TNC adopts a siege mentality and vows to prove the outside critics wrong, as Vince Rugari joins the cast for a huge episode. Alongside the billionaire media mogul are Josh Parish, Joey Lynch, Nick D'Urbano, Lachie Flannigan and Teo Pellizzeri to chat all things A-League, Socceroos World Cup squad, the Sydney United sanctions and upcoming Matildas fixtures.

(00:03:41) - The Central Coast Mariners tear Marko Rudan's hitherto undefeated Wanderers apart, with Garang Kuol's second half introduction again proving decisive. Does Nick Montgomery deserve more buzz? Did Jason Cummings do enough to impress Graham Arnold? And is Kuol on the plane to Qatar?

(00:26:24) - Melbourne City easily roll a sorry Perth Glory at AAMI Park - but will they be sending two Socceroos to the World Cup, or three?

(00:37:41) - Western United's once imperious defence crumbles again at home to Adelaide. Is it time to put a line through the reigning Champions?

(01:01:21) - The side formerly known as the Box Office Jets stutters to a 4-0 defeat on the road against the Victory. Where did it all go wrong for Arthur Papas? And have the Vuck found the tonic to their attacking woes?

(01:17:02) - Wellington smash four past Macarthur at the Cake Tin, and Sydney FC fall to a shock defeat against the Roar.

(01:30:00) - No more sitting on the fence - we fantasy book our 26-man Socceroos squads for the World Cup!

(01:46:26) - Rugari and D'Urbano square off in the Great Volpato Debate™

Plus: the sanctions handed down to Sydney United (02:16:40), upcoming Matildas games against Sweden and Thailand (02:24:28) and some special TNC announcements.

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