“Our coaching staff works harder than anyone in the NPL. I’ve been around the NPL a while, and I’ve never seen the attention to detail that Ben and our staff put into the preparation.”

If you’re a neutral, Olympic FC is your team to support in this FFA Cup year. 

Fabulous to watch, backed by a red and white army of active fans, and a team with a genuine desire to press, attack and win games. It’s like watching an Ange Postecoglou side.

If they draw a home Round of 16 tie, Goodwin Park will be rocking. 

“We’ve had brilliant support from the Olympic community who are behind the team every week," coach Cahn tells FTBL.

“Any home tie is a real advantage for us. Our support is unlike any other that I’ve seen at NPL level,” 

And if the FFA Cup is all about fairytales, then Olympic and Smith with his knackered knee could provide a fabulous yarn filed under “The Magic of the Cup”.

It's why we love the Cup in Australia. 

“It’s my last season playing competitively,” added Smith with a wry smile.

“And the universe loves a fairytale ending…”