Welcome to The Mixed Bag! The Socceroos smashed five past Curacao, but where's the rotation? Why is Maty Ryan playing 90 minutes in back-to-back friendlies while Alex Robertson gets a measly 12 minutes? On a brighter note, Jordy Bos is proving to be an absolute revelation since his move to Feyenoord.

Locally, the Perth Glory Women’s finals hopes have officially faded to black. Renton gives us the inside scoop on the fan group's recent sit-down with coach Stephen Peters, leading to a harsh reality check about the club's standards and why missing the top six is a failure. We also dissect the disconnect between grassroots football and the A-League, asking why the Glory have become a "running joke" among the local footballers.

Plus, we cover Ireland’s 28-year World Cup drought, the terrifying prospect of Canberra United folding, an appalling referee abuse incident in NPL Victoria , and the spicy A-League coaching drama as Ufuk Talay and Patrick Kisnorbo take up their new posts.

Key Topics:

• Socceroos' Wasted Window: * Australia secured a 5-1 win over Curacao to close out the international break.

• Jordy Bos is locked in as a superstar find, racking up goals and assists for Feyenoord.

• However, the boys rip into the conservative use of substitutes, specifically wasting the window by giving Alex Robertson just 12 minutes of pitch time and playing Maty Ryan for 90 minutes in both friendlies.

• The Grassroots Disconnect: * The local WA Night Series has seen fantastic crowds and a renewed interest in local football.

• A brutal discussion on how Perth Glory is viewed as a "running joke" by local players , and how the club desperately needs to build a presence in schools and local clubs to win back the fans.

• Glory Women's Season Post-Mortem: * The FSG's 90-minute meeting with coach Steven Peters revealed that the team is aware of their shortcomings in both boxes.

• Neil argues that in a league with no relegation, missing the finals is the ultimate measure of failure.

• The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

  • Good: Jordy Bos’s rise for club and country , and the thriving local WA amateur and state league setups.

  • Bad: Ireland crashing out of World Cup contention, marking 28 years without an appearance. Furthermore, the dire financial future of Canberra United after losing their $200,000 government lifeline.

  • Ugly: The Socceroos' "watermelon" gradient away kit , and a disgraceful incident in NPL Victoria where Brunswick City's head coach was sent off for aggressively abusing a female linesman.

  • The A-League Coaching Carousel: * Sydney FC drops a bombshell with Ufuk Talay resigning, reportedly heading to the Western Sydney Wanderers. Patrick Kisnorbo steps into the Sydney FC role out of nowhere , setting up an incredibly spicy Sydney Derby.

Keywords

Socceroos, Jordy Bos, Perth Glory Women, A-League Men, Canberra United, NPL WA, Maty Ryan, Ufuk Talay, Patrick Kisnorbo, World Cup Qualifiers.

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The Far Post Perth is back to dissect a massive week of football. Adam Taggart etches his name into history as Perth Glory's all-time leading scorer in the A-League era. But was the 1-1 draw against Melbourne City a complete snoozefest? The boys discuss the massive drop in expected goals since key players went down and why the squad looks completely toothless in attack.

On the international stage, the Matildas fall short in the Asian Cup final with a 1-0 loss to a dominant Japan. The crew unpacks the heartbreaking reality of the golden generation failing to secure major silverware and questions the wisdom of holding a fan event the very next day in the grim weather.

Plus, Gary van Egmond blasts the Western Sydney Wanderers as a "shambles", Sydney FC drops a massive coaching bombshell, and Jacob Italiano makes a case for a Socceroos call-up with a hat-trick in Austria.

Key Talking Points

Taggart Makes History: Adam Taggart breaks the record for Perth's leading scorer in the A-League era, hitting the milestone in front of The Shed. However, the 1-1 draw against Melbourne City left a lot to be desired creatively.

Matildas Heartbreak: A 1-0 loss to Japan in the Asian Cup Final leaves the golden generation without major silverware. The boys also call out the poorly timed fan thank-you event held the day after the final.

Wanderers in Shambles: Gary van Egmond doesn't hold back, calling Western Sydney a "shambles" following their loss to Adelaide.

Coaching Merry-Go-Round: Sydney FC drops a bombshell as Ufuk Talay departs (likely for the Wanderers) and Patrick Kisnorbo steps in. We also throw Ante Milicic's name in the ring for the Perth Glory job.

Aussies Abroad: Jacob Italiano bags a hat-trick for Graz AK in the Austrian Bundesliga, putting his hand up for the Socceroos' right wing-back spot.

Local Action & A-League Women: A wrap of the NPL WA weekend, including Redstar's 2-1 win over Perth Glory, and a shoutout to the A-League Women's Pride kit auction.

Keywords

Adam Taggart, Perth Glory, Matildas, Asian Cup Final, Western Sydney Wanderers, A-League Men, A-League Women, NPL WA, Jacob Italiano, Sydney FC.

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Is Perth's season dead, or is there still a faint heartbeat? This week, Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and James dissect Perth Glory's scrappy 2-2 draw with Auckland. With square pegs in round holes and injuries piling up, the boys run the math on what it will take to secure a miraculous top-six finish.

Meanwhile, "Matilda Mania" has hit Perth, but the boys aren't entirely sold. We break down the underwhelming start to the Asian Cup, question the tactical bravery against South Korea, and put out a public service announcement: doing the Mexican Wave when it's 1-0 is a crime against football.

Plus, Renton gives us the inside scoop on his fan-representative meeting with Adam Griffiths (while Neil plays the ultimate cynic), we wrap an explosive opening round of the NPL WA, and we cover the global football chaos—including a 23-red-card brawl in Brazil and crowd violence in the Old Firm Derby.

Key Topics:

• Glory’s Glimmer of Hope: Riding their luck in a 2-2 draw against Auckland, surviving early defensive scares, and previewing the daunting "Distance Derby" double-header in New Zealand.

• The Griffiths Debrief: James shares the details of the fan group's sit-down with Glory boss Adam Griffiths to discuss youth development and play style. Neil asks the hard question: is it genuine transparency or just club PR?

• Matildas Asian Cup Campaign: Unpacking the performances against the Philippines and South Korea. We discuss the goalkeeper crisis, Alana Kennedy playing as a #6, and why HBF Park is the perfect cauldron for the quarter-final against North Korea.

• The Good, The Bad & The Ugly:

  • Good: A genuine three-horse title race in the A-League Men and a magical FA Cup run for Port Vale's Aussie contingent.

  • Bad: Asian Cup scheduling nightmares, 11-0 blowouts, and mounting logistical concerns for the 2026 World Cup in North America.

  • Ugly: Fan chaos in the Scottish Cup and an absolutely mental 23-red-card brawl in Brazil.
    
    

• Local WA Football: Floreat Athena claiming the State League Night Series, Bayswater's 7-0 statement win in Round 1 of the NPL, and looking ahead to the Women's Night Series Final.

• A-League Predictions: The Mariners' stunning resurgence, Melbourne City's domestic nightmare vs. Asian success, and our tips for the weekend.

Keywords Perth Glory, A-League Men, Matildas, Asian Cup Perth, Adam Griffiths, NPL WA, Central Coast Mariners, Old Firm Derby, 2026 World Cup, Australian Football.

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