On The Bench provides an alternative look on football and what happens within and around it. Emotional and meaningful storytelling through interviews of any influential figure who has some attachment to football.
With music at the centre of her life, Tanya Davis has forged a lasting relationship with Manchester City. From there, she has combined her bubbly personality with her love for City to place herself as the face of Melbourne City's match day experience. Enjoy as Tanya takes us through a story that has been blazed by following her heart.
From the fields of Brenan Park, Smithfield to Tokyo 2020* qualification via the Stadio Olimpico, Gabriel Cleur has certainly taken the road less travelled. It's been nothing short of a slog for the kid and we we're lucky enough to catch up and chat all things football, the very real chance of becoming an Olympian, and life in isolation amongst a ravaged Italy.
Aleksandar Jason (@thatfootballphotog) is, in my opinion and that of many, Australia's best football creative, that has spent many a year documenting our game. In our chat, Aleksandar opens up on his journey through Australian football, a passion for retro kits and how this time in isolation has allowed him to reflect on life as a whole, as he prepares to continue fighting the good fight through his wonderful photographic eye.
Ryan Fisher has had an interesting journey to becoming an agent in the modern game. From a McDonalds kitchen to a position in Real Estate, Ryan has spent the last twelve putting himself in front of some of European footballs biggest clubs with the ambition of creating what he calls, his lifes' work. Enjoy Instagram: @the.gantry
Growing up as kid in Australia, many of us were accustomed to having Daniel Garb pitch side in the UK as Fox Sports Premier League man on the ground. Having covered the game extensively both here and abroad, Oliver was fortunate enough to chat to Daniel about his experiences and how they've shaped his views towards the growing game here in Australia. Enjoy (Instagram @the.gantry)
A-League Champion, former Melbourne Victory captain and Olympian, Adrian Leijer's success is not a story of luck. From pulling on a Socceroos top to playing the game across four different countries, Adrian takes us through his journey at the top and why he feels his one percenters were the difference. Enjoy
86 time capped Matilda and four time FIFA World Cup campaigner, Melissa Barbieri has just sat through her first world cup as a fan since 1995. Our Matildas campaign left a sour taste in the mouth and as Melissa believes, now is the time they really have learn as a group. Enjoy.
From the Canberra burbs to the bright lights of Schalke 04 and the German Bundesliga, the kid has seen it all. Enjoy.
What has been your high and low lights for this season? As a league are we learning from our mistakes? In this episode Joseph and Matt look back across the season and where to next as we draw closer to finals time. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @onthebenchau
Well as it's coming crunch time for our top 6 contenders, Joseph and Matthew deemed it fair to start contemplating who our Player of the Season will be. There are a few surprises so be sure to tune in as we look forward to another week of A-League action! Be sure to follow us on Instagram today @onthebenchau
Joined live by guest Bilal Ali, the boys look ahead to this weeks Champions League action, Ole at the wheel and the fall of Fulham. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram today via @onthebenchau
Once again, the Central Coast Mariners have hit rock bottom. Joseph and Matt discuss, in depth, just what the hell is going on in Gosford. Can the Mariners resurrect themselves? Enjoy
Who has met expectation? Who has flopped? Joseph and Matthew are here to take you through each and every sides Marquee and Visa spots for this season, along with discussing the round ahead in the A-League. Enjoy!
The A-League Show - ACL Special by On The Bench
After their stunning win away to top of the table rivals, Perth Glory are well and truly on their way to collecting the Premiers Plate trophy. With this, Joseph and Matthew wanted to look deeper into this remarkable turn around out west. Enjoy!
Joseph and Matthew were fortunate enough to chat with Socceroo and Western Sydney Wanderer Mitchell Duke to talk all things football, as he returns home from his successful four year stint in Japan. Enjoy!
We'rrrreeeeee bacccckkkkk Joseph and Olly are FINALLY back in the new year and ready to kick off Season 4 of the European Show. With plenty to cover the boys didn't hold back in this action packed season opener. Enjoy!
As our NPL competitions draw closer and closer to kicking off their seasons', Joseph and Matthew deemed it fair to assess their input into the A-League. Is it worth making the jump? Who has actually succeeded? All this and more as February looks to welcome us. Enjoy!
