Total A-Leagues Episode 18!

This week we break down a huge round across the competition, including full reaction to Auckland FC v Sydney FC, plus TWO massive derbies hitting the league - the New Zealand Derby and Melbourne's blockbuster rivalry.

We ask whether Max Burgess could be a genuine World Cup bolter, celebrate the Newcastle Jets breaking records for most wins and most goals, and dig into whether this is the biggest mid-season influx of quality talent the league has ever seen.

The Yaya Dukuly story, Mat Ryan’s penalty moment (and McBreen’s role in it!), the worst conditions you’ve ever played in, and how Mohamed Toure has gone from the A-Leagues to Norwich City - it’s all here. 


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Ninja A-League stars Holly McNamara and Michelle Heyman have been named in Matildas Head Coach Joe Montemurro’s 26-player squad for the upcoming AFC Women’s Asian Cup and the Dub Zone team react to the news.

Can the Tillies go all the way in the AFC Women's Asian Cup 2026?

Dub Zone Episode 16 delivers one of the biggest weekends yet in the A-Leagues.

We unpack Willa Pearson’s incredible record, becoming the youngest scorer in Ninja A-League history and surpassing the previous mark held by Sam Kerr.

Sydney FC end their 11-match winless run with a commanding 4–0 win over Brisbane Roar, while Perth Glory defeat Canberra United in a key clash.

Central Coast Mariners stun Wellington Phoenix in wild, windy conditions.

We celebrate Kayla Morrison’s 100th match for Melbourne Victory, react to the Young Matildas training squad announcement, and ask the big question: Does rising star Peta Trimis have the best highlights reel in the Ninja A-League?

Plus, we look ahead to the AFC Women’s Asian Cup and what it means for the Matildas. All that and more on Dub Zone Episode 16.

Jake Barker-Daish, Naum Sekulovski and Archie Thompson analyse all the biggest talking points from round 17 of the A-Leagues, including Harrison Devenish-Meares’ unlucky error against Adelaide, whether Sydney FC are getting enough from their Visa attackers, why Newcastle are on of the best sides we’ve seen, scoring against your old club and more.


CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:06 Weekend Bangers - Lachie Bayliss v Perth Glory
1:55 Peta Trimis v Wellington Phoenix
3:07 CCM v the Wellington wind
4:09 Harrison Devenish-Meares’s unfortunate clanger
5:13 The "save of the season" Devenish-Meares made before the error
6:24 Sydney’s poor form - seven points in eight games
7:14 Are Campuzano and Quispe contributing enough?
9:58 Signings of Apostolos Stamatelopoulos and Ahmet Arslan
11:30 Newcastle’s seventh straight win
12:11 The numbers behind Newcastle’s generational run
15:13 Are Melbourne Victory the most vulnerable team in the top 6?
18:19 Wellington’s comeback against the Wanderers
20:55 Should Wellington have had a penalty?
22:37 Willa Pearson breaks Sam Kerr’s record
25:43 Mixed results for Macarthur and Melbourne City in Asia
28:49 The eye watering prize money in the AFC Champions League Elite
30:53 Audience Questions - Max Burgess for Socceroos?
32:46 Have we seen improvement at WSW under Van Egmond?
33:44 Would you celebrate scoring against your old club?
35:10 Sydney v Auckland tips
35:53 Outro

In this exclusive interview, former Matildas star Amy Duggan sits down with newly appointed APL CEO Steve Rosich to talk about what’s next for Australian professional football.

Just one month into the role, Steve shares his first impressions, what’s surprised him and where he sees the biggest opportunities for the A-Leagues.

From leadership and culture to innovation and fan connection, he speaks openly about his vision for bringing clubs, players and supporters closer together.

Amy and Steve also dive into the challenges ahead, the continued momentum of the women’s game, and what real success looks like in the next chapter of the APL.

It’s an honest and thoughtful conversation about ambition, accountability and building a competition that truly reflects the passion of Australian football.

Whether you’ve followed the game for decades or are just starting to tune in, this episode offers a genuine look at where the A-Leagues are headed - and the person now leading the way.

Can Newcastle Jets make it SEVEN wins in a row and chase down the all-time Isuzu UTE A-League record? 👀

This week on Total A-Leagues, the panel reacts to a massive round of action — from Craig Goodwin’s World Cup hopes to a potentially season-derailing injury for Melbourne Victory.

We also dive into:
🔥 Behich’s moment, Taylor’s hat-trick & Talbot finally breaking his duck
😳 Valkanis’ fiery post-match comments
📉 What’s going wrong at Brisbane Roar?
🚀 Sydney FC’s big eToro-backed transfer moves
🧤 Did Harrison Devenish-Mears produce the Save of the Season?
🏆 Who wins Goalkeeper of the Year right now?
✋ Nduka’s ‘hand of god’ moment
📜 A brand-new rule introduced for the first time
🎩 Mo Touré’s Championship hat-trick
🎙️ And new APL CEO Steve Rosich outlines his priorities for the league

James Dodd, Tommy Oar, Daniel McBreen and Nalin Masou break it all down as the Isuzu UTE A-League season heats up.

