We're back for another huge episode of the Perth SC Podcast. We speak to NPLM defensive midfielder Sam Riak about his football journey from arriving in Australia as a child to travelling around the country playing football. Also, Epril Nossent chats after that big win for Perth over Redstar and what this weekend might hold as they get set to face the Football West Academy.

The Perth SC Podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions

We're back for another huge episode of the Perth SC Podcast. We speak to NPLM defensive midfielder Sam Riak about his football journey from arriving in Australia as a child to travelling around the country playing football. Also, Epril Nossent chats after that big win for Perth over Redstar and what this weekend might hold as they get set to face the Football West Academy. The Perth SC Podcast is proudly produced by <a href="https://www.perthspective.com">Perthspective Productions</a>

The Official Podcast of Perth Azzurri SC - Western Australia's most successful football club established 1948. 

The Perth Azzurri Podcast is proudly produced by Perthspective Productions

The Official Podcast of Perth Azzurri SC - Western Australia's most successful football club established 1948.&nbsp; The Perth Azzurri Podcast is proudly produced by <a href="https://www.perthspective.com">Perthspective Productions</a>

The Perth Azzurri Podcast

Backline Battles

In this episode, Blayne Treadgold sits down with Club President Jason Marocchi for a comprehensive mid-season review, covering the top-four push from our NPL Men, the undefeated streak of our NPL Women, and a bright look at our flying junior academy. Jason also shares major updates on the Dorrien Gardens redevelopment and a milestone sponsorship year.

Later in the show, we introduce Football Operations Manager, Tass Kalogirou. Tass shares his football journey from London to New Jersey, Canada, and the east coast, before breaking down his day-to-day work building the future technical blueprint for the Azzurri.

Key Matchday & Club Events Mentioned


Azzurri Business Network Luncheon: This Friday at Dorrien Gardens, featuring special guest and Perth Glory Coach, Adam Griffiths.


Socceroos World Cup Watch Party: This Sunday at the clubhouse. Gates open at 9:30 AM for the midday kickoff against Turkey, featuring our brand-new big screens. Stay on to watch our senior women face the Football West Academy directly afterward.


Annual Pink Game: Sunday, 28 June at Dorrien Gardens vs Fremantle City, raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Care WA.

Key Points From the Show

The Mid-Season Report Card


NPL Men: Currently sitting in the top four and just six points off the pace. Despite a difficult run of early injuries, squad depth has kept the team on a six-game unbeaten streak ahead of a vital four-week away stretch.


NPL Women: Enjoying an incredible, undefeated season under Tommy, having conceded only two goals so far. Squad chemistry is at an all-time high, with major A-League squad inclusions like Charlie Wainwright and Daisy McAllister strengthening the park.

Junior Academy Success


The Under 16s are currently undefeated and clear at the top of the table.


The Under 14s secured a historic away victory over Perth Red Star last weekend.


Former first-team player Federico Achille has taken the reins of the Under 15s as he starts his coaching journey.

Facilities & Infrastructure Progress


Upgrades to the change rooms and amenities at Beatty Park are nearing completion.


Birdwood Square is on track to be fully lit with training lights ahead of next season.


Long-term redevelopments at Dorrien Gardens are moving forward alongside local council and government bodies, with a major corporate announcement expected this Friday.

Behind the Scenes with Tass Kalogirou


Tass shares his background coaching in elite academy spaces across the UK, USA, and Canada before moving to Australia.


An honest look at the structural differences between East Coast football models and WA, including technical coordination, academy tracking, and local funding models.

Keywords for SEO

Perth Azzurri FC, NPL WA football, WA soccer podcast, Dorrien Gardens events, local Perth football clubs, junior football academy Perth, West Australian NPL results, football operations management, Socceroos watch party Perth.

