Ben and Stef are back for another episode of the Football Friends podcast - now featuring a stable internet connection! The boys chat about their last few weeks of football and then run their eyes over all the biggest stories from the first couple of weeks in the A-League.

This podcast is produced by Round Ball Australia.

As Big Ange famously said - season three is always better than season two!

But unlike Big Ange, Ben and Stef are actually back, ready to go around again on another season of the Football Friends podcast - this year, supported by Round Ball Australia.

On this episode, the boys chat about the first round of the Australian Championship and the start of the upcoming A-League season.

The 24/25 A-League Men regular season has officially wrapped - and what a finish it was! Adelaide United just scraped into the finals, and the boys break down every team’s season in detail. From surprise packages to underwhelming campaigns, they leave no club unanalysed.

We also look ahead to the finals series kicking off this weekend - including a massive Football Friends Derby to set the tone! The boys make some bold predictions for the finals series including who they think will make it all the way to the Grand Final.

Round 24 of the A-League Men had it all—goals, drama, and some massive results. We cover all the games, including the wild 3-3 thriller between Macarthur and Newcastle Jets, where late goals and defensive chaos stole the show. And we dive into Stef’s tough night as Adelaide United copped a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Melbourne Victory in a heated Original Rivalry clash.

We also chat about what these results mean for the finals race, standout performances, and plenty more from an action-packed weekend of Aussie football. Tune in for all the reactions, analysis, and a bit of banter along the way! 🎙⚽🔥

Round 23 of the A-Leagues was one for the history books—33 goals in one weekend, the highest-scoring round ever! We break down all the action, including that wild 4-5 thriller between Adelaide and Macarthur, Wanderers' comeback against Victory, and Brisbane's much-needed win over Perth.

We also chat about Newcastle's solid form, a gritty Auckland performance, and the Young Socceroos' U20 Asian Cup triumph—what a moment for Aussie football! Plus, EA FC's FUT Birthday promo is here, so we put the boys to the test with a quiz on player ages.

Tap in for all that and more, including our rolling Team of the Year updates! 🎧⚽

Round 22 delivered plenty of action—City’s winning streak continues, Western United put four past Wellington, and Victory made a statement against the Mariners. We break down all the key moments, big calls, and standout performances.

Plus, we chat FUT Birthday in EA FC, catch up with the Young Socceroos fresh off their U20 Asian Cup win, and update our rolling Team of the Year.

Round 21 of the A-Leagues had a bit of everything—thrillers, late goals, and some controversial calls! We break down all the action, starting with Melbourne City's solid win over Wellington as Marco Tilio finds form at the right time. Western United put in a shift to take down the Mariners, with subs making a huge impact. Adelaide and Auckland shared an eight-goal spectacle, while Brisbane stunned Victory with a dominant first half. Plus, Sydney got back to winning ways, with Douglas Costa putting on a show. Tune in for all the highlights, reactions, and a few hot takes!

Round 20 of the A-Leagues had everything—thrashings, penalties, controversy, and a Melbourne Derby that delivered. Auckland dominated Wellington in the Kiwi Classico, Newcastle made it three wins in a row, and Western Sydney put four past the Mariners. Victory and City battled it out in an end-to-end derby, while Perth and Sydney played out a scoreless draw despite plenty of chances. Plus, we break down the key moments from every game, including VAR decisions, top goals, and standout performances.

Tune in for all the highlights, hot takes, and talking points from another big week of A-Leagues action!

Welcome back to another week of Football Friends with Ben & Stef!

This week the boys are joined by Dylan Pierias, Adelaide United winger. Having played alongside Ben and Stef for a big chunk of his career, you could imagine the absolute banter that went on in this episode.

From growing up in the City youth system, to a massive move to Adelaide with his young family, Dylan tells us all about the highs and lows of the beautiful game.

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Ben and Stef are back to dissect another wild week in the A-Leagues! From controversial referee decisions to last-minute winners, they break down all the key moments that had fans talking. Who’s been the standout performer of the round? Which teams are flying under the radar, and who’s in serious trouble?

The boys also make some bold predictions for the rest of the season—will they age like fine wine or backfire spectacularly? Plus, plenty of banter, debates, and classic Football Friends energy.

Tune in now and join the conversation! 🎧⚽