The Pitch Podcast

Yes we're back for Season Two of The Pitch Podcast, hosted by Jarrod Walsh! To kick-off the new season, recent signing Ben Warland is up first as he discusses his return to the Club after four-and-a-half years interstate with Sydney FC, the maturity he has gained from living away from home and becoming a father. 

George Blackwood is our guest on episode 19 of The Pitch Podcast, joining Jarrod Walsh in a really deep, authentic and honest chat about life as a footballer. The 24-year-old opened up about dealing with adversity from injuries to criticism, the pressure he placed on himself early in his career and a change in mindset which has provided a new perspective and made him happier and more comfortable with himself, which as a result has benefited his football.

Spanish pair and best friends Javi López and Juande join Jarrod Walsh on Episode 18 of The Pitch Podcast, talking about their careers and current experience with Adelaide United. Javi discusses facing some of La Liga's best including Lionel Messi, while Juande explains why he loves the Australian lifestyle.

Joe Gauci returned to The Pitch Podcast for a very special episode with Jarrod Walsh, talking about becoming a Childhood Cancer Association Ambassador alongside Matilda McNamara and the tremendous work the organisation does for local children with cancer and their families. Please give generously here: https://childhoodcancer.asn.au/aufc.

Mohamed Toure joins Jarrod Walsh for a chat about the Reds' dramatic result in Sydney, his recent shoulder injury and goal celebrations. Mohamed even sang a little, performing a duet version of some of his favourite Adele songs alongside Jarrod, and answered loads of fan questions. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast so more fans can find the show!

Captain Craig Goodwin joins Jarrod Walsh for a chat about recent results and looking ahead to Macarthur FC, working at KFC while starting his pro career in Melbourne, playing for his hometown team (that's us!) and not only going on to represent Australia but scoring for the Socceroos! Goody also talks about Jamie Maclaren's recent absence from the national team while getting married, his own absence from recent World Cup qualifiers as a COVID-19 close contact, captaining the Reds, whether he will return to Saudi Arabia once his loan ends, Dad-life, and answers your questions. Don't forget to rate and review the podcast so more fans can find the show!

Zach Clough joins Jarrod Walsh to try Vegemite... and to talk about a lot of other stuff like being signed by Bolton Wanderers as an eight-year-old, the differences of football between Australia and England, the importance of the mental aspect of the game, why he decided to join the Reds, how to pronounce his surname and a stranded suitcase in Manchester. Zach also answers your questions so if you want to watch that segment of the show and see him choke on Vegemite, check out our website or YouTube. Don’t forget to rate and review to help other fans find the show, and help us climb the charts!

Matilda chats to Jarrod Walsh about her sensational 2021/22 campaign and looks ahead to our maiden Liberty A-League Women finals match against Melbourne Victory. She also spoke about her footballing journey, the decision to take a year off from playing early on in her career to focus on her studies, and then returning to the game she loves. We also find out the story behind her accent and pose your questions in our Fan Q&A! Don’t forget to rate and review the show to help others find it, and help us climb the charts!

Lachlan Brook recently returned to the Reds on loan from Brentford B until the end of the season and he just couldn't wait to get on the pod... some say that was the reason he came back... but not really, not at all. Lachy joins Jarrod Walsh to talk about his experience in the UK, playing for Brentford B against Chelsea and Arsenal, how his loan move back to Adelaide materialised and answers yours, and a few of his mate's, questions in our Fan Q&A - which you can also watch on YouTube.

On loan American Kayla Sharples joins Jarrod Walsh to talk about the upcoming Pride Game double header at Coopers Stadium and how the Club has really fostered an environment of acceptance and inclusivity. The defender also talks about the Liberty A-League season so far and the 'f-word'... ahem "Finals" plus, we hear more about her time in Australia, back home in Chicago, what her teammates get up to during down time on away trips and of course answers your questions!  Don’t forget to rate and review the show to help others find it, and help us climb those charts!