In this episode, Blayne, Neil, and Jaxon unpack Perth's toothless 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar, where the Glory managed to score without actually registering a single shot on target. With finals football seemingly more and more out of reach, the boys ask the hard questions: what is the pass mark for Adam Griffiths now? 

Meanwhile, "Matilda Mania" hit Perth Stadium with 44,000 fans turning out for the Asian Cup opener. But was a 1-0 win over the Philippines actually a bit underwhelming? We dissect the performance, the frustrating 1 PM midweek scheduling for the rest of the tournament , and why the "Mexican Wave" needs to be banned.

Plus, we celebrate the return of the NPL WA, blast cheap Premier League merchandise, and ask if the upcoming World Cup is shaping up to be a logistical nightmare.

Key Topics:

Glory's Attacking Crisis: Breaking down the 1-1 scrap against Brisbane. With zero shots on target in two weeks and only three shots from open play against the Roar, where is the creative spark going to come from without Tom Lawrence and the likes? 

Matildas in WA: A 1-0 win gets the points, but holding 85% possession for just 15 shots against a low block leaves plenty of room for improvement. Also, a football snob's plea to stop the Mexican Wave.

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

Good: A legitimate three-horse title race in the A-League Men between Newcastle, Auckland, and Sydney. Plus, the NPL WA kicks off with a bang as marquees Daniel Stynes and Danny De Silva both find the back of the net.

Bad: Tottenham Hotspur's disastrous 10-game winless streak dragging them toward the relegation zone , and the Asian Cup's crowd-killing midweek double-headers.

Ugly: Premier League clubs pushing generic, cookie-cutter Saint Patrick's Day merchandise , and mounting logistical concerns just 100 days out from the North American World Cup.

Round Predictions: Looking ahead to the weekend, including whether Perth Glory can avoid a 10:00 AM blowout against a high-flying Auckland side.

Keywords

Perth Glory, A-League Men, Brisbane Roar, Matildas, Asian Cup Perth, NPL WA, Danny De Silva, Tottenham Hotspur, Adam Griffiths.

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The Adam Griffiths honeymoon period is officially over. Neil Sherwin is back from rocking out at Good Charlotte just in time to join Blayne and Jaxon for a reality check on Perth Glory's form. With the finals slipping away, the boys ask the hard questions: have teams figured out our tactics, and do we really want to endure another off-season coaching search?

Then, it’s time to geek out. We are joined by Rob Childs, aka The Kit Dealer, to talk all things vintage football shirts. Rob shares the secrets to spotting a fake 90s Kappa jersey, why the crossover between indie bands and football clubs is booming, and the absolutely unbelievable story of how AC Milan star Luka Jović randomly wandered into his shop in Piccadilly Arcade and sparked a global friendship.

Plus, we look at Juan Mata lighting up the Melbourne Derby, Daniel Bennie's cracking first goal in the Championship, a massive comeback win for the Glory Women, and why "crossing the line" with active support banter does the terraces no favours.

Key Topics:

• The Glory Reality Check: Why the momentum has vanished, the gaping hole left by Rostyn Griffiths, and why the press conference "stonewalling" is wearing thin.

• The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

  • Good: Juan Mata proving his class at Victory and Daniel Bennie’s screamer for QPR.

  • Bad: Melbourne City’s disastrous season and Western Sydney Wanderers’ massive fumble of the Juan Mata marquee signing.

  • Ugly: When banter crosses the line on the terraces, and a serious chat about the persistent issue of racism in football.

• Feature Interview: Rob Childs (The Kit Dealer):

  • Why the 1995–2005 era is the undisputed peak of football kits.

  • How to authenticate vintage shirts (and why cheap knock-offs can't replicate 90s manufacturing).

  • Sourcing a Manly Dolphins jacket in Sicily and a Perth SC shirt in Bulgaria.

  • The AC Milan Story: How a random knock on a closed door led to hanging out with Luka Jović and Jan-Carlo Simić across Europe and Saudi Arabia.

• A-League Women: The Glory Girls show massive character with a 3-2 comeback win over the Jets to keep their Top 6 hopes alive.

• Coaching Carousel Rumours: Dismissing the Rob Stanton to Perth whispers, but asking the big question: what is the benchmark for Griffiths to earn a contract extension?

Keywords: Perth Glory, The Kit Dealer, Vintage Football Kits, A-League Men, A-League Women, Juan Mata, Luka Jović, Adam Griffiths, NPL WA, Daniel Bennie.

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Blayne Treadgold, James Renton and "Super Sub" Murray Stevens dissect what might be the worst Perth Glory performance of the Adam Griffiths era.

