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A-League Men 2026–27 Season Preview | Teams to Watch, Big Expectations & My Predictions! · The BJ Show

• 0:00
  SPEAKER_00: Hey, Leg is back, and I can't wait to share the time marks.
• 0:04
  SPEAKER_00: It's been a quite off season, and we are back with the season reviews.
• 0:11
  SPEAKER_00: I'll be sharing my thoughts what excited is going to be hello and welcome back to another episode of Here of the BJ Show.
• 0:33
  SPEAKER_00: I'm Bandom in your host for this episode.
• 0:35
  SPEAKER_00: Well, in this episode today, we are turning to a tension of the Australian football slash New Zealand.
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  SPEAKER_00: We come because the A-League men's.
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, we also will include the women's as well.
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  SPEAKER_00: But from mother, that's right.
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  SPEAKER_00: The 2026-27 season is almost here.
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  SPEAKER_00: And we got got another exciting season of football coming your way.
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  SPEAKER_00: We got big rivals, exciting players, championship contenders, and hopefully plenty of goals.
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  SPEAKER_00: Which gentle surprise?
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  SPEAKER_00: Who will be fighting for a championship?
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  SPEAKER_00: And how would Adelaide United go this season?
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  SPEAKER_00: That's all coming your way right here on the BJ Show.
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  SPEAKER_00: Let's get in to it.
• 1:24
  SPEAKER_00: Welcome to the BJ Show.
• 1:26
  SPEAKER_00: Yes, welcome everyone.
• 1:29
  SPEAKER_00: It's great to have you join me for another episode.
• 1:32
  SPEAKER_00: We've already got covering so many different kinds of sports here on the BJ Show, including the National Basketball League, the Women National Basketball League.
• 1:40
  SPEAKER_00: We got the AFL, AFLW, cricket, motorsports, etc.
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, we got tennis as well, but you know, etc.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now it's time for the biggest Australian football competition known as the A-League.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's right back in the spotlight.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's it.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now I do struggle with so many results and not catching us.
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  SPEAKER_00: The National Rugby League.
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  SPEAKER_00: I fortunately do not have the able to continue on that because it was such a long year of rugby.
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  SPEAKER_00: But I'm gonna do everything I can do, week in, week out, maybe, and once a month we just go through the previews and all the above.
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  SPEAKER_00: So I'm looking forward to following the A-League mans throughout the season as well as the woman.
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  SPEAKER_00: Yes, both competitions.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now, there is plenty of interest in stories to follow, and I'm excited to see how the competition unfolds.
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  SPEAKER_00: What's on the show?
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  SPEAKER_00: That's it.
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  SPEAKER_00: What is on the show?
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  SPEAKER_00: We'll find out right now.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now I mentioned what's on the show.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here's what's coming in this episode.
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  SPEAKER_00: First up, we'll look back at the 2025-26A League season.
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  SPEAKER_00: Then we'll turn our attention to the new 2026-27 season and have some of these teams I'm looking forward to watching.
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  SPEAKER_00: We'll take a close look of the Adelaide United and what they might bring to the competition.
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  SPEAKER_00: I've also shared my thoughts on the championship race players to watch and my early season projections.
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  SPEAKER_00: And finally, we'll preview the opening round and look at what's coming on on the BJ show.
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  SPEAKER_00: There are plenty to talk about.
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  SPEAKER_00: So let's get started.
• 3:13
  SPEAKER_00: Looking back at the 2025-26 season.
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  SPEAKER_00: So before we look ahead, let's take a moment to reflect on the last season.
• 3:24
  SPEAKER_00: The 2025-26 A-League men's season gave football fans plenty to talk about.
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  SPEAKER_00: We saw some fantastic goals, close matches, excellent arrivals, and the most important results.
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  SPEAKER_00: Throughout the competition, there were teams fighting for final positions, clubs trying to build momentum, and players stepping up when their team absolutely needed them.
• 3:51
  SPEAKER_00: One thing I enjoyed about the league is how quickly teams can change.
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  SPEAKER_00: A team can make a big difference in a few weeks and then turn things around in a couple of big wins.
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  SPEAKER_00: From me, that's what makes that competition interesting.
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  SPEAKER_00: But last season is now behind us.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's a fresh start.
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  SPEAKER_00: Every club will be hoping to improve.
• 4:21
  SPEAKER_00: Now we're going to the new season.
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  SPEAKER_00: A League 2026-27.
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  SPEAKER_00: Here we go.
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  SPEAKER_00: The A League means.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now we're only focused on the A-League means.
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  SPEAKER_00: We'll do my best against the women's competition as well.
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  SPEAKER_00: But center's almost here and we're right behind it.
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  SPEAKER_00: A late new season, a fresh opportunities, a new challenge, and plenty of excitement for the supporter.
