NPL Victoria commentator Alex Sivkarovski joins us to unpack the Western United saga, Triantis’ Greece switch, and more.

00:00 Intro

00:50 NST thoughts

• 06:40 Triantis to Greece & other dual-nationals

• 32:45 Western United crisis

• 58:15 Avondale @ Tarneit?

• 59:40:00 Western United appeal odds & league knock-ons

• 1:12:40 Western United’s NPL drop & closing thoughts

  
  

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Why hasn’t the National Second Tier kicked off yet? In this Green & Gold FC roundtable, @NickGalatas, @MichaelLynchy, @smfcmike, and @SMEMUFC spill the tea on big entry fees, secret deals, travel costs, and the power plays holding Aussie football back.

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Melvyn Wilkez, Manager & Sporting Director of Sunshine Coast Fire, joins us to discuss their fight with Football Queensland, walking away from the National Second Tier, and creating new player pathways through their UK academy.

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After Olympic Kingsway’s stunning Australia Cup upset over Melbourne Victory, club president Steven Nelkovski joins us to reflect on the magic of that night, the tactical bravery behind their performance, and the legend of Liam Boland. He also opens up about the logistical chaos NPL clubs face in the cup, the dream of a National Second Tier, and why WA deserves a seat at the table. From travel costs to yellow card frustrations, and a peek into Olympic Kingsway’s rebirth — it’s an essential listen for anyone who loves the cup, the grassroots, and the future of Australian football.

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We preview the 2025–26 season for all our Aussies Abroad with James Jarvis from The Soccerwhos Podcast.

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Stanford economist Roger Noll joins Green and Gold FC to unpack how media power plays sidelined Australian soccer - and why promotion and relegation could be the sport’s revival key, even in a country with Australia’s unique challenges. From broadcast wars and collapsed leagues to the surprising benefits of yo-yo clubs, Noll explores how a real pyramid system boosts crowds, wages, and grassroots participation. Australia’s football future might depend on fixing the broken ladder to the top.

A-League analyst and scouting insider Petar Petrov joins Green and Gold FC to unpack what international scouts really think about Aussie talent and why the league’s development system needs a shake-up. Plus, Harry from AusFootHQ runs through the week’s biggest headlines, including Irankunda’s $2.6M move to Watford.

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In this special episode, we sit down with Tom Byer — the man behind Japan’s grassroots technical revolution — to unpack how one of Asia’s most successful football nations built its player pipeline from the ground up. Tom explains the science behind early skill development, and why Australia’s national curriculum may have gone wrong. We explore how to create a culture of ball mastery and what Australia can do if it wants to close the growing talent gap.

Whether you're a parent, coach, or just a fan, this episode will change how you think about youth football.

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