Round 1 of the Australian Championship delivered: big crowds, proper atmospheres, multi-cam SBS coverage, and real quality across every group.

We break down each game’s key moments, the best goals, and what Round 1 tells us about the levels - plus live Spirit chat with Gary from Fiji and rapid-fire Round 2 predictions.

Guests: James H & Lachie Griffiths (Marconi).

Hosts: Claudio Fabiano & Chaz Samushonga

Matches covered:

• South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic

• Broadmeadow Magic vs Morton City Excelsia

• Heidelberg vs Marone

• South Hobart vs Wollongong Wolves

• Preston Lions vs NWS Spirit

• Avondale vs Canberra Croatia

• Metro Stars vs APIA

• Sydney United vs Bayswater

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00:00 – Intro, sponsors, and setup

00:27 – Guests arrive (James H & Locky Griffith)

03:15 – SBS broadcast & production chat

06:40 – Group A: South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic (highlights & takeaways)

11:09 – Broadmeadow Magic vs Morton City Excelsia (goal of the weekend shout)

14:21 – Group B overview

15:17 – Heidelberg 1–0 Marone: match breakdown (press, GK moments, chances)

21:22 – Will interstate fans travel? Atmosphere talk

21:43 – South Hobart vs Wollongong Wolves (new signings deliver)

24:20 – Wolves quality & South Hobart positives

25:47 – Sponsor: Insurers Pty Ltd

26:06 – Live call with Gary (Spirit chat, conditioning, late goals stats)

31:04 – Preston Lions vs NWS Spirit (structure vs mistakes, equaliser debate)

39:07 – Football Fitness plug

39:52 – Group C: Avondale vs Canberra Croatia (class moments)

43:33 – Group D: Metro Stars vs APIA (keepers star; Sigreto winner)

50:43 – Sydney United vs Bayswater (pen call, long-throw stunner)

58:30 – Round 1 verdict: did it live up to the hype?

1:06:54 – Round 2 predictions (all eight games)

1:11:44 – Wrap-up & sign-off

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