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  SPEAKER_00: Every club starts with well, having a successful campaign, a fresh start.
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  SPEAKER_00: Some teams will be looking to build on their performance from the last season, others will be hoping to bounce back and make in a stronger push throughwards.
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  SPEAKER_00: Therefore, for the finals, I'm really looking forward to seeing which teams stand out and get on a good start early in the season.
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  SPEAKER_00: Early results be important when clubs are trying to build confidence and momentum.
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  SPEAKER_00: But remember, it's a long season.
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  SPEAKER_00: So you don't need to win a championship in the opening round.
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  SPEAKER_00: All you have to do is making sure the biggest factories throughout the competition is important.
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  SPEAKER_00: And so what's this season?
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  SPEAKER_00: Now, let's talk about some of the teams I'm really looking forward to with.
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  SPEAKER_00: First up is Melbourne City.
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  SPEAKER_00: The club with plenty of momentum.
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  SPEAKER_00: And I'll be interested to see how they perform this season.
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  SPEAKER_00: Next is Melbourne Victory.
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  SPEAKER_00: The other rival of the Melbourne team.
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  SPEAKER_00: Always attend your plenty of attention, especially when they go big rivals, hum around.
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  SPEAKER_00: Sydney FC is uh the another team I'll be keeping my eye on.
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  SPEAKER_00: They want to make a strong start, and especially themselves as they want other teams to be.
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  SPEAKER_00: They are the riders, it's Western Sydney Warriors, are also an interesting side.
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  SPEAKER_00: Their matches against Sydney FC are always worth watching.
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  SPEAKER_00: And they can those riders add plenty of excitement off to the competition.
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  SPEAKER_00: We come to the Central Coast Malders, another club I'm interested in following.
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  SPEAKER_00: Can they put together a consensus season and challenge the stronger teams?
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  SPEAKER_00: And of course, the Adelaide United.
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  SPEAKER_00: We'll talk more about Adelaide shortly.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm interested to see whether one of these other clubs can surprise everyone and make a push towards finals.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's one of the great things about a new season.
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  SPEAKER_00: You never know, expect what might happen.
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  SPEAKER_00: Our management I'll come back to Adelaide United.
• 6:54
  SPEAKER_00: Well, we are LA United season previews.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now we come to the LA United.
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  SPEAKER_00: This is the one of the teams I'm really looking forward to watching join the 2026-27 season.
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  SPEAKER_00: LA United have an exciting opportunity ahead of them.
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  SPEAKER_00: For me, the biggest thing will be contingency.
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  SPEAKER_00: If LA can start the season well, build confidence, pick up important points, they give themselves a good opportunity to challenge for the final position.
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  SPEAKER_00: Playing home will be important.
• 7:26
  SPEAKER_00: Cooper Steven can be a fantastic player for football, especially when the supporters get behind the team.
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  SPEAKER_00: I also want to see LA form away from home.
• 7:36
  SPEAKER_00: Same thing.
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  SPEAKER_00: Picking up points on the road can be important, but making a big difference when you are trying to climb the ladder.
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  SPEAKER_00: Another important factor will be how well the team work together defensively strongly, creating opportunities and making the most chances in front of the goals will be important.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm looking forward to seeing what Adelaide United can achieve.
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  SPEAKER_00: Can they make the finals?
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  SPEAKER_00: Can they challenge the top teams?
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  SPEAKER_00: We will find out when the season unfolds.
• 8:08
  SPEAKER_00: Next up, we have players to watch.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now let's talk about the players.
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  SPEAKER_00: The most important F-League season gives us opportunity to see its solid footballers make their marks.
• 8:19
  SPEAKER_00: We have it's been players who know what takes to perform at this level.
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  SPEAKER_00: We also have young players looking to will impress themselves and take to the next step in their career.
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  SPEAKER_00: One thing I'll be watching closely is players can make a difference in the biggest moment.
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  SPEAKER_00: Who can score the impressive goals, who can create opportunities for them teammates, and which defenders, goalkeepers can stab up when their team are under pressure.
• 9:02
  SPEAKER_00: Hopefully, we'll see some future stars make their mark this season.
• 9:07
  SPEAKER_00: The championship race.
• 9:09
  SPEAKER_00: Now for the one, the biggest question who will be will win the A-League Man's Championship 2020-27.
• 9:19
  SPEAKER_00: There's several clubs will be believed they have a chance.
• 9:22
  SPEAKER_00: Melbourne City, Melbourne Victory, CNEFC and other teams will make hoping to put themselves in a strong position.
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  SPEAKER_00: But the championship race isn't just about having talent players.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's about teamwork, trusting, believing, handling the pressure, performance professionally when it matters the most.
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  SPEAKER_00: The finals can just bring plenty of surprises.
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  SPEAKER_00: A team that can finish the regular season strong and can carry the momentum into the final.