In this episode, the boys try to make sense of the 3-1 "disaster-class" against the Newcastle Jets. We break down why the Glory reverted to "hoof-ball" the massive hole left by Tom Lawrence, Nicho Pennington and Rhys Bozinovski.

It’s not all doom and gloom though—we celebrate the magic of the FA Cup, discuss Susan Phonsongkham’s stunning "Olimpico" for the Glory Women, and preview the massive Night Series Final between Olympic Kingsway and Stirling Macedonia.

Plus, we tackle the big "Burning Question": What should be the Top 5 priorities for new A-League CEO Steve Rosich and Football Australia CEO Martin Kugler? 

Key Topics:

Glory vs. Jets: A tactical breakdown of the loss

The "Griff" vs. Milligan Debate: One coach wants to play proactively; the other went pragmatic. We ask if the squad is good enough to adapt. 

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

Good: The romance of the FA Cup, Macclesfield’s spirit, and Wrexham drawing Chelsea.

Bad: Lewis Miller’s heartbreaking Achilles injury and Glory’s "retreating" defense. 

Ugly: The disgraceful state of the Allianz Stadium pitch and overzealous security in "The Shed." 

The CEO Wishlist: A deep dive into what the new bosses of Australian football need to fix in 2026—from a united football pyramid to a broadcast deal that actually works. 

A-League Women: Susan Phonsongkham scores directly from a corner to stun Canberra United. 
Local Corner: A look at the WA Night Series Final: Olympic Kingsway vs. Stirling Macedonia. 

Keywords: Perth Glory, Adam Griffiths, A-League Men, Newcastle Jets, Steve Rosich, Martin Kugler, FA Cup, Susan Phonsongkham, WA Night Series, Football West.

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In this episode, Blayne, Neil, and Jaxon break down the 2-2 draw against Macarthur—a game where the Glory snatched a "lucky point" thanks to a Filip Kurto disaster-class.... and has Luke Amos played his last game for Perth?

The boys also dive into the hottest debate in Australian football right now: Adam Peacock’s proposal to shift the A-League season to a calendar year model. Would Perth fans actually turn up in the rain, is the "clean air" argument a myth? And would playing in cooler conditions increase Australia's transfer revenue?

Plus, we look at the massive recruiting coup for the NPL WA with Danny De Silva and Daniel Stynes coming home, ask if the Glory Women’s "Finals or Bust" season is now a bust, and call out the "ugly" tackle in NPL NSW that made headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Key Topics:

The Macarthur Miracle: Dissecting the 2-2 draw, Filip Kurto’s "nightmare," and why Sulemani started over Taggart.

The "Season Shift" Debate: Adam Peacock’s proposal to move the A-League to winter. The boys debate the pros vs. the reality of fans refusing to watch football in the rain.

Stars return home: Danny De Silva to Olympic and Daniel Stynes to Bayswater—How much of a buzz is it for the local leagues?

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

Good: The Premier League title race and the Super Bowl halftime show (even if Neil didn't understand a word of it).

Bad: A horrific "dog act" tackle in NPL NSW and the subsequent red card.

Ugly: The "Luke Amos situation"—is his time at Glory done after failing to make the squad again?.

Glory Women: A 1-0 loss to Wellington leaves the "Finals or Bust" mantra looking shaky. Is it time to ask hard questions about the club or the coaching regime?.

WA Night Series Wrap: Olympic, Glory, Stirling and Redstar make up the Semi-Finals

Predictions: Can the Glory get a result against a high-flying Newcastle Jets in a "goals galore" fixture?.

Keywords: Perth Glory, A-League Men, Macarthur FC, Adam Peacock, Season Shift, NPL WA, Danny De Silva, Luke Amos, Filip Kurto, A-League Women, Transfers

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The heat was on at HBF Park, but Jaden Kucharski brought the fire! In this episode, Blayne and James break down Perth Glory’s "smash and grab" victory over Auckland FC, proving that a long ball over a high line is sometimes all you need.

We are joined by Glory midfielder Nicholas Pennington for a fascinating chat about his journey from Rome to Perth. Nico opens up about the brutal pressure of Italian football versus the physical demands of the A-League, his new role as an "Inside 10" under Adam Griffiths, and why he thinks this squad is finally ready to go on a run.

Plus, we dissect the Sydney Derby atmosphere, ask what on earth is going on at Western Sydney Wanderers, and call out the "ugly" behaviour in the stands. We also wrap up the latest from the A-League Women and the WA Night Series.

Key Topics:

• Glory 2-1 Auckland: How "hoof-ball" exploited Auckland’s high line and why Kucharski & Colakovski changed the game.

• The Good, The Bad & The Ugly: The Sydney Derby atmosphere, WSW's capitulation, transfer rumours regarding a midfield exit to Holland, and the disappointing jeering of Oli Sail.

