SBS The World Game

SBS The World Game episodes:

• 04.12.2021

  TWG LIVE - W-League Grand Final and Matildas special edition

  Join Lucy Zelić and Nick Stoll as they welcome special guests former Matilda Joey Peters, ESPN's Stephanie Brantz, women's football expert Sam Lewis, Sydney FC grand finalist Jada Whyman and Championship winner the Victory's Lisa De Vanna to reflect on...

  
• 04.07.2021

  TWG LIVE - UCL, A-League, W-League chat - GUESTS: Craig Goodwin, Ante Juric and Sam Lewis.

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss all the latest in Australian and world football including Real Madrid's win over Liverpool and Man City's late win over Borussia Dortmund this morning, the recent A-League matches and the upcoming W-League Grand Final....

  
• 03.24.2021

  TWG LIVE - Western United's Dylan Pierias, W-League expert Sam Lewis, Melbourne City captain Scott Jamieson

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss all the latest from Australian football including a possible South-East Asian Super League that Aussie teams could be a part of (3:15) how the A-League and W-League should be marketed (8:20). Then Western United...

  
• 03.17.2021

  TWG LIVE - Summer v winter - when is best for the A-League? What to do about VAR? GUESTS: Danny Townsend, Francis Awaritefe, Charlotte Mclean and Cortnee Vine

  Lucy Zelić and Nick Stoll are joined by APL managing director and Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend to talk about all the latest in the A-League and W-League, including playing in summer v winter. PFA Chair Francis Awaritefe joins to...

  
• 03.10.2021

  TWG LIVE - Newcastle's Liridon Krasniqi, Melbourne Victory's Richard Wilson, Matildas legend Sarah Walsh

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Newcastle Jets new signing Liridon Krasniqi who explains how the move came about, his thoughts on the Jets and the league so far and speaking six languages.Melbourne Victory director Richard Wilson joins...

  
• 03.08.2021

  Lucy Zelic in conversation with… Dr Bridie O’Donnell

    A special release of Lucy Zelic's new In Conversations podcast series. Lucy is proud to share our very first episode with you and what better time to do it than on International Women’s Day with one of the most accomplished...

  
• 03.03.2021

  TWG LIVE - A-League and Socceroos latest with Vince Rugari and Pride Football Australia President James Cardall

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Vince Rugari to discuss all the latest A-League and Socceroos news and Pride Football Australia President James Cardall discuss pride in football.   

  
• 02.24.2021

  TWG LIVE - UCL, Indigenous football, A-League, W-League, Socceroos out of Copa America | Guests: Mustafa Amini, Sam Lewis, Jack Mclean, Ali Schaefer

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll talk about Chelsea's impressive win over Atletico and Bayern smashing Lazio (3:20), are joined by Ali Schaefer and Jake McLean to discuss the Indigenous national teams taking on Peninsula Power (8:40), Lucy and Nick discuss...

  
• 02.17.2021

  TWG LIVE | PSG humiliate Barca, latest in A-League and W-League, Diego Forlan on Luis Suarez and Australia - guests: Sydney FC Rhyan Grant and Adelaide United captain Dylan Holmes

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss this morning's UCL matches, including PSG humiliation of Barcelona (5:00). The latest from the A-League, including Mariners' success and Victory's frustrations (19:05). Diego Forlan discusses his relationship with Luis Suarez and wanting to come...

  
• 02.10.2021

  TWG LIVE - A-League, W-League and EPL latest with guests Mitch Duke, Jaden Casella and Katrina Gorry

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Wanderers striker Mitch Duke, Mariners winger Jaden Casella and Matildas legend Katrina Gorry to discuss the latest from the A-League, W-League, Premier League and more. Lucy and Nick discuss the controversy between Stefan...

  
• 02.03.2021

  TWG LIVE - Kalac out at Xanthi, Roar flying in the A-League, W-League with Sam Lewis, Macarthur director Sam Krslovic on ticket price criticism, Premier League chat and Messi's contract

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss the latest from the world of football including Zeljko Kalac leaving Xanthi (2:30), the latest from the A-League where Brisbane Roar are on top (6:05), the W-League with Sam Lewis (12:50) - including the good...

  
• 01.27.2021

  Andrew Durante, Ruon Tongyik, Melbourne Knights President Pave Jusup

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss all the latest in Australian and global football. Then they are joined by Western United's Andrew Durante (5:30) to discuss his upcoming 400th career gam. Central Coast Mariners defender Ruon Tongyik (24:00) on what's...

