This week on The Dubcast, it's a quick episode because Poletti is very sick, but they power through with Burke to chat what happened in Gosford, Holly Mac stealing the show, and after going off on Sydney FC last week, this week it's the Wanderers turn to be in the spotlight after losses to Adelaide and Wellington.
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On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discuss Wellington's 7-0 win over Sydney FC, Canberra's draw with the Mariners more than four hours after the game kicked off, City's Derby win, and more.
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On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discuss Canberra's amazing week, Adelaide United's struggles, Chloe Berryhill's return to the Dub, and so much more.
Thumbnail photo credits: Canberra United/X, Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia
On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat Canberra's drought-breaking win over the Victory, Rebekah Stott scoring the lone goal in City's 1-0 win over the Phoenix, the Wanderers continued misery in the Derby, the Sydney Super Cup, and more.
Watch Poletti's interview with Carly Telford here: https://youtu.be/kHYjzh7paYk
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On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat about the lone Round 5 Game in the Dub during the international break, Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne's comments on why he didn't select Rebekah Stott, our predictions for Round 6, and more.
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The Matildas have now played their last game before the Asian Cup squad will be selected, and Poletti and Burke recap the games talking points, pay tribute to the retiring Annalie Longo, and more.Thumbnail photos credit: Dani Brown/Round Ball Australia
Poletti is joined by Jacob Stevens to chat about all the big talking points coming out of the Matildas dominant victory over New Zealand, including KCC's 40-metre screamer, where Rebekah Stott is for the Football Ferns, and whether Joe Montemurro is closer to determining his Asian Cup line-up.
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Thumbnail photo of Joe Montemurro: Supplied by Football Australia
Thumbnail photo of Kyra Cooney-Cross: Matildas/X
This week on The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discuss Round 4 of the A-League Women, why the league is playing games through the international window (which sees the return of Poletti's Rants), and more. Don't forget to like and subscribe.
Watch Poletti's interview with Bev Priestman here: https://youtu.be/vdSLiPvxVN0
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On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat about City sweeping their AWCL group stage games, Rhianna Pollicina marking her 100th game with a goal and a win, the Wanderers shock win over the Roar, and more.
Note: This episode was recorded before Football Australia announced the Young Matildas squad and games against South Korea.
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Poletti is joined by Lachie Avil to have a look at both the Australian and New Zealand squads ahead of the two sides facing off in Gosford and Adelaide in the final international window for 2025.Thumbnail photo of Sam Kerr: Supplied by Football Australia
On this special episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke sit down to discuss five of the biggest points from the PFA's report into the 2024/25 A-League Women season.
Below is a link to the report, as well as the points we picked out with time stamps if you only want to listen to certain parts.
Link to the report: https://pfa.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/PFA-ALW-Report-2425-FINAL.pdf
The five key talking points:
Crowd attendances (page 9 of the report) (5:30)
Players wanting an independent commission to run the league (page 12) (17:48)
Player payments/Salary Cap (page 20) (22:10)
Heat and scheduling (page 27) (36:55)
Player safety at clubs (page 33) (47:02)
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On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discuss Round 2 of the 2025/26 A-League Women season, which saw both Melbourne teams put four goals each past New South Wales opposition.
We also discuss Wellington Phoenix's first game under Bev Priestman, Sydney FC starting their sixth goalkeeper in the last 12 months, the Young Matildas U20 Asian Cup draw, and more.
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On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discuss Round 1 of the 18th season of the A-League Women, which started in the completely chaotic fashion we've all come to expect from the Dub.
We also discuss whether 14-year-olds should be playing professional football, whether there are any overreactions to Round 1, and answer your questions.
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Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at Perth Glory, and discuss whether Stephen Peters will find finals success in his second season in charge, whether the squad can stay healthy, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.
Thumbnail photo of Susan Phonsongkham: Newcastle Jets/X
The notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at the Wellington Phoenix, and discuss Bev Priestman's appointment, whether she'll be able to help guide them to their first finals appearance, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.
Thumbnail photo of Bev Priestman: Wellington Phoenix/X
The notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at the Newcastle Jets, and discuss the turnover both on the field and in the coaching department, whether they can make finals, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.
Thumbnail photo of Melina Ayres: Newcastle Jets/X
The notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at the Central Coast Mariners, and discuss what the reigning Champions can do with essentially a brand new squad and coach, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.
Thumbnail photo of Kory Babington: Supplied by Central Coast Mariners.
The notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at Canberra United, and discuss where Sasha Grove best fits back in to Canberra's squad, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.Thumbnail photo of Sasha Grove: Supplied by Football AustraliaThe notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at the Wanderers, and discuss whether with a full off-season if Geoff Abrahams can be the coach to get the Wanderers to the finals, how they'll cope without Sienna Saveska, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.
Thumbnail photo of Geoff Abrahams: Western Sydney Wanderers/X
The notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Ahead of the new season, Poletti and Burke take a look at Sydney FC, and discuss whether Sydney FC can make finals, whether Ante Juric is under pressure, as well as our players to watch, and notable ins, outs, and retentions.
Thumbnail photo of Ante Juric: Marcus Robertson/Round Ball Australia
The notable ins, outs, and bringing back is not a comprehensive list, and the information is correct as of Thursday, October 16.
Read Christian's article on Ante Juric: https://roundballaustralia.com.au/another-early-season-blip-or-something-more-why-ante-juric-should-move-on-next-year/