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*S**t' football rule that 'doesn't make sense' | Finals Preview | Ben's goal cele
Apr 28, 2026
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The A-League star that has to go to the World Cup | Stef recalls 15yo Toure
Apr 23, 2026
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'Crazy' situation that saw FIFA write to Aussie PM | Sydney Derby review
Apr 15, 2026
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Sydney Derby preview, Stef's on fire & much more
Apr 9, 2026
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How Do You Balance Football And Life As A Pro?
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| 4/28/26 | *S**t' football rule that 'doesn't make sense' | Finals Preview | Ben's goal cele | It's finals time in the A-League and Ben and Stef are back to look ahead to the season climax.This week's episode of Football Friends, brought to you by football360.com.au looks back at Adelaide United and Melbourne City's wild end to the A-League Premiership, Ben's goal scoring form and celebration in Sydney's clash with Auckland and look ahead to the finals. | — | ||||||
| 4/23/26 | The A-League star that has to go to the World Cup | Stef recalls 15yo Toure | FOOTBALL FRIENDS WITH BEN & STEF S3, E17 🗣️Sydney FC defender Ben Garuccio and Cong An Ha Noi midfielder Stefan Mauk discuss the biggest topics in Australian football this week.On this episode:Why Marcus Younis should '1000%' be in the Australia's World Cup squad, but 'two things' could stop himStef wants this 18-year-old at the World Cup as a train-on playerMohamed Toure on fire at Norwich: What makes him so good? And why he could be PERFECT for the top level.Plus much more! | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | 'Crazy' situation that saw FIFA write to Aussie PM | Sydney Derby review | Football Friends with Ben Garuccio and Stefan Mauk is back and the lads pull no punches when it comes to some of the hottest topics in Australian football. The guys review the Sydney Derby, revealing the moment Ben got "hammered" by his teammates for, plus reaction to news that FIFA has written to the Australian Prime Minister about a lack of a home for the Socceroos, crowds in the A-League, the VAR decision that saw Adelaide United's coach go off and much more. Football Friends is now brought to you by football360.com.au. | — | ||||||
| 4/9/26 | Sydney Derby preview, Stef's on fire & much more | Ben and Stef are back with a cracking episode of the podcast, for the first time, brought to you by and available on football360.com.au, Australia's new home for football content. In this week's episode: 00:18: Introduction00:30: Stef's latest performances and updates from his league. 04:00: Sydney Derby and PK joining Sydney FC. 11:00: Stef asking about Ben's statement that Sydney FC has the best squad. in the league, and what can Sydney do to unlock that talent. 13:00: PK changing the squad and the internal reaction. 15:00: Western Sydney ahead of the derby. 18:00: Concussion issues in the A-League.22:10: Mitch Duke and his World Cup chances and World Cup selection. 26:45: A-League season and why the table is so open. 28:40: Is the overall standard of the A-League lower this year?32:10: Which teams could jump into the Top-6. 33:50: Heidelberg getting AFC Elite spot. 38:00: Juan Mata injury and affects on Johnny Warren Medal. | — | ||||||
| 3/10/26 | How Do You Balance Football And Life As A Pro? | Golf or football? The boys take inspiration from Gareth Bale this week as they discuss how to best balance professional football with life's other interests.Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus | — | ||||||
| 3/3/26 | How Much Would The "Wizard of Oz" Go For In Today's Market? | Join the Football Friends as Stef prepares to take on Harry Kewell in the Vietnam League later this weekend, while Ben's Sydney FC get another tight 1-0 win to keep the hunt alive for the A-League Premiership!Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus Photo: Leeds | — | ||||||
| 3/2/26 | I Told The Coach Not To Select My Son | Richie Alagich: Born Into It | Ben and Stef are joined by Richie Alagich for the second episode of Born Into It! Richie talks about raising his kids during the early days of professionalisation in Australian football, and explains why he asked one of Ethan's early coaches not to pick him in a touring squad when he was young!Photos: Adelaide United | — | ||||||
| 2/26/26 | Steven Gerrard Slip In The Vietnam League! | Stef's Cong An Hanoi had to pick themselves up this week after a disappointing exit in the Champions League Two last time out, but it was almost a disaster after a Stevie G-esq slip nearly cost them the match.Ben meanwhile is on his way to Wellington to take on the Phoenix right after the departure of Giancarlo Italiano.Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus Photo: V1 | — | ||||||
