Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by Australian football legends Luke Wilkshire & David Zdrilic ahead of the 2023 Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City & Central Coast Mariners on Saturday.

Wilkshire talks about the comparisons that can be made with the ‘golden generation’ of Socceroos from 2006 to the team we saw at the World Cup last year and how well placed the side is moving forward. He also talks about different coaching styles and the effectiveness on certain types of players, his tip for the Grand Final and reveals why he isn’t pulling on the boots for the legends 5-a-side game this Friday night.

Meanwhile, Zdrilic discusses the importance of nurturing young talent and how the Isuzu UTE A-League can be used in helping develop the next generation of Aussie stars. He also talks about his unique experiences coaching in both Italy and the US, the experience of watching the Socceroos at the World Cup last year from Italy and gives his ultimate 5-a-side team from players he has played with in his career.

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Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by a pair of A-Leagues legends in Josh Rose & Erik Paartalu as the build-up continues for the 2023 Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City & Central Coast Mariners.

Rose talks about just why Graham Arnold reached out to him as his first ever signing at the Central Coast Mariners and how the heartbreaking loss of the 2011 Grand Final helped spur them on to their success in 2013. He also discusses the strong community on the Central Coast that helps shape the team, how his son reacted to his move to Melbourne City with teammates Tim Cahill and Daniel Arzani and how Ange Postecoglou has helped him in his most recent footballing endeavour.

Meanwhile, Paartalu discusses working under Postecoglou, how he was able to turn the Brisbane Roar into such a dominant side in the early 2010s and how he always ended up sitting next to the boss on a plane when travelling. He also talks about his memories of scoring that epic goal in the 2011 Grand Final to send the game to penalties, his unique experiences playing in Asia and how he experienced Melbourne City transition from “the little brother” in Melbourne to the powerhouse it is today.

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A special episode of the Players Pod this week as guest host Daniel Garb puts the questions to regular host Robbie Cornthwaite and Central Coast Mariners legend Daniel McBreen ahead of this weekend's Semi Final second legs of the Isuzu UTE A-League finals.

Cornthwaite talks about the vibe in Adelaide at the moment around the Reds and whether the last five seasons can be seen as a success without winning a trophy. He also talks about how he put on a different persona when playing overseas compared to Australia, why McBreen was a ‘pest’ when he roomed with him and just how he is connected to Wrexham AFC.

Meanwhile, McBreen discusses how the Mariners have been able to turn around their fortunes over the last decade since their iconic Championship win and what it would mean to all of Gosford and the Central Coast to make it through to the Grand Final. He also talks about how tactics from a decade ago can still work in the modern game, what it was like playing up against Cornthwaite in the A-League and how he’ll celebrate this weekend if the Mariners win.

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