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Box2Box Football Network

Rob Gilbert and Michael Edgley
World Cup
Socceroos
Matildas
a-League
Australia Cup
Manchester City
Arsenal Football Club
Premier League
Australia
Newcastle Jets
Auckland FC
United States
a-League Women
Melbourne Victory
a-League Men
Leicester City
FIFA
PFA
Adelaide United
Bundesliga

Box2Box, as the name implies, is a weekly football podcast for fans, experts and part-time enthusiasts who enjoy genuine analysis and conversation from one end of the pitch to the other.

Top of the agenda each week will be the A-Leagues, a specific focus on the Socceroos & Matildas playing abroad and all Australia's FIFA World Cup qualification news. We’ll also be spending plenty of time on the U... more

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Latest Episodes

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Willem van Denderen!

Brisbane Roar are again off to a strong start under Michael Valkanis, defeating Perth Glory 2-1 in their opening match of the campaign. Joining the show for the first time, Valkanis speaks to the le... more

The Australian Championship returned for season two over the weekend and while existential questions remain over the competition’s place and future, the football on the pitch largely delivered. SBS caller Lachie Flannigan reviews Sutherland’s strong ... more

Box2Box, with Willem van Denderen & Will Hastie!

South Melbourne Hellas are Australia Cup champions, downing Melbourne Victory in epic fashion on a night their latent supporter base truly re-emerged. Club co-President Bill Papastergiadis returns to c... more

Box2Box, with Rob Gilbert & Will Hastie!

The Socceroos impressed in last week's second friendly against Brazil, although ultimately fell away in what proved a 4-2 loss. The Sydney Morning Herald's Vince Rugari takes the temperature on the group's pro... more

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Recent Guests

Lachie Flannigan
Football broadcaster who calls matches for SBS and 10 Paramount Plus
SBS
Episode: Box2Box - Lachie Flannigan on Australian Championship return, Adriano Del Monte’s Serie A wrap
Adriano Del Monte
Italian football broadcaster and journalist
beIN Sports
Episode: Box2Box - Lachie Flannigan on Australian Championship return, Adriano Del Monte’s Serie A wrap
Robbie Thomson
Football commentator for 10 and Paramount+
Paramount+
Episode: Box2Box - Victorious South Melbourne co-President Bill Papastergiadis, Robbie Thomson reviews momentous Australia Cup final
Bill Papastergiadis
Lawyer and South Melbourne co-President
South Melbourne FC
Episode: Box2Box - Victorious South Melbourne co-President Bill Papastergiadis, Robbie Thomson reviews momentous Australia Cup final
Vince Rugari
Senior football writer for The Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
The Sydney Morning Herald / The Age
Episode: Box2Box - Vince Rugari as Socceroos hype builds, Mark Pougatch on Manchester City latest
Mark Pougatch
ITV Chief Football Presenter, veteran broadcaster
ITV
Episode: Box2Box - Vince Rugari as Socceroos hype builds, Mark Pougatch on Manchester City latest
Craig Moore
Socceroos legend, former Brisbane Royal/Brisbane City player
Former Socceroos player, Brisbane football community
Episode: Box2Box - Craig Moore as Socceroos draw with Brazil, Rob Tanner on Manchester City guilty verdict
Rob Tanner
Football journalist for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Box2Box - Craig Moore as Socceroos draw with Brazil, Rob Tanner on Manchester City guilty verdict
Andy Naylor
Football journalist, The Athletic Brighton correspondent
The Athletic
Episode: Box2Box - Robbie Thomson ahead of Socceroos vs Brazil, Andy Naylor on Brighton’s red-hot start to campaign

Hosts

Derek Dyson
Co-host/Analyst on Box2Box Football Network
Michael Edgley
Host of Box2Box / Co-host on Box2Box / Various roles across Box2Box Football Network
Willem van Denderen
Co-host/Analyst on Box2Box / Box2Box Stoppage Time / Box2Box Network
Rob Gilbert
Host on Box2Box / Box2Box Football Network

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Something for everyone!

    Great podcast. Even if football is not for you, the live reads are highly entertaining. Wella wella!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Left wing wizardry
    Australiaa year ago
  • Must Listen

    Great podcast on all things football. Honest opinions and views on the world game with a fantastic range of incredible guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Football Philosopher
    Australia2 years ago
  • Quality, researched journalism

    Great podcast if you want to catch up on soccer news from the past week from all over the world. I also particularly like the new format with the shorter episode. Keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M_Mahoney
    Australia4 years ago
  • Great!

    Love the show, great in depth interviews. Keep to up. Can you fix your audio mic levels

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    postriver789
    Australia4 years ago
  • Outstanding football analysis

    Great blend of domestic and global football stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megalols69
    Australia6 years ago

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High-quality guests and deep-dive interviews that unpack the business side of the game.
Occasional audio quality issues noted by some listeners.
Smart, opinionated football analysis with a global perspective.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Box2Box - Victorious South Melbourne co-President Bill Papastergiadis, Robbie Thomson reviews momentous Australia Cup final
Q: Can you take us back of house about how you possibly reset so quickly and go into another phase of tournament football and then on again to the OFC League?
Papastergiadis says the club's demanding schedule built resilience and that players embraced the professional commitment required to compete across tournaments.
Box2Box - Victorious South Melbourne co-President Bill Papastergiadis, Robbie Thomson reviews momentous Australia Cup final
Q: Did it surprise even you the extent to which South Melbourne supporters lifted and reunited for Saturday night?
Papastergiadis says the turnout and enthusiasm exceeded his expectations, showing the public's interest when football provides the right environment and platform.
Box2Box - Lachie Flannigan on Australian Championship return, Adriano Del Monte’s Serie A wrap
Q: Do you think there's a chance that we might see a serious challenge over the course of a 38-game season? And we might be watching the early days of what could be a classic season of Serie A?
Del Monte expects a competitive season but believes Inter are clearly the strongest team and likely to win the title. He points to Lazio's promising start and the struggles of Juventus and Napoli.
Box2Box - Lachie Flannigan on Australian Championship return, Adriano Del Monte’s Serie A wrap
Q: The attendances have been growing steadily there. 3,167, the official crowd on Saturday. It seemed to show the message is getting around. This competition is important and worth supporting.
Flannigan says both teams could take positives from the match, and that Sutherland's crowd growth reflects a new management era, community engagement and a clear club plan.
Box2Box - Craig Moore as Socceroos draw with Brazil, Rob Tanner on Manchester City guilty verdict
Q: What are Rob Tanner's views on how Manchester City should be sanctioned if the findings are upheld?
He argued for a sporting sanction of significant impact, such as relegation or transfer embargoes, rather than a purely financial penalty, to reflect the alleged scale of the breaches and to protect the integrity of the competition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Box2Box Football Network

What is Box2Box Football Network about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly football discussion that blends deep tactical and governance analysis with big-picture global coverage. Listeners get a mix of domestic A-League/Matildas and Socceroos coverage alongside wide European perspectives on the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and the Bundesliga, plus conversations about broadcasting rights, sponsorships, club ownership, and the business of football. The show routinely features journalists, former players, and coaches who offer blunt, informed takes on current seasons, transfer sagas, and what's shaping the sport beyond the pitch. A notable strength is the balance between on-field storytelling and structural insights into how football operates as a global industry, making it useful for fans and industry ... more

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Recent guests on Box2Box Football Network include:

1. Lachie Flannigan
2. Adriano Del Monte
3. Robbie Thomson
4. Bill Papastergiadis
5. Vince Rugari
6. Mark Pougatch
7. Craig Moore
8. Rob Tanner

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