Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship

🎙️Australian Football Podcast solely focused on the Australian Championship
⏰ New Episode: Out Now! Link in the Bio!

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

It's our #FIFAWorldCup Special Episode!! Joined by Cody Ojeda we discuss everything Socceroos related!

Plus we discuss what has been a turmoil of a weekend for @smfc and Cohadzic!

Listen now via Spotify and Apple Podcasts or via the link in the bio!

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[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

Here's how the race for the @AusChampionship sits as we enter winter!

@BMagicFC , @CanberraFC1 and @SouthHobartFC are all eyeing a return to the national second tier!

Listen now to our newest episode now streaming on Spotify and Apple Podcasts or via the link in the bio

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[South Melbourne FC @smfc]

𝗠𝗘𝗗𝗜𝗔 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧
𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲 𝗙𝗖 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗵𝗮𝗱𝘇𝗶𝗰 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗺 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽

South Melbourne FC confirms that Sinisa Cohadzic has been reinstated as Senior Men’s Head Coach.

While the decision to part ways with Cohadzic last week came as a surprise to some, it created an opportunity for both parties to openly address and resolve a number of important matters.

Those discussions were conducted with honesty and professionalism, producing a renewed alignment on the direction of the club with a clear pathway forward for all.

South Melbourne FC and Cohadzic remain united in their shared ambition and commitment to the continued success of the club, the welfare of our players, the love of our fans and the support of our sponsors.

The Club’s focus is now squarely on the season ahead and the standards we demand of ourselves on and off the pitch and that we move forward as one club, fully focused on the season ahead.

Bill Papastergiadis & Andrew Mesourouni, Club Co-Presidents, South Melbourne FC:

"The Board made a decision that resulted in both parties openly addressing and resolving a number of issues which have now led to a renewed alignment and a clear pathway forward for all.

"Now we ask our South Melbourne family to get behind the team, fill the stadium and show the world why this club is like no other.”

Sinisa Cohadzic, Senior Head Coach:
"I love this club. I always have. These past few days have been difficult, but what matters is that we move forward together as one club. I'd like to thank the board for working through all the issues and now i'm ready to get back to work."

— End of Statement —

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

This time tomorrow, We're Back!

A massive episode in store as we preview the #WorldCup with help from Cody Oejda 🏆

Plus we dive into all the latest off field news from @smfc

All that and so much more available to be streamed tomorrow from 6pm on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

@AvondaleFC84 win big against @BentleighGreens

Though it was a weekend of dropped points for the other #auschampionship clubs with four clubs all slipping up this weekend.

Listen to our new episode coming out this Wednesday at 6pm!

#npl

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

South Melbourne Statement 🚨🚨:

"Can confirm that Senior Men's Head Coach Sinisa Cohadzic has departed the club effective immediately."

"Focus now turns to the remainder of the season... Further updates regarding coaching arrangements will be communicated in due course."

[South Melbourne FC @smfc]

𝗖𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁

South Melbourne FC can confirm that Senior Men’s Head Coach Sinisa Cohadzic has departed the club effective immediately.

Sinisa has made a significant contribution to South Melbourne both on and off the field over a number of years and has played an important role in one of the club’s most successful recent periods.

Under his leadership, the club secured the Australian Championship, Dockerty Cup success and represented South Melbourne with distinction on the national and international stage, including reaching the OFC Pro League Final.  

The Board, players, staff and wider South Melbourne family thank Sinisa for his professionalism, commitment and dedication to the club and wish him and his family every success in the future.

As a club, our focus now turns to the remainder of the season and achieving the ambitious objectives we have set for South Melbourne Football Club.

Further updates regarding coaching arrangements will be communicated in due course.

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

A huge unfolding story out of South Melbourne!

Australian Championship winning head coach Sinisa Cohadzic has reportedly departed the club.

No statement from South at this state so there is still more information to come out!

#nplvic

[Josh Parish @joshparish_]

BREAKING 💣

South Melbourne have sacked their Australian Championship and Dockerty Cup-winning head coach Sinisa Cohadzic.

A bewildering decision on the eve of a huge game tomorrow against Hume City.

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

5 matches across @NPLNSW and @nplvictoria with the race for premiership silverware heats up on a massive Saturday! 🔥🔥

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@apialeichhardt , @prestonlionsfc @SydneyOlympicFC and @SydUtd58FC all booked their spot in the national Round of 32 of the @AustraliaCup last night! 🇦🇺🏆

5 out of the 8 @AusChampionship foundation clubs have progressed to the Round of 32!

#australiacup
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The @WollGongWOLVES continue their red hot form and close the gap on the top 3! 🐺

@AvondaleFC84 run riot against @smfc 🔵🔵

And @SydneyOlympicFC picked up a massive 3 points in their relegation battle! 🇬🇷

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[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

A MASSIVE Weekend to kick-off the second half of the NPL season!

The 94th Derby D'Italia 🇮🇹

@SydneyOlympicFC contest in a crucial relegation battle in Blacktown 🔻📉

And an @AusChampionship showdown between @smfc and @AvondaleFC84 🔵⚪

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[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

Mid Season Grading!

We've reached the half point in the 2026 NPL season and we've given our grades for all 8 of the @AusChampionship foundation clubs and how they sit going into the second half of the season!

Thread 🧵

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[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

A meeting between two of NSW most historical clubs and a grand final rematch highlights the Preliminary Round 7 draw of the #AustraliaCup for the remaining #AusChampionship foundation clubs.

1 win away from the National Round of 32, who has the best chance of advancing through?

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

It was a successful Round 6 for all 5 remaining #auschampionship foundation teams in the preliminary rounds of the #australiacup ! Now just one win away from the national round of 32!

Stay tuned later this afternoon where we'll post the Round 7 fixtures!

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[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

A bad weekend for the 3 Victorian clubs with all 3 suffering defeats.

Meanwhile @marconi_sfc climb to the top of the league after @apialeichhardt were shocked by @StGeorgeCityFA

Though the two sides are set to meet again this weekend in the Derby D'Italia 🇮🇹

#auschampionship

[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

Heidelberg's quest to play in the AFC Champions League 2 is over!

"Heidelberg United FC is ineligible for the direct AFC Champions League Two (ACL Two) slot under AFC regulations. Melbourne Victory FC will receive the direct ACL Two slot."

https://t.co/E7hNfCUQq7

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@SydneyOlympicFC kick off the weekend under the lights vs @SydneyFC

Before a HUGE Saturday with 6 games headlined by a top 4 battle in @nplvictoria and and top 6 battle in @NPLNSW

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[Tier Two Talk: The Australian Championship @TierTwoTalk_TAC]

Another @AusChampionship qualification update to end the month of April!

There are 5 changes to last month's standings with only 2 clubs holding onto their grip of top spot!

Which of these 8 clubs would you like to see most in the 2026 #auschampionship ?

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