On The Bench

With music at the centre of her life, Tanya Davis has forged a lasting relationship with Manchester City. From there, she has combined her bubbly personality with her love for City to place herself as the face of Melbourne City's match day experience. Enjoy as Tanya takes us through a story that has been blazed by following her heart. 

From the fields of Brenan Park, Smithfield to Tokyo 2020* qualification via the Stadio Olimpico, Gabriel Cleur has certainly taken the road less travelled. It's been nothing short of a slog for the kid and we we're lucky enough to catch up and chat all things football, the very real chance of becoming an Olympian, and life in isolation amongst a ravaged Italy.

Aleksandar Jason (@thatfootballphotog) is, in my opinion and that of many, Australia's best football creative, that has spent many a year documenting our game. In our chat, Aleksandar opens up on his journey through  Australian football, a passion for retro kits and how this time in isolation has allowed him to reflect on life as a whole, as he prepares to continue fighting the good fight through his wonderful photographic eye. 

Ryan Fisher has had an interesting journey to becoming an agent in the modern game. From a McDonalds kitchen to a position in Real Estate, Ryan has spent the last twelve putting himself in front of some of European footballs biggest clubs with the ambition of creating what he calls, his lifes' work. Enjoy Instagram: @the.gantry

Growing up as kid in Australia, many of us were accustomed to having Daniel Garb pitch side in the UK as Fox Sports Premier League man on the ground. Having covered the game extensively both here and abroad, Oliver was fortunate enough to chat to Daniel about his experiences and how they've shaped his views towards the growing game here in Australia. Enjoy (Instagram @the.gantry)

A-League Champion, former Melbourne Victory captain and Olympian, Adrian Leijer's success is not a story of luck. From pulling on a Socceroos top to playing the game across four different countries, Adrian takes us through his journey at the top and why he feels his one percenters were the difference.  Enjoy 

86 time capped Matilda and four time FIFA World Cup campaigner, Melissa Barbieri has just sat through her first world cup as a fan since 1995. Our Matildas campaign left a sour taste in the mouth and as Melissa believes, now is the time they really have learn as a group. Enjoy.

From the Canberra burbs to the bright lights of Schalke 04 and the German Bundesliga, the kid has seen it all. Enjoy.

What has been your high and low lights for this season?  As a league are we learning from our mistakes? In this episode Joseph and Matt look back across the season and where to next as we draw closer to finals time. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram @onthebenchau

Well as it's coming crunch time for our top 6 contenders, Joseph and Matthew deemed it fair to start contemplating who our Player of the Season will be. There are a few surprises so be sure to tune in as we look forward to another week of A-League action! Be sure to follow us on Instagram today @onthebenchau

Joined live by guest Bilal Ali, the boys look ahead to this weeks Champions League action, Ole at the wheel and the fall of Fulham. Enjoy! Be sure to follow us on Instagram today via @onthebenchau

Once again, the Central Coast Mariners have hit rock bottom. Joseph and Matt discuss, in depth, just what the hell is going on in Gosford. Can the Mariners resurrect themselves? Enjoy

Who has met expectation? Who has flopped? Joseph and Matthew are here to take you through each and every sides Marquee and Visa spots for this season, along with discussing the round ahead in the A-League. Enjoy!

The A-League Show - ACL Special by On The Bench

After their stunning win away to top of the table rivals, Perth Glory are well and truly on their way to collecting the Premiers Plate trophy. With this, Joseph and Matthew wanted to look deeper into this remarkable turn around out west. Enjoy!

Joseph and Matthew were fortunate enough to chat with Socceroo and Western Sydney Wanderer Mitchell Duke to talk all things football, as he returns home from his successful four year stint in Japan. Enjoy!

We'rrrreeeeee bacccckkkkk Joseph and Olly are FINALLY back in the new year and ready to kick off Season 4 of the European Show. With plenty to cover the boys didn't hold back in this action packed season opener. Enjoy!

As our NPL competitions draw closer and closer to kicking off their seasons', Joseph and Matthew deemed it fair to assess their input into the A-League. Is it worth making the jump? Who has actually succeeded? All this and more as February looks to welcome us. Enjoy!

Well our stumbling Asian Cup campaign has come to a sombre end at the hands of the host nation. Joseph and Matt have looked back on our boys tournament as a whole and where we go from here. Enjoy (If you can)!

The countdown is on for Socceroos as they look ahead to their clash with host nation, the UAE in the quarter finals of the Asian Cup. Joseph and Matthew will previewing this giant clash along with looking ahead to this long weekends A-League fixtures. Enjoy!