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The National Curriculum
by ESPN AU/NZ
School is back in session. Join a rotating collection of some of Australian football’s finest brain thinkers in Joey Lynch, Nick Stoll, Nick D'Urbano, and Josh Parish -- as well as some special guests along the way -- for The National Curriculum. Every week, the TNC crew will look back at the week that was in Australian football and bring you the best analysis and opinion in Australian football. No cow is too sacred, no topic too taboo, or figure too untouchable to be spared the wrath of Good Football Takes™
Episodes
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Socceroos ELIMINATED by Egypt | ESPN Socceroos Cup Diaries July 4th #FIFAWorldCup #Socceroos
Heartbreak for the Socceroos as Australia are eliminated by Egypt on penalties after 120 minutes couldn't seperate the sides. Hatzi and Joey reflect and give raw honest reactions post game outside of the Dallas Stadium. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Do or die! Socceroos prepare for Egypt! | ESPN Socceroos Cup Diaries July 3 #fifaworldcup #socceroos
It truly is do or die for the Socceroos! Australia will take on Egypt in the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. ESPN's Hatzi and Joey discuss the latest from both sides, including whether Mohamed Salah will line up for Egypt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Welcome to Dallas! | ESPN Socceroos Cup Diaries - July 2 #FIFAWorldCup #Socceroos
Welcome to Dallas! Where everything is bigger! The Socceroos have hit the ground running, and so have Hatzi and Joey. Joey took the reins today and gives us an update of all things happening in Socceroos camp and importantly, the latest from Mo Salah's injury. The boys hear from Alessandro…
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Socceroos head to Dallas | ESPN Socceroos Cup Diaries - July 1st #fifaworldcup #socceroos
The Socceroos head off to Dallas! Hatzi runs us through the final press conferences before they leave California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Socceroos Farewell Oakland | ESPN Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 30th #fifaworldcup #socceroos
The Socceroos are set to leave Oakland for Dallas Texas on July 1st ahead of their Round of 32 clash against Egypt. Hatzi and Joey discuss the latest plans surrounding the Socceroos, and reflect on Cristian Volpato's insightful press conference. Plus Hatzi speaks to ESPN Asia's Gabe Tan after…
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Preparing for Egypt | ESPN Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 29 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
As the Socceroos begin preparations for their round of 32 clash against Egypt, Hatzi and Joey discuss the state of play they find themselves in, how the squad is looking, and how Mo Salah's hamstring is! We also hear from Lucas Herrington amid the Barcelona transfer speculation, and Connor…
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Australia's road to the FINAL? | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 28 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
As the knockout stages of the World Cup begin, Joey Lynch runs through what Australia's pathway to World Cup glory would be (assuming we make it that far). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Australia's Round of 32 Opponents! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 27 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Australia will play Egypt in the round of 32 in Dallas! In this episode, go on a journey with Hatzi and Joey as they find out in real time who the Soccceroos will play! Plus, Hatzi ends up on the streets of Vancouver after the New Zealand v Belgium game, and safe to say... things got out of hand....
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AUSTRALIA ARE THROUGH! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 26 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Australia are through to the round of 32! Hatzi and Joey were are the game and Joey provides his analysis of the Socceroos performance! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Socceroos in San Jose! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 25 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Matchday-1 complete! The Socceroos are in San Jose ahead of their final Group D fixture against Paraguay! Joey speaks with The West Australian's Ben Smith about how Tony Popovic might line his men up in the game. Later, Hatzi speaks with ESPN Asia's Gabe Tan about South Korea's disaster class...
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Paraguay Awaits! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 24 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
We are two days out from the Socceroos facing off against Paraguay in the final Group D fixture! Hatzi and Joey are on the ground at the Oakland Roots/Soul training facility and they head from Socceroos assistant coach Paul Okon. PLUS, Hatzi is joined by ESPN FC Associate Editor Roberto Rojas who...
