The Far Post
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.
Episodes
December 20, 2025 • 30 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is joined by special guest, Sarah Walsh for a chat with Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Sam Lewis. We talk about how Women's Asian Cup preparations are going with under 100 days to go. We also discuss a tournament of firsts, the impact on the game both here and across Asia, and plenty more.
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December 16, 2025 • 43 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for the final Matildas Asian Cup Big Board before the squad is announced. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, Marissa Lordanic, and Sam Lewis as we talk the injury to Tameka Yallop and select our own 23-player squad for the upcoming tournament. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Ku...
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December 2, 2025 • 39 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post following the Matildas' 2-0 win over the Football Ferns. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we talk about Sam Kerr's first start back on home soil, pump up Hayley Raso, chat about Alanna Kennedy in the midfield, and discuss Asian Cup. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Wuru...
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November 29, 2025 • 38 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post following the Matildas' 5-0 win over the Football Ferns. Join Angela Christian-Wilkes, Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we ask whether this was the Matildas best performance under Joe Montemurro, how different this lineup will looking to the first game of the Women's Asian Cup, and plenty more. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this p...
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November 24, 2025 • 34 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for the first A-League Women check in of the season. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Marissa Lordanic as we ask if Sydney FC are back, ask what's happening with the Mariners' title defence, highlight our favourite internationals, and which Aussies are making the case for Matildas. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which this podcast was recorded and produced on: the Wurundjer...
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November 20, 2025 • 38 mins
Content Warning: This episode mentions mental health and disordered eating.
ESPN's The Far Post is joined by special guest, Melbourne Victory midfielder, Grace Maher for a chat with Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, and Angela Christian-Wilkes. We discuss the circumstances around her move to Melbourne Victory, the impact of Western United's hibernation on the players, an independent A-League Women, the changes Grace has seen since she d...
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November 17, 2025 • 28 mins
Content Warning: This episode mentions self harm and suicidal ideation (19:32).
ESPN's The Far Post is back to break down the Matildas squad for the two game friendly series against New Zealand to round out 2025. Join Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the inclusions, exclusions, the Mary Fowler question, and what this squad means for the Asian Cup. We acknowledge the tradition...
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November 15, 2025 • 51 mins
Content Warning: This episode mentions disordered eating and alcohol misuse.
In this edition of The Far Post Explains, we look at the key findings from the PFA's A-League Women report for the 2024-25 season, breaking down the numbers and discussing some of the concerning stats. This episode is hosted by Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land...
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October 30, 2025 • 65 mins
In this edition of The Far Post Explains, PFA chief executive Beau Busch and Newcastle Jets captain Cassidy Davis share their thoughts about the current state of the A-League Women’s competition, including its major challenges as well as its opportunities as it heads into its 18th season. This episode is hosted by Sam Lewis, Anna Harrington and Angela Christian-Wilkes. We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which ...
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October 28, 2025 • 47 mins
ESPN's The Far Post close out this international window with another express post. Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Anna Harrington as we chat through what went wrong and what went right in the Matildas' loss to the Lionesses.
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October 26, 2025 • 32 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Anna Harrington as we chat through the Matildas' win over Wales, Sam Kerr's return, squad depth, Jess Fishlock's magnificent career, and more!
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October 16, 2025 • 1 min
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October 16, 2025 • 72 mins
It's ESPN's The Far Post's 300th episode and to celebrate the milestone and kick off a new era of the pod, we're chatting with Matildas head coach, Joe Montemurro. Join Anna Harrington. Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about his transition to the national team setup, his philosophy, and plenty more. Stick around for a debrief after the interview as well. Follow The Far Post on Twi...
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October 12, 2025 • 34 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for a Matilda squad reaction pod. Join Anna Harrington, Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes and Marissa Lordanic as we discuss the huge inclusion of Sam Kerr. Plus we chat about the return of Cortnee Vine and Katrina Gorry, dissect the inclusions and omissions, and look to the games against England and Wales. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook...
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September 6, 2025 • 67 mins
ESPN's The Far Post presents the still-way-too-early Matildas Asian Cup big board! Join Anna Harrington. Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we predict who will make Joe Montemurro's Asian Cup squad and discuss who is in the mix. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out es...
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July 29, 2025 • 53 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is dissecting the Matildas group for the Women's Asian Cup 2026! Join Anna Harrington. Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we react LIVE to the Matildas opponents: South Korea, Philippines, and Iran. If you want to skip the silliness (29:28) we then dissect the group, chat about other exciting games, and discuss World Cup qualification. Follow The Far Post on Twitter...
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July 9, 2025 • 53 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is discussing the Matildas 3-2 win over Panama! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about Michelle Heyman's performance in the victory, the positives from the two Panama games, our first impressions of Joe Montemurro's Matildas, and shout out a legend of Aussie women's football. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, ...
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July 5, 2025 • 39 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is discussing the Matildas 1-0 loss to Panama! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about what we learned from the game, discuss players' place in the pecking order, the midfield, the debutants, and more! Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au...
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June 30, 2025 • 52 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about another new look midfield, the Hunt and Heatley centreback pairing, look ahead to the Panama games, and more! Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out espn.com.au or download the ESPN A...
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June 27, 2025 • 58 mins
ESPN's The Far Post is back for an express post! Join Sam Lewis, Angela Christian-Wilkes, and Marissa Lordanic as we chat about the Matildas 3-0 win over Slovenia in Joe Montemurro's first game, discuss some of the selection choices, what's going on with the midfield, the centreback pairing, the small crowd in Perth, and much more. Follow The Far Post on Twitter, Facebook, and ...
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