Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast
Sep 8, 2026 · 51 min · 12 segments
Send us Fan Mail Paul captained the Socceroos throughout the 1990s, earning 84 caps and playing 345 National Soccer League games for clubs including…
Paul WadeGuest
Rhys GrangerHost
Valerie WadeGuest
Today we have the honour and privilege to be joined by a true icon of Australian football, Paul Wade and fabulous wife Val.

Paul captained the Socceroos through the 1990s earning 84 caps for country and playing over 345 games in the National Soccer League for Croydon, Green Gully, Brunswick and South Melbourne.


More recently, Paul's bravely gone on public with a diagnosis of probable CTE, chronic traumatic encephalopathy, linked to repeated head impacts over his career, and is using his diagnosis to push for better brain health and protection in the game.

So joining Paul is his wonderful wife, Val, who's been through it all by his side.
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