Derby drama, weekend screamers and the big debates — Jake Barker-Daish is joined by Archie Thompson and Thomas Sorensen for Download Ep.9 and they break down another massive week across the A-Leagues.
From Victory’s Christmas Derby smash & grab and Matt Grimaldi’s stunning late winner, to Samba inspiring Wellington to put seven past Sydney in the Ninja A-League, there’s no shortage of talking points. We also dive into Valkanis vs VAR, City’s worrying form, injury concerns for Joe Lolley and the age-old question: should defenders take penalties?
⏱️ Chapters
0:00 — Intro
0:37 — Weekend Bangers – Rhianna Pollicina v Newcastle
1:57 — Xavier Bertoncello v Sydney FC
2:53 — Archie Thompson meets Cristiano Ronaldo (sort of)
4:13 — Victory’s Xmas Derby smash & grab
4:40 — Matt Grimaldi’s stunning winner
5:26 — The unsung hero of Victory’s win
6:48 — Archie’s old photo with Matt Grimaldi
8:07 — Where does Grimaldi’s goal rate among iconic Xmas Derby moments?
10:05 — City’s struggles – four points and two goals in last four games
12:54 — Valkanis vs VAR
14:32 — Is Valkanis trying to instil a siege mentality at Brisbane Roar?
17:54 — Joe Lolley re-injures his hamstring
20:41 — Should defenders take penalties?
24:16 — Samba inspires Wellington to put 7 past Sydney in the A-League Womens
25:36 — Should Sam Cosgrove hand his goal to Jesse Randall?
26:43 — Why Cosgrove owes Randall a goal
28:32 — Audience questions
28:59 — Is Sydney v Auckland the biggest game of the season?
29:47 — Who’d win in a penalty shootout between Archie and Thomas?
31:15 — Outro
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