Professional association football team in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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The Vuck fall in the Grand Final to close out the 24/25 A-League Men's Season. We discuss the game as well as look back upon a season that was a rollercoaster and celebrate the 10th season of FVS. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK
elbourne Victory's Managing Director Caroline Carnegie joined 3AW Drive and thinks the police presence that was seen at the grand final, painted the supporters in a poor light. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The club hasn't held back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reno Piscopo è un calciatore italoaustraliano che gioca per il Melbourne Victory. In passato aveva giocato anche per la nazionale giovanile italiana e ha rappresentato l'Australia alle Olimpiadi di Tokyo nel 2020.
Wes, who is a Melbourne Victory fan, joined Jacqui Felgate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The AFL has overhauled its executive. Why did they do it and what does it mean? We speak with Corbin Middlemas. Veteran commentator. Simon Hill previews the A-League Grand Final clash between Melbourne City and Melbourne Victory. The 22-year veteran of the league gives us his insights on the competition as he prepares for his final call. PLUS, Women's Origin, Alex de Minaur has something to say and Charles Barkley says he's going to hell. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Simon Hill, football commentator, Channel Ten.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Iconic A-League commentator Simon Hill joins Ric & Chappy as he prepares to call his final game in Australia, with the A-League grand final between Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City taking place this Saturday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Vuck play the role of dream killers once again marching into Auckland and disposing of the so-called best team in the league to make a record 8th Grand Final. Get pumped up Vucktorians this is a huge episode! Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK
This week in the Niche Cache we reflect on Auckland FC and NZ Warriors losses at Mt Smart. We discuss Auckland FC's loss to Melbourne Victory in the A-League finals before reacting to news that Kosta Barbarouses will leave Wellington Phoenix, as well as a few notes about the NZ Under 20s squad and Chris Wood's season with Nottingham Forest. Then we dive into the NZ Warriors loss vs Canberra Raiders with the Kiwi-NRL Raiders, Moala Graham-Taufa's move to Rabbitohs and Benaiah Ioelu's debut for Roosters sprinkled in, before exploring NSW Cup and Jersey Flegg Cup wins for NZ Warriors vs Bulldogs. We update Jackson Ball's crazy NBL season and finish with a chat about the NZ-A cricket tour of Bangladesh, plus some updates for kiwis in County Championship.Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/elnichecacheNewsletter: https://thenichecache.substack.comHook us up with a brew: https://buymeacoffee.com/thenichecachethenichecache@gmail.comwww.theniche-cache.com(00:00) Intro(03:33) Mindfulness(05:48) Mt Smart voodoo(11:15) Auckland FC(38:12) Kosta Barbarouses/NZ U20s/Chris Wood(54:53) NZ Warriors(01:17:05) Jackson Ball in NBL(01:26:07) Cricket
Auckland FC are knocked out of the A-League at the penultimate hurdle, losing to Melbourne Victory at home. The Warriors lose after a five-game winning streak and what shape the Super Rugby playoffs are taking after Moana Pasifika were beaten by the Chiefs.
No grand-final for Auckland FC - and coach Steve Corica's making it known the officiating is the reason why. Melbourne Victory's 2-nil second-leg win in Auckland's clinched a 2-1 triumph on aggregate. Sportstalk host Jason Pine explained further - and explained why Auckland FC is likely to be feeling flat this week. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen and Michael Edgley!Melbourne Victory have shocked Auckland FC to move into the A-League Men’s Grand Final against expectation, setting up a decider against Melbourne City for the first time. Simon Hill returns for his annual Grand Final week chat, which also includes a look at instability at Football Australia and James Johnson’s departure. Then to Italy, where Napoli clinched their fourth Scudetto on the final day of the season. Scott McTominay has written himself into folklore, while Antonio Conte, surprisingly, is on his way to the exit - Adriano Del Monte joins Willem & Derek Dyson to wrap an incredible end to a thrilling Serie A season.Also on the agenda: Ange Postecoglou’s future after Tottenham glory, Arsenal’s women win the Champions League, Mauricio Pochettino with a headache, and plenty more!Follow us on X: https://twitter.com/Box2BoxNTSLike us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100028871306243 Enjoy our written content: https://www.box2boxnts.com.au/… & Join us for Stoppage Time on Wednesday!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sport Nations Resident Football Authority, Riccardo Ball gives us his take on Auckland FC's semifinal loss to Melbourne Victory at Go Media Stadium Mt Smart where he was sideline for our coverage over the weekend and some big news out of the Phoenix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The disappointment for Auckland FC over the weekend is going to linger for a long time. The A-League men's premiership winners fell at the season's penultimate hurdle on Saturday when they lost to Melbourne Victory. Former A-League referee Matthew Breeze joined Piney to discuss the impact of the disallowed goal that left coach Steve Corica fuming. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new sanctions marking the next phase of the government's Traffic Light welfare system, mean beneficiaries who fail to meet their obligations can have half their benefits restricted to being spent on essentials-only for a month, President Donald Trump said he wants the "names and countries" of every international student enrolled at Harvard University, and Auckland FC's dream first season is over after they were knocked out in the A-League semi-finals by Melbourne Victory.
