The Cultured Finish: Recent Episodes
The Cultured Finish
TheCultured Finish presents the returning Series Futsal Scope in a different format as Chaaban Rajab and Kosta Diamantopoulos review everything relating to Series Futsal and Australian futsal in a chilled, less over-produced and more casual conversation.
James Ignatidis is the man with the fabled left-foot of Preston FC who has helped shoot his side into Series Futsal Victoria for the second time ever.
With his time on the sidelines now of distant memory, Ignatidis has been in hot scoring form, week-in & week-out for countless months now. Helping Preston FC gain promotion from State League Championship was no easy challenge for Ignatidis' but against the odds the sharp-shooter has now helped his side to their first win of the season with a hattrick in a 3-1 victory over Altona Knights FC.
The conversation of the 2023/1 season continued as Ignatidis mentions being referred to as 'one-dimensional' and what comments like this mean to him.
His stint at Fitzroy FC, the club-culture at Preston & other elements of Series Futsal were all discussed in this short but intriguing episode of the Series Futsal Scope.
Cosimo Russo has completed his emphatic return to Fitzroy Futsal Club where he reunites with close friend and former teammate Scott Rogan for the 2023 season.
The duo kicks off the first Series Futsal Scope episode of the year with the discussion of the Victorian success in the recent National Championships as both Rogan and Russo played key roles in their side's triumph.
With Russo now returning to the Tigers, the pair both gave their opinions on the new signing and how they believe their bolstered squad will fare in the 2023 season.
The timeline of the friendship from way before their respective futsal journeys was a major discussion topic as both players have grown together from primary school friends to Series Futsal Victoria Champions, to now National Champions.
Other topics include season predictions, the All Star games, Fernando De Moraes & much more on what is the longest Series Futsal Scope episode ever released.
The last Series Futsal Scope of the season sees Kosta Diamantopoulos & Chaaban Rajab discuss all the talking points regarding the Elite Leagues, including the #MatchoftheSeason coming up in Round 21.
The duo preview the mammoth clash between Champions Moreland and league-leaders Fitzroy with the title is on the line THIS FRIDAY at 9:15pm.
Other notable topics include Fitzroy winning WSFV this week, Preston winning State League Championship and getting automatic promotion to Series Futsal Victoria, rivalries across the men's league and more.
The opinionated Chaaban Rajab returns to the show in perfect timing as Series Futsal is in the midst of one of the most controversial times in recent memory.
With Moreland declaring that they will not be participating in post-match interviews for the remainder of the season due to frustrations with the Series Futsal commission, the entire situation is primed for discussion.
In the same week we also witnessed an incident between Fitzroy and Melbourne AKU that saw a number of suspensions and yellow cards, leaving plenty of talking points as people wonder if the situation was handled correctly.
Rajab also offers perspective on the current form of the Carlton Men and Womens teams whilst looking elsewhere in the competitions with both title races heating up, as well as the Amazons making another big name signing with Amanda Eoraha, adding to their already stacked list.
All that and more on a jam-packed episode of the Series Futsal Scope.
TIMESTAMPS:
2:30 - 12:41 Women's League Discussion
12:41 - 15:00 Carlton Mens Team
15:00 - 22:15 Fitzroy/AKU incident
22:15 - End Moreland Refuse Media
One of the brightest stars in Series Futsal, Henrique Pimenta joins Kosta Diamantopoulos on the Series Futsal Scope to discuss Campbellfield FC, recent seasons and the competition as a whole.
Last season and the current 2022/2 campaigns are a big talking point with the Brazilian comparing Campbellfield both then and now. The mindset at the club and future goals are clear for Pimenta as he embraces his important role within Cambo both on and off the court.
'Pupilo' additionally provides intriguing insight on Campbellfield teammates and coaches both past and present, as well as players and clubs he appreciates outside of the Warriors.
A must-listen conversation with one of the most passionate and insightful players in the country.
Chaaban Rajab returns to the show for another easy listen as he sits down with Kosta Diamantopoulos to discuss so much of what is going on in all of the Elite Leagues right now.
Rajab dissects his Men's and Women's seasons so far with FC Carlton Heart before providing insight into how he views and prepares for every individual team in the SFV Men's competition. Through this conversation the pair discuss the state of each club and their respective campaigns as of yet.
Adding to the SFV conversation was the question, "What do you want to see from the (Series Futsal) leagues?" which allowed the "Mad-Dog" to bring plenty to the table including the FOz/Clubs cups, the prospect of SFA, the State Leagues and much more.
