On our pilot episode of West Aussies Abroad, we sit down with Chris Donnell! Hear his incredible football journey from the Perth Glory academy to signing with English Premier League club, Fulham FC. Chris shares insights into the U21s setup, his loan spell at Airdrieonians in Scotland, and the unique challenges and learnings of playing professional football overseas. Discover what it takes to represent Australia at youth level and what the future holds next..

West Aussies Abroad is presented by The Far Post Perth and proudly produced by Perthspective Productions

On our pilot episode of West Aussies Abroad, we sit down with Chris Donnell! Hear his incredible football journey from the Perth Glory academy to signing with English Premier League club, Fulham FC. Chris shares insights into the U21s setup, his loan spell at Airdrieonians in Scotland, and the unique challenges and learnings of playing professional football overseas. Discover what it takes to represent Australia at youth level and what the future holds next.. West Aussies Abroad is presented by The Far Post Perth and proudly produced by <a href="https://www.perthspective.com">Perthspective Productions</a>

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.

West Aussies Abroad - Chris Donnell

In this episode, Blayne, Neil, and Jaxon unpack Perth's toothless 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar, where the Glory managed to score without actually registering a single shot on target. With finals football seemingly more and more out of reach, the boys ask the hard questions: what is the pass mark for Adam Griffiths now? 

Meanwhile, "Matilda Mania" hit Perth Stadium with 44,000 fans turning out for the Asian Cup opener. But was a 1-0 win over the Philippines actually a bit underwhelming? We dissect the performance, the frustrating 1 PM midweek scheduling for the rest of the tournament , and why the "Mexican Wave" needs to be banned.

Plus, we celebrate the return of the NPL WA, blast cheap Premier League merchandise, and ask if the upcoming World Cup is shaping up to be a logistical nightmare.

Key Topics:

Glory's Attacking Crisis: Breaking down the 1-1 scrap against Brisbane. With zero shots on target in two weeks and only three shots from open play against the Roar, where is the creative spark going to come from without Tom Lawrence and the likes? 

Matildas in WA: A 1-0 win gets the points, but holding 85% possession for just 15 shots against a low block leaves plenty of room for improvement. Also, a football snob's plea to stop the Mexican Wave.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

Good: A legitimate three-horse title race in the A-League Men between Newcastle, Auckland, and Sydney. Plus, the NPL WA kicks off with a bang as marquees Daniel Stynes and Danny De Silva both find the back of the net.

Bad: Tottenham Hotspur's disastrous 10-game winless streak dragging them toward the relegation zone , and the Asian Cup's crowd-killing midweek double-headers.

Ugly: Premier League clubs pushing generic, cookie-cutter Saint Patrick's Day merchandise , and mounting logistical concerns just 100 days out from the North American World Cup.

Round Predictions: Looking ahead to the weekend, including whether Perth Glory can avoid a 10:00 AM blowout against a high-flying Auckland side.

Keywords

Perth Glory, A-League Men, Brisbane Roar, Matildas, Asian Cup Perth, NPL WA, Danny De Silva, Tottenham Hotspur, Adam Griffiths.

In this episode, Blayne, Neil, and Jaxon unpack Perth's toothless 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar, where the Glory managed to score without actually registering a single shot on target. With finals football seemingly more and more out of reach, the boys ask the hard questions: what is the pass mark for Adam Griffiths now?&nbsp;
Meanwhile, "Matilda Mania" hit Perth Stadium with 44,000 fans turning out for the Asian Cup opener. But was a 1-0 win over the Philippines actually a bit underwhelming? We dissect the performance, the frustrating 1 PM midweek scheduling for the rest of the tournament , and why the "Mexican Wave" needs to be banned.
Plus, we celebrate the return of the NPL WA, blast cheap Premier League merchandise, and ask if the upcoming World Cup is shaping up to be a logistical nightmare.
Key Topics:
Glory's Attacking Crisis: Breaking down the 1-1 scrap against Brisbane. With zero shots on target in two weeks and only three shots from open play against the Roar, where is the creative spark going to come from without Tom Lawrence and the likes?&nbsp;
Matildas in WA: A 1-0 win gets the points, but holding 85% possession for just 15 shots against a low block leaves plenty of room for improvement. Also, a football snob's plea to stop the Mexican Wave.
The Good, The Bad &amp; The Ugly:
Good: A legitimate three-horse title race in the A-League Men between Newcastle, Auckland, and Sydney. Plus, the NPL WA kicks off with a bang as marquees Daniel Stynes and Danny De Silva both find the back of the net.
Bad: Tottenham Hotspur's disastrous 10-game winless streak dragging them toward the relegation zone , and the Asian Cup's crowd-killing midweek double-headers.
Ugly: Premier League clubs pushing generic, cookie-cutter Saint Patrick's Day merchandise , and mounting logistical concerns just 100 days out from the North American World Cup.
Round Predictions: Looking ahead to the weekend, including whether Perth Glory can avoid a 10:00 AM blowout against a high-flying Auckland side.
Keywords
Perth Glory, A-League Men, Brisbane Roar, Matildas, Asian Cup Perth, NPL WA, Danny De Silva, Tottenham Hotspur, Adam Griffiths.

