The Aussie Game Podcast

The Aussie Game Podcast

The Aussie Game is your weekly deep dive into Australian football — from the A-League to the Socceroos and Matildas, and everything in between. Hosted by passionate fans of the beautiful game Down Under, we break down the latest matches, spotlight local talent, and tackle the issues shaping football in Australia. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, this is your home for Aussie football talk.

  1. 4D AGO

    Ange makes big Spurs claim and Mo Toure maintains scoring streak

    On this episode: Ange Postecoglou questions Tottenham Hotspur’s ambitionMohamed Toure continues scoring for Norwich CityMelbourne City FC qualify for the ACL Elite Round of 16Newcastle Jets make it seven straight winsYoungest ever A-League Women goal scorerTeam of the WeekAnge on SpursSpeaking on the Stick to Football, Postecoglou said Spurs are “not a big club” based on spending and wage structure, criticising their lack of risk-taking despite the “To Dare Is To Do” motto. Former Spur Jamie O'Hara and broadcaster Andy Goldstein hit back strongly. Discussion: Is Ange right? Aussies Overseas EnglandToure: 5 goals in 130 minutes, scored in FA Cup win over West Bromwich Albion.Alex Robertson: Player of the Match in Cardiff City’s 3-1 win over Luton Town.Assist for Callum Elder in Derby’s 2-0 win.Injury concern for Lewis Miller at Blackburn Rovers.EuropeTwo assists for Caitlin Foord as Arsenal WFC won 4-0.Goal for Alex Chidiac with Como Women.Full games in Dutch relegation clash for Aiden Hrustic and Max Balard.69 minutes for Jackson Irvine in FC St. Pauli’s loss to Bayer Leverkusen.ACL EliteMelbourne City FC beat Ulsan HD FC 2-1. Goals to Max Caputo and Marcus Younis. Through to the Round of 16.Macarthur FC lost 2-0 to Bangkok United in ACL2. Coefficient update: Australia tracking toward one ACL Elite and one ACL2 spot for 26/27. A-League MenWanderers 2-2 Phoenix. Goals to Ryan Fraser and Phillip Cancar. Lowest Wanderers home crowd recorded.Jets 3-1 Glory. Seven straight wins. Goals to Lachlan Bayliss, Lachlan Rose and Xavier Bertoncello.Adelaide 2-1 Sydney FC. Goals to Ryan Kitto and Luka Jovanovic. Adelaide up to third.A-League WomenSydney FC Women 4-0 Brisbane. Willa Pearson becomes youngest scorer in league history.Free-kick goal from Peta Trimis in Mariners’ 2-1 win over Wellington Phoenix Women.Other NewsTony Vidmar steps down as Olyroos coach.Joeys and U17 Women exit Asian Cup at group stage.Team of the WeekLawrence Thomas Callum Elder – Willa Pearson – Alessandro Circati Alex Robertson – Ethan Alagich – Max Burgess – Mackenzie Hawkesby Riley McGree – Mohamed Toure – Peta Trimis The Aussie Game Podcast covers Australian football, the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League and Aussies playing overseas. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us: IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game

    1 hr
  2. FEB 11

    Mohamed Toure's Norwich Hattrick & Riley McGree edges Middlesborough closer to the Premier League

    On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we break down a massive week for Australian football with some Championship stars. Mohamed Toure scores a hattrick on starting debut for Norwich as they beat Oxford 3-0. Toure already has 4 goals in less than 100 mins for Norwich. This is his first hattrick as a professional footballer. A goal and an assist from Riley McGree have sent Middlesbrough to the top of the Championship with 15 games to go. The commentator called him the best player in the Championship. Most passes completed for Cam Burgess with his Swansea thumping Sheffield Wednesday 4-0 who are now only 5 points from the playoffs. Jordy Bos’ Feyenoord pick up a crucial 1-0 win with the Socceroos left back playing 82 mins having the most tackles and winning the most duels. Parma are now 8 points clear of relegation after a 1-0 win over Bologna. Alessandro Circati played the full 90. Garang Kuol continues to impress at Sparta Prague where he started and played 69 mins in their 3-0 win. Tough day for Mat Ryan as he concedes two late goals and his Levante lose 4-3. They’re 5 points from safety. A clean sheet for Paul Izzo as Randers draw 0-0 on the resumption of club competition in Denmark. Musa Toure also played the second half. Raphael Borges Rodrigues gets 23 mins off the bench in Wigans 2-1 loss to Reading. Hearts score a late winner to beat Hibs 1-0. Jack Iredale played a full game for Hibs, while Martin Boyle played 73 and Ante Suto got 30 off the bench. 17 mins off the bench for Tete Yengi in Machida Zelvia’s 2-0 win in the ACL Elite. John Aloisi’s Chengdu Rongcheng lose 1-0 and will need a miracle to qualify now. Melbourne City and Shanghai Port on tonight. Winona Heatley’s Roma remain top of the league following a 1-0 win over Milan with the 24 year old playing a full game. Huge 1-0 win for Arsenal over Manchester City with Caitlin Foord playing a full game and Steph Catley getting 84 mins. Chelsea’s Ellie Carpenter plays a full game in their 2-0 win over Spurs with Sam Kerr getting 11 mins off the bench. Clare Hunt played 90 for Spurs. 3 late goals from West Ham saw them overcome Brighton 3-2 with Katrina Gorry getting 26 mins off the bench for the Hammers. Charlie Rule played 60 mins at right back for Dario Vidosic’s Brighton. Alana Murphy plays a full game for her new club Notts Forest but they lose 1-0 to table topping Charlton in the WSL2. Caitlin Torpey also plays a full game for her new WSL2 side Newcastle United as they beat Southampton 2-1. A debut off the bench for Leia Varley getting 14 mins but her Nurnberg are beaten by Jamilla Rankin’s Hoffenheim 3-0 with Rankin getting 7 mins off the bench. Injuries Craig Goodwin out for 10-12 weeks with a groin injury Holly Caspers ACL injury Transfers Apostolos Stamatelopolous to Sydney FC. Ahmet Arslan to Sydney FC - attacking midfielder Marius Lode to Brisbane Roar - central defender Luca Tevere to Perth Glory from Preston Lions, midfielder 23 years old. The Aussie Game Podcast covers Australian football, the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League and Aussies playing overseas. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us: IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game

