The Far Post Perth

The 2025/26 A-League season has finally crossed the finish line, and the boys are here to hand out their final grades for the Perth Glory Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and Renton take a ruthless deep dive into the good, the bad, and the very ugly of a campaign that saw the Glory finish 10th and miss the finals yet again. From Adam Griffiths' iconic "I am a Lion" press conference to the disastrous sacking o...

The Newcastle Jets have officially claimed the Premier's Plate, playing a swashbuckling brand of football under Mark Milligan that nobody saw coming. Meanwhile, Perth Glory managed to grind out a 0-0 draw against Sydney FC—a rare clean sheet at Allianz Stadium, even if it was an absolute chore to watch. Plus, the crew dissects the horrific fall of the Western Sydney Wanderers to the wooden s...

The Glory finally gave the fans something to smile about! Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and James are back to dissect Perth Glory's much-needed 3-1 victory over Macarthur. With Taggart out of the starting XI, Nicho Pennington thrived, and Gabby Popovic and Arian Sulemani finally got some reward for their relentless effort. But with Glory mathematically ruled out of the finals for a devastating sixth straig...

Blayne, Jaxon, and James are back to dissect a week of wild football highs and catastrophic lows. Graham Arnold achieves god-status by guiding Iraq to their first World Cup in 40 years, sparking incredible scenes from Baghdad to Sydney. Meanwhile, Perth Glory managed to do the most "Glory" thing ever: blow a 2-0 lead against the Mariners while playing long-ball "missile football". The boys also ce...

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 u...

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,...

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 underwhelm...

In this episode, Blayne, Neil, and Jaxon unpack Perth's toothless 1-1 draw against Brisbane Roar, where the Glory managed to score without actually registering a single shot on target. With finals football seemingly more and more out of reach, the boys ask the hard questions: what is the pass mark for Adam Griffiths now?  Meanwhile, "Matilda Mania" hit Perth Stadium with 44,000 fans turning o...

The Adam Griffiths honeymoon period is officially over. Neil Sherwin is back from rocking out at Good Charlotte just in time to join Blayne and Jaxon for a reality check on Perth Glory's form. With the finals slipping away, the boys ask the hard questions: have teams figured out our tactics, and do we really want to endure another off-season coaching search? Then, it’s time to geek out. We a...

Blayne Treadgold, James Renton and "Super Sub" Murray Stevens dissect what might be the worst Perth Glory performance of the Adam Griffiths era. In this episode, the boys try to make sense of the 3-1 "disaster-class" against the Newcastle Jets. We break down why the Glory reverted to "hoof-ball" the massive hole left by Tom Lawrence, Nicho Pennington and Rhys Bozinovski. It’s not all doom an...

In this episode, Blayne, Neil, and Jaxon break down the 2-2 draw against Macarthur—a game where the Glory snatched a "lucky point" thanks to a Filip Kurto disaster-class.... and has Luke Amos played his last game for Perth? The boys also dive into the hottest debate in Australian football right now: Adam Peacock’s proposal to shift the A-League season to a calendar year model. Would Pe...

The heat was on at HBF Park, but Jaden Kucharski brought the fire! In this episode, Blayne and James break down Perth Glory’s "smash and grab" victory over Auckland FC, proving that a long ball over a high line is sometimes all you need. We are joined by Glory midfielder Nicholas Pennington for a fascinating chat about his journey from Rome to Perth. Nico opens up about the brutal pressure o...

Back for another week as Blayne Treadgold, Donna Giuffre, Jaxon Bassett and James Renton mull over Perth's 1-nil loss to the Wanderers. Is the honeymoon over for Adam Griffiths? Our weekly dive into the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" of the week, including Stephen Peter's post-match tirade, VAR and the recent discussion on International symbols at football matches. Key Topics Glory vs. Wanderers Review: Wa...

In this episode of the Far Post Perth, Blayne Treadgold, James Renton, and special super-sub Murray Stevens dissect the 2-1 loss to the Roar, questioning whether Perth was simply out-muscled or were Brisbane just "better on the day." The boys dive into the "Good, Bad, and Ugly" of the week, covering everything from the Glory's impressive home crowds to the ongoing VAR controversies and the absolut...

