The A-League is BACK, and Ben Garuccio and Stefan Mauk are making some bold predictions for the 2026/27 season!Could one of last season's biggest underperformers become genuine title contenders? Who are the favourites for the championship? And which clubs could be in serious trouble this season?The boys break down their title favourites, surprise packages, Johnny Warren Medal contenders and the players who could force their way into the Socceroos squad ahead of the Asian Cup.PLUS, following South Melbourne's incredible Australia Cup Final triumph over Melbourne Victory, Stef explains why the historic club MUST be brought into the A-League.And with Ben preparing for a blockbuster Sydney Derby to kick off the new season, there's plenty to discuss! 00:20 Stef's birthday and football in Asia 02:29 Life as an ageing professional footballer 04:18 Ben's final pre-season hit-out 07:12 South Melbourne's incredible Australia Cup triumph 10:41 Why South Melbourne MUST join the A-League 14:19 Why this A-League season is so important 16:30 Which A-League clubs are in trouble? 19:07 A-League title contenders and predictions 20:30 Can Ufuk Talay transform Western Sydney? 24:55 The biggest surprise packages this season 29:06 Potential Socceroos bolters for the Asian Cup 34:23 Johnny Warren Medal predictions 39:20 Which A-League coach is under the MOST pressure? 41:18 Sydney Derby and Round 1 excitement 42:37 Australian Championship kicks off