SBS The World Game

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 the end of this coming season and the winter 2022 season. 

Later, former A-League player and now specialist coach Diogo Ferreira joins Lucy and Nick to discuss his transition from player to coach and why A-League stars go to him for one-on-one coaching. 

Finally, Corey Gameiro joins to discuss the UEFA Champions League and Aussies Abroad. 

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 the epic NPL NSW Grand Final victory, the difference between the A-League and the NPL, which NPL teams can make the jump up to a second division and what needs to change in regards to youth development. 

Finally, (1:07:00) Lucy and Nick discuss Awer Mabil playing in the Champions League at Anfield, Daniel Arzani getting an assist, Hayley Raso's family getting robbed and the situation at FC Barcelona. 

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 season, what we can expect from some of the younger players at City and his time with Leeds United. 

Afterwards (43:00) Dom tells Lucy and Nick all the details from some of the big stories in Australian football that he has broken including about the domestic transfer system, Carl Robinson heading to Western Sydney Wanderers, changes of ownership at Central Coast and Newcastle, Chris Harold leaving football at 28, the A-League season starting in late December. 

Finally, (1:12:00) the team discuss who would make a Socceroos starting XI of just European-based players.

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 Aussie should stay and try and make it in the A-League or move straight to Europe and how a domestic transfer system could work in Australia. 

Later, new Adelaide United assistant coach Ross Aloisi joins to discuss his recent appointment, what he and Carl Veart are hoping to build, how they will deal with losing some of their best players and working with his brother John Aloisi at Brisbane. 

Finally, Lucy, Nick and Joey discuss the biggest transfers in Europe, the treatment of Gunnersaurus - Arsenal's mascot and their bad news and good news of the week. 

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 by Vince Rugari to discuss the continued chaos around the players and the clubs failing to agree on a collective bargaining agreement, players going to India, potential changes of ownership at Central Coast Mariners, Newcastle Jets and Perth Glory and a potential $40 million domestic transfer system. 

Afterwards, (1:04:45) Vince explains some of the big problems facing Futsal in Australia and why it's so hard to fix. 

Finally, (1:25:47) Lucy and Nick discuss Aussies doing well abroad like Awer Mabil, Daniel Arzani, Ellie Carpenter, Adam Taggart and Ajdin Hrustic, allegations of negativity and the best and worst from Europe.  

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 W-League and PFA co-CEOs Kate Gill and Beau Busch explain what will happen next between the players and the clubs. 

Later, Lucy and Nick discuss Perth Glory's owner Tony Sage, the future of a second division, Aussies Abroad and the latest from Europe. 

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 next and McKay and Covic explain their experiences in these negotiations. 

Later they look at how a second division could work in Australia and when is the right time to introduce it. 

Finally, Michael, Lucy and Nick discuss the opening weekend of the Premier League, Aussies scoring goals abroad and if support is changing from people following to clubs to individuals. 

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 Sydney FC are the most successful side on the pitch, but have less members than Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory, engaging the community, the club's position on next season, a second division and further expansion. 

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 and sum up each team's season in one sentence.