The NPL Victoria Pod

NPL VIC R12 | ft. Zander Guy! | Hume's title credentials | Loza's meltdown | Melb City in 7th heaven

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 14 May 2026 06:36:53 GMT

Josh & Ivka are this week joined in the Content Hype studio by a special guest - Dandenong City striker Zander Guy. From Grand Final screamers to devastating injuries, Zander has experienced the full rollercoaster of semi-pro football, and has incredible stories to tell.

Zander then sticks around to help us break down the weekend’s action, including Preston’s slender victory over an undermanned Hajduk side, Hume City’s thrilling win over George Cross, and Melbourne City’s 7-goal shellacking of Bentleigh Greens.

Plus, Avondale’s remarkable home form continues, Oakleigh leave it late against Thunder, and there’s more debate over South Melbourne’s OFC commitments distorting the league table.

Please note: this podcast was recorded on Tuesday night, before official confirmation of Adam Piddick’s departure from Dandenong Thunder, and Goran Lozanovski’s 17-week suspension.

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NPL VICTORIA R11 | Fornaroli HAT-TRICK | Hume topple Heidelberg | Razzle dazzle Dinamo

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 05 May 2026 03:28:47 GMT

Josh, Nick & Ivka dive into Hume City's incredible win over a disappointing Heidelberg. Is this performance enough to dispel any lingering doubts? Is the early kick-off time their secret weapon? And why are the Bergers encountering so many false dawns?

St Albans tore Bentleigh apart for 70 minutes - and it almost came crashing down in a chaotic last 20. Have Dinamo finally found a consistent formula? And will Lloyd Isgrove manage to reclaim his spot in the starting XI?

And it was a tough afternoon for Georgies away at Avenger Park, as some 'coach killers' at the back and a brilliant Bruno hat-trick saw the newly promoted side cop a hiding. Are George Cross beginning to let their bright start slip?

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The US Presidential Campaign arrives in NPL Victoria | Western United whack Bentleigh for seven | Is 2-0 really the most dangerous scoreline in football?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 05 Mar 2024 05:00:00 GMT

A chaotic week of NPL Victoria in the books and the goals were flying in faster than you can say Caroline Springs George Cross FC.

25 goals across the top flight as Josh Parish, Lachie Flannigan and Nick D'Urbano reconvene to review the weekend - SEVEN of which came in Manningham, as South Melbourne found their shooting boots at Pettys Reserve

Elsewhere there was Seventh heaven at Kingston Heath, a fresh dose of Dandy drama, Goal celebrations at Hume: both the Incredible and concerning, 2-0 became the most dangerous scoreline in NPL Victoria and - somehow - the US Presidental campaign trail made a shock stop at an NPL ground.

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NPL VICTORIA R10 | Carpenter WORLDIE but Bergers win it late | Magic Manyec decides the Dandy Derby | The great U23 debate

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick & Ivka review Heidelberg's thrilling win over Avondale, decided by a Marcus Humbert masterclass - but it was Blake Carpenter's goal of the season contender that stole the show. Why was George Ott on the bench? And will the Bergers' profligacy be their undoing this season?

Then it's Dandy Derby time, where brilliant newcomer Laat Manyec's 90th minute goal was enough for Thunder to continue their dominance in this fixture, while City were left to rue some spurned first half chances.

And we dive into the debate raging over the new U23 rules governing top flight sides. Are the best U20s now the most valuable players in the comp? And should the rules really still apply to NPL sides in the Dockerty Cup?

Plus, there's despair for Dinamo, an unhappy dugout debut for Andy Vargas, and D'Urbano is fired up as Bulleen Lions roar back into form.

NPL VICTORIA R9 | Vargas takes charge at Gully | South 'disrespecting' the NPL? | Hajduk & Thunder hit form ahead of Dandy Derby

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 GMT

Steve Curtain steps in alongside Josh Parish and Mark Ivkovic this week as we dive into Pierce Waring's brilliant brace for Dandy City against Green Gully. Have Hajduk found their answer up top? And what does Andy Vargas taking over as head coach mean for the Cavaliers?

South Melbourne rolled out the U23s on a strange afternoon against Oakleigh, sparking debate about their competing commitments. Elsewhere, Jay Romanovski's worldie steals the show as Altona and Thunder play out an unexpected thriller, Heidelberg get their mojo back, and Blake Carpenter masters the knuckleball.

Plus, long throw merchant Josh Dennett is at it again, Bulleen leave it late at Lawton Park, and Nunawading City are forced to play in knock-off England jerseys in a hilarious VPL2 kit mix-up.

NPL VICTORIA R6 | David Chick sacked | Preston edge Avondale grudge match | Dinamo STUN Heidelberg

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Josh & Ivka are holding down the fort once again this week, but there's more than enough storylines to keep us occupied.

Green Gully have finally parted ways with their head coach following a disastrous 4-0 defeat to Bentleigh Greens on Friday night. Where to now for the Cavaliers in their battle against relegation?

