Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley are joined by Simon Hill to preview Australia's crucial World Cup qualifiers against Japan and Saudi Arabia. Can the Socceroos avoid further defensive issues, and what does the inclusion of Bruno Fornaroli say about the squad?
Simon also discusses the moral reckoning facing club ownership in the English Premier League, which has intensified following the sanctioning of Roman Abramovich by the UK Government. 
Melbourne City had one foot in the A-League Women's grand final last weekend but failed to seal the deal - City's Rebekah Stott looks forward to their opportunity to make amends against the Victory in Sunday's preliminary final.
Willem van Denderen and Derek Dyson cover all the big issues both domestically and abroad as the Premier League title race turns for the straight, the A-League All Stars concept looks set for a re-heat, and the Asian Champions League group stages are locked in. 

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