Coast Football Weekly

Coast Football Weekly – Ep. 13 | Featuring: Andrew Redmayne

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Central Coast local, current Mariners goalkeeper, A-League champion and Socceroo, Andrew Redmayne. From growing up in Gosford and starting his professional journey with the Central Coast Mariners, to winning trophies across the A-League and representing Australia on the world stage, Andrew shares the story behind an incredible football career. We chat through his early days on the Coast, his first stint with the Mariners, the lessons learned across his career, and what it means to return home to the club where it all began. Andrew also takes us inside his Socceroos journey, including the famous penalty shootout against Peru, the “Grey Wiggle” moment, and what it felt like helping Australia qualify for the World Cup.

Coast Football Weekly – Ep. 12 | Featuring: Di Fathers & Elyse Vella

In this special Female Football Week episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by long-time contributor to the women's game on the Central Coast, Di Fathers. Di reflects on her decades involved in the game and shares her perspective on how far women’s football has come on the Central Coast, from the early days of the women’s game through to the opportunities now available for young female players. We discuss the growth of women’s football locally, the impact of the Matildas, the importance of volunteers and female leadership within the game, and what still needs to happen to continue building the future of women’s football. Di also shares stories from her time involved at club and association level, her experience serving on the board at Central Coast Football, and why community football continues to play such an important role on the Coast. We are also joined by Southern's WPL keeper Elyse Vella as we discuss life at her new club, their start to the season and break down the Round 6 WPL fixtures.

Coast Football Weekly – Ep. 11 | Featuring: Angelo Tilocca

In this episode of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Angelo Tilocca from HeartBeat of Football to discuss one of the most important topics in sport, heart health. Angelo takes us back to the origin of HeartBeat of Football, how the initiative first began, and how far it has come since, including its work alongside FIFA and the growing impact it continues to have across the football community. We dive into the reality of heart-related incidents in sport, breaking down key statistics, common misconceptions, and why awareness still isn’t where it needs to be. Angelo explains the importance of regular heart check-ups for people of all ages, and why one simple test can potentially save a life. We also talk about Make It Red Round, how clubs across the Central Coast can get involved, and the role the football community plays in supporting initiatives like this. This episode highlights why this message is relevant to every player, no matter their age or level.

Coast Football Weekly – Ep. 10 | Featuring: Matt Crowell

In Episode 10 of Coast Football Weekly, Matt shares his football journey from growing up in Wales, signing a professional contract as a teenager, to playing professionally with Wrexham before making the move to Australia and entering the next stage of his career. We dive into the transition from professional football overseas to the local game here on the Central Coast, the lessons he’s learned along the way, and how his experiences have shaped him both on and off the field. Matt also speaks about how he ended up settling on the Coast, his current role as General Manager at Central Coast United, and the importance of building strong pathways for local players through the club.

Coast Football Weekly – Ep. 9 | Featuring: Pete Graham & Dave Brewer

In Episode 9 of Coast Football Weekly, we’re joined by Umina’s Men’s and Women’s Premier League coaches, Pete Graham and Dave Brewer. With Pete, we look back at Umina’s promotion into the MPL last season and how the side has adapted to life in the top tier through the opening two rounds. We also preview a huge match of the round clash this weekend as they take on local rivals Southern & Ettalong in the peninsula derby. We then chat with Dave about his journey to becoming Umina’s WPL coach, his long-standing connection with the club, and his approach to leading the side this season and their goals for 2026. We also break down their upcoming match of the round fixture against Kanwal and plenty more!