• Feature Interview (Nicholas Pennington):

  • Growing up in Rome: And the Cagliari system.

  • Serie C vs. A-League: Why Australian football is physically harder but tactically freer.

  • The Griffiths Effect: How training intensity has transformed the squad's work ethic.

  • Position Change: Does Nico prefer the #6 role or the attacking midfield spot?

• A-League Women: A stalemate against Sydney FC—great defence, but where are the goals coming from?

• WA Night Series: A wrap-up of the group stage as the local pre-season heats up.

• Predictions: Can Glory do it on Friday night against Macarthur?

Keywords: Perth Glory, Nicholas Pennington, A-League Men, Adam Griffiths, Jaden Kucharski, Auckland FC, Sydney Derby, WA Night Series, Football West, A-League Women.

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Back for another week as Blayne Treadgold, Donna Giuffre, Jaxon Bassett and James Renton mull over Perth's 1-nil loss to the Wanderers. Is the honeymoon over for Adam Griffiths?

Our weekly dive into the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" of the week, including Stephen Peter's post-match tirade, VAR and the recent discussion on International symbols at football matches.

• Key Topics

  • Glory vs. Wanderers Review: Wasted chances, disjointed passes and lack of cutting edge.

  • The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly:

    • Good: Manchester United's change in fortunes, the competitiveness of the A-league season.

    • Bad: Melbourne City, Kiwi teams kicked out of the Australia Cup, Michael Woud calamity, Donna's prayer session.

    • Ugly: Should a young fan have been ostracised for wearing a football shirt with the Palestinian flag?

  • Is Nicho Pennington wasted on the wing?: With bulk wingers, should Nicho Pennington move to a central position?

  • A-League Round Up: A quick whip-around the rest of the league, including the Big Blue, Auckland's hiccups and an Adelaide youngster with a perfect hatrick.

  • Night Series Returns: A weekly look at the NPLWA Men's Night Series

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In this episode of the Far Post Perth, Blayne Treadgold, James Renton, and special super-sub Murray Stevens dissect the 2-1 loss to the Roar, questioning whether Perth was simply out-muscled or were Brisbane just "better on the day."

The boys dive into the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" of the week, covering everything from the Glory's impressive home crowds to the ongoing VAR controversies and the absolute chaos that was AFCON. 

There's also a look at the Glory Women's incredible form, the impending NPLWA Men's Night Series, and a broader discussion on the state of refereeing (the handball rule... still confusing).

• Key Topics

  • Glory vs. Brisbane Review: A frank assessment of the 2-1 defeat. Was it Perth being "out-muscled" or just a case of not taking chances? The team discusses the impact of early substitutions, the lack of midfield control, and the questionable VAR decisions (or lack thereof).

  • The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly:

    • Good: The electric atmosphere at HBF Park with over 12,000 fans, Glory Women continuing their winning streak, and Ben Smith's positive article on the club's culture.

    • Bad: The ongoing VAR frustrations (did it hit the hand? Was it a penalty?), the stop-start nature of the game due to officiating.

    • Ugly: The farce that was AFCON (African Cup of Nations) with teams walking off, security issues, the usual AFCON chaos, plus the sad state of the Western Sydney Wanderers.

  • Reinforcments incoming: With the impending arrival of Stef Colakovski, does this provide Adam Griffiths with a new card to play?

  • A-League Round Up: A quick whip-around the rest of the league, including the Original Rivalry, Melbourne City's win over Auckland and the sacking of Alen Stajcic

  • State League Focus: A look ahead to the NPL Night Series kicking off this weekend, with fixtures to watch and a shoutout to the local clubs.

  
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We're back, baby! The Far Post Perth returns for 2026, blowing out the cobwebs with a bumper episode covering the highs, lows, and everything in between from the holiday period.

Blayne Treadgold, James Renton, and Jaxon Bassett dive straight into the drama at Manchester United, the A-League transfer window chaos, and Perth Glory's resurgence. From Darren the Robot's rollercoaster week to the A-League's 'Good, Bad, and Ugly,' no stone is left unturned.

The team also breaks down the Glory's recent form, including the men's 3-0 demolition of Central Coast and the women's team finding their winning groove.

Plus, they gaze into the crystal ball to predict which Glory stars will be staying or going as contract talks heat up.

It's a packed show with plenty of laughs, serious football chat, and perhaps a questionable prediction or two. Are you not entertained?

Key Topics

• Good: Glory Women & Men both securing wins, Darren the robot's redemption arc (complete with kit number), and the general vibe around Perth Glory.
• Bad: INEOS's handling of Manchester United, Ruben Amorim's sacking, and the ongoing mess at Central Coast Mariners.
• Ugly: Josh Cavallo's social media statement regarding Adelaide United, and the worrying safety concerns for fans heading to the 2026 World Cup in the USA.