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Papa Circati | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 23 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
It's a quick a dirty show today! Hatzi and Joey were traversing Oakland and San Jose today, so Joey has a chat with Alessandro Circati's father Giancarlo at the Oakland Roots training facility! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Jedinak defends Socceroo approach | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 22 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
As the Socceroos take a well earned rest day, Hatzi and Joey are out here grinding! The boys speak to Australian assistant coach Mile Jedinak and reflect on the USA game, the approach, and what comes next for the Socceroos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Looking towards Paraguay | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 21 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Back in Oakland as the Socceroos look to put the loss to USA behind them. ESPN's Hatzi and Joey look forward at the permutations ahead as the Socceroos look to get out of the Group D in style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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WINLESS IN SEATTLE | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 20 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
The Socceroos suffer their first lost at this FIFA World Cup, falling 2-0 to co-hosts USA in Seattle. Hatzi and Joey review what went down in Seattle as the Socceroos now head back to Oakland to regroup ahead of their final group game against Paraguay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Previewing USA vs Australia | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 19 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Matchday-1 is here and the Socceroos are prepped and ready to take on the USA in Seattle. ESPN's Joey Lynch breakdowns the latest news and analysis coming out of both camps ahead of their Group D encounter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Layups and Pundits | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 18 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
We are days out from the grudge match that has taken, at least the US, by storm! The Socceroos head off to Seattle to take on the USA in their Group D match, and Hatzi and Joey discuss all the trash talk that has been going on! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Kansas City Chaos! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 17 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
It is utter bedlum in the parking lot O at the Kansas City Stadium, as Hatzi is stranded trying to leave the stadium along with 70,000 others. But that won't stop him from recording a pod, and letting Kansas City and FIFA know what he really thinks! Plus, Joey discusses all things back in...
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Iran and New Zealand BALL OUT! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 16 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
What a game of football between New Zealand and Iran! We are back after a much needed day off, and we brought a guest! First Hatzi is joined by ESPN Asia's Gabe Tan to talk all this AFC teams in this World Cup, then Joey joins to talk about that game between Iran and New Zealand! Learn more about...
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AUSTRALIA BEAT TÜRKIYE! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 14 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
WHAT A NIGHT IN VANCOUVER!The #socceroos have prevailed in a gutsy and famous victory of group favourites Türkiye. ESPN's Joey Lynch gives his raw breakdown and analysis of the game immediately after the final whistle. We will have more analysis of the game in the coming days... once we find...
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Socceroos in Vancouver and Çalhanoğlu goes BANG! | | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 13 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Matchday-1 as the Socceroos prepare to take on Turkiye at the 2026 FIFA World Cup! And boy have things gotten spicy already! Hatzi runs through the days news as well as talking about the games around the grounds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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POPOVIC BREAKING NEWS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 12 #fifaworldcup #worldcup
Tony Popovic has signed a contract extension with the Socceroos taking his tenure through to the 2027 AFC Asian Cup. Hatzi and Joey breakdown the news that was handed out by Football Australia just moments before they were set to push out a different episode... so forgive us, this one is a little...
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TOURE SCARE IN CAMP! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 11 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
A injury scare throughout the Socceroos Camp! Mo Toure DID NOT train with the group today in Oakland. Hatzi and Joey discuss what we know so far, and what #socceroos boss Tony Popovic could do if Toure isn't available. Plus, Hatzi turns journalist and hits the Socceroos squad with the "hard…
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Controversy at this World Cup | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 10 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
With Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan being denied entry into the US for his World Cup officiating duties, the world's fears were realised. ESPN's Joey Lynch and the West Australian's Ben Smith discuss the serious topic of VISA, Immigration, and FIFA's approach to these wider issues at this...
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A sit down with Jordy Bos | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 9 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
A different kind of episode for you today! Joey Lynch sat down with #socceroos and #feyenoord defender Jordy Bos and chatted all things World Cup, Feyenoord, Robin Van Persie and if Bos feels any pressure being a major attacking threat for Australia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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HATZI AND JOEY'S RECOVERY SESSION | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 8 #FIFAWorldCup #Worldcup
Recovery day back in Oakland after the #Socceroos played out a 1-1 draw with Switzerland in their final preparation game! Hatzi and Joey discuss life in the Australia camp, and pivot towards their fellow #AFC contenders #Japan after their rocky start to camp down in Mexico. Learn more about your…
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Australia vs Switzerland as it happened! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 7 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
GAME DAY POD! Australia draw with Switzerland and ESPN's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch were there to see it all! The boys breakdown the game and what coach Tony Popovic had to say. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Volpato Interview DROPS! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 6 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
A VOLPATO INTERVIEW ALERT! Cristian Volpato has his first interview since joining the Socceroos! Plus, Hatzi runs through the Matchday-1 press conferences with Tony Popovic and Connor Metcalfe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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AN ADDITION TO THE STARTING LINEUP! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 5 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
WE HAVE A GUEST! Ben Smith from the West Australian joins Hatzi and Joey as we dive into our midfield maestros and the block the runs the Socceroos engine! We hear from Paul Okon-Engstler and Ajdin Hrustic and then we play a game of teammates with Cameron Devlin and Cameron Burgess! Learn more...