⏱ Timecodes:
1:16 Moments of the Round
4:30 What’s wrong at Brisbane?
8:00 Valkanis controversy
13:53 Victory injury blow
16:32 Jets chasing record
20:12 Can Perth stop them?
24:32 Goodwin’s World Cup dream
26:23 Sydney transfer update
30:25 APL CEO speaks
31:05 Save of the season?
34:05 Goalkeeper of the Year debate
36:14 Players stuck on laces
37:00 Nduka handball drama
37:57 New rule implemented
40:05 Mo Touré hat-trick

🔥 Dub Zone Episode 15 has it all — rising stars, red card controversy and derby tactics! 

Hosted by Amy Duggan, alongside Annabel Martin (Central Coast Mariners) and A-Leagues commentator Teo Pellizzeri, the crew break down another huge weekend of Ninja A-League action.

We take a closer look at Makala Woods, Wellington Phoenix’s in-form American forward, with the quote of the week: “Her numbers are EXPLODING!”. She’s filling the huge attacking hole left by Sabitra “Samba” Bhandari — and doing it in style.

Annabel shares some heartfelt words for her former teammate Annalise Rasmussen, who has just sealed a record move to Italian giants Juventus.

Plus:
⚽ Did Kirsty Fenton deserve a red card against Canberra United?
🔵⚪ How can Melbourne Victory break down Melbourne City in the Melbourne Derby?

🔥 All the biggest talking points from around the league.

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Jake Barker-Daish, Naum Sekulovski and Rashid Mahazi analyse all the biggest talking points from round 16 of the A-Leagues, including whether Wellington's penalty should have stood, Michael Valkanis's press conference comments about referees, the save of the season, CCM's potential unlikely finals run and more!

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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro 1:08 Weekend Bangers - Aziz Behich v Western Sydney Wanderers 
1:54 Holly Furphy v Newcastle Jets
2:30 Charles Nduka’s Hand of God moment
3:19 Michael Valkanis’s comments about the referees
4:10 Brisbane’s recent form slump
5:01 Are Valkanis’s comments helping Brisbane grow?
6:38 CCM on the climb - could the Mariners make finals?
9:00 Naum Sekulovski breaks some transfer news!
9:39 Clayton Taylor’s hat-trick - do we give him enough love?
11:33 Could Newcastle’s defence hold them back this season?
13:24 Filip Kurto’s error vs Perth
13:56 Should it have been a red card? 
15:46 Did Harrison Devenish-Meares pull off save of the season?
16:50 Are Auckland back on track?
18:03 Should Wellington’s penalty have stood?
20:57 Can Victory forge on into finals after the win over Wellington?
21:55 Ninja A-League - City back on top after wild comeback
24:30 Audience questions - could a goalkeeper win the Johnny Warren Medal?
25:22 Who are the boys favourites for the Johnny Warren Medal?
26:26 Which team in the top 6 is under the most pressure to stay threre?
27:53 When are you all coming to play for Murray United in State 7?
29:00 Outro

Get ready for a massive Episode 16 of Total A-Leagues!

The crew break down all the biggest stories across the Isuzu UTE A-League:
Sydney FC’s huge derby win, the Box Office Jets lighting up the league, and why Adelaide United are becoming the blueprint for every club.

We dive into the latest A-League transfer news, including stars being chased by clubs in Scotland, the Netherlands and even a Norwegian giant. And rising talent Akol Akon joins the show to talk about his debut, his journey, and the moment everything changed. Plus… will mandatory drinks breaks actually ruin the World Cup? The panel is FIRED up.

⏱️ CHAPTERS
0:00 — Intro
1:09 — Moments of the Round: Kucharski, Akon & the Box Office Jets
3:53 — Sydney's huge derby win sets up a clash with Auckland
8:41 — 1 win in 6… should Auckland fans be concerned?
12:21 — Box Office Newcastle Jets are "a joy to watch"
15:41 — Why Adelaide are the model A-League club
20:33 — Latest transfer news: Scotland, Netherlands & a Norwegian giant
28:35 — Akol Akon on making his starting debut
30:45 — Players who impressed when they first burst onto the scene
32:38 — Will mandatory drinks breaks ruin the World Cup?
35:48 — Ben Garuccio is not impressed with our pre-derby predictions


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What a week in the Ninja A-League!

Dub Zone Episode 14 breaks down all the biggest stories:

🔥 A 17-year-old scores a ridiculous hat-trick — “SHE IS EPIC!”
👟 Amy Chessari’s lucky boots deliver
🇮🇹 Annalise Rasmussen completes a record-breaking move to Juventus
💙 Sydney FC part ways with legendary coach Ante Juric — what next for the Sky Blues?
🔵 What do Melbourne Victory need to do?

00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Round 14 Recap
1:59 - Moments of the Round
3:57 - Annalise Rasmussen signs with Juventus
5:55 - Leia Varley signs with FC Nurnberg
7:05 - Adelaide United 2-1 Melbourne City
10:35 - Canberra United 3-1 Melbourne Victory
14:16 - AFC Women's Asian Cup Countdown
18:07 - Sharn Freier Injury
20:55 - Chloe Berryhill Allianz Farewell
23:35 - Wanderers first Sydney Derby Win Since 2019
26:35 - Ante Juric Departs Sydney FC
32:30 - Wellington Phoenix v Perth Glory Preview
35:36 - Ladder + Fixtures Plus all the goals, analysis, chaos and laughs from around the league.

Catch every moment, every story & every angle — only on Dub Zone.