Isuzu UTE A-League finals football is here! 

Vince, Tommy and guest Alex Brosque break down the top six and what's at stake in the elimination finals this weekend.

The boys react to the highlights of the final round, including Newcastle Jets' dominant 4-0 F3 Derby win over the Mariners to seal the minor premiership, a dramatic last-gasp Luka Jovanovic goal for Adelaide (and the red card that followed), and a stunning goal from Sebastian Despotovski in Perth.

The boys preview both elimination finals: Sydney FC vs Melbourne Victory in the Big Blue, and Melbourne City's trip to Auckland FC.

Is this Sydney side good enough?

Can City bounce back after letting the win slip against Adelaide?

And, is Auckland's late-season wobble a real concern heading into the finals?

Plus: Wellington Phoenix appoint club legend Chris Greenacre as permanent head coach, Patrick Kisnorbo on his coaching influences and a spirited debate on the rise of the long throw-in - are you on the Ange Postecoglou side, or do you think the game will just sort it out?

A massive week in the Ninja A-League as the finals delivered drama, standout performances, and huge storylines.

We break down:

• Melbourne Victory’s clinical win over Canberra United
• Ella O’Grady’s big selection call paying off
• Holly Furphy’s best game of the season
• Sasha Grove’s breakout year.

Then we head to Brisbane, where the Roar dominated Adelaide with a three-goal second half, led by the brilliance of Kijah Stephenson, Momo Hayashi and Alicia Woods pulling the strings in midfield.

Plus:

• What now for Canberra United?
• Are Brisbane a real title threat?
• Who takes control in the two-legged semi-finals?
• Clare Polkinghorne Medal talk
• All the big analysis with Amy Duggan, Teo Pellizzeri & Alicia Ferguson

Catch all the finals insights, tactical breakdowns and biggest talking points in Dub Zone Episode 27.

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Jake Barker-Daish, Thomas Sorensen and Naum Sekulovski unpack an absolutely wild end to the A-League regular season, with Luka Jovanovic's crazy 15 minutes sending Adelaide to second place as well as securing him the golden boot and getting him suspended for Adelaide's first final.

Elsewhere the boys pick apart Auckland and Sydney's draw that helped neither of them, ask if Melbourne City have blown a golden opportunity, and preview huge finals in both the Ninja and Isuzu UTE A-Leagues. 

0:00 Intro
1:35 Weekend Bangers - Luke Brattan vs Wellington Phoenix
2:27 Seb Despotovski vs Brisbane Roar
3:23 Pennington pulls rank at the penalty spot
4:17 Luka Jovanovic’s mad night in Melbourne - two goals, a red card and half a golden boot
5:50 The changes Jovanovic’s goals made to the ladder
6:52 Did we underestimate Jovanovic as a golden boot chance?
7:18 Craig Goodwin’s return
8:08 Have Melbourne City blown their chance?
9:22 Sydney and Auckland’s unhelpful draw
10:47 Auckland slipped to third after five games without a win
12:18 Melbourne Victory’s nervy win over Western Sydney Wanderers
14:20 Patrick Kisnorbo confronting Melbourne Victory for the first time since he left
15:21 Who wins the Big Blue elimination final?
16:47 Party time in Newcastle with 20,000 fans
19:55 Victory set up Ninja A-League Melbourne Derby semi-final
22:10 Every bottom six team’s report card
22:34 Macarthur FC
23:50 Wellington Phoenix
24:35 Central Coast Mariners
25:24 Perth Glory
26:45 Brisbane Roar
27:45 Western Sydney Wanderers
29:35 Team of the season featuring one player from every club
36:18 Audience questions 36:33 What robot animal should Perth Glory have deliver the ball next season? 38:05 Where does Josh Risdon rank amongst right-backs in the history of the A-League? 39:39 Outro

In Episode 27 of Total A-Leagues, we sit down exclusively with Mark Milligan after guiding the Jets to their first-ever Premiers Plate - backing up their Australia Cup success from pre-season. How did they build a title-winning side, and what were their best goals of the season?

We also dive into the transfer rumour mill, with a bombshell link between a former Premier League star at Western Sydney Wanderers and fierce rivals Sydney FC

👀 A-Leagues legend Josh Risdon announces his retirement, while Sydney FC boss Patrick Kisnorbo opens up on his coaching influences.

Plus, a sneak peek at our Juan Mata golf feature, as he tees off against Australian cricket stars Glenn Maxwell and Aaron Finch ⛳️

And with the final weekend of the regular season approaching, we preview all the big storylines — including whether the Jets will receive a guard of honour in the F3 Derby, echoing iconic moments from Arsenal v Manchester United and El Clásico.

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Amy Duggan, Teo Pellizzeri and Grace Gill break down both elimination finals ahead of the Ninja A-League finals series.

From Canberra United hosting Melbourne Victory to Brisbane Roar's sold-out clash with Adelaide United, they cover Michelle Heyman's hunger for silverware, Bethany Gordon's breakout season, Daisy Brown's rise and the goalkeeper dilemma facing Adelaide United.

Plus, highlights from the CommBank Emerging Matildas Championships, a recap of the Under-20s Asian Cup campaign, Dolan Warren Award nominees, and final tips for the weekend.

