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ESPN's The Far Post is dissecting the A-League Women semifinals. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about Makala Woods' double as Wellington fought back to make their first grand final. We also discuss Shelby McMahon's banger for Melbourne City, debate Holly McNamara's impact this season, and ask if change is needed at Melbourne Victory. Plus a preview of the A-League Women grand final. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation and…
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An ESPN Australia & NZ women's football podcast from Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, and Marissa Lordanic covering the Matildas, A-League Women, Aussies abroad and more.
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S6 · E336 · 6 May 2026 · 16 min
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