields. We review the drab, scoreless Sydney Derby, questions why the league insists on burning its marquee rivalry chips in Round 1, and applauds Bayswater City for flying the WA flag with a stunning 3-1 win over Marconi in the Australian Championship.

Plus, Neil vents about the hideous Chicken Treat sponsor sticker ruining Glory's slick 90s retro kits, the panel calls out Newcastle Jets for banning a veteran journalist over unpaid wage reporting, and the lads preview a sodden Friday night trip to Suncorp against Brisbane Roar.

Round 1 is in the books, and the A-League is back with instant controversy, tactical teething issues, and plenty of fire. Blayne, Neil, and Renton unpack a chaotic opening weekend, starting with Perth Glory&rsquo;s frustrating 2-1 defeat to Macarthur in Campbelltown. Despite a world-class 25-yard strike from skipper Tom Lawrence and an immense shift from young centre-back Cher Deng, Glory left empty-handed after a contentious handball penalty against Calem Nieuwenhof turned the contest on its head.
The boys dissect the fallout from Lawrence&rsquo;s unfiltered post-match comments, slamming media pundits who think players should be silenced by club PR shields. We review the drab, scoreless Sydney Derby, questions why the league insists on burning its marquee rivalry chips in Round 1, and applauds Bayswater City for flying the WA flag with a stunning 3-1 win over Marconi in the Australian Championship.
Plus, Neil vents about the hideous Chicken Treat sponsor sticker ruining Glory's slick 90s retro kits, the panel calls out Newcastle Jets for banning a veteran journalist over unpaid wage reporting, and the lads preview a sodden Friday night trip to Suncorp against Brisbane Roar.

Independent Podcast & digital football channel based in Perth, Western Australia. The Far Post Perth Podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions. 

Independent Podcast &amp; digital football channel based in Perth, Western Australia. The Far Post Perth Podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions.

Podcast and football fan channel featuring news, views and banter on all things relating to football in Western Australia.

The Far Post Perth

Independent Podcast & digital football channel based in Perth, Western Australia. Covering Perth Glory, A-leagues, NPLWA and WA State Leagues, Socceroos and Matildas all from a uniquely Western Australian perspective. The Far Post Perth Podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions. 

Independent Podcast &amp; digital football channel based in Perth, Western Australia. Covering Perth Glory, A-leagues, NPLWA and WA State Leagues, Socceroos and Matildas all from a uniquely Western Australian perspective. The Far Post Perth Podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions.