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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 1d

What a brilliant first two days of the Australian Championship, bring on the Sunday slate!!

📸 Pagonis Photography + Marcus Robertson

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 1d

We're back! Straight off the @Socceroos 1-0 win over Canada, here's 6 things we learned from the match.

🎧 Spotify
open.spotify.com/episode/7le7...

💻 YouTube
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAau...

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 1d

The football doesn't stop! Join us live for the Socceroos against Canada in Montreal.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcVJ...

Socceroos v Canada | Round Ball Live

YouTube video by Round Ball Australia

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 2d

Joe Montemurro has named his squad for The Matildas games against England and Wales, headlined by the return of Sam Kerr.

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Matildas Squad Reaction for England & Wales

YouTube video by The Dubcast

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 2d

We've joined forces with Coast Watch Football to give our first reaction to the departure of Mark Jackson from the Central Coast.

WATCH: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sU3R...

Mark Jackson Departs Central Coast Mariners

YouTube video by Round Ball Australia

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 2d

#ICYMI, a bunch more 'mini-pods' this week + Socceroos reaction coming tomorrow!

Abridged versions + Mark Jackson leaving the Mariners reaction on YouTube in the next few hours.

Thu: CANvAUS preview
open.spotify.com/episode/4dZj...

Fri: Aus Championship
open.spotify.com/episode/5pmW...

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 3d

Wellington Phoenix's A-League Women coach Bev Priestman joined The Dubcast to speak with Poletti about adapting to her first role as a club coach, why she signed with the Wellington Phoenix, being the only female head coach in the A-League Women, and more.

WATCH: youtu.be/vdSLiPvxVN0?...

Wellington Phoenix coach Bev Priestman joins The Dubcast

YouTube video by The Dubcast

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 3d

Buriram come to Australia to play Melbourne City in the #ACLElite in just two weeks time 👀

📸 CCMariners

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 4d

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 4d

It should hopefully be up on everyone's preferred platform before Friday's match, but it is very much out of our hands once we upload it as to how long each platform takes to process.

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 4d

It should hopefully be up on everyone's preferred platform before Friday's match, but it is very much out of our hands once we upload it as to how long each platform takes to process.

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 4d

Tony Popovic picked some names that on form, don't deserve a #Socceroos call up. But there's method to the madness, and it's all about the World Cup.

What Does it Mean to "Deserve" a Socceroos Call Up?

YouTube video by Round Ball Australia

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 4d

What a way to kick things off in the Australian Championship! South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic at Lakeside stadium!

Listen to Ep #1 of The Second Ball Podcast:
🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4o7mZYf
💻 YouTube: bit.ly/4pXgj0N

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

Why did we decide to launch #TheSecondBall podcast for the inaugural Australian Championship season? 👇

Listen to episode one now!

🎧 Spotify: bit.ly/4o7mZYf
🖥️ YouTube: bit.ly/4pXgj0N

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

Introducing: The Second Ball Podcast

Our dedicated week-in, week-out look at the Australian Championship.

Ep #1 out now with Lachie Flannigan and Lachie Avil (we know 🤣) for a top-down look at the competition!

🎧 Spotify
open.spotify.com/show/4RJSkxp...
📺 YouTube
youtube.com/watch?v=en1x...

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

As the A-League Women heads into its 18th season, a large number of players in the competition still have to work full-time or part-time jobs to make ends meet #ALW

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

Tonight.

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

Auckland FC, the Premiers. An amazing start to life in the A-League, but how heavy is the weight of expectation?

Great Expectations | Auckland FC 25/26 A-League Season Preview

YouTube video by Round Ball Australia

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

Another step closer to Serie A in Australia

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 5d

Proud of how far they've come, or disappointed at what has been left on the table?

How should we feel about the Young Socceroos' group stage exit at the U20 World Cup?

Should We Be Proud or Disappointed in the Young Socceroos?

YouTube video by Round Ball Australia

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 6d

The Dubcast's Scouting Series is back, as @kieranyap.bsky.social takes a look at Poppy O'Keefee, who has lit up the NPL Victoria Women's for FV Academy, signing her first professional contract with Melbourne Victory.

WATCH: youtu.be/39V84486cFA

Scouting Series: Poppy O'Keefee

YouTube video by The Dubcast

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 6d

ICYMI, our #AustraliaCup review is already in your podcast feeds.

🎧 t.co/wHhxc51XCX

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 6d

Alex Robertson "wants to play for Australia" 👀

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 7d

Trialing something new today! Our Australia Cup Final review is already in your podcast feeds.

Shorter ep, quicker reaction. Let us know what you think

Listen now 🎧 open.spotify.com/episode/35BH...
YouTube 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXm3...

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 8d

An entertaining first half of the Australia Cup Final is 1-1 at the break!

Who ends up on top?

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Round Ball Australia @roundballaus.bsky.social · 8d

WOW! What a start from Heidelberg!

Ryan Lethlean's header the early difference maker!

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