Footballers' Voice
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The careers of Australia's professional footballers extend well beyond their performances on the pitch; their lives and experiences are varied, diverse and rich. Through Footballers' Voice, the players' individual and collective stories are explored with host Jake Barker-Daish, who delves into their lives as people first, footballers second. Footballers' Voice features..
Footballers' Voice
5M ago
Melbourne City FC's Emma Checker is considered a veteran of Australian football, despite being only 26. Checker commenced her professional career at just 15 and has developed over time to become one of the experienced leaders in the A-League Women. She has witnessed the evolution of women's football in Australia and the exponential growth of the Matildas ..read more
Footballers' Voice
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Recently retired A-League Men player and former Socceroo Tommy Oar joins Jake Barker-Daish to speak about his decision to hang up the boots, transition into life after football, new challenges ahead and his time playing overseas, in the A-League and for the green and gold ..read more
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In the latest episode of Footballers' Voice, former youth international Jake Barker-Daish catches up with emerging Australian international and A-League Women's midfielder, Paige Zois. The duo discuss Zois' individual goals for the upcoming A-League Women's campaign, her recent involvement in the U20 World Cup in Costa Rica, and the culture of Melbourne Victory's championship-winning team ..read more
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From emerging through Gold Coast United's youth team to secure his first professional contract, through to stints overseas in Italy and in Greece, Melbourne Victory captain shares his career journey in our latest episode of Footballers' Voice ..read more
Footballers' Voice
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Following a long and storied career on the pitch in Australian and New Zealand football, Andrew Durante has transitioned into his new career following his retirement, helping to support the development of players at Western United off the pitch in his new role as Player Welfare and Development Manager.
Durante will work with the PFA to ensure Western United players across all programs, including men’s, women’s and youth teams, will have the necessary support and guidance to achieve their football and non-football goals ..read more
Footballers' Voice
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PFA President and Sydney FC defender and captain Alex Wilkinson joins Jake Barker-Daish to discuss the recently-concluded A-League season, the Socceroos, his career abroad, proposed changes to Australian football and youth development and his role with the PFA ..read more
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After the first ever Pride Game in the A-Leagues last month, Adelaide United's Josh Cavallo and Izzy Hodgson joined Footballers' Voice host Jake Barker-Daish to reflect on the impact of the initiative on them and the broader community ..read more
Footballers' Voice
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From his life as an emerging footballer in Victoria's junior ranks to representing the green and gold of the Socceroos, from the English Championship to the 2. Bundesliga, Jackson Irvine's football journey has been as varied as they come. Throughout his growth as a player, Jackson has developed a strong persona off the pitch, developing a passion for social issues, which have been supported by the distinctive culture of his current club, St. Pauli ..read more
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Kayla Morrison describes her last 12 months as transition from "dream to nightmare". Following a breakout season with Melbourne Victory in which she was named the Players' Player of the Year and won the Women's Championship, Morrison suffered an ACL tear in her first game of the 2021/22 season. In this chat with host Jake Barker-Daish, Morrison shares insights into her career and life off the pitch as she recovers from injury ..read more
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Football Fern and Melbourne City FC's Rebekah Stott shares the story of her life and football career to date on and off the pitch, including her battle with Stage 3 Hodgkin's lymphoma ..read more