    20 min
  3. FEB 8

    Mo Toure scores on debut, Taylor nets hattrick & Valkanis sees red

    On this episode of the Aussie Game Podcast, we break down a massive week for Australian football at home and abroad. Mohamed Toure makes the perfect start at Norwich City, scoring on debut to seal a 2–0 win over Blackburn Rovers, while fellow Aussie Lewis Miller remains locked in a Championship relegation battle. Across Europe, Aussies are everywhere — from Ante Suto’s stoppage-time winner for Hibernian, to Jackson Irvine’s huge Bundesliga survival boost, and promotion pressure building in England and the Netherlands. Back home, it was a blockbuster round of A-League Men action: Clayton Taylor fires the Newcastle Jets to the top with a sensational hat-trick against Adelaide UnitedMelbourne Victory edge Wellington Phoenix in a fiery 3–2 contestAuckland FC reclaim top spot with a 1–0 thriller over Sydney FCCentral Coast Mariners get redemption against Brisbane as Michael Valkanis sees red in RedcliffeMacarthur FC and Perth Glory play out a chaotic 2–2 drawWestern Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City settle for a frustrating stalemate In the A-League Women, Wellington Phoenix surge to the top, Melbourne City storm back from 2–0 down, and Canberra United edge Sydney in a dramatic clash. We also put the spotlight on this week’s Socceroos striker auditions, run through Aussies overseas, and finish with our Team of the Week. Featured Topics & KeywordsAustralian football, A-League Men, A-League Women, Socceroos, Mohamed Toure Norwich, Clayton Taylor hat-trick, Newcastle Jets, A-League results, Aussies overseas, Championship relegation, Bundesliga Australians, Ante Suto, Jackson Irvine, Melbourne Victory, Auckland FC, Central Coast Mariners, Wellington Phoenix Socceroos Striker Watch Goals this week from: Mohamed ToureAnte SutoMartin BoyleMitch DukeNick D’AgostinoNishan Velupillay Team of the WeekHarrison Devenish-Meares Callum Talbot – Sebastian Esposito – Hayley Taylor-Young – Lucas Mauragis Clayton Taylor – Ajdin Hrustic – Rhiana Policina – Caitlin Foord Ante Suto – Mohamed Toure The Aussie Game Podcast covers Australian football, the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League and Aussies playing overseas. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us: IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game

    54 min
  4. JAN 25

    Socceroos World Cup mad scramble begins plus Bulls and Jets record massive wins

    A huge week in Australian football with Socceroos March fixtures confirmed, injuries opening selection doors, Aussies starring overseas, goal-filled A-League Men’s, and a wide-open A-League Women’s title race. Socceroos – March fixturesAustralia vs Cameroon Accor Stadium | Fri 27 March • FIFA rank 45 | AFCON QF exit • Baleba, Mbeumo headline Australia vs Curaçao AAMI Park | Tue 31 March • FIFA rank 81 | First World Cup qualifiers • Juninho Bacuna key name Injury Watch • Souttar setback • Metcalfe, Devlin (early March) • Matthews (mid March) • Italiano weeks away Aussies Overseas – Quick Hits• Segecic scores in Championship all-Aussie clash • Lewis Miller scores on return for Blackburn • McGree & Silvera back as Boro go 2nd • Daniel Bennie first Championship start • Cam Burgess solid for Swansea • Kerr, Carpenter, Foord, Catley feature in WSL title clash • Mat Ryan wins late thriller with Levante • Jackson Irvine returns for St Pauli • Jordy Bos starts in Feyenoord Europa win • Tete Yengi departs for Japan Joeys• Fiji 2-0 • Solomon Islands 5-2, 3-1 A-League Men• Jets 4-1 Wellington – four straight wins, Bayliss stunner • Auckland 2-2 Mariners – late error costs Auckland • Adelaide 3-2 Brisbane – Burkitt hat-trick • Macarthur 6-2 City – Bulls rampant, Duke opens account • Big Blue next | Sydney Derby double-header ahead A-League Women• McNamara leads Golden Boot • Wanderers upset Mariners • Wellington up to 2nd • Victory dominate but draw Sydney • Ladder incredibly tight OFC Pro League• Auckland FC perfect start • South Melbourne unbeaten Team of the WeekDelianov Miller | Varley | Kikianis | Bos Burgess | Priestman Lavalle | Caspers | McNamara | Burkitt The Aussie Game Podcast covers Australian football, the Socceroos, Matildas, A-League and Aussies playing overseas. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms. Follow us: IG: @theaussiegame | FB: @theaussiegame | Threads: @theaussiegame | BlueSky: @aussiegame.bsky.social | X: @the_aussie_game

    1h 10m

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The Aussie Game is your weekly deep dive into Australian football — from the A-League to the Socceroos and Matildas, and everything in between. Hosted by passionate fans of the beautiful game Down Under, we break down the latest matches, spotlight local talent, and tackle the issues shaping football in Australia. Whether you're a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, this is your home for Aussie football talk.

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