Thomas Sorensen and Naum Sekulovski join Jake Barker-Daish to review all the A-League action, including the Premiers Plate finally finding a resting place, the dark horse from the City of Churches, Patrick Kisnorbo's response to Al Hassan Toure's frustration at being subbed, the January signing who could make a difference for the Victory and more.

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CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro 
0:50 Weekend Bangers - Youstin Salas v Melbourne City
1:44 Eli Adams v Melbourne Victory
2:25 Scott McDonald’s save of the season
3:40 Newcastle win the Premiers Plate
6:06 When were you convinced Newcastle could win the premiership?
8:07 Who has been Newcastle’s best player?
9:37 Auckland’s collapse
12:11 Are Adelaide a dark horse to win the championship?
14:43 Melbourne City’s late season surge
16:58 Is Marcus Younis currently the best player in the competition?
19:00 Stuttering Sydney
20:11 Sydney’s record against the top six this season
21:37 Patrick Kisnorbo’s comments on Al Hassan Toure’s reaction to being subbed
24:03 Could Charles Nduka be the difference for Melbourne Victory in the finals?
27:00 When will Juan Mata be bacK? 
27:56 Juan Mata’s golf day with cricket legends
29:38 Audience questions
29:56 Could Justin Vidic make Joe Lolley pay out his pre-season bet?
31:30 What should AAMI Park do about the seagulls?
32:22 Outro

Vince Rugari is joined by Tommy Oar and Daniel McBreen for a massive Episode 26 of Total A-Leagues.

🏆 Newcastle Jets seal their spot in the AFC Champions League Elite with a 95th-minute equaliser
🔥 Al Hassan Toure lights up the Sydney Derby with a fiery celebration in front of the Wanderers fans
🟥 Steve Corica is sent off after losing his cool in Auckland. 

With just two weeks left in the regular season, the crew break down a huge run home - with finals positions and the Premiers Plate still up for grabs.

Plus, Nalin Mastou returns with Green Football Month, and we hear some wild stories about in-fighting and literally brawling with your own teammates.

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Jake Barker-Daish, Naum Sekulovski and Rashid Mahazi pick apart all the big talking points from another jam packed weekend of A-League action, including Newcastle and Auckland both dropping points again, a potentially locked in top six, controversial VAR decisions (and non-decisions) across the competition, how Melbourne Victory’s defensive lapses could cost them dearly, a Josh Nisbet regen at Central Coast Mariners, the players that could take Melbourne City deep in finals and more.

And you get your say, including the ultimate debate: whose bicycle kick was better?

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro
0:56 Weekend Bangers - Lachie Brook vs Melbourne Victory
1:34 Luke Vickery v Perth Glory
2:19 Noah Maeironi’s lost boot
3:09 Is the top six set?
6:21 Newcastle’s dramatic stoppage time draw with Adelaide
7:28 Should Ethan Alagich’s goal have stood?
9:34 Melbourne Victory’s defensive lapses
12:32 Should Victory have had a handball penalty against Auckland?
14:16 Sydney FC up to third after Sydney Derby win
16:39 Kraev’s "Hand of Boz" goal - could it have stood?
17:33 Can Marcus Younis and Andres Kuen take City deep in the finals?
20:49 Is Jesse Mantell the new Josh Nisbet?
24:42 Audience Questions
20:58 Which bicycle kick was better - Anselmo’s or Marcus Younis’s?
26:13 Could a team win the grand final from fifth or sixth?
29:20 Outro

Welcome to Total A-Leagues Ep 25! Vince Rugari is joined by Tommy Oar and Daniel McBreen to unpack a huge week across the league as the finals race reaches boiling point.

We look at our Moments of the Week — Gallegos’ stunning strike, Wellington’s big win, and Mitch Duke’s brace — before diving into the top-six fallout from Melbourne City v Central Coast Mariners.

We preview a fiery Sydney Derby, ask whether the Wanderers’ rebuild starts now, and discuss how badly both clubs need to avoid the spoon. Sydney FC’s poor start under Patrick Kisnorbo raises questions too — could they actually miss the six?

Newcastle Jets v Adelaide shapes as a must-watch with two of the league’s best attacks, and we debate whether the Jets can genuinely go on to win both the Premiers Plate and the Grand Final. Auckland FC v Melbourne Victory is another blockbuster as Auckland chase revenge for last season, with Juan Mata’s availability still in doubt.

We also size up the elimination finals picture — who’s in form, how much home advantage really matters, and whether there’s another Victory-style run from outside the top four coming. Plus, Nalin Mastou returns with a fun mix of Arnie tales, infamous tackles that should’ve been red and our favourite derby moments.

Dub Zone Ep 25 wraps up the final round of the A-League Women’s regular season with a massive episode hosted by Amy Duggan, alongside Teresa Polias and Teo Pellizzeri.

This week, the crew looks back at the Moments of the Season, including the unforgettable Samba in Wonderland, and break down all the drama, goals, surprises, and storylines that defined the year.

Plus, our pundits reveal their official Teams of the Season, debating the standout performers, breakout stars and the players who shaped the competition.

It’s the ultimate season-ending Dub Zone special - packed with analysis, highlights and all the vibes that made this year unforgettable. 

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