This week's edition of the Series Futsal Scope sees Kosta sit down with the one and only "Deeman" Deren Saban.
As the owner of Moreland Futsal Club, Saban offers an intriguing look into on his sides stunning season so far, as well as in depth perspective into the history of the club.
The conversation takes many turns, including the 2019/20 title victory for the Blues, the introduction of money in futsal with Adam Cooper being the first of his players to receive any financial incentives and Moreland's transition into becoming a semi-professional side.
Saban also responds to a comment from Chaaban Rajab claiming that Moreland lacked a 'Plan B' and also offers his insight on respected rivals, Fitzroy and Campbellfield.
A new format for the Series Futsal Scope allows the Fitzroy captain Scott Rogan to be the first interchanging guest to join Kosta Diamantopoulos in discussing all things relevant to SFV today.
Rogan answers the tough questions regarding the Fitzroy mens season, as well as his time assistant coaching the women's side and his recent Futsalroo experience. Moreland's star-target and former-Fitzroy player Cosimo Russo also becomes a topic of discussion as the pair recall the 2019 and 2019/20 seasons.
Join Series Futsal's Kosta Diamantopoulos and Carlton Heart's Chaaban Rajab as the pair catch-up for a new addition of the Series Futsal Scope after a two week hiatus.
Talking points include the Fitzroy and Melbourne Evolution blockbuster encounter in Round 11, SFV Round 12 review, Balwyn fans invading the court after the whistle & more.
The seventh edition of the Series Futsal Scope contains a number of intriguing talking points regarding all things relating to Series Futsal with both Round 10 SFV and Round 8 WSFV providing plenty of opportunities for discussion.
The transfer window officially opens, allowing for Kosta and Chaaban to dissect some of the moves that have occurred so far - including Nicholas Parthimos to Balwyn and Aaron Yu's departure from the Western Wolves.
The pair also review the Futsalroos performance in the 2022 AFF Futsal Championship and how coaching decisions and player selections drastically impacted the outcome of an ultimately underwhelming campaign.
Episode 6 of the Series Futsal Scope is here after another RIDICULOUS round each of SFV and WSFV providing Kosta Diamantopoulos and Chaaban Rajab with plenty of talking points.
The duo dissect Round 7 of WSFV and discuss how all three thrashings reflect on the league itself, how it can improve with more commitment from clubs/players and the ladder standings itself.
Friday nights list of SFV games seemed to all provide a number of talking points with Fitzroy coming back from 2 goals down in the last minute, Metropolitan having a taste of their own medicine, Campbellfield just surviving with the three points after another woeful performance and Moreland rolling over a relegation-ridden Vic Friendship FC.
It's the fifth edition of the Series Futsal Scope as the talking points pursue with WSFV returning from its week-long absence as the Amazons and Fitzroy headline the night with a HUGE clash. With the month of March almost concluding, Kosta and Charbs also briefly discuss the three-player shortlist for the WSFV Player of the Month.
The conversation moves on to review the biggest talking points from Round 8, including Moreland's shocking loss to Pascoe Vale, Campbellfield's victory, Balwyn's record amount of spectators and their victory over the lowly Western Wolves, Fitzroy running rampant against Friendship and more.
Charbs once again dissects the recent news regarding the Futsalroos, this week specifically regarding the players that have officially been selected and his knowledge of who will be representing Australia this year.
Join Kosta Diamantopoulos and Chaaban Rajab in their conversations regarding the many talking points that have ensued in the futsal community from recent weeks.
The pair briefly review the lop-sided results in Round 6, an eventful Round 7, the Futsalroos shortlist selection secrecy and much more.
Join Kosta Diamantopoulos in inviting Futsal Oz and Series Futsal CEO Peter Parthimos onto the Series Futsal Scope after an action-packed Round 5.
The talking points include the season so far, the future of Series Futsal, the prospect of prize money and switching to a nation-wide campaign, an eventual changing of the weekly format and much more!
Listen to this week's episode of the Series Futsal Scope to get all the insight after a blockbuster Round 4 consisting of referee drama, last minute equalisers, scoreless matches and the new relegation favourites.
We also discuss the talking points regarding WSFV which includes the new partnership with SandyBay Media, the removal of Northcote FC, the partnership of Amazons with Keon Park FC and much more!
Join known SFV media man Kosta Diamantopoulos and Carlton Heart's Mad-Dog Chaaban Rajab as the pair dissect everything relevant regarding Series Futsal and Australian Futsal.