Victory's derby smash & grab, Samba's goals, Valkanis vs VAR, should defenders take pens? | A-Leagues Download Ep 9

On today's episode of A-Leagues Download, Jake Barker-Daish is joined by Archie Thompson and Thomas Sorensen to pick through the fallout of an incredible Melbourne Derby, ask if Michael Valkanis is trying to instil a siege mentality at Brisbane, marvel at Samba inspiring Wellington to seventh heaven, answer your questions and more!0:00 — Intro0:37 — Weekend Bangers - Rhianna Pollicina v Newcastle1:57 — Xavier Bertoncello v Sydney FC2:53 — Archie Thompson meets Cristiano Ronaldo (sort of)4:13 — Victory’s Xmas Derby smash & grab4:40 — Matt Grimaldi’s stunning winner5:26 — The unsung hero of Victory’s win6:48 — Archie’s old photo with Matt Grimaldi8:07 — Where does Grimaldi’s goal rate among iconic Xmas Derby moments?10:05 — City’s struggles - four points and two goals in last four games12:54 — Valkanis vs VAR14:32 — Is Valkanis trying to instil a siege mentality at Brisbane Roar?17:54 — Joe Lolley re-injures his hamstring20:41 — Should defenders take penalties?24:16 — Samba inspires Wellington to put 7 past Sydney in the A-League Womens25:36 — Should Sam Cosgrove hand his goal to Jesse Randall?26:43 — Why Cosgrove owes Randall a goal28:32 — Audience questions28:59 — Is Sydney v Auckland the biggest game of the season?29:47 — Who’d win in a penalty shootout between Archie and Thomas?31:15 — Outro