Well our stumbling Asian Cup campaign has come to a sombre end at the hands of the host nation. Joseph and Matt have looked back on our boys tournament as a whole and where we go from here. Enjoy (If you can)!
The countdown is on for Socceroos as they look ahead to their clash with host nation, the UAE in the quarter finals of the Asian Cup. Joseph and Matthew will previewing this giant clash along with looking ahead to this long weekends A-League fixtures. Enjoy!
The festive period is well and truly over however, football down under is continuing to deliver each and every round. Sit back and relax as Joseph and Matthew review and preview another week in the A-League. Enjoy!
Our boys are through the last 16 of the Asian Cup! Joseph and Matt are back to review our final group game, look ahead to potential opponents and preview another blockbuster week of A-League action. Enjoy!
Our Socceroos are back on track. After toppling a brave Palestinian outfit, our boys have turned their Asian Cup campaign around and now sit one positive result away from qualification to knock-out stages. Standing in their way is a tricky Syrian side who have caused us issues in the past. How do the boys feel it will play out? Hit that play button and find on out. Enjoy!
Along with breaking down another hectic round of A-League football, Joseph and Matt will be reviewing Australia's shock, 1-0 loss to Jordan in their Asian Cup opener along with previewing their second fixture against Palestine. For the love of the game! Enjoy. Instagram: @onthebenchau
The boys are back in 2019 and what a year we have ahead! Along with previewing the week ahead, Joseph and Matt will be previewing the Socceroos first Asian Cup tie! Enjoy
Episode 10 is here and along with previewing the week ahead, Joseph and Matthew will give you their teams of the season so far as we close in on 2019! Enjoy!
Joseph and Matthew are here for Episode 9 of the A-League Show! For something different today the boys the looked at their favourite Aussies Abroad currently along with current A-League players that could soon make the move. Topped off with our Round 9 previews, this is an episode not to be missed! Enjoy!
Well expansion has greeted our game down under once again with the addition of TWO new clubs! Joseph and Matthew are here to break down each side and weigh in on why they believe they will be two great additions to the league. Enjoy!
Joseph and Matthew are back for episode 7 of The A-League Show. Today the boys continued their discussion regarding this seasons managers and how they are travelling so far along with breaking down this weekends cracking fixtures. Enjoy!
The boys are here to chat all things Arsenal who are looking unbeatable at the minute. How did they get it so right in replacing their legendary manager compared to the likes of Manchester United? Enjoy!
Joseph and Matt are back for Episode 6 of the A-league Show! Along with looking at the round ahead, the boys saw it necessary to start assessing our managers! Starting with those that have had prior experience in the league, the boys looked at how they have fared over the years, especially this season. A few our their thoughts were pretty interesting! Enjoy
Joseph & Oliver are back in a show that saw the boys discuss the now evident importance of the UEFA Nations League, along with looking ahead to the Premier League with their biggest discussion point being around Monaco, their business model and most recent fall from grace! Enjoy!
Joseph and Matthew are back for another big A-league show! The Big Blue Derby is upon us as Melbourne Victory head north to face old foes Sydney FC. We've discussed all the talking points along with putting together our very own Combined XI ! All this and more as we head into Round 5 of the A-league Enjoy!
Joseph and Matthew are back to discuss all things down under! Due to the international break, the boys saw this as the perfect opportunity to review all that has graced us so far this season along with discussing the following question. Are we looking at the foundations of our games greatest marquee in Keisuke Honda? All this and more, Enjoy!
Host Joseph Esposito, is joined by what we now be a familiar voice in Matthew Vitiello, to breakdown the week past in the Hyundai A-league and of course the week to come. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @onthebenchau!
Season 3: Episode 10 (A-League Preview) by On The Bench
Joseph & Oliver talk to Socceroo/J-League player & all around legend Mitchell Duke talks about his career to this point & answers fan questions! @onthebenchau
Oliver hosts this English Premier League special joined by Joseph & Lachlan, predicting the title contenders and the relegation battle this coming season! Theres also FANTASY EPL squad discussions! Join our Competition (2602884-593117). Listen to the episode for details on prizes as well as the all important Quiz! @onthebenchau
Join Joseph, Oliver & Stef talk all things FFA Cup, Melbourne Victory latest Signing & more! Also featuring a live interview with Legendary Australian goalkeeper Danny Vukovic! @onthebenchau
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