Footballers' Voice

Footballers' Voice

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Footballers' Voice episodes

  • Chelsea Blissett on living with an eating disorder

    Content warning: the following podcast contains discussion of eating disorders that may distress some listeners.

    Melbourne City FC's Chelsea Blissett recently shared her experience of living  - and playing professional football - with an eating disorder. In her chat with Jake Barker-Daish, she delves into how her journey of self discovery and recovery, and how she is now thriving in the A-League Women competition. By sharing her story she hopes to help others with similar eating disorders and by raising awareness for the Butterfly Foundation: https://butterfly.org.au 

    46 min
  • Young Matilda and Victory midfielder, Paige Zois

    In the latest episode of Footballers' Voice, former youth international Jake Barker-Daish catches up with emerging Australian  international and A-League Women's midfielder, Paige Zois. The duo discuss Zois' individual goals for the upcoming A-League Women's campaign, her recent involvement in the U20 World Cup in Costa Rica, and the culture of Melbourne Victory's championship-winning team.

    26 min
  • Josh Brillante on his football journey

    From emerging through Gold Coast United's youth team to secure his first professional contract, through to stints overseas in Italy and in Greece, Melbourne Victory captain shares his career journey in our latest episode of Footballers' Voice.

    22 min
  • Footballers' Voice: Andrew Durante on Western United's Championship season, retirement and new horizons

    Following a long and storied career on the pitch in Australian and New Zealand football, Andrew Durante has transitioned into his new career following his retirement, helping to support the development of players at Western United off the pitch in his new role as Player Welfare and Development Manager.

    Durante will work with the PFA to ensure Western United players across all programs, including men’s, women’s and youth teams, will have the necessary support and guidance to achieve their football and non-football goals.

    30 min
  • PFA President Alex Wilkinson on Australian football
    PFA President and Sydney FC defender and captain Alex Wilkinson joins Jake Barker-Daish to discuss the recently-concluded A-League season, the Socceroos, his career abroad, proposed changes to Australian football and youth development and his role with the PFA.
    51 min
  • Chloe Knott on Wellington Phoenix Women's inaugural season and relocation to Australia
    In what can only be described as a turbulent first season in the A-League Women, Wellington Phoenix's Chloe Knott shares what the experience has been like for her and her teammates during their inaugural campaign. From relocating to Wollongong to participate in their first season, recounting the highs and lows on and off the pitch and what it's like being in dorms in their 'football university' accomodation, Chloe shares an insight into Phoenix's experience behind the scenes.
    39 min
  • Jackson Irvine on life at St. Pauli, Socceroos and the Qatar World Cup
    From his life as an emerging footballer in Victoria's junior ranks to representing the green and gold of the Socceroos, from the English Championship to the 2. Bundesliga, Jackson Irvine's football journey has been as varied as they come. Throughout his growth as a player, Jackson has developed a strong persona off the pitch, developing a passion for social issues, which have been supported by the distinctive culture of his current club, St. Pauli.
    49 min

About Footballers' Voice

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The careers of Australia's professional footballers extend well beyond their performances on the pitch; their lives and experiences are varied, diverse and rich. Through Footballers' Voice, the…