Preston Lions and Avondale battled it out in an engaging, seesawing contest at BT Connor, with Zoran Markovski and several of his players tasted victory against their former club at the first time of asking. But with an injury crisis looming for Preston in defence, could it all be set to unravel?

And St Albans Dinamo summed up the word of the week - "boucebackability" - in their surprise comeback over Heidelberg. Has Cam Watson found a winning formula?

Plus, there's cherry pickers, interrupted travel plans, and an impact sub proving a point to his manager.

00:01:30 - Bentleigh 4-0 Green Gully

00:21:40 - Preston 2-1 Avondale

00:41:43 - Dinamo 2-1 Heidelberg

00:52:10 - Dandenong Thunder 3-0 South Melbourne

00:56:35 - Oakleigh 2-1 George Cross

01:03:45 - Melbourne City 1-1 Altona Magic

01:09:25 - Dandenong City 1-1 Hume City

01:15:17 - VPL1

01:27:51 - VPL2

01:32:30 - NPL VIC Round 7 Tips

NPL VICTORIA R7 | Hume's Statement Win | Drinks Are Flowing at Lakeside | Bentleigh's Resurgence

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Nick and Lachie return to the pod, joining Ivka for a huge review of Round 7 of the NPL Victoria season.

Hume City continue their incredible run of form with their most impressive win yet over an injury-hit Preston Lions. Are Hume starting to prove all the doubters wrong?

South Melbourne bounced back with a resounding 4-2 win over last year's Grand Finalists Dandenong City in a game which may have had the celebration of the season. How will South balance their next lot of OFC Pro League fixtures and is the pressure rising on Dandy?

And Bentleigh secured yet another impressive win, continuing a very solid stretch.

Plus, the fallout from Brunswick City coach's Nick Kyriopoulos' sending off and much more.

(The podcast was recorded prior to his suspension being handed down by Football Victoria.)

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NPL VICTORIA R8 | South Melbourne steal the Big Show against Preston | Oakleigh edge Hume in thriller

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:00:00 GMT

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It's a full house this week as Josh, Ivka, Lachie and Nick tuck into South Melbourne's stunning 3-0 win over Preston, featuring a Campbell Dovison worldie and another managerial masterstroke from Sinisa Cohadzic. How are South still competing on all fronts? And what's behind Preston's stuttering start?

We dive into the scheduling of NPL Victoria's showpiece match-up. Was 3pm on Orthodox Easter Saturday really the opportune time? And is it time for Football Victoria to take back control of their fixture?

Plus, Heidelberg are pegged back in stoppage time by Altona Magic, Oakleigh shade Hume in a 5-goal shootout, there's a Japanese civil war breaking out at Fox St, a Bulleen resurgence has Nick up and about, and Ivka helps cheer up a stricken Dandy City star with the farcical tale of his own knee implosion.

South struck by Thunder | Ice-cold Asahi sinks Hume | Dinamo break 3-decade drought

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Nick, Josh and Ivka are back on deck to discuss South Melbourne's 3rd defeat on the trot, as Dandenong Thunder climb to an astonishing 2nd in the table.

Injuries derail Preston in the searing heat against Avondale, Asahi Yokokawa nets a magnificent hat trick in Heidelberg's 5-1 humbling of Hume, and Green Gully finally get their first win of the season - an emphatic 3-0 drubbing of the Knights.

Plus, there's a comeback for the ages in VPL1, and a VPL2 star who throws the ball so far, he has academics waxing lyrical.

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Days of Thunder | Oakleigh punish profligate Preston | Knights fall into drop zone

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 24 Mar 2025 22:00:00 GMT

Josh and Ivka are joined by special guest Steve Curtain to discuss Dandenong Thunder's shock win over Avondale, Oakleigh stealing the points late at BT Connor, Hume finally reversing the South Melbourne curse, and Melbourne Knights dropping into the relegation zone with a dismal home defeat to Victory.

Plus, there's penalties galore, an unlikely entrant for the most entertaining team in the chaos league, and Ivka's cure for infant insomnia.

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CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE: Victorian football is taking over! | South's amazing week | Heidelberg shock the champs | Srbija's incredible year continues

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMT

What. A. Week.

Victorian football is taking over after an incredible week from the state federation representatives on the national stage. South Melbourne win the Dockerty Cup in dramatic fashion AND beat Wellington Phoenix, Heidelberg shock the A-League Men champions and treble winners Central Coast Mariners, while FC Melbourne Srbija's amazing year continues.

We also preview a huge weekend of action as league football returns for the penultimate round of the season.

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The smallest goalkeeper in NPL history?! | The Cardiac Kids cause Moreland heartbreak | St Albans. Surged continues

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sat, 27 Jul 2024 03:00:00 GMT

There’s only three weeks to go in the NPL season but the crew are back on deck to review another huge weekend of action!

The relegation battle heats up as St Albans shock Oakleigh and Moreland City fall to a heartbreaking defeat to Heidelberg, while Manningham lose to Hume. Is the bottom two set?

