Former A-Leagues and Socceroos defender Robbie Cornthwaite is joined by a pair of A-Leagues legends in Josh Rose & Erik Paartalu as the build-up continues for the 2023 Isuzu UTE A-League Grand Final between Melbourne City & Central Coast Mariners.

Rose talks about just why Graham Arnold reached out to him as his first ever signing at the Central Coast Mariners and how the heartbreaking loss of the 2011 Grand Final helped spur them on to their success in 2013. He also discusses the strong community on the Central Coast that helps shape the team, how his son reacted to his move to Melbourne City with teammates Tim Cahill and Daniel Arzani and how Ange Postecoglou has helped him in his most recent footballing endeavour.

Meanwhile, Paartalu discusses working under Postecoglou, how he was able to turn the Brisbane Roar into such a dominant side in the early 2010s and how he always ended up sitting next to the boss on a plane when travelling. He also talks about his memories of scoring that epic goal in the 2011 Grand Final to send the game to penalties, his unique experiences playing in Asia and how he experienced Melbourne City transition from “the little brother” in Melbourne to the powerhouse it is today.

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