Danny Graystone (MetroStars coach and former Melbourne Victory academy coach) and Jon Price (NTC advocate and former technical director of Tilford Zebras) join Green & Gold FC for an open conversation about youth development, coach education, and the National Curriculum. They look at what the curriculum set out to achieve, what it has genuinely improved, and why it became so divisive. From cost and accessibility to teaching the fundamentals and developing better goal scorers, this episode focuses on how Australian football is actually developing players on the ground.

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In Episode 40, Green & Gold FC analyse Tony Vidmar’s U23 Asian Cup squad, including key selections, omissions, and what it reveals about Australia’s Olympic pathway.

The panel then turn to Melbourne City and Macarthur’s strong form in Asia, assessing what their continental performances say about the A-League, the Asian Champions League, and Australia’s coefficient battle.

The episode closes with reflections on Australian football in 2025, from youth success and club performances to broader questions about development, exposure, and what lies ahead in a World Cup year.

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Green & Gold FC are joined by Michael Talks Football to analyse Group D, the US–Australia matchup, and their dark horse picks.

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Why do so many Aussie footballers stay fit in the A-League, then break down as soon as they move to Europe?

In this episode of Green & Gold FC, we are joined by Dr Adam Field, a Lecturer in Sport Science and Elite Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University. Adam specialises in football performance, recovery and athlete development, and helps explain why Aussie players may be more injury-prone overseas.

We talk about:

• What a sport scientist actually does

• Why European academies produce stronger and more physically prepared players

• How season length, climate, training loads and harder pitches may increase injury risk

• Why strength and conditioning is one of the biggest factors Australia can improve

• Whether late starters can catch up on missed physical development

• The risks of following random gym advice online

• How long flights, travel and jet lag can raise injury risk

• Why ACL injuries are more common in the women’s game

Whether you are a player, coach or fan, this episode offers clear and practical insight into a problem Australian football has struggled with for years.

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Marconi Stallions captain Marko Jesic joins Green & Gold FC to reflect on his playing journey, the club’s run to the Australian Championship Grand Final, and the belief driving their campaign.

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Nathan Godfrey joins Green & Gold FC to discuss his time as General Manager of the National Second Tier project (Australian Championship) at Football Australia, how the competition came to be, and what we’ve learned so far.

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We discuss the latest Socceroos squad, review AFC Champions League performances for City and Macarthur, break down A-League Round 4, and take a closer look at the Australian Championship so far.

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Football Australia board member Joseph Carrozzi joins Green and Gold FC alongside SM Pete for an honest chat about football governance, the National Second Tier, promotion and relegation, and the money behind the game.

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