Cap the Tree-Climbing Fish! | 17 October 2022

The National Curriculum

In a bumper episode (even by TNC standards), Josh Parish, Teo Pellizzeri, Joey Lynch and Nick D'Urbano break down Round 2 of the A-League Men season, with the Socceroos prospects of Daniel Arzani, Marco Tilio and Jason Cummings high on the agenda. Plus, Taryn Heddo joins us to reflect on the Matildas' 3-1 win over Denmark and preview the Women's World Cup draw.

(00:03:15) - The Cumdog and The Waine Train steal the show in a thoroughly entertaining 2-2 draw between Wellington and Central Coast.

(00:18:44) - Arzani hype heads into overdrive in the wake of Macarthur 2-0 Adelaide United, and Isaias goes under the microscope.

(00:45:51) - Optimism around Melbourne Victory takes a nosedive as Marko Rudan's Wanderers steal the points on the road. But could ticket prices at AAMI Park be driving fans away?

(01:08:13) - We get stuck into the central controversy of the weekend - Patrick Kisnorbo's refusal to play Marco Tilio, as 10-man Melbourne City get the job done away to a struggling Brisbane Roar.

(01:37:27) - The 10-man Box Office Jets ride their luck against Perth Glory and snatch an unlikely stoppage-time winner.

(01:45:38) - Have Western United regressed to the mean? After a second loss in a row, the champions are searching for answers, while Steve Corica's new-look Sydney midfield continues to confound.

(02:01:45) - Taryn Heddo joins the show to break down the Matildas' 3-1 win over Denmark. With a change in formation and a refresh in personnel, we discuss what it all means, and share our dream Group Stage draws for the Women's World Cup.

(02:36:27) - The TNC Fantasy League head-to-head results are revealed!

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