Finals hopes fade to grey

The Adam Griffiths honeymoon period is officially over. Neil Sherwin is back from rocking out at Good Charlotte just in time to join Blayne and Jaxon for a reality check on Perth Glory's form. With the finals slipping away, the boys ask the hard questions: have teams figured out our tactics, and do we really want to endure another off-season coaching search?

Then, it’s time to geek out. We are joined by Rob Childs, aka The Kit Dealer, to talk all things vintage football shirts. Rob shares the secrets to spotting a fake 90s Kappa jersey, why the crossover between indie bands and football clubs is booming, and the absolutely unbelievable story of how AC Milan star Luka Jović randomly wandered into his shop in Piccadilly Arcade and sparked a global friendship.

Plus, we look at Juan Mata lighting up the Melbourne Derby, Daniel Bennie's cracking first goal in the Championship, a massive comeback win for the Glory Women, and why "crossing the line" with active support banter does the terraces no favours.

Key Topics:


The Glory Reality Check: Why the momentum has vanished, the gaping hole left by Rostyn Griffiths, and why the press conference "stonewalling" is wearing thin.


The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:


Good: Juan Mata proving his class at Victory and Daniel Bennie’s screamer for QPR.


Bad: Melbourne City’s disastrous season and Western Sydney Wanderers’ massive fumble of the Juan Mata marquee signing.


Ugly: When banter crosses the line on the terraces, and a serious chat about the persistent issue of racism in football.


Feature Interview: Rob Childs (The Kit Dealer):


Why the 1995–2005 era is the undisputed peak of football kits.


How to authenticate vintage shirts (and why cheap knock-offs can't replicate 90s manufacturing).


Sourcing a Manly Dolphins jacket in Sicily and a Perth SC shirt in Bulgaria.


The AC Milan Story: How a random knock on a closed door led to hanging out with Luka Jović and Jan-Carlo Simić across Europe and Saudi Arabia.


A-League Women: The Glory Girls show massive character with a 3-2 comeback win over the Jets to keep their Top 6 hopes alive.


Coaching Carousel Rumours: Dismissing the Rob Stanton to Perth whispers, but asking the big question: what is the benchmark for Griffiths to earn a contract extension?

Keywords: Perth Glory, The Kit Dealer, Vintage Football Kits, A-League Men, A-League Women, Juan Mata, Luka Jović, Adam Griffiths, NPL WA, Daniel Bennie.

The Adam Griffiths honeymoon period is officially over. Neil Sherwin is back from rocking out at Good Charlotte just in time to join Blayne and Jaxon for a reality check on Perth Glory's form. With the finals slipping away, the boys ask the hard questions: have teams figured out our tactics, and do we really want to endure another off-season coaching search?
Then, it&rsquo;s time to geek out. We are joined by Rob Childs, aka The Kit Dealer, to talk all things vintage football shirts. Rob shares the secrets to spotting a fake 90s Kappa jersey, why the crossover between indie bands and football clubs is booming, and the absolutely unbelievable story of how AC Milan star Luka Jović randomly wandered into his shop in Piccadilly Arcade and sparked a global friendship.
Plus, we look at Juan Mata lighting up the Melbourne Derby, Daniel Bennie's cracking first goal in the Championship, a massive comeback win for the Glory Women, and why "crossing the line" with active support banter does the terraces no favours.
Key Topics:
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The Glory Reality Check: Why the momentum has vanished, the gaping hole left by Rostyn Griffiths, and why the press conference "stonewalling" is wearing thin.
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The Good, The Bad &amp; The Ugly:
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Good: Juan Mata proving his class at Victory and Daniel Bennie&rsquo;s screamer for QPR.
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Bad: Melbourne City&rsquo;s disastrous season and Western Sydney Wanderers&rsquo; massive fumble of the Juan Mata marquee signing.
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Ugly: When banter crosses the line on the terraces, and a serious chat about the persistent issue of racism in football.
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Feature Interview: Rob Childs (The Kit Dealer):
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Why the 1995&ndash;2005 era is the undisputed peak of football kits.
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How to authenticate vintage shirts (and why cheap knock-offs can't replicate 90s manufacturing).
</li>
<li>
Sourcing a Manly Dolphins jacket in Sicily and a Perth SC shirt in Bulgaria.
</li>
<li>
The AC Milan Story: How a random knock on a closed door led to hanging out with Luka Jović and Jan-Carlo Simić across Europe and Saudi Arabia.
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A-League Women: The Glory Girls show massive character with a 3-2 comeback win over the Jets to keep their Top 6 hopes alive.
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Coaching Carousel Rumours: Dismissing the Rob Stanton to Perth whispers, but asking the big question: what is the benchmark for Griffiths to earn a contract extension?
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Keywords: Perth Glory, The Kit Dealer, Vintage Football Kits, A-League Men, A-League Women, Juan Mata, Luka Jović, Adam Griffiths, NPL WA, Daniel Bennie.