  
• 01.20.2021

  TWG LIVE - AAFC's Nick Galatas on a potential 2nd div, Western United's Ivan Vujica, Sam Lewis on W-League

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss WSW going top of the A-League, a potential second division with AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas (8:00), Western United's start to the season with Ivan Vujica (33:50), the bottle-throwing incident in the Melbourne derby with...

  
• 01.13.2021

  TWG LIVE - ootball Australia CEO James Johnson, PFA co-CEO Beau Busch, Craig Foster on Frank Arok, Victory's Lisa de Vanna

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Football Australia CEO James Johnson (5:20) to discuss the potential new domestic transfer system, PFA co-CEO Beau Busch (20:10), Craig Foster on Frank Arok (31:15) and Melbourne Victory striker Lisa de Vanna...

  
• 01.06.2021

  TWG LIVE - Michelle Heyman, Chad Gibson and Shane Mattiske join Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll discuss all the latest news in Australian football before they are joined by Canberra United's Michelle Heyman (7:15), Local FC founder and former A-League player Chad Gibson (19:28), and new Newcastle Jets chairman Shane Mattiske...

  
• 12.23.2020

  TWG LIVE - A-League and W-League season preview

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll preview the A-League season, speak to Newcastle Jets striker Roy O'Donovan, Western Sydney Wanderers defender Dylan McGowan, Western United midfielder Victor Sanchez, Sydney FC defender Liz Ralston and women's football expert Sam Lewis.

  
• 12.16.2020

  TWG LIVE | A-League launch, Troisi to WSW, City re-locate, Barbieri on W-League, Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend on 'unbundling', Ahmed Yussuf on speaking to Awer Mabil

  Nick Stoll and Adrian Arciuli are joined by Sydney Morning Herald Football journalist Vince Rugari to discuss the A-League launch and James Troisi leaving Adelaide for Western Sydney. Then (15:00), Melbourne City CEO Brad Rowse on the club's relocation...

  
• 12.09.2020

  TWG LIVE - Francis Awaritefe, Steve Corica, Allira Toby, Anna Harrington, Brandon Wilson

  Nick Stoll and guest host Adrian Arciuli are joined by former Socceroo and current PFA chair Francis Awaritefe to discuss PSG and Istanbul Basaksehir players walking off the pitch after a racist comment by the fourth official, as well as...

  
• 12.02.2020

  TWG LIVE with Sam Lewis, Ron Smith, Eddy Bosnar, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll

  TWG LIVE: Sam Lewis joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss the good and the bad of the W-League draw and the upcoming season, a new sponsor for women's football and Lisa De Vanna's likely return to the W-League....

  
• 11.25.2020

  TWG LIVE: A-League teams in ACL 2020, the cost of football, Special guest Marcos Flores

  TWG LIVE: Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Joey Lynch to discuss how should we judge A-League teams at ACL 2020, The A-League draw and FFA's Annual General Meeting. Later, Matt Delves, Commercial Director of Dunbar Rovers...

  
• 11.18.2020

  TWG LIVE - Daniel Georgievski, Scott McDonald, John Duerden, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll

  TWG LIVE with Daniel Georgievski, Scott McDonald, John Duerden, Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll - talking Macedonia qualifying for their first major tournament, Scotland breaking a 23-year drought, Australian football and ACL 2020.  

  
• 11.04.2020

  TWG LIVE - A-League ACL drama, Josh Hope quits A-League with PFA co-chief Beau Busch, UCL, Aussies Abroad and Diogo Ferreira

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by PFA co-chief executive Beau Busch to discuss the drama surrounding A-League clubs playing in the Asian Champions League this year, players quitting the league unexpectedly and how to fill the gap between...

  
• 10.28.2020

  TWG LIVE - Socceroos coach Graham Arnold on what needs to change in Australian football, NPL superstar Glen Trifiro

  Socceroos coach Graham Arnold joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss research that FFA has done on the development pathways for young players. Afterwards (41:45), Sydney United's Glen Trifiro joins us to discuss his man of the match performance in...

