The Round Ball Project

Joining the podcast is Wednesday League founder and creator Jude Dolan! We discuss the creation of the Wednesday League, liaising with commentators and sponsors and ultimately contributing to greater coverage within the grassroots game in Australia! The Wednesday League Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheWednesdayLeague The Wednesday League Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thewednesdayleague/

Joining the podcast is Optus Sport's Director of Sport Richard Bayliss! We discuss the state of Optus Sport, the "Football Belongs" series, Australian football as a whole, how Optus Sport have adapted their platform, the upcoming Euros and more! Richard also reveals TWO EXCLUSIVES on this podcast, so this is unmissable listening!

Joining the podcast is FTBL Editor and Executive Producer of the new football comedy quiz show 'A Game of Two Halves' Kevin Airs! We discuss the new game show, the Newcastle Jets ownership scandal, the future of Australian football media and more! Check out 'A Game of Two Halves' here: http://ago2h.com/

Joining the podcast is multimedia journalist and presenter Michael Cain. We discuss his work within the mainstream media, the state of Australian football, his groundbreaking interview with Mark Viduka and more! Check out Michael's work here: https://www.caineymedia.com/

Joining the podcast is NPL Victoria expert and A-League enthusiast Damir Kulas! We discuss Damir's upbringing in football, balancing football with studies, Abdul Helou's potential ownership of the Mariners, Melbourne City's relocation to Melbourne's South East and the recent release of the NPL Victoria fixtures

Joining the podcast is multi-faceted media personality and broadcaster and stadium announcer and anything you think of! We speak on the Wanderers troubles, the A-League marketing thus far and much much more! Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code RBP21 at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code RBP21.

Joining us for the first episode of SEASON 2 is UK based journalist Cameron Wyper! We dissect the recent changes to the FFA Cup, the A-League independence as well as discuss the changes in the A-League rosters this season. Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code RBP21 at Manscaped.com. That's 20% off with free shipping at manscaped.com, and use code RBP21.

In our final episode of the season, joining the podcast is current Zulte Waregem and former Schalke 04 defender George Timotheou. From Canberra to Sydney FC, we discuss his experiences in the NPL NSW, the youth academy of Sydney FC, his rapid introduction at Schalke, almost signing for Celtic, the AIS experience and making his debut on the final day of the Bundesliga season. We also discuss his time in Belgium, future career plans, the arrival of his son in September and coming back from his heart surgery earlier this year.

Joining the podcast is Australian football agent Chris Gantonas from Calibre Management where some of his clients include Keanu Baccus, Liam Reddy, Ben Carrigan, Kwabena Appiah, Jake and Liam McGing, Daniel Bouman and more! We discuss the dealings of player contracts within the A-League, Calibre Management as a whole, the moves of Appiah to South Korea and Jake McGing to Poland, when it is the right time for a player to move to Europe, the negotiations involved with players moving to A-League clubs, if a player needs an agent, how contacts within Australian football are attained from locally to overseas and more!

Joining the podcast is the chairman of the Association of Australian Football Clubs Nick Galatas! We discuss Nick's inroads into the footballing industry, the founding of the AAFC and how the NPL/NSL differentiates from the A-League. A pivotal part of our conversation includes the discussions surrounding the National Second Division or 'The Championship', when this will be played (summer or winter), how many clubs will partake, the dialogue with the FFA, which streaming model it will be broadcasted on and more!

Joining the podcast is Crystal Palace Under 23's defender Jay Rich-Baghuelou! We discuss his youth career in the NPL at Palm Beach, the struggle to get into the Brisbane Roar Academy, the decision to move to England and the life in Non-League. Jay's rise to the youth ranks of the Premier League side has to be one of the most intriguing and inspiring stories out of Australian football in the past year, this one is not to be missed! Also discussed is his trials with Charlton and Fulham, almost quitting the game, training with Crystal Palace, the elation with signing with a Premier League club and more!

Joining the podcast is acclaimed football and AFL journalist for the Sydney Morning Herald and Sokkah twitter legend, Vince Rugari. We discuss his journey into the football media system, the day in the life of Vince Rugari, his relationship with Dominic Bossi, the current departures from the media industry, the XI Principles, Macarthur FC, Gold Coast United and more!

Joining the podcast is FTBL journalist and co-host of the Aussies Abroad show on FNR Nick Rupolo. We discuss his venture into the Australian football media at an extremely young age, his brief period with The Daily Telegraph, the recent departures of many influential individuals within our media, the Women's World Cup effects on the A-League, the numerous infrastructure projects flagged for football and lastly Nick's stunning take on the winter A-League. Also, some chat about Santo, Sam and Ed.

Joining the podcast is Michelle Morris from the Ladies League! We discuss the origins of the Ladies League, the acclaimed documentary 'She Kicks Like a Girl', the flow on effects from Australia hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup, the future of the Ladies League, the effects of many Matildas moving overseas and more!