Auckland FC's dream first season is over after they were knocked out in the A-League semi-finals by Melbourne Victory. Felicity Reid has this report.
There's shock and heartbreak among Auckland sports fans after Auckland FC loses out on the Grand Final. The competition newcomers have been denied a trip to the grand final in their first year, beaten 2-1 on aggregate by Melbourne Victory. Former footballer Paul Ifill joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The clean-up continues after deadly floods in New South Wales; An Israeli air strike in Gaza hits the home of a doctor, killing nine of her 10 children; And in football, Melbourne Victory book a spot in the A-League grand final.
All eyes will be on Auckland FC - as the Kiwi side gears up to face off against the Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart this evening. The winner will gain passage to the grand final, with the Black Knights in the box seat by holding a one-goal advantage. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker and Director of Football Terry McFlynn joined in on the discussion with Piney. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC goal-keeper Alex Paulsen has been feeling the pressure ahead of the team's clash against the Melbourne Victory. The winner will advance to the grand final, with the Black Knights in the box seat by holding a one-goal advantage. Paulsen joined Piney to discuss further - and to look back on an 'awesome' season for the team. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
As Auckland FC gear up for their clash against the Melbourne Victory, GoMedia Managing Director joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's a big night for Kiwi football fans, as Auckland FC heads into one of the most anticipated matches of the season. Sky Sports analyst Jacob Spoonley joined Piney to look back on the season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC are unfazed by the weight of expectation in tonight's return leg in their A-League semi-final against Melbourne Victory. The Black Knights are one goal up on aggregate, but top goalscorer Guillermo May says the players are keeping a lid on their excitement. He joined Piney to discuss ahead of the match. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC's dream debut season in football's A-League has come up one game short of the Grand Final. Their 2-nil semi-final second leg loss to Melbourne Victory in Auckland - on the back of a controversial refereeing call - has consigned them to a 2-1 defeat on aggregate. Sky Sport football analyst Jacob Spoonley says this outcome would have been 'devastating' for Auckland fans. "The big moments are what you want to get right - and these sort of situations...the implication of a lot of the rules is that you want to allow play to develop to ensure that if a goal's going to be scored, that you let it hit the back of the neck." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The weekend's biggest sports gamehave sold out. The Warriors will play on Sunday after Auckland FC on Saturday – both at Auckland's Go Media Stadium. The Warriors will be looking to redeem themselves against the Raiders, who beat them in Las Vegas for the season opener. Sports Contributor Jason Pine talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan about the games. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
That was a tough weekend. Then Vuck were suffocated by a professional Auckland. The Wuck fell in their grand final on penalties after a scrap with Central Coast and the Young Vucks lose their third on the bounce. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK
Auckland FC's made a record-breaking start to their debut season and fans are hopeful the team can go all the way to the top. Saturday is the biggest chapter yet, with 29,000 people set to pack an expanded Go Media Stadium for the second leg of the semifinal with Melbourne Victory. Andrew Saville joined Jack Tame to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC are striving for a fast start in this evening's A-League semi-final return leg against Melbourne Victory at Mt Smart. The Black Knights take a one-goal advantage into the sold-out re-match, the last stop before the grand final. Coach Steve Corica says a week off ahead of the first leg meant they were a bit rusty...but he doesn't expect that to be the case again. Auckland FC defender Dan Hall joined D'Arcy Waldegrave to preview this evening's season-defining game. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC have the second leg of their A-League semi-final clash against Melbourne Victory tomorrow night. It's the home leg for AFC – with Go Media Mount Smart Stadium expected to be a sellout with 28-thousand fans. The club's CEO Nick Becker told Mike Hosking the team aren't getting ahead of themselves – and are solely focused on this game. He says it would be a brilliant achievement to reach the Grand Final in the franchises' debut season. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC aren't impressed with what Melbourne Victory have to say ahead of the second leg of A-League semi-finals.
It's been another successful weekend for Auckland FC - and all hopes are on the Kiwi side ahead of the A-League Grand Final. The Black Knights are returning home with no injury concerns from the 1-nil away win over Melbourne Victory in the first leg of the semi-final. Sportstalk host Jason pine explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC have taken a significant step towards a dream Grand Final appearance in their debut A-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 1-nil in a tense semi-final first leg at AAMI Park. Coach Steve Corica spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
In today's episode, the Parliamentary debate of unprecedented suspensions handed down to three Te Pāti Māori MPs has the potential to bring the House to a grinding halt ahead of Thursday's Budget, over the next four years $164 million will go towards setting up urgent care clinics in Counties Manukau, Whangārei, Palmerston North, Tauranga and Dunedin, children as young as six, are being adopted from overseas and forced into domestic slavery, being beaten, threatened, raped and abused, Auckland FC have taken a significant step towards a dream Grand Final appearance in their debut A-League season, beating Melbourne Victory 1-nil in a tense semi-final first leg at AAMI Park, and we have the latest from Kerry-Anne Walsh in Australia.