In this episode, Blayne Treadgold sits down with Club President Jason Marocchi for a comprehensive mid-season review, covering the top-four push from our NPL Men, the undefeated streak of our NPL Women, and a bright look at our flying junior academy. Jason also shares major updates on the Dorrien Gardens redevelopment and a milestone sponsorship year.
Later in the show, we introduce Football Operations Manager, Tass Kalogirou. Tass shares his football journey from London to New Jersey, Canada, and the east coast, before breaking down his day-to-day work building the future technical blueprint for the Azzurri.
Key Matchday &amp; Club Events Mentioned
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Azzurri Business Network Luncheon: This Friday at Dorrien Gardens, featuring special guest and Perth Glory Coach, Adam Griffiths.
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Socceroos World Cup Watch Party: This Sunday at the clubhouse. Gates open at 9:30 AM for the midday kickoff against Turkey, featuring our brand-new big screens. Stay on to watch our senior women face the Football West Academy directly afterward.
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Annual Pink Game: Sunday, 28 June at Dorrien Gardens vs Fremantle City, raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Care WA.
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Key Points From the Show
The Mid-Season Report Card
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NPL Men: Currently sitting in the top four and just six points off the pace. Despite a difficult run of early injuries, squad depth has kept the team on a six-game unbeaten streak ahead of a vital four-week away stretch.
</li>
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NPL Women: Enjoying an incredible, undefeated season under Tommy, having conceded only two goals so far. Squad chemistry is at an all-time high, with major A-League squad inclusions like Charlie Wainwright and Daisy McAllister strengthening the park.
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</ul>
Junior Academy Success
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The Under 16s are currently undefeated and clear at the top of the table.
</li>
<li>
The Under 14s secured a historic away victory over Perth Red Star last weekend.
</li>
<li>
Former first-team player Federico Achille has taken the reins of the Under 15s as he starts his coaching journey.
</li>
</ul>
Facilities &amp; Infrastructure Progress
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<li>
Upgrades to the change rooms and amenities at Beatty Park are nearing completion.
</li>
<li>
Birdwood Square is on track to be fully lit with training lights ahead of next season.
</li>
<li>
Long-term redevelopments at Dorrien Gardens are moving forward alongside local council and government bodies, with a major corporate announcement expected this Friday.
</li>
</ul>
Behind the Scenes with Tass Kalogirou
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<li>
Tass shares his background coaching in elite academy spaces across the UK, USA, and Canada before moving to Australia.
</li>
<li>
An honest look at the structural differences between East Coast football models and WA, including technical coordination, academy tracking, and local funding models.
</li>
</ul>
Keywords for SEO
Perth Azzurri FC, NPL WA football, WA soccer podcast, Dorrien Gardens events, local Perth football clubs, junior football academy Perth, West Australian NPL results, football operations management, Socceroos watch party Perth.

The Midway Point (Feat. Jason Marocchi and Tass Kalogirou

In the May edition of the Perth Azzurri Podcast, we are incredibly proud to bring you a very special episode centered around family, resilience, and the true strength of the WA football community.

I sit down with former Azzurri player Matt Danskin. Matt shares the heartbreaking reality of his son Jack's diagnosis with Batten's disease, an ultra-rare and life-limiting form of childhood dementia. With the required enzyme reduction therapy costing an astronomical $11,450 every 22 days , the local football family is rallying behind the Danskins this Sunday at Dorrien Gardens for 'Jack's Game'.

To help preview the massive Legends match taking place on the day, iconic local coaches Graham Normanton and Taki Nicolaidis join me in the studio. We share some brilliant laughs about managing big personalities, debate the current fitness levels of returning 2008-era players like Dino Djulbic and Todd Howarth, and hear why Normo is officially putting a $500 wager on the line.

Key Topics

Matt Danskin's Football Journey: Matt chats about signing with Azzurri back in 2005, and the dog-eat-dog reality of moving to Germany at 17 years old to play for Werder Bremen.

The Fight Against Batten's Disease: Matt opens up about Jack's diagnosis with childhood dementia. We discuss the importance of community support and the financial reality of funding life-extending medication that costs over $11,000 every 22 days.

Everything You Need to Know About Jack's Game: All the logistical details for this Sunday's family fundraiser at Dorrien Gardens, featuring the Legends soccer game, bouncy castles, a live auction, and a massive raffle.

Legends Banter with Taki & Normo: Graham Normanton and Taki Nicolaidis drop by to preview the Legends clash. Expect plenty of laughs as we remember Andreas Oliveira's flat-out refusal to do sprints, and hear Normo throw down a $500 wager if his team gets beaten.

Weekend Fixtures: I wrap up the weekend action, with the senior men heading to Percy Doyle Reserve to face Sorrento , and the senior women making the cold trip down to Albany for the NPL WA regional round against the Football West Academy.

Keywords

Perth Azzurri, Jack Danskin, Batten's Disease, Childhood Dementia, Graham Normanton, Taki Nicolaidis, NPL WA, Dorrien Gardens, WA Football Community, Werder Bremen.

In the May edition of the Perth Azzurri Podcast, we are incredibly proud to bring you a very special episode centered around family, resilience, and the true strength of the WA football community.
I sit down with former Azzurri player Matt Danskin. Matt shares the heartbreaking reality of his son Jack's diagnosis with Batten's disease, an ultra-rare and life-limiting form of childhood dementia. With the required enzyme reduction therapy costing an astronomical $11,450 every 22 days , the local football family is rallying behind the Danskins this Sunday at Dorrien Gardens for 'Jack's Game'.
To help preview the massive Legends match taking place on the day, iconic local coaches Graham Normanton and Taki Nicolaidis join me in the studio. We share some brilliant laughs about managing big personalities, debate the current fitness levels of returning 2008-era players like Dino Djulbic and Todd Howarth, and hear why Normo is officially putting a $500 wager on the line.
Key Topics
Matt Danskin's Football Journey: Matt chats about signing with Azzurri back in 2005, and the dog-eat-dog reality of moving to Germany at 17 years old to play for Werder Bremen.
The Fight Against Batten's Disease: Matt opens up about Jack's diagnosis with childhood dementia. We discuss the importance of community support and the financial reality of funding life-extending medication that costs over $11,000 every 22 days.
Everything You Need to Know About Jack's Game: All the logistical details for this Sunday's family fundraiser at Dorrien Gardens, featuring the Legends soccer game, bouncy castles, a live auction, and a massive raffle.
Legends Banter with Taki &amp; Normo: Graham Normanton and Taki Nicolaidis drop by to preview the Legends clash. Expect plenty of laughs as we remember Andreas Oliveira's flat-out refusal to do sprints, and hear Normo throw down a $500 wager if his team gets beaten.
Weekend Fixtures: I wrap up the weekend action, with the senior men heading to Percy Doyle Reserve to face Sorrento , and the senior women making the cold trip down to Albany for the NPL WA regional round against the Football West Academy.
Keywords
Perth Azzurri, Jack Danskin, Batten's Disease, Childhood Dementia, Graham Normanton, Taki Nicolaidis, NPL WA, Dorrien Gardens, WA Football Community, Werder Bremen.