Joining the podcast is Australian Football Legend, 52 time Socceroo Craig Moore! We discuss the recent formation of the Golden Generation Group, the implications of Australia/New Zealand hosting the FIFA Women's World Cup in 2023, the potential of adding new members to the Golden Generation Group, some news on Lucas Neill and the recent winter move for the A-League as well as the FoxSports deal! We also discuss Craig's longstanding connections to Rangers where he recommended a certain Australian star to Rangers! Check out the Golden Generation's members and vision for Australian Football here: (https://www.thegoldengeneration.org.au/)

Joining the podcast is Lachie Flannigan and Josh Parish from FNR to dissect the new FoxSports deal and the A-League's semi-move to winter. The news that the A-League will be played in winter from next season was broken during the recording of the podcast hence the live reaction. Discussed is the implications for the FFA Cup, the Asian Champions League, the potential new streaming service and more!

Joining the podcast is Australia Under 23's player Daniel Bouman! We speak about his journey from Blacktown to Holland, his journeys through the youth system of the Eredivise, the famed AFC Under 23 Championship of 2020 where Australia qualified for their first Olympics in 12 years, his search for an A-League club and more!

Joining the podcast is Damon from Premier League Nightclub! We discuss and dissect the remaining fixtures, the form of all the Premier League sides and much much more!

Joining the podcast is legendary football commentator Simon Hill! We discuss his new charity campaign with our sponsor Strip Tees (https://www.striptees.com.au/simon-hill) where all proceeds go towards the John Moriarty Foundation. Also discussed is Simon's long travelled career from Manchester to Sydney, alluring views from the commentary box at a Socceroos tie, the current intense negotiations between the FFA and FoxSports, and much much more!

Joining the podcast is Nick Stoll where we discuss his career beginnings, the hectic times for SBS during the FIFA World Cup in 2018, the role Optus Sport and FoxSports play in our current climate and much more!

Joining the podcast is Jason Davidson who is the Socceroos left back currently at Ulsan Hyundai FC and perviously a Perth Glory player. He provides some great insight on his footballing career. Davidson was the tarting left back at the 2015 Asian Cup triumph! A historical moment for all Australian soccer fans. We spoke on his international career, his time within the A-League, currently playing in South Korea and even Tony Popovic potentially arriving at the Melbourne Victory. My cohost was Football Oasis where you can check them out here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkjqC8cIfL6esRfiNOTIY2Q

Joining the podcast today is one of our biggest guests yet. Iconic journalist and broadcaster Daniel Garb joins us to discuss the recent revelations within Australian Football, his come up, his long and storied career overseas covering the Premier League, interviewing the likes of Frank Lampard! Also discussed is the cause to remain optimistic during these times and much much more!

Joining the podcast is Bundesliga fan Max alongside Neal to dissect all the Bundesliga sides, their strengths and weaknesses as well as the history behind some clubs. It's a long one, but 100% worth it!

Joining the podcast is Peter Hampshire from K-League United! We discuss how the Australians are performing, the comparisons between the A-League and the K-League and the teams and players to look out for this season!

Joining the Podcast is Mikey, one of the admins of 'A-League Memes'. We discuss the origins of the massive meme page, the recent bushfire campaign that they conducted as well as some classic A-League memes stories and much more!

Joining the podcast is Maryland and former Charlton Athletic defender Ryan Blumberg who speaks on his experience in Australia, the amazing opportunity with the Nike Academy, his numerous trials over Europe and his wonderful experiences at Charlton and Maryland in England and America respectively. Also discussed is his international youth prospects, the difference between Australia and England's youth set ups and much much more!

Joining the podcast is Football Victoria CEO and former CEO of the Perth Glory Peter Filopoulos! He discusses the recent successes of the NPL Victoria with the new potential streaming platforms, the junior registration fee issues, the ideal competition structure for the A-League as well as the fallout from the Golden Generation discussion. Also discussed is how Football Victoria will deal with their future investment, and the survival of the NPL Victoria clubs post COVID-19.

Joining the podcast is Kevin Milstein from the Reagan Milstein Foundation! We discuss Reagan's legacy and the work the foundation does to give the less fortunate all across the world the opportunity to play the round ball game with all the gear and equipment they provide! Also discussed is the partnership with Liverpool FC, Kevin's local club and much more!

Joined on the podcast today is Middlesborough legend, 14 time Socceroo, A-League Champion and current Al-Qadsiah defender Rhys Williams. He dive into his playing career from ECU in Western Australia, to the Wales youth set up playing with the likes of a young Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey, to his decade of playing in England. Also discussed is his moves to Australia, the criticisms that the A-League face with claims of it being a 'vacation league' and his opinions on the national second division and A-League expansion. Your questions will be asked as well! Tune in to this Rhys Williams special!

We are joined by Sokkah Podcast where we discuss the recent fallout between the FFA and Foxtel, Marko Kurz riding his bike to press conferences and the funniest media experiences we have encountered with A-League clubs. Also on the table is the national second division discussion.

I am joined by a man who has travelled to the FIFA World Cup in Russia, a Manchester Derby and an A-League grand final! We discuss interactions with our favourite footballers such as Lawrence Thomas, Chris Smalling and the legendary Roberto Carlos. We also discuss our off contract A-League wish list!

We are joined by David from Football Oasis! We discuss his successful Youtube channel which recently reached over 500 subscribers, the current status of the A-League, problems with grassroots football as well as the current status with the broadcast rights for the A-League!