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The Aussie Football Passport

A weekly podcast covering Australian men and women footballers who are playing overseas. This is a podcast for Australian football fans who want to keep up to date with their favourite men and women players.

Socceroos in Scotland - A Scottish Premier League Preview with Paul Murphy
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Socceroos in Scotland - A Scottish Premier League Preview with Paul Murphy

Recent Episodes

July 29, 2026

Socceroos in Scotland - A Scottish Premier League Preview with Paul Murphy

Paul Murphy, author of Socceroos in Scotland (grab your copy here), joins The Aussie Football Passport to discuss the long, two-way relationship between Australian footballers and the Scottish game and why it tends to work for Aussies moving to the Scottish Premiership. We also discuss: Cammy Devlin's move to Rangers Lachie Rose and Josh Rawlins joining Dundee United Jake Girdwood Reich joining Motherwell Jacob Champan's move to St Mirren Whether Kusini Yengi will leave Aberdeen Ryan Strai
July 20, 2026

World Cup Semi Final and Final Reviewed with Brisbane Football Review

In the final episode of the World Cup series with the Brisbane Football Review, we celebrate Patrick Beach’s move to French Ligue 1 side Troyes and Luka Jovanović’s MLS transfer. Injuries to Aiden O’Neill and Kai Trewin are covered, plus speculation on upcoming friendlies against Uruguay and how Australia can capitalise on post-World Cup interest. We also praise Spain’s midfield control and defensive pairing while warning that Argentina’s reliance on Messi has left them without clear succession
July 13, 2026

World Cup Best Teams Head to the Semi-Finals with Brisbane Football Review

The World Cup coverage continues with Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review, focusing on the knockout stages. Despite being knocked out, the Socceroos continue to make headlines with player movements and updates. Jordan Bos' injury postpones his transfer plans, while other players like Paul Okon-Engstler and Cameron Devlin prepare for significant moves. Discussions also highlight potential changes in World Cup broadcasting rights in Australia, foreshadowing the reality that viewers mi
July 5, 2026

Socceroos' World Cup Heartbreak: Penalty Shootout Defeat Analysed with Brisbane Football Review

Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review join me to analyse Australia's penalty shootout loss to Egypt in the Round of 32 of the World Cup. The discussion sheds light on the game's controversial goalkeeper substitution and the injury blow dealt by Jordan Bos' potential ACL injury. Haissem Hassan’s impactful dribbling and Mo Salah’s class wer significant threats to the Australian side were discussed, alongside a reflection on Australia’s missed opportunities from set pieces. Key points in
June 26, 2026

Australia Advances: World Cup Round of 32 Secured with Brisbane Football Review

In this episode, with Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review, we celebrate Australia progressing to the Round of 32 of the FIFA Men's World Cup after their 0-0 draw against Paraguay. The conversation delves into tactical changes made by coach Tony Popovic, particularly highlighting Jordan Bos' impactful shift to the right wing-back position to cover for the injured Jacob Italiano. Additionally, the episode examines the promising performances of young players like Lucas Herrington and d
June 20, 2026

Socceroos Stumble in Seattle - Game 2 Review of the 2026 World Cup

This week's episode reviews Australia's 2-0 defeat to the USA in Seattle in the Socceroos second game of the 2026 World Cup. Adam and Scott from the Brisbane Football Review joined to discuss the changes to the starting eleven made by coach Tony Popovic, which led to a lack of fluidity and creativity in the Socceroos' attack - Nishan Velupillay and Mathew Leckie starting over Conor Metcalfe and Nestory Irankunda. The episode also touches on the US’s impressive performance, focusing on their midf

Recent Blog Posts

March 14, 2026

North Korea Showdown: What to Expect from the Matildas' Quarterfinal Opponent

Welcome to The Aussie Football Passport blog! In the latest episode, I delved deep into the Matildas' thrilling journey through the Women's Asian Cup and looked ahead to their crucial quarterfinal clash. This post expands on the analysis of the Mati…

About the Host

Alex Chisholm