Dandy City shock South Melbourne but the Sharkies and Knights are hot on their heels in the race for sixth.

Meanwhile, the incredible goalkeeping switch steals all the headlines in VPL1!

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Goalkeeper GOLAZO | The greatest matchday in VPL1 history? | Barcia lights up Lakeside

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 03 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT

What a weekend in Victorian football!

We thought Pierce Clark's 95th minute top-corner trivela could never be topped, but Mario Barcia came damn close, unleashing a 45-metre half volley in an ultimately losing effort against Oakleigh. With South dropping points, is the Premiership race back on?

Plus, the Bergers-Avondale goal drought finally breaks with late drama at the Village, and a Ben Everson masterclass puts Manningham on the brink of safety.

But as usual, VPL1 did its best to upstage the top flight, with the game of the season unfolding at Lawton Park, North Geelong and Georgies staging outrageous comebacks against high-flying Northcore and Western United, and the youth Melbourne Derby turning into a 6-goal thriller.

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Wet ‘N’ Wild weekend in NPL! | People Power wins at BT Connor | Relegation battle heats up

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 21 May 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Winter is coming and no place felt the cold, rainy embrace of the coming season harder than Victorian football over the weekend - for better AND worse!

Josh, Nick and Lachie have dried to themselves off enough to review a wet and wild weekend of NPL football which saw:

- South claim a 'familiar win in the 115th Original Melbourne Derby
- Corner chaos in a 5-3 thriller in St Albans
- People power win out as Preston slid a 95th minute winner past Bulleen
- Moreland City claim back-to-back wins as the top flight relegation battle reintensifies.
- Melbourne Victory's unbeaten start to the season come to an end

Strap in, it's a good one.

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Is the world's fastest man playing VPL1? | Melbourne Knights' Mr-Fix-It | Avengers level threat at Lakeside

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 09 May 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Another huge weekend of NPL and VPL action is in the books and Nick and Lachie are back to review all the action.

Avondale handed South Melbourne their first loss of the season, is it alarm bells for Hellas or just a blip on the radar?

St Albans have landed the hottest free agent in the coaching market, while Knights kicked off a new era under Ivan Franjic - who just about did everything this weekend!

Meanwhile, the fastest man in the world may be in our very own backyard, and a Sunday morning kick-off this Sunday?!

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Scoreline Insanity | Moreland City WIN | Why 10am is the new blockbuster kickoff time

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT

It’s a new week and you know what that means!

A new episode of the NPL Victoria Pod is in the books as Lachie, Nick and Josh dive into all the weekend’s action which was the equivalent of THAT English First Division Boxing Day in the 1963!

A nine goal thriller at Pettys Reserve - what happened?!

Moreland City have FINALLY won! Is the relegation battle well and truly alive?

The Cam Watson era kicked off in St Albans but South spoiled the party, headlined by the Nahuel Bonada show.

Plus, Oakleigh’s great win at Hume, the 10am blockbuster in Tarneit and much more.

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Avondale's hateful eight leaves Thunder reeling | Kasumovic comes to the fore | South leaves Hajduk in the mud

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Lachie and Josh are back to review a madcap round of NPL & VPL action!

Avondale put EIGHT past Thunder in a club-record win - but victory was soured by a horror tackle on star playmaker Kristian Trajceski.

Oakleigh boss Chris Taylor isn't known for making substitutions, but when Asad Kasumovic knew his number was almost up, the South Australian found another gear to vanquish a valiant St Albans.

Plus, a Sharkies star makes his name known, a Bergers legend makes a surprise comeback, and one NPL commentator discovers the treacherous terrain of Frank Holohan Soccer Complex.

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Six of the best from the Bergers as McGuffie departs St Albans | The CENTRE BACK who can't stop scoring screamers | Mulder & Scully dispatched to The Grange

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 10 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT

With Lachie on secondment to the NZ National League, Nick and Josh are on deck to review another bonkers round of NPL and VPL action.

Ryan McGuffie has been shown the door at Fox St after Kaine Sheppard netted the world's most nonchalant hat-trick in Heidelberg's 6-0 demolition of St Albans, but it's the almost-7th goal that captured our imagination.

There's sliding doors moments at Oakleigh, a defender scoring last-minute missiles at Dandy City, and Hume City has us wondering if Aamir Abdallah is the best player in the comp.

Plus, extraterrestrial activity at The Grange Reserve, red mist descending at Galvin Park, and Purple Rain falling over at Cross Keys!

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Katsakis IN at Bentleigh, Watson OUT at Hume | The coaching Merry Go Round begins in NPL Victoria!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Roll up, roll up It’s time to get on board on the NPL Victoria Coaching Merry Go Round!

Katsakis IN at Bentleigh Greens, Watson OUT at Hume City and David Chick completes a switcheroo between the two - the boys unpack the raft of coaching changes that unfolded over the weekend.