| 2/17/26 | Stef Played Whilst Suspended In The Champions League!? | It's been quite a dramatic week for the boys...Stef found out after playing in the Champions League Two Round of 16 that he should have been suspended for yellow card accumulation, turning a 4-0 win into a 3-0 loss ahead of the second leg this week. Meanwhile Ben's Sky Blues were dealt another frustrating defeat in the A-League.Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus .Photo: Cong An Hanoi | — | ||||||
| 2/15/26 | Born Into It: Mark Robertson | Join Ben and Stef for a special episode of the Football Friends podcast with special guest Mark Robertson! This series is all about the perspective of parents raising footballers.Alex Robertson is currently killing it over in the UK, playing for Cardiff, who currently lie in first position in League One, with Alex playing a massive role in their promotion run back to the Championship.Photo: Socceroos | — | ||||||
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| 2/11/26 | Ben Reacts to Stama Signing With Sydney & Could We Spend The $1m For VAR Better? | The Football Friends are back as the Australian transfer deadline day hits, and Ben is very happy about the signing of Apostolos Stamatelopoulos! Stef meanwhile is worried about his spot after Cong An's 2nd XI took down their upcoming opponents in the ACL2!Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus .Photo: Sydney FC - X | — | ||||||
| 2/3/26 | Ben Gets Chirpy At The Derby, Stef Finally Plays Football Again & Being Consistent In The A-League | Join Ben and Stef for another episode of Football Friends, taking you inside the mind of pros plying their trade in Australian football and beyond.Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus .Photo: Paramount + | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | Mata Tears Up Big Blue, Box Office Jets Climb The Table & Mass Aussies Coming Back To The A-League | Yep, they've seen it...In this episode of Football Friends, Ben and Stef discuss the latest happenings in the A-League, including injuries, team performances, and the impact of new signings. They delve into Juan Mata's performance for Melbourne Victory in the Big Blue and the box office Newcastle Jets. The conversation also touches on the thrilling match between Adelaide and Brisbane, the inconsistencies of Melbourne City, and the influx of Australian players returning from overseas as they prepare for the World Cup.Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus .Photo: Marcus Robertson / Round Ball Australia. | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | Cracking Original Rivalry, Stef's Take on Cavallo Comments & Playing With Injury | The Football Friends are back for another episode of all things Australian football.Podcast produced by @RoundBallAus | — | ||||||
| 1/12/26 | Mariners Handed To The APL, Ben Reacts To Western's Survival & Dealing With Agents | The Football Friends for another jam-packed episode to kick on with 2026!Fresh off the news that the Central Coast Mariners have given operation control to the APL, Stef ponders how a members ownership model could work in the A-League.Ben reacts to the news that Western United have paid off their $15.5m tax debt, the latest news from the A-League, The Olyroos at the U23 World Cup and the future of player agents in football.Podcast produced by Round Ball Australia. | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | Stef's Bali Christmas, Roar's Dramatic Week & How Does A Game Change After A Red Card? | Ben and Stef are back for the first episode of Football Friends in 2026!Stef's just returned to training after his mid-season break over in Bali with his family, while Sydney's postponement against Auckland gave Ben a little rest over Christmas as well.The guys talk Brisbane Roar's dramatic week over in Gosford and Redcliffe, all the latest A-League news and go inside the mind of a pro to discuss how games of football change after red cards, and what it takes to hang on to a lead when you're down a player.Podcast produced by Round Ball Australia. | — | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | How To Bring Fans Back To A-League Games & The Importance of Player Development | Join Ben and Stef for another episode of Football Friends! On this episode, the boys talk about the importance of player development and coaching in the A-League. They explore the dynamics of team performance, crowd engagement, and the need for investment in A-League clubs to enhance the overall experience for fans and players alike. The conversation also touches on the competitiveness of the league and the significance of tactical understanding and individual player improvement in Australian football.Podcast produced by Round Ball Australia. | — | ||||||
