The Dubcast

After 12 months out with an ACL injury, Indiana Dos Santos made an emotional return to football on Sunday in Bulls FC Academy's 5-0 win over the Macarthur Rams in NPL Women's NSW. Poletti spoke to her following the game about her return, the Bulls title chances this season, her return to Sydney FC, and more. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe.

On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke discuss the Matildas two game series against Mexico, looking at the positives, negatives, everything in between, and the existential state of Australian football... again. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Link to Wini Heatley article: https://roundballaustralia.com.au/from-cairns-to-the-scudetto-i-just-knew-i-wanted-to-play-football/...

Poletti and Burke are back to review the A-League Women season for all 11 teams, which had no shortage of things to talk about. Link to our discussion of the PFA's Ready for Takeover Report: https://youtu.be/RLNJ_EujRGMLink to Emily Husband Interview: https://youtu.be/6OIEXzOU8ZYLink to our Round 1 episode: https://youtu.be/deLLZP1LI4QThumbnail Photo Credit: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia

On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke review Melbourne City's 3-1 win over Wellington Phoenix in the Grand Final which sees City win their first Championship since before the COVID pandemic. We also chat the latest Matildas squad, speak to Joe Montemurro and Kaitlyn Torpey, and more. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia

On this episode of The Dubcast, Poletti and Burke chat the second leg of both semi-finals, look ahead to the Grand Final, discuss age group national team news, and more. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia, Wellington Phoenix/X.

This week, Poletti and Burke chat about the first leg of the A-League Women Semi-finals, Sam Kerr breaking Chelsea's WSL goal-scoring record, the NPL Women's in NSW and Victoria, and more. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia, Brisbane Roar/X

On this episode of The Dubcast, Burke returns to the show as we discuss what might have been Canberra's last ever game of football, a 3-1 loss to Melbourne Victory, and we hear from Liz Anton, Grace Maher, Antoni Jagarinec, and Jeff Hopkins after the game. We also look at Brisbane's comprehensive win over Adelaide, and more. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo:...

As we get ready for the 2025/26 A-League Women Elimination Finals, Poletti is joined by Kieran Yap and Kevan Sangster to look at what could be the final 90 minutes of football Canberra United play as they prepare to host Melbourne Victory, while Adelaide United travel to a sold out Spencer Park to play Brisbane Roar. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Wilde Ima...

Following the Matildas 5-0 victory against Malawi in the FIFA Series in Nairobi, Poletti and Matt Olsen are here to break down all the talking points for you. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. NPL Women's NSW Behind The Scenes Video: https://youtu.be/wbqaEFDdGYs Thumbnail Photo Credit: Matildas/X

Poletti is joined by Christian Montegan to break down the selection of the 22-player squad that will face Malawi and either Kenya or India in the April window, with coach Joe Montemurro flagging that creating continuity played a big part in his squad selection. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: The Players: Cass Edwards/Supplied by Football Australia. Joe Montemurro:...

As the A-League Women Finals get closer, Round 21 of the competition gave us more clarity over the top six, while City were playing AFC Women's Champions League football, winning its Quarter-final against PFC Nasaf, and claiming the Premiership following Wellington's loss. Poletti is joined by Kieran Yap to break it all down, and chat about an NPL Victoria Melbourne Derby, dominated by one...

With the Women's Asian Cup over, Poletti and Burke are back to chat about the A-League Women and all the other goings on in Australian Women's Football, including a Young Matildas squad, an NPLW player dabbing in 2026, and more. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo Credit: Wilde Imagery/Round Ball Australia

As the Women's Asian Cup comes to a close, Poletti, Burke, and Matt Olsen are back one more time to chat about what they liked, didn't like, favourite moments, and more from the tournament. Stay tuned as we get back into A-League Women mode. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: AFC media release. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asi...

Following a thrilling Women's Asian Cup Final which saw Japan defeat Australia, Poletti and Burke chat about the game outside of Stadium Australia, recording in-person together. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: JFA Nadeshiko/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

Ahead of the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Final, Poletti, Burke, and Matt Olsen sit down to preview Australia vs Japan as the two sides both hope to lift continental silverware at Stadium Australia. Link to Matt Olsen's article on the 2018 final: https://roundballaustralia.com.au/april-20-2018-the-matildas-heartbreak-that-defined-the-new-era-of-the-asian-cup/ Link to George Clarke's inte...

Poletti is back alongside Matt Olsen to discuss the Women's World Cup Play-Off games on the Gold Coast, as the Philippines and North Korea book their place to Brazil. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Philippine Women's National Football Team/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

Jacob Stevens steps into the hosts chair today for Poletti who is en route to the Gold Coast for the Women's World Cup play-off matches. Jacob is joined by Lachie Avil, and the two break down Japan's 4-1 victory over South Korea. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: JFA Nadeshiko/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

Poletti is joined by an emotional Matt Olsen following the Matildas 2-1 win over China to book their spot in the Final of the Women's Asian Cup, where they will face the either Japan or South Korea. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Travis Hayto/Supplied by Football Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

Poletti and Burke are here to preview the 2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup Semi-Final matches, as Australia play China in Perth, followed by Japan and South Korea doing battle 24 hours to see who will meet in the Final. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Cass Edwards/Supplied by Football Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

Japan have booked their spot in the Women's Asian Cup semi-finals and the 2027 Women's World Cup. Just don't ask Japan's coach Nils Nielsen about the World Cup. Poletti and Burke discussed all of that, the respect (or lack of) the Women's Asian Cup gets as a tournament, and preview the Women's World Cup play-offs. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Ph...

After China and South Korea booked their spot in the semi-finals, Poletti and Burke discussed all the action that took place in Perth and Sydney. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

Following the Matildas booking their spot in the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup and the 2027 Women's World Cup with a 2-1 win over North Korea, Poletti was joined firstly by Matt Olsen, then shortly after by Burke to discuss all the big talking points from the game. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup tr...

The Women's Asian Cup Quarter Final matches are just around the corner. Poletti, Burke, and Kevan Sangster are here to preview South Korea vs Uzbekistan and Japan vs Philippines. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Poletti/Round Ball Australia. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC

We're in the midst of some rest days at the Women's Asian Cup, but the action doesn't stop as the Quarter Final matches are just around the corner. Poletti, Burke, and Kevan Sangster are here to preview Australia vs North Korea and China vs Chinese Taipei, with Part 2 to follow tomorrow. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: Supplied by Football Australia. Wo...

Poletti and Matt Olsen discuss Match Day 3 in Group C as wins to Chinese Taipei and Japan end the group stage of the Women's Asian Cup, with Japan's dominant display being enough to knock Vietnam out of the tournament. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe. Thumbnail Photo: ASEAN Football/X. Women's Asian Cup trophy photo supplied by the Women's Asian Cup LOC.