Episodes
Another A-League Men review on the Front Page Football Podcast! This time host Christian Marchetti is joined by FPF contributors Antonis Pagonis and Jake Holub as they go through all their takeaways from the weekend's matches! The boys start with their key observations from Round 24 (5:05) before Christian waxes lyrical about the incredible Sydney Derby drama on Saturday night (10:54). They discuss more antagonising post-match comments by Western Sydney Wanderers manager Marko Rudan, this...
Published 04/16/24
Another A-League Men review on the Front Page Football Podcast! Host Christian Marchetti takes you through all his thoughts from the weekend's matches! It's a long one! Christian starts by discussing the Wanderers falling at home to the Brisbane Roar on Friday night, assessing Macklin Freke's standing amongst the league's best goalkeepers and Marko Rudan's interesting "perception" comment about Western Sydney and Sydney FC (1:27). Christian also reviews Western United-Macarthur, considering...
Published 04/09/24
On this Friday edition of the Front Page Football Podcast, the boys have a special episode for all Melbourne City fans! Host Christian Marchetti is joined by Victorian-based FPF writer Caydn Foley for a deep dive into Melbourne City's 2023/24 season thus far. The boys give their opinions on whether City can still finish in the top six, Jamie Maclaren's poor season and possible exit from the club at season's end, and Max Caputo's emergence in recent weeks. Later in the pod, the boys delve...
Published 04/05/24
Today's Front Page Football Podcast sees host Christian Marchetti joined by FPF writer Jake Holub to discuss some topical news items across the A-League Men! The boys first address the Central Coast Mariners coming from behind to defeat Melbourne City in midweek action (1:39). They discuss why it was a hugely important win for the Mariners, Max Caputo's excellent form, Mark Jackson's tactical tweak which changed the game, and whether improved performances have come too late for Melbourne...
Published 04/03/24
Another A-League Men review on the Front Page Football Podcast! Host Christian Marchetti takes you through all his thoughts from the weekend's matches! Christian starts by describing a sensational performance by Adelaide United's winger Nestory Irankunda against Western United, which saw the Bayern Munich bound star score a phenomenal hat-trick. He highlights the small improvements Irankunda has been making in his game recently and explains why Australian football needs to embrace the young...
Published 04/01/24
A Dub-themed edition of the Front Page Football Podcast is here! Today, host Christian Marchetti is joined by FPF writer Cody Ojeda to first address the latest controversy in the A-Leagues which has seen broadcast production company Global Advance enter administration, leaving the APL to enter into a new agreement with NEP until season's end (1:30). Then, they pivot to the A-League Women, taking all the permutations heading into the final weekend of Dub action for 2023/24 (11:28). Christian...
Published 03/29/24
Join Front Page Football's Jake Holub as he deep dives into the world of A-Leagues Fantasy on our Front Page Fantasy podcast! Episode six of the series reviews the A-League Men’s and Women’s Fantasy seasons so far, including key tips and advice for coaches heading into the final stretch of the 2023/24 season. Jake first reviews his Fantasy performance so far (1:20) before highlighting some of the top players in the two Front Page Fantasy leagues (2:12). He then delves into a position by...
Published 03/28/24
Front Page Football's Cody Ojeda speaks to Western Sydney Wanderers manager Robbie Hooker and star striker Sophie Harding following their side's crucial 3-1 win over Western United in the A-League Women! Hooker gives his thoughts on the Wanderers edging closer to securing a Finals spot, Sham Khamis' crucial first half saves, the synergy between Harding and Cushla Rue, and Ella Buchanan's recent goalscoring form, amongst other topics. Matildas striker Harding also discusses the possibility...
Published 03/28/24
After a Monday hiatus, the Wednesday edition of the Front Page Football Podcast is here! Today, host Christian Marchetti is joined by FPF writer Matt Olsen to first discuss the Olyroos' performances at the WAFF Championship (1:25). The boys review an impressive 12-month period for Tony Vidmar's side, why going toe-to-toe with South Korea in the Final could prove crucial for Olympic qualification, and discuss the depth in talent Australia now has across the age group. Later in the pod, Matt...
Published 03/27/24
The return!! Cody Ojeda and Matt Olsen are back again for another edition of Front Page Dub! On this episode, recorded before this weekend's action, Cody and Matt look over the A-League Women's ladder ahead of the final two weeks of action, analysing the different possible outcomes that will define what has been a chaotic season. Plus, the guys discuss the announcement of an ALW All-Stars game against Arsenal in May, the ownership troubles in Newcastle and Canberra, and analyse the...
Published 03/24/24
On this Friday edition of the Front Page Football Podcast, host Christian Marchetti has an extended chat into the biggest story surrounding the A-Leagues at the moment! Christian is joined by FPF writer Jack Twohill for a one-hour deep dive into all the recent talk about the Newcastle Jets' ownership situation, and the possibility the club could fold at season's end (2:55). The boys dissect the concerning comments from Stephen Conroy and Nick Garcia this week, Jets CEO Shane Mattiske's short...
Published 03/22/24
On this midweek edition of the Front Page Football Podcast, the boys have a special episode for our South Australian listeners! Host Christian Marchetti is joined by fellow SA-based FPF writer Antonis Pagonis for a one-hour deep dive into what has been a very disappointing season for Adelaide United in the A-League Men. The boys dissect Carl Veart's recent comments on the Reds' squad building failures resulting from their age profile, the absence of a game changer in the team following Craig...