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  SPEAKER_00: And sometime a club can provide its best football, especially at the right time.
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  SPEAKER_00: That's why I think this season could be another interesting championship race.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm looking forward to see who sets up.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now I don't like saying early positions.
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  SPEAKER_00: Well, this is my early position, season prescriptions.
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  SPEAKER_00: Now it's time for my early prescriptions.
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  SPEAKER_00: Remember, these are just my thoughts before the season gets underway.
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  SPEAKER_00: First, I think Melbourne City will be the one of the clubs that we watch out the championship race.
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  SPEAKER_00: Besides that, I think their riders of Miln Victory and Sydney FC could make an impressive follow as well for Adelaide United.
• 10:27
  SPEAKER_00: I believe they have an opportunity to challenge for a final position if they can find their magic.
• 10:36
  SPEAKER_00: My big projections is well, it gets close to the race for the final position.
• 10:42
  SPEAKER_00: Several teams will be still fighting for their place towards the end of this regular season.
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  SPEAKER_00: I also think we'll see some surprise results throughout the competition, and I'm hoping we'll get plenty of entertainment football.
• 10:56
  SPEAKER_00: Of course, potentials can change once we get star seeing teams in action.
• 11:02
  SPEAKER_00: That is why I'll be interested to come back and see these thoughts later in the season and see how things turn out.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's now time for round one previews.
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  SPEAKER_00: The season begins.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's now turning our attention to the opening round, the Meg BA men's competition.
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  SPEAKER_00: 2026-27 season is scheduled to kick off October 16, 2026.
• 11:30
  SPEAKER_00: And what a way Sydney FC steam western Sydney, the Sydney Derby, the first game of the season.
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  SPEAKER_00: Both teams will be looking at mark of the statement and get their campaign of a winning pass stack.
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  SPEAKER_00: For me, the opening round is all about seeing how teens are shaping up.
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  SPEAKER_00: Which clubs look organized, which players are already finding form.
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  SPEAKER_00: And we will see.
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  SPEAKER_00: I'm upset in the opening round a weekend.
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  SPEAKER_00: We will see.
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  SPEAKER_00: Are we gonna see the upset of the opening round?
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  SPEAKER_00: Look we can.
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  SPEAKER_00: It's going to be exciting.
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  SPEAKER_00: Having the A-League football back.
• 12:08
  SPEAKER_00: I'll be keeping an eye on results as usual.
• 12:13
  SPEAKER_00: Sports undoes.
• 12:14
  SPEAKER_00: Looking forward to sharing my thoughts as the season gets on the way.
• 12:19
  SPEAKER_00: I thought on the new season.
• 12:21
  SPEAKER_00: Before we finish, I want to share my few final thoughts.
• 12:26
  SPEAKER_00: I'm looking forward to the 2026 A-League men season.
• 12:30
  SPEAKER_00: It's another opportunity to enjoy Australian football and follow some exciting matches.
• 12:36
  SPEAKER_00: There will be wins, losses, close finishes, surprises as well, draws, and plenty of taking points.
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  SPEAKER_00: I think the most interesting thing will be seeing which teams can find their building momentum.
• 12:50
  SPEAKER_00: I also follow Adelaide United closely to see how their season defends and developments.
• 12:57
  SPEAKER_00: And of course, I'll be sharing my league updates right here on the B dash.
• 13:02
  SPEAKER_00: Of course.
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  SPEAKER_00: So whenever you are a long time a league supporter or someone who just getting into the competition, I hope you enjoy following that season with me.
• 13:13
  SPEAKER_00: Thanks for watching.
• 13:14
  SPEAKER_00: Well that's it.
• 13:15
  SPEAKER_00: We are done for today's A Lumens 2026-27 season previews.
• 13:21
  SPEAKER_00: Hope you enjoyed the episode.
• 13:24
  SPEAKER_00: We look ahead the new season.
• 13:26
  SPEAKER_00: Talk about the tens to watch, share my thoughts, Ala United, and made some early prescriptions.
• 13:33
  SPEAKER_00: Now it's time for the football to begin.
• 13:36
  SPEAKER_00: What do you think will win the A-League men's championship this season?
• 13:43
  SPEAKER_00: And how do you think Ala United will go?
• 13:46
  SPEAKER_00: I'd love to hear your thoughts.
• 13:47
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• 13:57
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• 14:04
  SPEAKER_00: Thank you so much.
• 14:05
  SPEAKER_00: Continue so your support.
• 14:06
  SPEAKER_00: I'm Ben, I'm being your host for this episode, and I'll see you next time for more sports right here on the BJ show.
• 14:13
  SPEAKER_00: Until next time, take care.
• 14:15
  SPEAKER_00: Enjoy the football season ahead for the A League season.
• 14:18
  SPEAKER_00: Days all, folks.
• 14:19
  SPEAKER_00: Peace.