Auckland FC emerged victorious after the 1-nil away win over Victory in the first leg of their A-League semi-final. The Black Knights have no injury worries as they return home - and the players earned themselves a leg up ahead of the next match. Sky Sports analyst Jacob Spoonley joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welsh football club Wrexham AFC is set to come to Wellington for the first time in the team's history. The touring side will play against Melbourne Victory on 11 July and Sydney FC on 15 July - before facing off against the Phoenix on 19 July. Wrexham FC CEO Michael Williamson joined Piney to discuss the tour - and whether part of the hit Disney series will be filmed over there. LISTEN TO THE FULL INTERVIEW See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC are promising not to let up in the second leg of their A-League semi-final against the Melbourne Victory. The Black Knights take a one-goal advantage into the return match at Mt Smart next Saturday - but coach Steve Corica says they still have work to do. He joined Piney to discuss ahead of the team's next match. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC is brimming with confidence after winning the first leg of their A-League semi-final 1-nil over the Victory 1-nil in Melbourne. Despite being out of action for a fortnight, the Kiwi side managed to surge ahead - and they're in a good position as they gear up for next weekend's return leg at Mt Smart. Auckland FC CEO Nick Becker says it was a 'tense game' - but the side managed to absorb the pressure. "To come away with the result... it was just a fantastic evening. But the job is only halfway done - that's the important message to give to the guys. We're effectively at half-time now." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC kick off their A-League semi-finals campaign on Saturday in enemy territory. They'll take on the Melbourne Victory as Auckland have chosen to take the first leg of the home and away series on the road. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen from Melbourne.
ESPN's The Far Post is back for a special episode! Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington (live from a cafe), and Melbourne Victory attacker Holly Furphy as we chat her rapid rise to the top, Victory's chances in the A-League Women Grand Final, her journey to the league via college, her sporty family, playing under Jeff Hopkins, and plenty more! Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
One News Sports Editor Abby Wilson and Sports Journalist Jim Kayes join Heather du Plessis-Allan for the Sports Huddle. Auckland FC are facing a huge challenge this weekend as they take on the Melbourne Victory. The Sports Huddle discusses if the team's prepared for the match. America's Cup fans will have heard the discourse about Team New Zealandsailing in Italy helmed by an Australian. Does it make it less of a Kiwi team? First XV Rugby is set to be televised again. The Sports Huddle debate the relevance of having it return. All this and more tonight's Sports Huddle. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Auckland FC have 180 minutes to secure their place in the grand final, when they take on the Melbourne Victory tomorrow. Melbourne Victory are regarded as one of the league's most dominant clubs, boasting four championships and three premierships. Auckland FC Head Coach Steve Corcia talks to Heather du Plessis-Allan ahead of the momentous game. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Dons make our first acquisition ahead of next season with the signing of Nicolas Milanović from Western Sydney Wanderers on a four-year deal following the conclusion of the Wanderers' season with defeat to Melbourne Victory in the A-League Quarter Final Play-Off at the weekend. Gary is joined by Sacha Pisani to get the lowdown on our new winger.
Auckland FC owner Bill Foley's revelling in his side's inaugural A-League football season success. The Black Knights won the Premier's Plate for finishing top of the regular standings. They begin their two-leg semi-final with Melbourne Victory away on Saturday, before the home fixture on May 24. Foley told Mike Hosking the business model he's used at Bournemouth in the Premier League, and the Golden Knights in hockey's NHL has worked again. “We knew we were going to have a very competitive team, and we overachieved.” LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What a win! The Vuck rolled into Parramatta and took what they wanted against a team that had all the momentum. We revel in a famous win as well as celebrate the Wuck making it to another grand final after finishing off Adelaide. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK
ESPN's The Far Post is dissecting the third week of A-League Women finals! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Anna Harrington as we discuss the extraordinary circumstances around Central Coast's extra time win over Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory defeating Adelaide, and look ahead to the Grand Final! Plus some how goods, you love to see its, and a boot. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After lifting up the Premiers Plate in their first season in the competition, Auckland FC are gearing up for the two-leg A-League semi-finals. The Kiwi side is set to face off against Melbourne Victory next Saturday. A-League commentator Daniel McBreen joined Piney to discuss. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Vuck take part in an uninspiring draw to close the season that provides no momentum leading into an elimination final against the Wanderers. In better news the Wuck took their two-legged final by the scruff of the neck. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK
ESPN's The Far Post is back for a special pod! Join Marissa Lordanic, Anna Harrington, and special guest Melbourne Victory captain Kayla Morrison as we chat about the team's upcoming finals, Morrison's journey to the league, why she loves Victory, and an update on #AussieKaylay, plus plenty more! Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN App. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Vuck get it done at the cow paddock to secure a finals berth. The Wuck find out their first opponent of the finals and the Young Vucks went down in disappointing fashion but there was a legit contender for the Puskas award. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK
The Vuck were stifled and ultimately fell to Auckland in frustrating fashion. We discuss the importance of the next couple of weeks where they just have to win. Speaking of winning the Wuck just keep doing that. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & FacebookSupport us on PatreonMON THE VUCK