Green and Gold FC
Episodes
#56 – Australian Football Fans Have Had Enough (feat. Blayne Treadgold)
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham is joined by Blayne Treadgold from the Football Supporters Association of Australia to discuss the stat...
#55 – Is the A-League Holding Back Our Best Young Players? (feat. Aussie Scout)
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham and Alex are joined by Aussie Scout to ask whether A-League clubs are still too cautious with young pla...
#54 – Are National Teams Becoming a Transfer Market? | FIFA Insider (feat. James Kitching)
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(Part 2 of 2)James Kitching returns to Green & Gold FC to break down FIFA eligibility rules, dual nationals, and the growing role of diaspora recr...
#53 – Why Australia Is Missing Millions in Transfers | FIFA Insider (feat. James Kitching)
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
(Part 1 of 2)James Kitching joins Green & Gold FC for a fascinating deep dive into the inner workings of global football governance, the transfer ...
#52 – We Won 5-1… So Why Does It Feel So Bad? | Socceroos FIFA Series Reaction
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham and Alex react to the Socceroos’ FIFA Series matches against Cameroon and Curaçao, asking the uncomf...
#51 – Scouts Found a Big Problem in the A-League… Here’s Why (feat. Jake Entwistle)
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we’re joined by Jake Entwistle of Scouted to examine what the data is really saying about the A-League’s l...
#50 – Popovic Debate, Socceroos Squad Selection & Matildas Asian Cup Final
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham and Alex follow up on last week’s dual national discussion after Tony Popovic’s recent comments on ...
#49 – Dual National Crisis: What’s Going Wrong (feat. SM Pete & Aussie Scout)
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Emergency dual-national episode. We unpack the latest blow for the Socceroos after Adrian Segecic’s decision to switch to Croatia, with fears Daniel...
#48 – The Ones Who Knock: Breaking Barriers to the A-League (feat. Matt Windley)
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we’re joined by Bruce Media COO Matt Windley to discuss the promotion and relegation debate in Australian fo...
#47 – Mexico’s Promotion-Relegation Crisis (feat. Alejandro Orellana)
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham and Alex are joined by Mexican football journalist Alejandro Orellana of Goal.com to examine the suspen...
#46 – The Right-Back Problem
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we break down Newcastle Jets’ relentless run and what it means for the A-League landscape, while examining P...
#45 – Hat-tricks Across the Pyramid
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hat-tricks framed the week in Australian Football. Mo Touré’s debut in England, Clayton Taylor’s Jets performance and Michael Krslovic for Sydney...
#44 – 2026 NPL Season Preview: Transfers, Budgets, Youth
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, Graham is joined by Olympic Kingsway president Steven Nelkovski, Marconi head coach Peter Tsekenis, MetroStars...
#43 – Winning Back Disgruntled Fans & Growing the Game (feat. Nick Stoll)
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Stoll joins Green & Gold FC to argue that the A-League is simply too fun not to love, while openly acknowledging fans’ very real frustratio...
#42 – South Melbourne FC in the Inaugural OFC Pro League (feat. Strati Xynas & Paul Mavroudis)
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, South Melbourne FC general manager Strati Xynas joins the podcast to reflect on the Australian Championship wi...
#41 – Youth Development, the National Curriculum, and Player Pathways (feat. Danny Graystone)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Danny Graystone (MetroStars coach and former Melbourne Victory academy coach) and Jon Price (NTC advocate and former technical director of Tilford Zeb...
#40 – U23 Asian Cup Squad, City and Macarthur in Asia, 2025 Reflections
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 40, Green & Gold FC analyse Tony Vidmar’s U23 Asian Cup squad, including key selections, omissions, and what it reveals about Austral...
#39 – World Cup Group D Preview (feat. Michael Talks Football)
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Green & Gold FC are joined by Michael Talks Football to analyse Group D, the US–Australia matchup, and their dark horse picks.Michael Talks Foot...
#38 – What’s Behind Australia’s Injury Woes in Europe? (feat. Adam Field)
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why do so many Aussie footballers stay fit in the A-League, then break down as soon as they move to Europe?In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we ...
