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The TRUTH About the A-League in 2026: What Fans REALLY Think
Is the A-League in trouble? What needs to change to bring the fans back? And can the competition recapture its glory days?
With the 2026-27 A-League Men season kicking off, the Building Blocks vodcast puts the big questions to four of the competition's most passionate supporters.
Host Matt Windley is joined by Newcastle Jets tragic Matt Vandenberg, Adelaide United fan and radio personality Liam Stapleton, Western Sydney Wanderers supporter Joey Kay and Marty Heart from Melbourne Victory fan podcast For Vucks Sake.
From declining crowds and the loss of the A-League's golden era to expansion, promotion and relegation, marquee signings and the future of Australian football, the fans have their say.
In Episode 17, we discuss:
- Is the A-League better or worse than it was 10 years ago?
- Why have crowds and interest declined?
- Should South Melbourne and other historic clubs join the A-League?
- Is promotion and relegation the answer?
- Does the competition need more teams, more games and a shorter off-season?
- What would fans change if they were A-League CEO?
- Predictions for Newcastle Jets, Adelaide United, Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne Victory in 2026-27.
Four clubs. Four passionate supporters. Plenty of different opinions about the future of the game.💬
**What would YOU change about the A-League?** Let us know in the comments.
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15 Oct 2026
THE MARK SCHWARZER PODCAST EP3: A-League in the EMERGENCY ROOM: what MUST happen | Carrick GONE?
Manchester United are in crisis AGAIN, but is Michael Carrick already running out of time?Socceroos legend Mark Schwarzer joins David Weiner for Episode 3 of The Mark Schwarzer Podcast, diving into Manchester United's nightmare start to the season, the pressure mounting on Michael Carrick and the uncertainty surrounding Manchester City's ongoing legal battle.Closer to home, Schwarzer delivers a blunt assessment of the A-League's future following South Melbourne's historic Australia Cup triumph, explaining why Australian football needs to embrace promotion and relegation.Plus, Nestory Irankunda continues to shine in the Champions League, the Matildas ramp up their World Cup preparations, and Schwarzer reveals who he believes deserves to win the Ballon d'Or.All that and more on The Mark Schwarzer Podcast, exclusively on Football360.Subscribe to Football360 for the latest Australian and international football news, analysis and exclusive interviews.00:00 Intro 00:33 Aussies shine in the Champions League 02:41 Nestory Irankunda's rise at Sporting Lisbon 05:36 Manchester United's crisis and Michael Carrick's future 09:15 South Melbourne's historic Australia Cup triumph 12:25 What's next for Australian football? 13:26 Schwarzer's brutal assessment of the A-League 16:59 Australia's next generation attracting European interest 20:31 Matildas' World Cup preparations 24:44 Mary Fowler and player welfare 27:36 Ian Crook's appointment and the future of the Socceroos 35:10 Manchester City's controversy and the Premier League title race 38:10 Who deserves the Ballon d'Or? 43:38 Final thoughts
14 Oct 2026
2026 AUSTRALIAN CHAMPIONSHIP PREVIEW ft. controversial new rule & possible A-League candidates
With season two of the Australian Championship on the horizon, Football360's Lachie Flannigan is joined by fellow SBS Championship commentator Teo Pellizzeri to run the rule over all 16 teams.
7:00 - The controversially introduced penalties after draws innovation - what do the callers make of it?
13:37 - Group A preview: Sutherland Sharks, South Melbourne, Sydney United and Canberra Croatia
25:04 - Group B preview: Avondale FC, Wests APIA, Adelaide City and Broadmeadow Magic
36:03 - Group C preview: Sydney Olympic, Marconi Stallions, Oakleigh Cannons and Bayswater City
46:13 - Group D preview: Preston Lions, Lions FC, Wollongong Wolves and South Hobart
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