Box2Box

A weekly football podcast with a unique Australian perspective of the world game. Main Show is published Monday evenings.

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

We have truly loved Will's regular contribution to our show in recent months.

Passionate and with great perspective from a lifetime in the game - and with plenty of stories, such as this one! ⚽🔥

[Moloney Media @Moloney_Media]

With the Joeys set to take on the FIFA U-17 World Cup, Will Hastie looks back on representing Australia at the 1989 U-16 World Cup in Scotland.

Hear his memories of the trip and playing alongside future stars Mark Schwarzer, Tony Popovic, Steve Corica and Ross Aloisi.

🎧 Listen to the full chat on the latest @Box2BoxNTS.

Latest Episode ➡️ https://t.co/27hTQRPq49

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

'Every [major] sport in this country has a revenue share agreement... where there’s absolute cultural buy-in that the players are partners. That’s what we think is missing right now.’

- @thepfa's Beau Busch on present relationship with @FootballAUS.

🔗:https://t.co/G7GyjeHEvT

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams_85]

A pleasure to sit down with Mark Jackson in Adelaide recently to discuss his coaching journey across Asia, and how the experience in each nation differs greatly.

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

Box2Box Episode 571 ⚽️🔥

🎧 https://t.co/nj8bHgCu9I

- Beau Busch as @thepfa take court action, @Socceroos uncertainty remains in Middle East

- @PaulWilliams_85 diagnoses disheartetening Aussie club form in @TheAFCCL 🇦🇺💔

+ @MelbourneCity women, Carrick survives & more...

[Moloney Media @Moloney_Media]

🗣️ “There has been a real inability to resolve issues.”

Relations between Football Australia and the @thepfa appear to have hit a low point.

On the latest @Box2BoxNTS, PFA CEO Beau Busch explains how the relationship broke down and why the dispute has now reached the courts.

🎧 FULL INTERVIEW ▶️ https://t.co/27hTQRPq49

[Moloney Media @Moloney_Media]

⚽️🎙️The latest @Box2BoxNTS pod is LIVE! 🔥

Special guests:

🗣️ Beau Busch (@thepfa)
🗣️ @PaulWilliams_85 (@TheAsianGame)

On the rundown:

⚖️ PFA takes FA to court
⚽️ Toure hat-trick fires Sydney FC
🦁 Roar keep strong start rolling
📈 Pressure builds on Savarese
🔵 Ayres powers City women
🦅 Popa linked with Palace
🦘 Socceroos face security concerns
🌏 A-League clubs short on Asian ambition
🇨🇳 Aloisi’s China collapse
🔴 Carrick’s United saga rolls on

All that + more with @W_vanDenderen3 & Will Hastie!

🎧 Available where you get your pods ⤵️

▶️ Omny: https://t.co/tA389L9z9s
🎶 Spotify: https://t.co/StOc6HrSBO
🍎 Apple Podcasts: https://t.co/3ZR6h3D3z9

[Paul Williams @PaulWilliams_85]

The difference between A-League clubs, and clubs that have ambition, that care about being the best, that care deeply about winning and care even more again about being significant players on the continent, has been stark.

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

Box2Box Episode 570 ⚽️🔥

🎧 https://t.co/TZswanrUZt

- @joeylynchy on A-Leagues early stages, @afcasiancup uncertainty & Popa future 🇦🇺🏆

- @JamesPearceLFC's early Iraola report card at @LFC 🔴

+ Aussie clubs' @TheAFCCL woes, Ballon d'Or voting & more!

[ESPN Australia & NZ @ESPNAusNZ]

A-Leagues' financial woes: How solvent is Australia's top tier?

READ 📝 : https://t.co/1WtfM1KMeO

[Moloney Media @Moloney_Media]

Phoenix and Mariners have taken charge of the A-League Men’s and Women’s competitions while the rest of the league struggles.

@joeylynchy returns to @Box2BoxNTS to break down the early-season surprises and the uncertainty around the Socceroos’ Middle East friendlies.