Elsewhere:

The humble pie’s back in the oven as Manningham STUN the reigning champions
A central defender does the unthinkable again in VPL1
Paco go whacko on Beaumaris in VPL2

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Hume City start the David Chick era with a BANG | Has the NPL found its answer to Luke Littler? | Goal of the Season contenders galore in VPL1

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 04:00:00 GMT

We're back!!!!

Round 7 is in the books and Lachie, Josh and Nick are on deck to unpack a huge weekend of action across Victoria in all three men's tiers and NPLW Victoria.

Two 0-0 draws in the heavyweight clashes - what did we learn?

Hume drop the hammer on Melbourne Knights in their first game under David Chick, why CB Smith Reserve has the new luxury viewing position in Victoria and did we see one of the best goals of the season at the Veneto Club?

That and plenty more on this weekend's edition of the Pod!

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South Melbourne star Max Mikkola on the secret to his mega long throw, South’s style, NST, Esteban Quintas behind-the-scenes + more!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sat, 30 Mar 2024 03:00:00 GMT

South Melbourne superstar Max Mikkola joins the NPL Victoria Pod for a special guest interview!

The 24-year-old discusses his career to date, what brought him to South, their playing style, Esteban Quintas behind-the-scenes and delve into the vaunted long throw. It’s an interview you won’t want to miss!

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Get the Abacus out - it's time for THE EQUATION! | Ranking our best mid-season window moves + more!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 15:00:00 GMT

As the mid-season window concludes, sides have bolstered their ranks with fresh talent to help them to the finish line, and the NPL Victoria is no different.

NPL Victoria commentator Josh Parish once again joins Lachie and Nick for a jam packed epsideo!

On the agenda this week:

Oakleigh Cannons defender Anthony Pantazopoulos signs for Western Sydney Wanderers
MacIvor Reserve plays host to a huge battle between South and Oakleigh - the match, the venue and the souv reviewed.
How many points do the relegation battlers need to stay up?
A bad week for goalkeepers across the NPL
Could Heidelbergs disappoint league campaign end with a silver(ware) lining?

After some extra NPL Victoria content this week? We've got you covered! In addition to our regular review pod, Nick caught up with Eastern Lions striker Max Batchelor for a fascinating interview about his career and secret life as a Reality TV star. You can catch it here.

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NPL VICTORIA R4 | Heidelberg edge out Preston in JA masterclass | Striker bingo at the Gully Bistro | An important message from Michael Weier

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

In a brief diversion from regular programming, Content Hype's Matt Galea is joined by Green Gully goalkeeper Michael Weier to discuss his fundraising efforts for the Cervical Cancer Foundation, in honour of his mum.

Then it's back to our usual nonsense, as Josh and Ivka desperately negotiate a hostage situation unfolding in Lachie Flannigan's Sydney apartment.

We dive deep into the Sunday afternoon feast that was Preston vs Heidelberg - a high-quality contest decided by the narrowest of margins. How did Johnny A overcome the loss of his skipper at halftime? And where did the Lions fall just short?

There's plenty of fun to be had around the grounds despite an unusually low-scoring weekend, and some rousing pre-game VPL1 pump-ups doing the rounds on social media, before Nick D'Urbano is held at gunpoint in the tipping contest (this section is best enjoyed on video).

00:00:17 - An important message from Michael Weier

00:08:13 - Preston 0-1 Heidelberg

00:32:35 - Green Gully 1-1 Hume City

00:48:20 - Dandy City 0-0 George Cross

00:56:55 - Altona Magic 0-1 St Albans Dinamo

01:01:50 - Dandy Thunder 0-1 Avondale

01:09:45 - South Melbourne 1-0 Bentleigh

01:18:00 - Melbourne City 1-1 Oakleigh

01:25:20 - VPL1

01:35:20 NPL Vic Round 5 Tips

NPL VICTORIA R5 | Brilliant Bergers sweep Oakleigh aside | 2nd-string South spark Gully crisis | Siciliano silences the doubters

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Josh & Ivka review Heidelberg's comprehensive dismantling of Oakleigh, taking just 32 minutes to stick three goals past the hosts at Jack Edwards Reserve. Have the Bergers made up for their offseason departures? And where did Chris Taylor's men come unstuck?

Elsewhere, Green Gully are in full-blown crisis after losing to a side largely made of South Melbourne's U23s. How long does David Chick have left in the dugout? And how have South and Sinisa topped the table amidst their OFC fixture congestion?

Over at BT Connor, a goalkeeping masterclass from Christian Siciliano denies Preston all three points, despite the Lions laying siege to the George Cross goal in the second half. But will the podcast's own cantankerous former goalkeeper begrudge him any credit?

Plus, there's another cement mixer sighting, fences falling over at Somers Street, and the NPL's foremost shithouser is unmasked.

