It’s the two Isuzu UTE A-League sides whose bold backing of local youth has sensationally paid off, leaving them one win away from a Grand Final. A record home Central Coast Mariners crowd creates an electric atmosphere, in this rough-and-tumble encounter with Adelaide United. Coaches Nick Montgomery and Carl Veart ride every emotion as former players of their respective clubs, with the All Access crew capturing the key addresses and moments from both change rooms.
Beneath the larrikin exterior, Western United attacker Lachie Wales is a deep thinker with a complex past. ‘The Other Side’ explores his mum’s tragic passing during Wales' high school years and how it impacted his football career. Wales also opens up for the first time about the Olyroos controversy which initially saw him banned from the Tokyo Olympics. His myriad personalities are one display, from team joker and quizmaster, to agent provocateur as the tense Melbourne City rivalry erupts in Jamie Maclaren’s record-breaking game.
Charlie Austin is the star of this week's A-Leagues All Access, our groundbreaking weekly docuseries taking A-Leagues fans closer to the action than ever before. This riveting episode includes explosive dressing room footage from half-time of their Isuzu UTE A-League clash, where you see the Brisbane Roar marquee's competitive streak, but also shows off the other side to the star striker. Alongside his wife Bianca, they share a very personal and powerful story around loss and family.