🎧 LISTEN NOW ▶️ https://t.co/9bJ2LqHjSD

[Moloney Media @Moloney_Media]

🗣️ "My word, did I get emotional"

@brisbaneroar coach Michael Valkanis watched his boyhood club @smfc lift the Australia Cup and felt the full weight of what football means.

The moment cut straight to the emotional connection that drives the game.

He tells @Box2BoxNTS that before the season started, he’d given his young local Queensland players one job: present the history of Brisbane Roar and the passion it stirs in players and supporters.

"It gave me goosebumps."

🖥️ WATCH NOW ⤵️

🎧 FULL SHOW ▶️ https://t.co/XKXMaWNgSe

[Soccerscene @Soccersceneau]

💰 WHAT IS AN A-LEAGUE LICENCE WORTH?

South Melbourne lifted the Cup. What should it cost to join the A-League? 🏆

Should the cheque matter more than what a club brings? 👀

👉 https://t.co/7ORWkwy7RL

#SportsBiz #AustralianFootball

[Moloney Media @Moloney_Media]

🗣️ "It's a marathon, not a sprint"

Brisbane Roar faded after a strong start last season. Coach Michael Valkanis is determined it won’t happen again.

On the latest @Box2BoxNTS he covers:

• What went wrong (and why)
• His own self-reflection
• Smarter recruitment
• The impact of the James Gow appointment
• Overhauling the fitness and medical setup

A candid, in-depth look at fixing last season’s collapse.

🎧 LISTEN ▶️ https://t.co/XKXMaWNOHM
📰 READ ➡️ https://t.co/fTiSHyBNV8

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

'It left a bitter taste in my mouth. I was really disappointed that we let a lot of our supporters down.'

- @brisbaneroar manager Michael Valkanis knows this time, a strong start must endure all season long 🦁🟠

🔗: https://t.co/Vc38d1wOTT

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

‘Francois was very close to signing with @SydneyFC, but we won the arm wrestle. He came to us based on the way we’re going to play. There’s our first three points against Sydney this season!’

🎧 NEW EP | @brisbaneroar manager Michael Valkanis

https://t.co/WW6pla2JpH

[Football Australia @FootballAUS]

📋 Head Coach Carl Veart has named a 21-player CommBank Joeys squad for the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026™. ✈️🇶🇦🏆

🗞️ Read more: https://t.co/GmIX3g7UYa

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

Box2Box Episode 569 ⚽️🔥

🎧 https://t.co/zDQc2ktmjv

- @brisbaneroar manager Michael Valkanis on why this season's strong start will endure 🟠🦁

- @henrywinter as @ManUtd crisis deepens yet further 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿👹

+ WCWC, @theafcdotcom congress news, @wswanderersfc ignite & more...

[Football Supporters Association Australia (Inc) @FSAAustralia]

“For our Members, supporters and everyone connected to football in Western Sydney, this is an important piece of our history. We are proud to support Philip in ensuring the story of the original Wanderers is preserved and shared with generations to come.”

https://t.co/1DOcJqoXVg

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

Box2Box Episode 568 ⚽️🎙️

🎧 https://t.co/Uhe47OsUIr

- @lachieflannigan's Matchday 1 review as @AusChampionship returns 🇦🇺🔥

- @adriandelmonte as @Azzurri_En, @SerieA_EN warming up 🇮🇹

+ @NewcastleJetsFC reporter ban, bold @BHAFC predictions & more!

[Box2Box @Box2BoxNTS]

Box2Box Episode 567 ⚽️🔥

🎧 https://t.co/1t6TXONLu9

- Bill Papastergiadis - co-President @smfc: @AustraliaCup champions 🇦🇺🇬🇷🏆

- @Ronaldingo14's Cup Final reflections, @aleaguemen preview

+ @AusChampionship & @aleaguewomen to kick off, @premierleague & loads more!