0:00:00 - Oakleigh 2-3 Heidelberg

0:10:36 - Green Gully 0-1 South Melbourne

0:26:48 - Preston Lions 1-1 George Cross

0:36:02 - Avondale 4-1 Dandy City

0:44:43 - Hume City 3-1 Dandy Thunder

0:49:54 - Melbourne City 5-0 Dinamo

0:57:30 - Altona 0-2 Bentleigh

1:01:28 - VPL1 & VPL2 Round-up

2026 VPL1 & VPL2 Season Preview

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 09:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick & Ivka look ahead to the 2026 VPL1 & VPL2 season and make our predictions!

From Brunswick Juve's spending spree, to a Besart Berisha-coached Melbourne Victory, to the Melbourne Knights redeem team, VPL1 is filled with fascinating storylines. But one eternal question remains: is this finally Bulleen's year?

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The biggest NPL Victoria weekend ever? | Dandy City break the curse | Preston get their revenge | Heidelberg make Aus Cup final

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 03 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Massive crowds, upsets, and an NPL Victoria team in the Australia Cup final for the first time: it was a good weekend to be a football fan in Melbourne.

Josh, Lachie and Ivka dive deep into Dandenong Thunder's failure to launch at home to Hajduk. Why can't Adam Piddick's teams seem to win in the finals? And could Dandy City become the first 6th-placed team to make it to the big dance?

Preston brought 2,000 raucous supporters to Jack Edwards Reserve, and banished the ghosts of their infamous 4-0 defeat in Round 20 by knocking out the reigning champions. With just one goal conceded in seven games, could a watertight defence be Preston's path to glory?

Meanwhile, Auckland becomes Heidelberg's latest A-League victim, while Avondale and Luca Tevere come up just short against the Newcastle Jets.

There's a full preview of this weekend's revised VPL1 playoff match-ups, and a tasty set of NPL semi finals as the Bergers host Preston on Friday before Dandy City travel to Avenger Park on Sunday afternoon.

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Dinamo Reverse the Curse | Diaz at the Double | Knights on the Precipice

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 04:00:00 GMT

St Albans looked set for a fourth straight Desmond, before Mickel Platt stepped up in stoppage time. Are Dinamo set for another great escape? And why do Oakleigh always seem to get the June blues?

Victory's goalkeeping woes continue as Port Melbourne takes the chocolates in Bundoora. But can the Sharks keep hold of their star man?

Kalilou Kamara saves a point for Avondale against Preston, there's drama on the touchline at Frank Holohan, and the unthinkable now seems inevitable for the Melbourne Knights.

Plus, the Luke Lofts show continues in VPL1 as Georgies edge ahead of Bentleigh in the race for promotion. Will George Katsakis light up the bat signal?

Hellas & Heidelberg Into Dockerty Cup Final | Catch-Up Round Chaos at Somers Street

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 16 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It's an Espresso Edition (by our standards) of the pod this week and Josh, Nick & Ivka dive into the Dockerty Cup semi finals and catch-up round games.

With a 3-1 upset win over Avondale, South Melbourne are officially 'Box Office' again. How has Sinisa Cohadzic transformed the playing style in the space of a few months? Meanwhile, a strange Avondale XI has the pod scratching our heads.

Over at Olympic Village, Heidelberg put a beatdown on helpless VPL2 opposition, as Nunawading's magical run comes to a close.

Elsewhere, Knights and Oakleigh play out a six-goal thriller that went right to the wire, and Josh was in attendance at CB Smith to make sure the lights stayed on for Brunswick Juventus v Werribee City.

Plus, all our predictions for Round 22, as the title race and the battle for the top six heat up, and it's crunch time for the sides still marooned in the bottom three.

Can Knights pull off the great escape? | Oakleigh demolish Preston | Murphy's law for Gully

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 01 Jul 2025 14:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick and Ivka dive into the Knights' 2-1 win over Victory in a relegation six-pointer. Is this the start of an unlikely revival? Plus, Ivka delivers a first-hand account of last week's SGM, and we discuss the approach of the new board to dissenting voices.

Preston were humbled inside 20 minutes at the hands of Oakleigh, in a behind-closed-doors affair at Jack Edwards Reserve. Was this Joe Guest's masterpiece? And what went wrong for the Lions?

Elsewhere, everything that could go wrong, did go wrong for Green Gully in a surprise 3-2 defeat to Altona Magic, while both Dandenong sides rose to the challenge with draws away at Avondale and Heidelberg.

And in VPL1, there's a return of a Bulleen favourite to the Veneto Club, and a big twist in the battle for automatic promotion.

Mikkola's Magic Moment | Victory STUN Oakleigh | Transfer Silly Season Begins

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 17 Jun 2025 12:00:00 GMT

It's all hands on deck this week as Nick, Lachie, Josh & Ivka dive into South Melbourne's storybook finish against Preston, with Max Mikkola scoring a 90th-minute bicycle kick to win the game. Where did South's best performance of the season come from, and why are Preston failing to click in attack?

Melbourne Victory defied the doubters to produce perhaps the greatest result in the history of their academy program, demolishing Oakleigh 5-2 away at Jack Edwards Reserve. Will the young Vucks avoid the drop?