Jack's Journey: Rallying the WA Football Family (feat. Matt Danskin, Taki Nicolaidis & Graham Normanton)

Welcome to the April edition of the Perth Azzurri podcast! This week, host Blayne Treadgold sits down with Ken Anthony and Salih Öztas to shine a light on the club's groundbreaking blind football and futsal program. Entering its fifth year, this initiative is completely changing the game in WA. 

Ken reveals how he re-engineered his 30 years of coaching experience to guide visually impaired athletes using touch, sound, and the analog clock system. Salih, the team's star striker, shares what it felt like to beat the Perth Glory 5-3, his ambitions to represent the national squad at the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics, and his excitement for his beloved Inter Milan coming to Perth. 

Plus, get all the details for the upcoming Blind Futsal season launch at Dorrien Gardens and a preview of this weekend's massive NPL clashes against Balcatta and Olympic Kingsway! 



Key Topics:

The Blind Futsal Program: Celebrating the fifth year of the initiative with Coach and Coordinator Ken Anthony. 



Coaching by Sound and Touch: How Ken adapted his methods, using the analog clock system and physical guidance for B1 and B2 athletes. 



Beating the Glory: Salih Öztas details the team's incredible 5-3 victory over the Perth Glory and an undefeated four-year streak against the Australian National Walking Team. 



Paralympic Dreams: Salih’s ultimate goal of making the national squad for the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics. 



Inter Milan in Perth: Salih shares his excitement as a massive Inter fan ahead of their WA tour and hopes to toss the coin at the match. 



Get Involved: Details on the major season launch on Sunday the 19th at Dorrien Gardens, plus how to join the Sunday training sessions. 



Weekend Fixtures: The Azzurri Girls take on arch-rivals Balcatta under the Friday night lights, while the Men face Olympic Kingsway on Saturday.



Keywords

Perth Azzurri, Blind Football WA, Blind Futsal, Ken Anthony, Salih Öztas, NPL WA, Dorrien Gardens, 2032 Paralympics, Perth Soccer Club, Football West.

Welcome to the April edition of the Perth Azzurri podcast! This week, host Blayne Treadgold sits down with Ken Anthony and Salih &Ouml;ztas to shine a light on the club's groundbreaking blind football and futsal program. Entering its fifth year, this initiative is completely changing the game in WA. Ken reveals how he re-engineered his 30 years of coaching experience to guide visually impaired athletes using touch, sound, and the analog clock system. Salih, the team's star striker, shares what it felt like to beat the Perth Glory 5-3, his ambitions to represent the national squad at the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics, and his excitement for his beloved Inter Milan coming to Perth. Plus, get all the details for the upcoming Blind Futsal season launch at Dorrien Gardens and a preview of this weekend's massive NPL clashes against Balcatta and Olympic Kingsway!&nbsp;

Key Topics:
The Blind Futsal Program: Celebrating the fifth year of the initiative with Coach and Coordinator Ken Anthony. 

Coaching by Sound and Touch: How Ken adapted his methods, using the analog clock system and physical guidance for B1 and B2 athletes. 

Beating the Glory: Salih &Ouml;ztas details the team's incredible 5-3 victory over the Perth Glory and an undefeated four-year streak against the Australian National Walking Team. 

Paralympic Dreams: Salih&rsquo;s ultimate goal of making the national squad for the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics. 

Inter Milan in Perth: Salih shares his excitement as a massive Inter fan ahead of their WA tour and hopes to toss the coin at the match. 

Get Involved: Details on the major season launch on Sunday the 19th at Dorrien Gardens, plus how to join the Sunday training sessions. 

Weekend Fixtures: The Azzurri Girls take on arch-rivals Balcatta under the Friday night lights, while the Men face Olympic Kingsway on Saturday.

Keywords
Perth Azzurri, Blind Football WA, Blind Futsal, Ken Anthony, Salih &Ouml;ztas, NPL WA, Dorrien Gardens, 2032 Paralympics, Perth Soccer Club, Football West.

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