#37 – “Everyone Wrote Us Off”: Marconi Captain on Their Run to the Grand Final (feat. Marko Jesic)
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Marconi Stallions captain Marko Jesic joins Green & Gold FC to reflect on his playing journey, the club’s run to the Australian Championship Gra...
#36 – The Architect of the Australian Championship (feat. Nathan Godfrey)
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Godfrey joins Green & Gold FC to discuss his time as General Manager of the National Second Tier project (Australian Championship) at Footb...
#35 – Socceroos Squad Surprises | ACL 1 & 2 | A-League R4 | Aus Championship R5
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss the latest Socceroos squad, review AFC Champions League performances for City and Macarthur, break down A-League Round 4, and take a closer...
#34 – Inside Football Australia: An FA Board Member Answers Our Questions (feat. Joseph Carrozzi)
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Football Australia board member Joseph Carrozzi joins Green and Gold FC alongside SM Pete for an honest chat about football governance, the National S...
#33 – Football360: Rebuilding Australian Football Media (feat. David Weiner)
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we’re joined by David Weiner, co-founder of Football360, to talk about rebuilding football media in Australi...
#32 – Can Promotion & Relegation Save Aussie Football? (feat. Stefan Szymanski, Soccernomics Author)
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Soccernomics co-author Stefan Szymanski to unpack why some nations thrive and others stall, and why Australia’s football system ma...
#31 – Socceroos Friendlies Recap, Australian Championship & A-League Wrap
18 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we break down the Socceroos friendlies against Canada and the USA, looking at tactical changes and standout pe...
#30 – Socceroos News, U20 World Cup Recap, Championship Talk & Australia Cup Final
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us on this week’s episode of Green & Gold FC as we dive into the latest happenings in Australian football!We cover:Historic Australia Cup m...
#29 – A-League Season Preview (feat. Andrew Howe & Jayfcx)
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a deep dive into the upcoming A-League season! Join YouTuber Jayfcx and stats guru Andrew Howe as they break down team transfers, top-si...
#28 – Australian Championship Preview (feat. Peter Tsekenis, Danny Graystone & Zac Kierpal)
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by Peter Tsekenis (Marconi coach), Danny Graystone (MetroStars coach), and Zac Kierpal (Moreton City Excelsior striker) for an Australi...
#27 – Capital Football’s Controversial Review (feat. Aaron Hazelton & Nic)
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Capital Football’s recent changes have rocked regional clubs such as Yoogali SC and others. We’re joined by Aaron Hazelton (Monaro Panthers Vice P...
#26 – Socceroos Retain Soccer Ashes (feat. Mike Tuckerman)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Socceroos have retained the Soccer Ashes with back-to-back wins over New Zealand. We are joined by Mike Tuckerman to discuss what we learned from ...
#25 – Socceroos vs New Zealand 1–0 Reaction (feat. The Aussie Game)
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by The Aussie Game, we break down the Socceroos’ 1–0 victory against New Zealand, covering the highs, lows, and future of the squad.Join th...
#24 – Australia Cup: Heidelberg, Avondale & the Jets (feat. Will Whitchurch)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Heidelberg’s dream run continues! We break down their Cup magic, Avondale’s performance, and what it all means for the Jets in the final. With Gra...
#23 – Socceroos Squad, Western United & the OFC Pro League
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We break down the latest Socceroos squad, Western United’s bleak future, then celebrate South Melbourne’s inclusion in the new OFC Pro League, and...
#22 - The Forgotten History of the Soccer Ashes (feat. Ian Syson)
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Syson, an Australian writer and researcher, joins us on the podcast to discuss his work uncovering the hidden history of football in this country....
#21 - Triantis’ Greece Switch & Western United's Fate (feat. Alex Sivkarovski)
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NPL Victoria commentator Alex Sivkarovski joins us to unpack the Western United saga, Triantis’ Greece switch, and more.Join the discussion: ...
#20 - Inside the Delays Holding Back the NST (feat. Nick Galatas, Michael Lynch, SMFC Mike & Pete)
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why hasn’t the National Second Tier kicked off yet? In this Green & Gold FC roundtable, @NickGalatas, @MichaelLynchy, @smfcmike, and @SMEMUFC sp...