The Melbourne Knights face a reckoning after coughing up the lead to Port Melbourne in stoppage time. Will splashing the cash in the transfer window be too little, too late?

Plus, it's deja vu for Dinamo as they nab an unlikely draw away at Avondale, Heidelberg outclass the Thunder, and one member of the podcast finds out what it feels like to be the VAR.

Victory win in Monday night madness | Schroen's golden moment | South scrape a scoreless draw

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 09 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Milestone moments, refereeing controversies, temper tantrums, and "Chaos League heritage" finishes - Round 9 had it all. Josh, Nick, Ivka, and our interstate interloper Lachie are on board to break it down in a bumper episode of the NPL Victoria Podcast!

Victory leap into the top six after a thrilling win over St Albans - are the Young Vucks the real deal?

Preston grind it out against the Knights and South barely survive a scare against the Magic, while Heidelberg and Dandy Thunder turn on the style.

Plus, there's the Catenaccio merchants of VPL2, Charlton Heston makes an appearance at Frank Holohan, and we get our hands on the Zapruder film from Pettys Reserve.

Debating Esteban's legacy | Heidelberg flying high | Knights humbled at home

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 23:00:00 GMT

The end of an era.

South Melbourne have parted ways with Esteban Quintas after a 3-0 humbling at the hands of an irresistible Heidelberg in the Greek Derby, and Josh, Lachie and Ivka are on board to debate the legacy and achievements of the league's most polarising coach.

Melbourne Knights sit in the relegation zone again after a similarly comprehensive defeat to Dandenong Thunder - but why does Ivan Franjic not seem to be under the same sort of pressure?

Daniel Graskoski shines as Preston draw a blank in Bundoora, Joe Knowles dominates as Dandy City wilt at Oakleigh, Josh Hope channels his inner Zidane, and Hume City shoot some fish in a barrel.

Plus, there's a 6-3 in the Chaos League, an outfielder dons the gloves in VPL2, and six games coming up at once on Anzac Day!

NPL Victoria is BACK | Unpacking a bumper Round 1 including an opening day epic, referee injuries and the NPLs latest cross-code athlete!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Round one of the 2025 NPL Victoria season is on the books and Josh, Nick, Lachie and Ivka are back on deck to review a blockbuster round one!

Knights shock the Bergers in the first game of the season, while Avondale and South kick off their campaign on the right track and it’s a dream first game back in the top flight for Preston!

Plus, why a six goal thriller at Frank Holohan was the epitome of peak NPL and the incredible debut from a Wide Receiver turned Northcote striker.

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Gully's Huge Statement | Preston Thunderstruck by Dandenong | South's New Era Begins

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

We have officially hit the half-way point of the NPL Victoria season and Nick, Lachie and Ivka are back on deck to dissect a huge round of action!

Green Gully shocked the Victorian football world with a 5-2 thumping of Avondale on Friday night, headlined by a hat-trick from reigning Gold Medallist Aamir Abdallah. Are Gully a potential second-half of the season bolter?

Meanwhile, Dandenong Thunder scored THREE goals in the opening 15 minutes against Preston Lions to continue their brilliant season to date, while the Sinisa Cohadzic era began at South Melbourne.

Elsewhere, Heidelberg won yet again to go top of the league, Hume City continue their winning ways and Melbourne Knights fell to defeat.

Dovison wins the Dockerty | Heidelberg humble WSW | R25 Predictions

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Half-time substitute Campbell Dovison was the unlikely hero for South Melbourne as they successfully defended the Dockerty Cup trophy in a thrilling and controversial win over Heidelberg.

Josh, Lachie and Ivka discuss the decisions that went against the Bergers, and how South's bravery under Sinisa Cohadzic resulted in a cup final classic.

Plus, there's plenty of Australia Cup action to break down, including Johnny A's masterclass against A-League opposition, Avondale maintaining Victorian supremacy against NSW, Nunawading taking Wellington to the wire and South's run ironically ending in a barrage of long throws.

And to finish, we look ahead to Round 25 and the permutations for the rest of the season.

Unpacking a juicy Australia Cup draw | VPL1 goes viral again | The curious case of the missing cameramen

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 20 Jun 2024 12:00:00 GMT

Guess who's back? Back again!

The NPL Victoria Pod is back to jump into a blockbuster Round of 32 Australia Cup draw and review all the action from an action packed weekend.

Bergers continue South's Olympic Village hoodoo, St Albans are back in business and Avondale come away with a big, big win at home.

Plus, how Lachie turned the NPL Victoria Pod into a Yu-Gi-Oh set with the ultimate bit of ingenuity, Josh's big night at The Grange and the trials and tribulations of Google Maps.

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Let the silly season begin! | The VPL1 star with his own personal theme song | An all-time fashion crimes at St Albans

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 13 Jun 2024 22:00:00 GMT

The silly season (transfers baby!) is nearly upon us and to celebrate - the boys are back with a suitably silly instalment of the pod.