We're back, baby! The Far Post Perth returns for 2026, blowing out the cobwebs with a bumper episode covering the highs, lows, and everything in between from the holiday period. Blayne Treadgold, James Renton, and Jaxon Bassett dive straight into the drama at Manchester United, the A-League transfer window chaos, and Perth Glory's resurgence. From Darren the Robot's rollercoaster week to the A-Lea...

In this special Christmas edition of the Far Post Perth, Blayne, Neil, and Donna are joined by A-League royalty, David Williams. A veteran of the game whose career took him from Denmark to Hungary and finally back home to HBF Park, David opens up about his abrupt exit from playing, his transition into coaching, and his passion for Indigenous football. David shares incredible stories from his caree...

The team dissects the massive news that Adam Griffiths has officially had the interim tag removed, signing an 18-month deal to become the permanent head coach of Perth Glory. Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and Donna break down the 1-0 loss to Sydney FC, a game defined by a spirited effort but ultimately hampered by a lack of cutting edge. The crew dives into the weekly "Good, Bad, and Ugly," covering everyt...

The boys are back in the studio after a massive weekend of football that saw Perth Glory crack three wins on the bounce and the "Mountain Goat" meme officially reach cult status. Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and James dissect the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of the week—from the electric atmosphere at the Shed to FIFA’s latest "Americanisation" and ugly side of the World Cup. We are also joined...

The King is dead, long live the King... Blayne Treadgold, Donna Giuffre, Neil Sherwin and James Renton are back in the studio to run the rule over Perth Glory and the A-League. It’s a rare mood in the studio as the crew dissects Perth recording consecutive away wins for the first time since 2021.  We dive into the "Good, Bad, and Ugly," covering everything from the state of Suncorp Stad...

Glory fans finally celebrate a long-awaited win on the road... Blayne Treadgold, Neil Sherwin, Jackson Bassett, and James Renton break down the win over the Jets, the vital three points, and Glory's recruitment conundrum A-League Women's defensive woes after another heavy defeat. Plus, the panel dives into the Glory Girl's defensive woes after another heavy defeat, Stan Lazaridis making a historic...

International Break chaos! Blayne, Neil, Jaxon, and James dissect the biggest talking points in football, starting with the thrilling end to the Irish World Cup campaign. We break down the absolute disaster that is the Perth Glory coaching search and the waste of the international window, reflect on the historical significance of the 20th Anniversary of the Aloisi penalty to break the Socceroos' W...

After the live-on-air sacking of David Zdrillic, the panel tackles the big question: what happens next? Blayne Treadgold, Neil Sherwin, Jaxon Bassett and James Renton break down the "worldwide search" for a replacement. They discuss the candidates who've reportedly said no, the front-runners, the fan favourites, and the dark horses. Plus, the panel dives into the Glory Women's fantastic start, the...

It started off like any other podcast... before we were smacked in the face with the breaking news of the dismissal of Perth Glory head coach, David Zdrillic. Mid-recording, the panel gets the statement live and is forced to throw the run sheet out the window. Blayne Treadgold, Neil Sherwin, and Jaxon Bassett are joined by Matt Olsen (Front Page Football) to sift through the immediate fallout of t...

Blayne, James, Jaxon, and Neil are back for a massive review of Round 1 of the A-league. Ange Postecoglou is sacked after just 39 days, the F3 Derby delivers a "Crocodile DunDeeney" moment, and the panel debates why mainstream media continues to ignore the A-League.  Also, the post-mortem on Perth Glory's frustrating 2-2 draw against Wellington, analysing what went right in the first 30 minut...

The wait is finally over! In this bumper A-League Men season-opener, Blayne Treadgold, James Renton, and Jaxon Bassett dive headfirst into the 2025/26 campaign. The crew breaks down a turbulent off-season, highlighting the glimmers of hope at clubs like Brisbane Roar and casting a critical eye over the pre-season woes plaguing Perth Glory. Plus, the panel wades into one of the off-season's most co...