• Glory vs. Mariners Review: A deep dive into the 3-0 victory. The boys discuss the tactical shift to move the ball quickly, the solid defensive display, and how the team is finally clicking under Adam Griffiths.

• Transfer Window & Squad Audit: The January window is open! The team goes player-by-player through the Glory squad list, predicting who stays and who goes for the 2026/27 season. Will Taggart extend? Is Cook on the way out?

• A-League Round Up: A look around the grounds at the rest of the league, including the Melbourne Derby stalemate, Newcastle's away form, and the upcoming slate of matches.
  
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In this special Christmas edition of the Far Post Perth, Blayne, Neil, and Donna are joined by A-League royalty, David Williams. A veteran of the game whose career took him from Denmark to Hungary and finally back home to HBF Park, David opens up about his abrupt exit from playing, his transition into coaching, and his passion for Indigenous football.

David shares incredible stories from his career, including his time in Europe as a teenager, the realities of playing in the A-League, and his recent success coaching the WA Paras team to a National Championship.

He also discusses his new role at Stirling Macedonia, his philosophy on player development, and the importance of creating a positive team culture. It's a candid and insightful conversation with one of Australian football's most respected figures.

Key Topics

• Life After Playing: David discusses his current DIY projects and how he's adjusting to life after professional football.

• WA Paras Success: An in-depth look at David's experience coaching the WA Paras team to a national title. He talks about the unique challenges, the incredible spirit of the players, and the rewarding nature of the role.

• Transition to Coaching: David explains how he fell into coaching almost by accident and his philosophy of focusing on player well-being and simple, effective communication rather than overcomplicating tactics.

• Indigenous Football: A discussion on the representation of Indigenous players in football. David talks about his role with the National Indigenous Advisory Group and the importance of creating pathways and supportive environments for young Indigenous talent.

• Career Reflections: From trialing at Liverpool as a teenager to playing in the Danish Superliga, David reflects on his journey. He shares stories about the culture shock, the challenges of being young and away from home, and the lessons learned along the way.

• Stirling Macedonia Role: David outlines his new position at Stirling Macedonia and his ambition to bring a fresh approach to the club, focusing on player development and creating a strong community connection.

The A-League Evolution: David gives his honest take on the current state of the A-League, comparing the atmosphere of the "peak" derby days to now, and what needs to happen to bring the excitement back.

Keywords

David Williams, A-League Men, Perth Glory, Coaching, Indigenous Football, WA Paras, Stirling Macedonia, Football Development, Player Welfare, European Football.

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The team dissects the massive news that Adam Griffiths has officially had the interim tag removed, signing an 18-month deal to become the permanent head coach of Perth Glory.

Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and Donna break down the 1-0 loss to Sydney FC, a game defined by a spirited effort but ultimately hampered by a lack of cutting edge. The crew dives into the weekly "Good, Bad, and Ugly," covering everything from Juan Mata’s silky skills to the contentious use of PA music drowning out the Shed.

Plus, there’s all the injury talk, the looming January transfer window, the heartbreaking MCL injury to Cam Cook, and a look around the grounds at the rest of the A-League action.

Key Topics

• Griffo Signed & Sealed: Analysis of the club's decision to appoint Adam Griffiths on a permanent basis. The team discusses the stability this brings, the length of the contract (end of next season), and whether it was the right move given the current ladder position.

• Glory vs. Sydney Review: A look back at the 1-0 defeat. While the effort and "vibes" were there—acknowledged by the fans post-match—the injuries to key strikers Adam Taggart and Jaidyn Kucharski exposed a lack of depth and finishing power.

• The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly:

  • Good: Juan Mata's masterclass (hitting the crossbar, general class), the end of the coaching speculation, and the mature reaction from the Glory faithful post-loss

  • Bad: The injury ward is overflowing (Taggart, Kucharski, Wales,  etc.), and Blayne’s gripe with the stadium DJ drowning out the organic crowd atmosphere.

  • Ugly: A dismal crowd attendance of 1,942 at Central Coast, Jaxon's dismay over Tottenham's 3-0 loss to Chelsea, and the general state of attendances across the league.

• Injury Update & Transfer Talk: Can the Glory find cover for their depleted forward line?

Around the Grounds: A quick whip-around the A-League, including Auckland FC’s form, the Melbourne Victory/Adelaide clash, and a nod to the Glory Women’s 1-0 win.

Keywords

Adam Griffiths, Perth Glory, A-League Men, Juan Mata, Wellington Phoenix, Adam Taggart, Injury Crisis, The Shed, Central Coast Mariners, Cam Cook, Transfer Window

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