"Formidable" Auckland finally champions 🏆 + Who was best on ground in the after party? 🕺 | Download Ep 29

Auckland FC are A-League champions! Jake Barker-Daish is joined by Archie Thompson and Naum Sekulovski to break down Auckland's historic 1-0 Grand Final victory over Sydney FC at Go Media Stadium.We review Cam Howieson's match-winning goal and Joe Marston Medal performance, Dan Hall's defensive masterclass, Steve Corica's third championship as a coach, and Patrick Kisnorbo's incredible transformation of Sydney FC - earning him a three-year deal.Plus: Auckland's suffocating defensive structure, set-piece dominance, Rhyan Grant's ageless performance at 35, Sydney's visa player struggles - and what this means for both clubs moving forward.The celebrations, the atmosphere, the 28,000 fans—it was an unforgettable night in Auckland.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:02 Atmosphere in Auckland2:06 Auckland’s "super powerful statement" in the grand final4:28 Auckland won with only 38% possession7:58 The very similar goal Auckland scored against Sydney in round 269:00 Joe Marston Medallist Cam Howieson’s incredible story12:15 Dan Hall’s dominant defensive display13:42 Hall’s stuffed trophy cabinet14:04 Best on ground in the after party15:34 Steve Corica becomes the first coach to win 3x A-League championships21:25 Auckland players crash Corica’s presser to party23:10 Corica’s professional response24:04 Patrick Kisnorbo’s impact on Sydney FC26:20 Sydney season review29:15 Rhyan Grant’s evergreen performance32:55 Audience questions33:13 Who was the surprise player of the finals?34:11 Who was your overall player of the season (hard mode: can’t say Juan Mata)35:26 What was the best game of the season?36:16 Thanks for the season37:40 OutroSubscribe for more A-Leagues coverage and analysis as we head towards the FIFA World Cup in June!