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D’Agostino returns to haunt his old club 👻

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This week on The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke talk about Melbourne City's statement win over the Roar, the Phoenix flying high after their Distance Derby win, and more.

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And just like that… the Mariners are 2 points behind the Roar with a game in hand 😳

Statement made.

GLORY SNATCH AN EQUALISER AT THE DEATH 🍿

A simply CRAZY game in Wellington!

On The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat Ante Juric's departure from Sydney FC as the Wanderers win the Derby for the first time in over six years. They also chat Wellington's dominant display against the Jets, player transfers, and more.
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After nearly a decade in charge and 6 trophies - Ante Juric is no longer the coach of Sydney FC.

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#ALW #woso

Despite a player advantage for almost 40 minutes, 67 per cent possession, 24 shots (10 on target), and 15 corners, Melbourne Victory left Gosford with a 1-0 loss, and Arthur Diles was blunt in his assessment.

After a 10-player Mariners side held on for most of the second half to complete a 1-0 win over Melbourne Victory, Warren Moon didn't have any arguments against the referees decision to hand Nathan Paull a red card.

The Jets move top of the table (temporarily) 😮

Craig Foster has been appointed as the Western City Rangers Technical Director for 2026, with the club saying the appointment reinforces its commitment to elite development, clear pathways, and long-term success, and his knowledge will help to create a plan for the next decade.

This week on The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat about history being made in the Big Blue, whether Victory's and Sydney's struggles are related to their coaches, Wellington going from 9th to 2nd, and more. #ALW #woso
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Ufuk Talay lamented the struggles Sydney FC had on Monday, highlighted by Piero Quispe kicking the ball to himself off a corner after Joel King let it roll through his legs.

Harry Sawyer has had some quality goal celebrations this season, but his dancing on Saturday night might have taken the cake for most interesting.

On the most recent episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discussed Chloe Berryhill's career and the Miracle of Montpellier following news from her, 10Sport, and now the Western Sydney Wanderers that the former Matildas career is now over. We wish her all the best in retirement.

In Chiefy's mind it's go time for the Phoenix after Friday's loss. Wellington have their next two games at home, but tough challenges await as they welcome both Melbourne teams to the cake tin.

The Newcastle Jets continued their season-long domination over Kiwi opposition on Friday night.

The APL announced on Friday that it will operate the Central Coast Mariners Academy for the 2026 season. In its statement, the APL said it will honour all player registration fees paid-to-date, and is working on the re-appointment of coaches so training can commence.

The Western Sydney Wanderers have announced the appointment of Gary van Egmond as the clubs A-League Men head coach for the remainder of the 2025/26 season, with Milos Ninkovic and Damir Prodanovic to be the assistant coaches.

NewsCorp's Marco Monteverde has reported that Wanderers coach Alen Stajcic has been dismissed, with an interim coach to be appointed until the end of the season #ALM

It's safe to say we'll be talking about that game for a very long time.

The Jets keep on keeping on 👀

Former Macarthur FC captain Valère Germain, the clubs all-time leading goalscorer, has announced his retirement from football on French TV. His career saw him win a Ligue 1 title, the Australia Cup, the J.League Cup, and an appearance in a Europa League final.

Nick D'Agostino returns to the A-League Men on a six-month loan deal from Viking FK, and he'll join the club he made his debut for a decade ago.

The Dubcast is back to tackle @thepfaaus.bsky.social Ready for Takeoff report, looking at the players vision for the #ALW. Poletti and Burke give their thoughts, as well as interviews with Beau Busch, Melissa Barbieri and Rhianna Pollicina.
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Melbourne City will host Uzbekistan's PFC Nasaf in their AFC Women's Champions League Quarter-Final on the weekend of March 28-29, with match details TBC.

The winner will face either Tokyo Verde Beleza or Stallion Laguna FC in the semi-finals.

After leaving Portland Thorns, Kaitlyn Torpey has signed with Newcastle United in the WSL2, where she'll link up with fellow Aussie Tanya Oxtoby as her coach.

We'll have full coverage of the report, including interviews with Beau Busch, Melissa Barbieri, and Rhianna Pollicina on The Dubcast with a special episode to drop later this week.