  
• 10.14.2020

  TWG LIVE - Western United's Steven Lustica on Australian football and playing in Uzbekistan, Melbourne City coach Patrick Kisnorbo and Dom Bossi on all the biggest stories

  Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll and Sydney Morning Herald journalist Dom Bossi are joined by Western United midfielder Steven Lustica to discuss Later (25:50) Melbourne City's new coach Patrick Kisnorbo joins Lucy, Nick and Dom to discuss his plans for the upcoming...

  
• 10.07.2020

  TWG LIVE - Agent Buddy Farah, Joey Lynch, Ross Aloisi

  Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll and football journalist Joey Lynch are joined by football agent Buddy Farah to discuss the role of an agent, deadline day dramas, the issues with his client Mustafa Amini's move to Turkey, whether a talented young...

  
• 09.30.2020

  TWG LIVE - New Matildas coach, A-League latest and the problem with futsal in Australia

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by FFA's Head of Game Development and Women's Football, Sarah Walsh, who was on the committee that selected new Matildas coach (01:28) and women's football journalist Samantha Lewis. Later, (32:30) Lucy and Nick are joined...

  
• 09.23.2020

  TWG LIVE - Perth Glory's Liam Reddy, W-League star Rhali Dobson, PFA co-CEOs Beau Busch and Kate Gill

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Perth Glory's Liam Reddy opens up on what has been the "most challenging period" of his career, W-League star Rhali Dobson explains the implications that the pay dispute will have on the...

  
• 09.16.2020

  TWG LIVE - Matt McKay, Ante Covic and Age journalist Michael Lynch

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former Socceroos Matt McKay and Ante Covic as well as football journalist Michael Lynch. The team discuss the breakdown in negotiations between the clubs and players over the collective bargaining agreement, what happens...

  
• 09.09.2020

  UEFA Nations League, Premier League and La Liga preview with Daniel Garb and how to translate on-field success to off-field success with Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend

  Daniel Garb joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to talk the UEFA Nations League, the return of the Premier League and La Liga and Manchester United's controversial third kit.  Then (32:10) Sydney FC CEO Danny Townsend joins to discuss why...

  
• 09.06.2020

  A-League season in review with Vince Rugari and the boys from A-League memes

  A-League season in review with Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll, Vince Rugari and the boys from A-League memes. Who was the player of the season? Who was the most improved? Who was the best personality? What was the best game? And we try...

  
• 09.06.2020

  TWG LIVE - A-League Grand Final and UEFA Women's Champions League review, Sydney FC's Alex Wilkinson and Luke Brattan

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Sam Lewis to discuss the UEFA Women's Champions League final and the future of the W-League. Later, Sydney FC captain Alex Wilkinson joins to talk about the A-League grand-final and the...

  
• 08.27.2020

  Who will win the A-League Grand Final? And where should the A-League expand to? With Lucy Zelic, Nick Stoll, David Basheer, Rhyan Grant, Tom Glover, Grant Brebner and Michael Caggiano

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former A-League and SBS's World Cup commentator David Basheer, Canberra Region A-League bid leader Michael Caggiano, Melbourne City goalkeeper Tom Glover, Sydney FC right-back Rhyan Grant and new Melbourne Victory coach Grant...

  
• 08.20.2020

  A-League show with Melbourne City's Josh Brillante and football journalist David Davutovic

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Melbourne City's Josh Brillante - who is LIVE at a bowling alley! And football journalist David Davutovic to talk all things A-League, including whether Melbourne City can finally win their first title,...

  
• 08.19.2020

  UCL Special with David Zdrilic and Patrick Zwaanswijk

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by former RB Leipzig under-19 co-coach David Zdrilic and former Ajax and FC Utrecht defender Patrick Zwaanswijk to discuss the Champions League. The team discuss PSG's victory over RB Leipzig, if Lyon can cause another upset...

  
• 08.12.2020

  Andy Bernal LIVE on being the first Aussie to play in Spain, being David Beckham's manager, partying with Ronaldo and advising Rogic

  Former Socceroos defender Andy Bernal joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss how he went from a boy playing a host of sports in Canberra to being the first Aussie in La Liga. Andy tells us stories of escaping...

  
• 08.06.2020

  A-League show with Perth's Neil Kilkenny and legendary journalist Ray Gatt

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by Perth Glory's midfielder Neil Kilkenny and legendary Australian football journalist Ray Gatt. Neil opens up on life with Perth without Diego Castro, why he left Melbourne City abruptly and his time with...