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Sunny Oakland Days! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 4 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
It's community day at the Socceroos training base where all of Oakland and Alameda came out to support THEIR team in Green and Gold! Hatzi and Joey speak to Lucas Herrington and Jason Geria and then ponder all things defensive lineups ahead of the big tournament! Learn more about your ad choices....
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Tim Payne in the Membrane: Do we now have our Aussie version? | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 3 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Tim Payne is taking the football world by storm, or rather the social media world... and it looks like he has an Aussie star for company now. Hatzi and Joey dive into the curious case of Payne's new found stardom. PLUS, Joey provides updates on the Socceroos as their Group D opponents ahead of…
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The Oakland Winds are Blowing! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 2 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Welcome to Oakland! Where the Socceroos will be based for the group stage of this World Cup! Hatzi and Joey headed down to the Oakland Roots and Soul training facility to watch the Socceroos train and see Tete Yengi and Cristian Volpato on the track! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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SQUAD IS IN! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - June 1 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Tony Popovic names his World Cup squad! Who makes it? And who misses out? ESPN's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch dive into the 26-man squad and look at how Popovic came to his decisions. Plus Joey gives an early preview of HIS (HIS OPINION) Starting XI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Socceroos fall to Mexico at the Rose Bowl: What happened? And what did the players think | | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 31 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
The Socceroos fall 1-0 to Mexico in front of a packed house at the Rose Bowl. But was it all that bad? ESPN's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch talk through the game just after it happened and we hear from the Socceroos themselves about their performance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Volpato's Socceroos switch: Everything you need to know | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 30 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
Cristian Volpato is a Socceroo! Joey Lynch break down everything you need to know about Volpato's stunning change of heart, what the talented Sassuolo attacker brings to the Socceroos, and whether there are any risks in selecting a player who had previously knocked back the Green and Gold. PLUS:...
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Where is Joey? The Question and Answer Ep | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 29 #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
AHOY FROM BURBANK! But wait.... Where is Joey Lynch??? Hatzi and Joey got split up on different flights across to Burbank today so we have a Q and A show for you today! PLUS we play Joey's interview with Socceroos midfielder Connor Metcalfe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
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Sarasota Sunset! | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 28 | #fifaworldcup2026 #worldcup
That's all she wrote from Sarasota for the #Socceroos as Australia now head to Hollywood to prepare for Mexico at the Rose Bowl, in their final practice match before Tony Popovic names his 26 man squad! Hatzi and Joey talk through the second last training session for the boys in the Sarasota Sun...
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The battle for squad positions intensifies - May 27 | #fifaworldcup2026 #worldcup
29 does not go into 26. As the June 1st date gets closer all eyes are on Tony Popovic and the decision he has to make for the #Socceroos World Cup Squad. ESPN's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch discuss the different positional battles that are likely to break out over the coming days, as players...
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Will Riley McGree make the World Cup?: ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 25 | #FIFAWorldCup2026
A jolt has been sent through the Socceroos after Riley McGree limped off in Middlesbrough’s playoff final loss, with staff still awaiting the results of scans before they can determine next steps. The 27-year-old had shaped as a near-certain starter at the World Cup if fit, so, on the ground in...
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Riley McGree is RULED OUT | ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 26 | #FIFAWorldCup2026 #WorldCup
Australia has been dealt a major blow on the eve of the FIFA World Cup after confirming that attacker Riley McGree will miss the tournament through injury. ESPN's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch discuss who his replacements could be and what direction #socceroos boss Tony Popovic could go in…
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On the ground in SARASOTA: ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries - May 24 | #FIFAWorldCup2026
Welcome to ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries with Hatzi and Joey! In this episode the boys discuss the first Socceroos training session they saw in person and the fallout of Nick D'agostino's leg injury. Also they talk all things travel to the USA and Hatzi makes a passionate plea to you the audience!...