#19 - Sunshine Coast FC vs Football Queensland (feat. Melvyn Wilkez - Manager & Sporting Director)
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Melvyn Wilkez, Manager & Sporting Director of Sunshine Coast Fire, joins us to discuss their fight with Football Queensland, walking away from the...
#18 - Cup Magic in the West (feat. Steven Nelkovski, President of Olympic Kingsway)
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Olympic Kingsway’s stunning Australia Cup upset over Melbourne Victory, club president Steven Nelkovski joins us to reflect on the magic of th...
#17 - Aussies Abroad: 2025-26 Season Preview (feat. James Jarvis)
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We preview the 2025–26 season for all our Aussies Abroad with James Jarvis from The Soccerwhos Podcast. Join the discussion: greenand...
#16 - Why Australia’s Football System Is Broken (feat. Roger Noll)
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stanford economist Roger Noll joins Green and Gold FC to unpack how media power plays sidelined Australian soccer - and why promotion and relegation c...
#15 - What Scouts Really Think of Aussie Players (feat. Petar Petrov & AusFootHQ)
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A-League analyst and scouting insider Petar Petrov joins Green and Gold FC to unpack what international scouts really think about Aussie talent and wh...
#14 - Tom Byer on Japan's Football Revolution
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, we sit down with Tom Byer — the man behind Japan’s grassroots technical revolution — to unpack how one of Asia’s most...
#13 – The Future of the Matildas (feat. Adam)
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Matildas-themed episode of Green and Gold FC, Graham sits down with our forum's resident Matildas expert, Adam – known online as...
#12 - Will Politics Disrupt the 2026 World Cup? (feat. Adrian Deans)
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of Green and Gold FC, we dive into the growing intersection of football and geopolitics ahead of the 2026 World Cup. With glob...
#11 - Will an NPL Team Win the Australia Cup? (feat. SMFC Mike & Pete)
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Graham is joined by South Melbourne Mike & Pete to break down the Round of 32 draw, cupsets, and bold predictions for who could go all the way.Fol...
#10 - Pompeyroos with Jack Hancock from Portsmouth
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special mini episode, the Green & Gold FC crew — Graham and Alex — are joined by Jack from Hancock Analysis to discuss Portsmouth FC’...
#9 - From Perth to Bilbao: Big Goals & Big Ange
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Socceroos stun Japan in Perth. We discuss the national coaching culture and whether the “jobs for mates” era is holding us back. Ange Postecog...
#8 – No Way Up w/ CoachRorySoccer
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we’re joined by Rory O’Neill—better known as Coach Rory on YouTube—for a deep dive into the parallels ...
#7 - Popovic’s Way: Qualifying by Loyalty
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Green and Gold FC, we’re joined by James Jarvis from The Soccerwhos to break down the latest Socceroos squad — and we’re aski...
#6 - David Cvetkovski, Preston Lions President
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Cvetkovski, President of Preston Lions FC, shares the club’s inspiring journey from its 1947 community roots to a dramatic revival fueled by s...
#5 - Talking Asian Footy w/ DeadBallTV: U20 Asian Cup, Socceroos & AFC vs CAF/CONCACAF
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jack from DeadBallTV joins us to talk about the U20 Asian Cup, the Socceroos' World Cup path, how AFC compares to CAF & CONCACAF, and more.⏱...
#4 - Are A-League Crowds on the Rise?
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We begin with our thoughts on our latest South Melbourne episode before turning our attention to Auckland FC’s impressive A-League debut. With stron...
#3 - South Melbourne Hellas: From Glory Days to Today (feat. SMFC Mike & Pete)
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re joined by two of the most passionate and outspoken voices in Australian football—South Melbourne Mike (@smfcmike) and South Melbourne Pete (...
#2 - U20 Asian Cup Preview
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we break down the U20 Asian Cup squad announcement, discussing the big inclusions, surprising omissions, and our expectations for the...
#1 - The Socceroos Squad and Matildas Coaching Dilemma
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we dive into the latest in Australian football, analysing our Socceroos squad selections and the upcoming match against Indonesia. We...