| 12/8/25 | Ben makes his Derby debut, where to now for the Championship & wild A-League press conferences | In this episode of Football Friends, Ben and Stefan discuss Ben's recent debut for Sydney FC and the dynamics of the Sydney and Melbourne derbies. They reflect on the inaugural Aus Championship, the potential for promotion and relegation in Australian football, and the impact of coaching changes in the A-League. The conversation also touches on the Socceroos' World Cup draw and their chances in North America 2026!Podcast produced by Round Ball Australia.Chapters00:00 Ben's Debut and the Sydney Derby08:30 Reflections on the Aus Championship14:00 Promotion and Relegation in Australian Football18:55 A-League Press Conferences34:49 Socceroos World Cup Draw and Expectations38:07 The State of Liverpool and Premier League Challenges | — | ||||||
| 10/28/25 | Stef takes on the Bulls, Ben's injury run & Badolato's bangers | Ben and Stef are back for another episode of the Football Friends podcast - now featuring a stable internet connection! The boys chat about their last few weeks of football and then run their eyes over all the biggest stories from the first couple of weeks in the A-League.This podcast is produced by Round Ball Australia. | — | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Football Friends is Back for Season Three! | As Big Ange famously said - season three is always better than season two!But unlike Big Ange, Ben and Stef are actually back, ready to go around again on another season of the Football Friends podcast - this year, supported by Round Ball Australia.On this episode, the boys chat about the first round of the Australian Championship and the start of the upcoming A-League season. | — | ||||||
| 5/7/25 | 24/25 A-League Men Season Review + Finals Special | The 24/25 A-League Men regular season has officially wrapped - and what a finish it was! Adelaide United just scraped into the finals, and the boys break down every team’s season in detail. From surprise packages to underwhelming campaigns, they leave no club unanalysed.We also look ahead to the finals series kicking off this weekend - including a massive Football Friends Derby to set the tone! The boys make some bold predictions for the finals series including who they think will make it all the way to the Grand Final. | — | ||||||
| 4/1/25 | The A-League Wrap: ROUND 24 | Round 24 of the A-League Men had it all—goals, drama, and some massive results. We cover all the games, including the wild 3-3 thriller between Macarthur and Newcastle Jets, where late goals and defensive chaos stole the show. And we dive into Stef’s tough night as Adelaide United copped a 5-3 defeat at the hands of Melbourne Victory in a heated Original Rivalry clash.We also chat about what these results mean for the finals race, standout performances, and plenty more from an action-packed weekend of Aussie football. Tune in for all the reactions, analysis, and a bit of banter along the way! 🎙⚽🔥 | — | ||||||
| 3/17/25 |  The A-League Wrap: ROUND 23 | Round 23 of the A-Leagues was one for the history books—33 goals in one weekend, the highest-scoring round ever! We break down all the action, including that wild 4-5 thriller between Adelaide and Macarthur, Wanderers' comeback against Victory, and Brisbane's much-needed win over Perth.We also chat about Newcastle's solid form, a gritty Auckland performance, and the Young Socceroos' U20 Asian Cup triumph—what a moment for Aussie football! Plus, EA FC's FUT Birthday promo is here, so we put the boys to the test with a quiz on player ages.Tap in for all that and more, including our rolling Team of the Year updates! 🎧⚽ | — | ||||||
| 3/11/25 |  The A-League Wrap: ROUND 22 | Round 22 delivered plenty of action—City’s winning streak continues, Western United put four past Wellington, and Victory made a statement against the Mariners. We break down all the key moments, big calls, and standout performances.Plus, we chat FUT Birthday in EA FC, catch up with the Young Socceroos fresh off their U20 Asian Cup win, and update our rolling Team of the Year. | — | ||||||
| 3/6/25 |  The A-League Wrap: ROUND 21 | Round 21 of the A-Leagues had a bit of everything—thrillers, late goals, and some controversial calls! We break down all the action, starting with Melbourne City's solid win over Wellington as Marco Tilio finds form at the right time. Western United put in a shift to take down the Mariners, with subs making a huge impact. Adelaide and Auckland shared an eight-goal spectacle, while Brisbane stunned Victory with a dominant first half. Plus, Sydney got back to winning ways, with Douglas Costa putting on a show. Tune in for all the highlights, reactions, and a few hot takes! | — | ||||||
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