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Welcome to ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries with Hatzi and Joey!
Welcome to ESPN's Socceroos Cup Diaries with Hatzi and Joey! Join ESPN Australia's Alex Hatzikostas and Joey Lynch on the ground as they follow the Socceroos across North America at the biggest tournament of them all! News, views, laughs, and much more! Let's go win the World Cup! Learn more…
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The International Curriculum | One-on-one with Graham Arnold | November 15, 2023
The Socceroos quest to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to begin this week, so we’re bringing back a special episode of the International Curriculum – Joey Lynch sitting down one-on-one with Australia coach Graham Arnold. With games against Bangladesh and Palestine looming, Arnie talks...
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TNC gets sacked two weeks into the season | November 3, 2023
One normal day of Isuzu Ute A-Liga Hombres. All I ask. Will never happen. After a bonkers week of Aussie sokkah, Joey Lynch is joined by Jason Pine, the voice of New Zealand football on Sky Sport NZ and the host of Weekend Sport on Newstalk ZB, to try to make sense of it all. Rado Vidosic is out…
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TNC needs a $500k Bank Guarantee | October 25, 2023
The A-Leagues are in full swing, Danny Townsend is off to Saudi Arabia, someone might (finally) buy the Jets, Silver Lake might want their money back, and there are new NSD rumours! Bit happening. Joey Lynch is joined by ESPN contributor and all-around superstar Stephanie Brantz and Fagiano…
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STILL UNDEFEATED | October 19, 2023
The Grand Final deal is dead! Long live the Unite Round! Joey Lynch is joined by AAP and the Far Post Podcast's Anna Harrington and rising star Lani Johnson to look at a huge ten days in Aussie sokkah. The A-Liga's scrapping the grand final deal is front and centre but there's also Auckland...
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Destination A-Liga Feminina | October 10, 2023
The National Curriculum is back for 2023-24! No nonsense here? No, nonsense here! Joey Lynch is joined by AAP's George Clarke, The West Australian's Ben Smith, and ESPN superstar Steph Brantz to look at all the big stories in Australian sokkah and preview the A-League Women and Socceroos. What's...
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Law and Order: A-Liga Intent | February 26 2023
In the A-Liga justice system, the people are represented by two separate yet equally important groups. The PFA who investigate crime and the Independent Judiciary Committees who prosecute the offenders. These are their stories. DUN DUN When the week is highlighted by claims that a coach punched…
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Putting TNC in its Best Position | 20 February 2023
Riding a six-game winning streak, the vibes are good around the Matildas. Surely nothing to complain about, right? Don't worry; Joey Lynch, Nick Stoll, Josh Parish and special guest Taryn Heddo found some stuff to gripe about. Then after subbing out Taryn for Nick D'Urbano, the pod breaks down…
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Glory Gorilla Warfare | 12 February 2023
Sydney is Sky Blue once again after the latest iteration of the Sydney Derby! Is Max Burgess the GOAT? Should coach's consult the latest socioeconomic data before they talk to the press? Is the Sydney Derby just a case of the first goal wins? Joey, Stoll, D'Urbano, Josh, and Smith are here to…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
School is back in session. Join a rotating collection of some of Australian football’s finest brain thinkers in Joey Lynch, Nick Stoll, Nick D'Urbano, and Josh Parish -- as well as some special guests along the way -- for The National Curriculum.
Every week, the TNC crew will look back at the week that was in Australian football and bring you the best analysis and opinion in Australian football. No cow is too sacred, no topic too taboo, or figure too untouchable to be spared the wrath of Good Football Takes™
HOSTED BY
ESPN AU/NZ
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School is back in session. Join a rotating collection of some of Australian football’s finest brain thinkers in Joey Lynch, Nick Stoll, Nick D'Urbano, and Josh Parish -- as well as some special guests along the way -- for The National Curriculum. Every week, the TNC crew will look back at the week...
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