On the agenda this week:

The transfer window is coming up - and some massive changes (both personnel and otherwise) loom - what can we expect?

Esteban Quintas delivers one of the funniest moments of the season as a youthful South side roll on

A VPL1 star has his own personal theme song

Dandenong City shock Oakleigh in style

The academy sides continue to crush it in VPL1

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An incredible coaching bromance emerges | Late goals galore | Teenage talent take over VPL1

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:00:00 GMT

The business end of the season is fast approaching and 2024's dose of Victorian footballing drama is showing no signs of slowing down.

The top flight gave the concept of "Fergie time" a run for its money with a slew of last minute goals - headlined by another late equaliser for Melbourne Knights against Avondale.

Where there wasn't late goals there was off-pitch drama to fill the void, not least at Hume City Stadium where David Chick and Esteban Quintas staked their claim for the best bromance in NPL Victoria - bear hugs and all!

Elsewhere, young stars stole the show left, right and centre as the likes of Abel Walatee (Western United), Phin Harbinson (Bulleeen) and Sonny Brimmer (North Geelong) all chipped in with massive performances - while FC Melbourne Srbija's huge win against Brunswick Juventus headlined the results in VPL2.

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Oakleigh end Heidelberg's unbeaten run | Green Gully go interstate for their new coach | We farewell an icon of Victorian football

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 31 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT

As we race towards the business end of the season, Nick and Lachie suit up for a fresh instalment of the pod!

On the agenda today:

- Who is Ramon Falzon, Green Gully's new coach?
- Did VPL2 serve up the ultimate game in Victorian football history?
- Heidelberg's unbeaten run ends at the hands of Oakleigh
- An NPL Victoria heritage listed item meets its unfortunate end
- One of the all-time great stoppage time equalisers in VPL1
- The 1:00pm kickoff delivers again as Hume win it late

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Are Avondale BACK? | We save the Community Shield | Gully in crisis

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 19 Apr 2024 06:00:00 GMT

Returning from his antipodean adventures, Lachie joins Josh for a belated edition of the pod.

Avondale outclassed Oakleigh on their own deck to vault into second place, and lift their own bespoke piece of silverware. Are Zok Markovski's men back to their imperious best, or had they never left?

Green Gully slumped to their 5th defeat of the campaign in a listless performance at Lakeside. Is it time for a shake-up at Keilor Downs?

Plus, there's a sumptuous chip in the Landlord v Tenant Derby, fake news is spreading at the Sharkies, and the pod unveils a harebrained scheme to save the Community Shield.

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Gully stun Avondale | Knights part ways with Surey | No Sawyer, no problem for South

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 02 May 2024 02:00:00 GMT

Lachie, Josh and Nick are back to review a huge weekend of NPL and VPL action!

Green Gully respond in style with a big win over Avondale - are the Cavaliers back?!

There's been another coaching change, this time at Melbourne Knights, with the departure of Ben Surey. Where to now for the side from Somers St?

Plus, goals galore across the NPL landscape, Moreland's heartbreaking loss and one of the best penalty routines we've seen in Victorian football.

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Bulleen Lions striker Dennis Menelaou opens up on his battle with testicular cancer | A story every young man should hear.

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sun, 07 Apr 2024 12:00:00 GMT

With April being Testicular Cancer Awareness Month, FC Bulleen Lions striker Dennis Menelaou jumps on the podcast to discuss his return to football from testicular cancer.

Dennis talks about the ups and downs of the journey back to the pitch after making his return less than a year after his diagnosis.

The young striker also details his time at Bulleen, his football career to date, coming up against Nani and much more.

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A Welsh international sends NPL Victoria viral | A towering figure of Victorian football disappears | The pod goes interstate!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT

Season 2024 of NPL Victoria is only two rounds old, but it’s already catching the attention of former Premier League stars!

Lloyd Isgrove’s scissor kick spectacular sent victorian football viral, helped Hume City to top spot and it wan’t even the HALF of the drama across the weekend.

Nick D’Urbano, Lachie Flannigan and Josh Parish are on deck to dissect all the action including a statement win from the Sharks in Sunshine, another Dandy City late show, the disappearance of a towering figure in victorian football and some just desserts for one co-host - as Manningham made history at Petty’s reserve.

Also, with NSD on the horizon, we cross north of the border for a quick wrap up of Round one of NPL NSW with our correspondents Teo Pellizzeri, Alex Molchanoff and Will Konstantinidis.

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Let the coaching merry go round commence! | Another eight goal epic in Dandenong | An icon returns to Oakleigh

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 28 Mar 2023 07:00:00 GMT

After a week in hospital spent recovering from an attempt to recreate Nahuel Bonada's fence diving goal celebration, Nick and Lachie are back for another episode of the pod!

We're only six round into the NPL and NPL2 seasons but there are coaching changes aplenty! Nick and Lachie unpack a series of coaching changes, headlined by Bentlleigh Green's appointment of Riccardo Marchioli as head coach.