Published 03/20/24
Another A-League Men review on the Front Page Football Podcast! Host Christian Marchetti takes you through all his thoughts from the weekend's matches! Christian starts by giving his view on the ownership situation at the Newcastle Jets, discussing more frustration from manager Rob Stanton on Friday night, the latest rumours, and why the end might be near for the club (1:42). Moving onto the pulsating affair between the Wellington Phoenix and Sydney FC, Christian waxes lyrical about...
Published 03/18/24
Front Page Football's Cody Ojeda speaks to Western Sydney Wanderers manager Robbie Hooker and midfielder Holly Caspers following their side's resounding 4-1 win over Canberra United in the A-League Women! Hooker gives his summary of the win, the adjustments made from last Saturday's game against the same opponent, the reaction his team showed after conceding in the first minute, and first Dub goals for Ella Buchanan and Madison McComasky, amongst other topics. Caspers also provides her...
Published 03/16/24
On this Friday edition of the Front Page Football Podcast, host Christian Marchetti is joined by FPF writer Jake Holub to run the rule over a bunch of news items in the A-League Men and surrounding the Socceroos! The boys first dissect Western United's 2-2 draw with Melbourne Victory in the A-League Men, where Daniel Penha continued his excellent form and Tony Popovic's side once again showcased their inconsistency (1:38). Elsewhere, the Mariners are through to the Inter-Zonal Final of the...
Published 03/15/24
Mid-week Front Page Football Podcast? Yes please! On this edition, host Christian Marchetti is first joined by FPF writer Jake Holub to run the rule over an astonishing result in the A-League Men, where Melbourne City embarrassed the Western Sydney Wanderers 7-0. They discuss Western Sydney's shambolic defending and Marko Rudan's decision to not face his post-match press conference, amongst other topics (1:34). Elsewhere, with the Socceroos expected to announce their squad for the Lebanon...
Published 03/13/24
Front Page Football's Antonis Pagonis speaks to Adelaide United manager Adrian Stenta after the Reds suffered a 4-1 home defeat to rivals Melbourne Victory in Round 19 A-League Women action. Stenta gives his thoughts on Adelaide's performance, two Victory's goals potentially being offside, the pending return of Emilia Murray, what the squad is looking to achieve for their final four games, and more. Front Page Football socials: - Twitter: https://twitter.com/FrontPgFootball - Facebook:...
Published 03/12/24
After a month-long hiatus, the Front Page Football Podcast is BACK!! In a new format, host Christian Marchetti takes you through all his thoughts from Round 20 of the A-League Men! Christian starts by giving an extended spiel on the Western Sydney Wanderers' recent woes after their loss to Western United, discussing Marko Rudan's team selection and how the team is massively underachieving (2:49). He then reviews Melbourne City's narrow win over Wellington, giving his thoughts on Jamie...
Published 03/11/24
Front Page Football's Cody Ojeda speaks to Central Coast Mariners youngster and goalscorer Peta Trimis after her side drew 1-1 with Melbourne Victory in the A-League Women! Trimis gives her thoughts on the result, scoring her third goal of the season, Casey Dumont's performance and impact on the game, adapting to life in Gosford, and much more. Stay tuned for more post-match reaction from the Dub as we head into the final stretch of the season! Front Page Football socials: - Twitter:...
Published 02/14/24
The Front Page Football Podcast is back after a brief hiatus as Christian Marchetti is joined by Antonis Pagonis and Cody Ojeda to discuss a host of topics within the Australian football scene at the moment! The boys first discuss Western Sydney Wanderers boss Marko Rudan's recent press conferences and his seeming campaign against the APL, Football Australia, and the standard of refereeing in the A-League Men (1:50), before moving on to analysing the APL's latest statement, an update on the...
Published 02/14/24
Cody Ojeda and Matt Olsen are back again for another edition of Front Page Dub! On this episode, Cody and Matt look at all the major talking points across the A-League Women in the last fortnight, including Adelaide United turning their form around, Michelle Heyman and Chloe Logarzo returning to the Matildas fold, and Kyah Simon returning to action! Plus, heading into the business end of the season, who do the boys see taking out the league's Golden Boot and making the top six? Listen to...
Published 02/10/24
Front Page Football's Antonis Pagonis speaks to Adelaide United manager Adrian Stenta after the Reds notched back-to-back wins in the A-League Women against the Western Sydney Wanderers! Stenta gives his thoughts on the game, the side bouncing back from a poor run with consecutive wins, the penalty given to the Wanderers, a special maiden A-Leagues goal for WNPL product Chrissy Panagaris, and much more! Stay tuned for more post-match reaction from the Dub throughout the season! Front Page...
Published 02/06/24
Cody Ojeda and Matt Olsen are finally back for their first Front Page Dub episode of 2024! On this extended episode, Cody and Matt assess all 12 A-League Women's teams, evaluating their 2023/24 performances so far with mid-season grades! The Wanderers and Melbourne City receive the biggest plaudits for their impressive campaigns, whilst concerns surrounding Perth Glory and the Wellington Phoenix are exasperating as both sides begin to decline. Let us know if you would like to see more special...
Published 01/27/24
In part two of this two-part Front Page Football Podcast, Christian Marchetti is joined by Jake Holub and Jack Twohill to for a special edition where they rank 57 of the A-League Men's brightest young prospects, across all 12 clubs! The boys used the following groups to grade each player: Ready to move to a better overseas league nowReady to move in one yearHas the potential but is still raw and should stay in the A-League MenHas the ceiling of a standard A-League Men playerHas not shown...
Published 01/24/24