  
• 07.30.2020

  A-League show LIVE with Marcos Flores and Simon Cox

  A-League legend Marcos Flores and Western Sydney Wanderers striker Simon Cox joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss everything that is happening in the A-League. Simon chats about scoring on his first game back for the Wanderers v Central...

  
• 07.29.2020

  David Zdrilic LIVE on MLS v A-League, learning at RB Leipzig, Sydney FC's continued success and how should football be commentated

  Former Socceroos striker and current Chicago Fire assistant coach David Zdrilic joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss his time coaching in the MLS bubble, how the MLS compares to the A-League, the pathways for Australian coaches, player development...

  
• 07.23.2020

  A-League show with Vince Rugari: TV Ratings and how to bring back the fans, Is the league better in winter and without VAR, Wellington and Jets impress, Perth struggle without Castro, will Sydney slip

  Sydney Morning Herald football journalist Vince Rugari joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss the A-League returning, the debate around TV ratings and winning back the fans, playing in winter and playing without VAR, the impressive Phoenix, Sydney's lost...

  
• 07.22.2020

  Josip Skoko LIVE discussing his time with the Socceroos, his career in Europe and how to improve Australian football

  Former Socceroos midfielder and current Director of Football at North Geelong Warriors Josip Skoko joined Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss why junior football costs so much, the frustration of not playing a minute at the 2006 FIFA World...

  
• 07.21.2020

  Craig Foster on his 18-year career with SBS

  Lucy Zelic speaks to Craig Foster about his 18-year career with SBS. Fozz discusses his special relationship with Les Murray, how the mission of SBS drove him forwards and what he is inspired to do next.  

  
• 07.16.2020

  A-League preview show - finally it's back!

  Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll are joined by football journalist Joey Lynch to run through all 11 teams as the A-League is set to return. We hear from Alex Wilkinson, Jamie Maclaren, Steven Taylor, Jamie Young, Tony Popovic, Andrew Durante,...

  
• 07.15.2020

  Simon Hill on the state of Australian football and Australian football media, the A-League returning, Man City avoiding a UCL ban and the great Akinfenwa - TWG LIVE

  Football commentator Simon Hill returns to The World Game after 14 years to chat about all the latest in football with Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll.  The team discuss Simon moving on from Fox, the state of Australian football and...

  
• 07.08.2020

  Luke Brattan, A-League teams stuck in Melbourne and FFA's XI principles - TWG LIVE

  Sydney FC's Luke Brattan joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss what it's been like training during the COVID-19 pandemic, comparing this Sydney FC side to the great Roarcelona team that he debuted with and what's going on with...

  
• 07.01.2020

  Australia/NZ to host historical 2023 WC, A-League set to return, Liverpool finally win the league - TWG LIVE with Tameka Yallop and Ella Mastrantonio

  Matildas midfielder Tameka Yallop and newly signed Bristol City midfielder Ella Mastrantonio join Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss Australia and New Zealand hosting the 2023 Women's World Cup, how Australia can capitalise on this opportunity and the journey...

  
• 06.25.2020

  The moment Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster found out Australia would host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup

  At 1:43am (AEST), Lucy Zelic and Craig Foster on a special Facebook live heard the news that Australia and New Zealand would host the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup. This is their reaction and instant analysis. 

  
• 06.25.2020

  FFA CEO James Johnson and Women's Football expert Sam Lewis on Australia's historic Women's World Cup bid

  FFA CEO James Johnson and Women's Football expert Samantha Lewis join Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll for a special edition of TWG LIVE to talk about Australia and New Zealand's joint bid for the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup and...

  
• 06.24.2020

  History FC: Heather Garriock on the evolution of Women's football in Australia

  0:36 – Matildas players fight for basic rights 1.19 – The W-League begins in 2008 2.25 – Why players couldn’t solely focus on football 3.14 – Long flights and sandwiches from 7/11 4.24 – Why there was little standards for...

  
• 06.18.2020

  History FC - Zeljko Kalac on facing Croatia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup

  Former Socceroos goalkeeper Zeljko Kalac speaks to Adrian Arciuli about that match against Croatia at the 2006 FIFA World Cup. 0:44 - Kalac gets the nod over Mark Schwarzer 1.09 - A special moment for several Socceroos players 1.34 -...

  
• 06.17.2020

  Miron Bleiberg - TWG LIVE

  Former Gold Coast United and Brisbane Roar coach Miron Bleiberg joins Lucy Zelic and Nick Stoll to discuss Australian football.