Round 1 Review (Aus Champ) - Did It Live Up to the Hype?

14/10/2025 1h 13min
Round 1 Review (Aus Champ) - Did It Live Up to the Hype?

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Round 1 of the Australian Championship delivered: big crowds, proper atmospheres, multi-cam SBS coverage, and real quality across every group.We break down each game’s key moments, the best goals, and what Round 1 tells us about the levels - plus live Spirit chat with Gary from Fiji and rapid-fire Round 2 predictions.Guests: James H & Lachie Griffiths (Marconi).Hosts: Claudio Fabiano & Chaz SamushongaMatches covered:• South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic• Broadmeadow Magic vs Morton City Excelsia• Heidelberg vs Marone• South Hobart vs Wollongong Wolves• Preston Lions vs NWS Spirit• Avondale vs Canberra Croatia• Metro Stars vs APIA• Sydney United vs BayswaterLINKS Download the Football Fitness Blueprintwww.footballfitness.com.au/14dayPremiership Experience Tours - Create Your Trip, Get A Quote - https://www.premiershipexperience.co.uk/contact/#form15% off all clothing at Lightweight Athletic - Enter Code 'CFS' at checkout for using the link https://www.lightweightathletic.com/7565276Souvlaki Boys Champagne Pack - Head to their Marrickville store00:00 – Intro, sponsors, and setup00:27 – Guests arrive (James H & Locky Griffith)03:15 – SBS broadcast & production chat06:40 – Group A: South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic (highlights & takeaways)11:09 – Broadmeadow Magic vs Morton City Excelsia (goal of the weekend shout)14:21 – Group B overview15:17 – Heidelberg 1–0 Marone: match breakdown (press, GK moments, chances)21:22 – Will interstate fans travel? Atmosphere talk21:43 – South Hobart vs Wollongong Wolves (new signings deliver)24:20 – Wolves quality & South Hobart positives25:47 – Sponsor: Insurers Pty Ltd26:06 – Live call with Gary (Spirit chat, conditioning, late goals stats)31:04 – Preston Lions vs NWS Spirit (structure vs mistakes, equaliser debate)39:07 – Football Fitness plug39:52 – Group C: Avondale vs Canberra Croatia (class moments)43:33 – Group D: Metro Stars vs APIA (keepers star; Sigreto winner)50:43 – Sydney United vs Bayswater (pen call, long-throw stunner)58:30 – Round 1 verdict: did it live up to the hype?1:06:54 – Round 2 predictions (all eight games)1:11:44 – Wrap-up & sign-off Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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