Get your kits out (Feat. The Kit Dealer)

Blayne Treadgold, James Renton and "Super Sub" Murray Stevens dissect what might be the worst Perth Glory performance of the Adam Griffiths era.

In this episode, the boys try to make sense of the 3-1 "disaster-class" against the Newcastle Jets. We break down why the Glory reverted to "hoof-ball" the massive hole left by Tom Lawrence, Nicho Pennington and Rhys Bozinovski.

It’s not all doom and gloom though—we celebrate the magic of the FA Cup, discuss Susan Phonsongkham’s stunning "Olimpico" for the Glory Women, and preview the massive Night Series Final between Olympic Kingsway and Stirling Macedonia.

Plus, we tackle the big "Burning Question": What should be the Top 5 priorities for new A-League CEO Steve Rosich and Football Australia CEO Martin Kugler? 

Key Topics:

Glory vs. Jets: A tactical breakdown of the loss

The "Griff" vs. Milligan Debate: One coach wants to play proactively; the other went pragmatic. We ask if the squad is good enough to adapt. 

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

Good: The romance of the FA Cup, Macclesfield’s spirit, and Wrexham drawing Chelsea. 

Bad: Lewis Miller’s heartbreaking Achilles injury and Glory’s "retreating" defense. 

Ugly: The disgraceful state of the Allianz Stadium pitch and overzealous security in "The Shed." 

The CEO Wishlist: A deep dive into what the new bosses of Australian football need to fix in 2026—from a united football pyramid to a broadcast deal that actually works. 

A-League Women: Susan Phonsongkham scores directly from a corner to stun Canberra United. 
Local Corner: A look at the WA Night Series Final: Olympic Kingsway vs. Stirling Macedonia. 

Keywords: Perth Glory, Adam Griffiths, A-League Men, Newcastle Jets, Steve Rosich, Martin Kugler, FA Cup, Susan Phonsongkham, WA Night Series, Football West.

The Far Post Perth podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions

Blayne Treadgold, James Renton and "Super Sub" Murray Stevens dissect what might be the worst Perth Glory performance of the Adam Griffiths era.
In this episode, the boys try to make sense of the 3-1 "disaster-class" against the Newcastle Jets. We break down why the Glory reverted to "hoof-ball" the massive hole left by Tom Lawrence, Nicho Pennington and Rhys Bozinovski.
It&rsquo;s not all doom and gloom though&mdash;we celebrate the magic of the FA Cup, discuss Susan Phonsongkham&rsquo;s stunning "Olimpico" for the Glory Women, and preview the massive Night Series Final between Olympic Kingsway and Stirling Macedonia.
Plus, we tackle the big "Burning Question": What should be the Top 5 priorities for new A-League CEO Steve Rosich and Football Australia CEO Martin Kugler?&nbsp;
Key Topics:
Glory vs. Jets: A tactical breakdown of the loss
The "Griff" vs. Milligan Debate: One coach wants to play proactively; the other went pragmatic. We ask if the squad is good enough to adapt.&nbsp;
The Good, The Bad &amp; The Ugly: Good: The romance of the FA Cup, Macclesfield&rsquo;s spirit, and Wrexham drawing Chelsea. Bad: Lewis Miller&rsquo;s heartbreaking Achilles injury and Glory&rsquo;s "retreating" defense.&nbsp; Ugly: The disgraceful state of the Allianz Stadium pitch and overzealous security in "The Shed."&nbsp;
The CEO Wishlist: A deep dive into what the new bosses of Australian football need to fix in 2026&mdash;from a united football pyramid to a broadcast deal that actually works.&nbsp;
A-League Women: Susan Phonsongkham scores directly from a corner to stun Canberra United.&nbsp; Local Corner: A look at the WA Night Series Final: Olympic Kingsway vs. Stirling Macedonia.&nbsp;
Keywords:&nbsp;Perth Glory, Adam Griffiths, A-League Men, Newcastle Jets, Steve Rosich, Martin Kugler, FA Cup, Susan Phonsongkham, WA Night Series, Football West. The Far Post Perth podcast is proudly produced by <a href="https://www.perthspective.com">Perthspective Productions</a>

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