The Far Post

The Matildas have released their 26-player squad for the Women's Asian Cup so ESPN’s The Far Post is dissecting the squad. Join Samantha Lewis, Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about Mary Fowler's inclusion, the surprise addition of Alex Chidiac, and who was unlucky to miss out. We also chat ideal starting XI for the opening game, ask if this team can win t...

We’ve hit the halfway point of the A-League Women’s 2025-2026 season, so ESPN’s The Far Post’s Samantha Lewis, Anna Harrington and Angela Christian-Wilkes are checking in on the big stories so far. We mull over the big questions like: are Sydney FC not good? Are Canberra United good? What’s wrong with Melbourne Victory? We also chat through the PFA’s Ready For Take-Off report, give a boot, and pay...

The 2026 AFC Women’s Asian Cup has a new mascot, so what is Naara’s story and what does she say about the tournament? Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes and Anna Harrington as they speak to Sarah Walsh and Dr Kasey Symons about Naara, the fire horse, and the role that mascots serve in sport. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced...

ESPN's The Far Post is joined by special guest, Sarah Walsh for a chat with Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Sam Lewis. We talk about how Women's Asian Cup preparations are going with under 100 days to go. We also discuss a tournament of firsts, the impact on the game both here and across Asia, and plenty more. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcas...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for the final Matildas Asian Cup Big Board before the squad is announced. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Sam Lewis as we talk the injury to Tameka Yallop and select our own 23-player squad for the upcoming tournament. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Wurund...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post following the Matildas' 2-0 win over the Football Ferns. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we talk about Sam Kerr's first start back on home soil, pump up Hayley Raso, chat about Alanna Kennedy in the midfield, and discuss Asian Cup. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was r...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post following the Matildas' 5-0 win over the Football Ferns. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we ask whether this was the Matildas best performance under Joe Montemurro, how different this lineup will looking to the first game of the Women's Asian Cup, and plenty more. We acknowledge the traditional custod...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for the first A-League Women check in of the season. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we ask if Sydney FC are back, ask what's happening with the Mariners' title defence, highlight our favourite internationals, and which Aussies are making the case for Matildas. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recor...

Content Warning: This episode mentions mental health and disordered eating. ESPN's The Far Post is joined by special guest, Melbourne Victory midfielder, Grace Maher for a chat with Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Angela Christian-Wilkes. We discuss the circumstances around her move to Melbourne Victory, the impact of Western United's hibernation on the players, an independent A-League Women, the...

Content Warning: This episode mentions self harm and suicidal ideation (19:32). ESPN's The Far Post is back to break down the Matildas squad for the two game friendly series against New Zealand to round out 2025. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the inclusions, exclusions, the Mary Fowler question, and what this squad means for the Asian...

Content Warning: This episode mentions disordered eating and alcohol misuse. In this edition of The Far Post Explains, we look at the key findings from the PFA's A-League Women report for the 2024-25 season, breaking down the numbers and discussing some of the concerning stats. This episode is hosted by Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic. We acknowledge the t...

In this edition of The Far Post Explains, PFA chief executive Beau Busch and Newcastle Jets captain Cassidy Davis share their thoughts about the current state of the A-League Women’s competition, including its major challenges as well as its opportunities as it heads into its 18th season. This episode is hosted by Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington and Angela Christian-Wilkes. We acknowledge the tradition...

ESPN's The Far Post close out this international window with another express post. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Anna Harrington as we chat through what went wrong and what went right in the Matildas' loss to the Lionesses.  Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠espn.com....

ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Anna Harrington as we chat through the Matildas' win over Wales, Sam Kerr's return, squad depth, Jess Fishlock's magnificent career, and more! Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠espn.com.au⁠...

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It's ESPN's The Far Post's 300th episode and to celebrate the milestone and kick off a new era of the pod, we're chatting with Matildas head coach, Joe Montemurro. Join Anna Harrington. Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about his transition to the national team setup, his philosophy, and plenty more. Stick around for a debrief after the interview as well. Follow T...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for a Matilda squad reaction pod. Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the huge inclusion of Sam Kerr. Plus we chat about the return of Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry, dissect the inclusions and omissions, and look to the games against England and Wales. Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

ESPN's The Far Post presents the still-way-too-early Matildas Asian Cup big board! Join Anna Harrington. Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we predict who will make Joe Montemurro's Asian Cup squad and discuss who is in the mix. Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

ESPN's The Far Post is dissecting the Matildas group for the Women's Asian Cup 2026! Join Anna Harrington. Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we react LIVE to the Matildas opponents: South Korea, Philippines, and Iran. If you want to skip the silliness (29:28) we then dissect the group, chat about other exciting games, and discuss World Cup qualification. Follow The Far Po...

ESPN's The Far Post is discussing the Matildas 3-2 win over Panama! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about Michelle Heyman's performance in the victory, the positives from the two Panama games, our first impressions of Joe Montemurro's Matildas, and shout out a legend of Aussie women's football. Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠...

ESPN's The Far Post is discussing the Matildas 1-0 loss to Panama! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about what we learned from the game, discuss players' place in the pecking order, the midfield, the debutants, and more! Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Chec...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about another new look midfield, the Hunt and Heatley centreback pairing, look ahead to the Panama games, and more! Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠espn.com.au...

ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about the Matildas 3-0 win over Slovenia in Joe Montemurro's first game, discuss some of the selection choices, what's going on with the midfield, the centreback pairing, the small crowd in Perth, and much more. Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠F...

We have a special guest joining ESPN's The Far Post! Join Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and Matildas attacker, Amy Sayer as we chat about her return to the national team, getting back to football from her ACL injury, taking the college soccer route at Stanford, her academic career, and plenty more. Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook...

We have a special guest joining ESPN's The Far Post! Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Marissa Lordanic, and new Matildas assistant coach, Emily Husband as we chat about her new gig with the national team, how she got into football, her journey to Australia from Leeds, via the US, backpacking, the Central Coast Mariners, and why she loves coaching. Follow The Far Post on ⁠⁠...