Would Players REALLY Choose the NPL Over the A-League?

Ben Garuccio and Stefan Mauk debate whether players would really choose the NPL lifestyle over accepting an opportunity to play in the A-League.They also discuss Stef’s dramatic 90th-minute winner for Nam Định, Sydney FC’s Australia Cup semi-final defeat to Melbourne Victory and Macarthur’s major recruitment drive.Plus, the growing investment in the Australian Championship, Sydney Olympic’s ambitious rebuild and Ben reveals the brutal sledge that convinced him to finally shave his head.00:26 – Stef’s dramatic 90th-minute winner02:53 – Sydney FC’s Australia Cup semi-final defeat06:24 – Melbourne Victory’s latest signings08:40 – Macarthur’s major recruitment drive11:25 – Why Australians struggle after moving overseas14:48 – Could Adelaide City become an A-League club?16:55 – Sydney Olympic’s Australian Championship rebuild20:04 – Would NPL players reject an A-League contract?25:32 – Ben reveals his new look27:58 – Australian Championship’s penalty shootout rule