In the season finale of the SBS Championship Corner podcast, Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli are joined by SBS Italian’s Paolo Gallo to unpack South Melbourne’s 2–0 win over Marconi Stallions and their place in history as the inaugural Australian Championship winners. The team breaks down how South’s pressing, set-piece mastery and game-by-game tactical tweaks powered an unbeaten campaign, from Manny Aguek’s big‑moment goals and Marco Jankovic’s header in the final to the Heidelberg epic and the Sydney Olympic escape acts. The panel also revisits the tournament’s biggest sliding‑doors moments - from the Marconi Wolves madness to FVS controversy and some truly wild tackles, plus their surprise packets, unluckiest sides and goal of the tournament contenders. The crew reflects on what this new national second‑tier competition means for historic clubs, youth development and the future of Australian football - and which Championship standouts could be Socceroos in waiting.

On this weeks episode of the SBS Championship Corner, hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Acruili reflect on two tense semi-final matches from the Australian Championship, and preview the tasty-looking final between South Melbourne FC and Marconi Stallions. SBS Greek’s Themi Kallos returns to the panel to dissect how South Melbourne were able to overcome the high-flying Heidelberg, while Moreton City Excelsior’s midfielder Jackson Courtney Perkins joins remotely to reflect on the amazing campaign that led the Queensland NPL Premieres to the Australian Championship semi final appearance against Marconi. All that and so much more awaits you in the penultimate episode of the SBS Championship Corner!

On this week’s SBS Championship Corner, hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli welcome Heidelberg goalkeeper Yaren Sözer and SBS Italian's Paolo Gallo to unpack all the Australian Championship quarter final action! Heidelberg have gone unbeaten at home for 51 matches, and we break down what's behind that streak -coaching style, match‑day routines, and the energy drawn from a passionate Greek-Australian community. They dissect the Derby d’Italia madness, highlighting what was potentially ‘The Best Tackle Ever’. They preview the upcoming semi-finals, noting Moreton City’s fairytale run and ask Sozer how Heidelberg plan to deal with South Melbourne’s threat from set‑pieces and long‑throw threats. All of that and so much more in this episode of the SBS Championship Corner!

In this episode of SBS Championship Corner we recap a wild final round of group stage competition, complete with upsets, an underdog’s first national point since 2013, and MetroStars’ dramatic surge. We also unpack how coaching, identity and community are shaping the new national landscape as Nick sits down with player agent Tino Mjawe. Adrian Arciuli drops in with 'report cards' for every group as we head into the finals before Nick and Tino make bold picks for the weekend’s headline clashes featuring Marconi, Avondale, Heidelberg, South Melbourne and NWS Spirit. For the storylines, stakes and sleeper teams that will define the knockout rounds, this episode is a must listen!

Crunch time in the Aus Championship as we head closer to the finals! We unpack the biggest storylines from round five- late collapses, red-hot form streaks, and the set-piece oddity that had everyone buzzing, before diving into the Croatian community’s influence on Australian football. West APIA's keeper Oli Kalac reflects on pressure, preparation and home-final dreams, while SBS Croatian's Mirna Primorac talks about community pride in the game, youth pathways, and why promotion and relegation matters.

After another massive week of Australian Championship football, hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli take you through which teams are looking good for the title… and which are looking for the airport home. West APIA forward Jordan Segreto joins the panel to talk about the unity that exists between the Italian teams competing at this Australian Championships, as well as touching on his healing journey with injury and recovery. Also on the show is SBS Sport’s Executive Producer Catherine Whelan, who sheds some light on the behind-the-scenes production work that brings the football on the pitch to your screens at home. Together, they reflect on the rich legacy of football on SBS including what it meant to see broadcasting legend Andy Paschalidis return to the big screen, as well as discussing the bright future of both the competition and sports broadcasting in Australia.

Join hosts Nick Pagano and Adrian Arciuli as they dive into all the excitement and major talking points from Round three of the Australian Championship, joined by special guests Luca Falcone, head coach of NWS Spirit, and Paolo Gallo, former coach at the AC Milan Academy and currently at Hakoah FC. Now at the group stage’s half way point, the panel reflects on how the competition is shaping up, and look at the reasons behind the surprising successes of non-foundational clubs like Heidelberg United and NWS Spirit. They dive into why a NSW-based club is yet to beat a team from Victoria and just how a 17-year old kid was able to steal the weekend headlines. The all-Italian panel also discussed how Italy has influenced Australian football, reminise on legends like Del Piero and Vieri and much more! With insightful analysis, stories of Italian heritage, and the much-loved SBS Moment of the Week, this episode captures the energy, character, and emotion that define the new era of Australian football.

In this episode of SBS Championship Corner, hosts Adrian Arciuli and Nick Pagano dive into the standout moments from the second round of the Australian championship. Joining them this week is SBS Japanese's Yumi Oba and Marconi Stallions defender Tass Mourdoukoutas. They discuss the highly controversial first red card of the Australian Championship, Manny Aguek & Michael Konestabo’s stunning long range efforts and what the Japanese community is bringing to this new league. As the competition heats up, Adrian and Nick preview the crucial clash between Marconi and the Wollongong Wolves, which could determine the fate of Group B. Tune in for insightful analysis, lively discussions, and all the excitement that the championship has to offer!

Hosts Adrian Arciuli and Nick Pagano kick off the inaugural SBS Championship Corner, breaking down the opening weekend’s talking points - late equalisers, long‑range screamers, and classic rivalries - while exploring what the competition means to Australia’s multicultural communities. Joined by SBS Greek’s Themi Kallos and Sydney Olympic FC’s Seth Clark, it’s sharp analysis, real stories, and plenty of banter.