Also on the agenda:

• Goals, goals, goals!
•Another night of madness at George Andrews reserve - are Port back?
• The pita bread is BACK at Jack Edwards!
• Avondale's hot start
• A shock top two in the second tier

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Unpacking a MAGIC match in Dandenong | Has a surprise golden boot contender emerged? | What’s happened to a northern suburbs icon?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 11:00:00 GMT

What. A. Round.

Nick D'Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are back on deck to unpack what was, even by NPL Victoria standards, an incredible round of action in both the top flight and NPL2 - while giving your daily reminder to eat your veggies.

On the agenda:

• The Cold Rock Boom Crash Opera at George Andrews Reserve
• Moreland are off the mark!
• What’s happened to a northern suburbs icon?
• Preston have lift off in the west
• Your Questions

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Penulatimate Permutations, Cup Fever and a Premiers Plate race that is simple too close to call!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sat, 12 Aug 2023 04:00:00 GMT

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Sven Samild AND Dan Foden join the pod | Grand Final preview | Preliminary Finals reviewed

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 05 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

One game remains in the NPLW Victoria season: Preston v Heidelberg in the Grand Final

Tune in for a breakdown on both teams’ preliminary final successes, plus the takeaway from another missed opportunity for Bulleen

Hear from both of the Grand Final coaches, Sven Samild and Dan Foden, who joined the pod for a chat ahead of the big game.

Find out everything you need to know ahead of one of the biggest games on the Victorian football calendar!

Bulleen overrun South in GF rematch | Gridlock on the NPLW ladder

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 11 Apr 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Pokuah and Oscar are back to talk through the weekend’s NPLW action, as Bulleen returned to the top of the table with a dominant display against South Melbourne.

Meanwhile, the closeness of the rest of the competition is reflected in a gridlocked ladder, with only a handful of points separating most teams.

Are FV Emerging the real deal? Have the newly promoted teams been brought back to earth? Tune in for all the hot topics and discussion!

Heidelberg are the Champions! | End of season awards | City promoted in thriller

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 16 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Josh, Lachie and Ivka recap an all-time classic Grand Final, from the action on the pitch to the 8,847 people packed into Lakeside Stadium. Should every Grand Final be at Lakeside?

Johnny A's men finally lifted their first trophy of an incredible season as Heidelberg overcame underdogs Dandenong City 2-1. We delve into Yaren Sozer's physics-defying double save, Ivka's 'constructive criticism', and Max Bisetto entering the goal celebration Hall of Fame.

Earlier, Brunswick Juventus secured promotion the hard way with 10 men against Springvale, and Melbourne City overcame Brunswick City on penalties in a game that was pure VPL1 heritage.

Plus, with Gala night approaching this Friday, we roll out the red carpet for the NPL Victoria Pod End of Season Awards!

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Up there, Acevski! | Lakeside deja vu for Knights | Isgrove bails out Hume

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT

South Melbourne take out the OG Melbourne Derby in style, but haven't we seen this movie before?

Plus, there are fortuitous late escapes for Preston Lions and Hume City, Avondale bring the sauce against the Sharks, Altona force us to rethink our Dinamo optimism, and we can't stop talking about Louie Acevski's Mark of the Year.

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Thunder's Derby Destiny | South Take Step To Safety | Are Dinamo Cursed?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Is there such a thing as TOO MUCH NPL Victoria? One brave commentator put that to the test this weekend on his trip south of the Barassi Line, and has been left a little worse for wear.

It's a full complement this week as Josh, Nick, Ivka and Lachie dive into Hume's thrilling win over Gully, and South's impressive second-half showing against Victory. Have South Melbourne turned a corner?

Thunder won their sixth straight derby at Frank Holohan in incredibly dramatic and contentious fashion. Were Dandy City hard done by?

Meanwhile, St Albans took a shock two-goal lead at Olympic Village, only to cough it up in typical fashion. Does it still count as a good point on the road, or are Dinamo destined for the drop?

Plus, there's been a spiritual awakening in VPL1 as Georgies find their groove, and an insane promotion race unfolds in VPL2.

Top four confirmed | South’s title defence ends | Relegation battle unmoved

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 16 Aug 2024 04:00:00 GMT

With just two more weekends of regular season action, much remains to be decided in NPLW Victoria!

The teams playing finals have been confirmed, but the question remains as to what order they will finish.

Defending champions South Melbourne are officially out of the running to defend their crown.

Whilst the the three teams fighting to survive relegation remain separated by just a single point.

2025 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW - Heidelberg vs Dandenong City

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 10 Sep 2025 23:00:00 GMT

It's a two-man team this week as Josh and Lachie look ahead to the decider.

Dandenong City have become the first sixth-placed team to qualify for a Grand Final, after stunning Premiers Avondale on their own deck. Could Nick Tolios be about to surpass his own Cinderella tale from 2019?

Standing in their way is Heidelberg, a team that deserves to cap a sterling campaign with silverware. But with an injury cloud swirling around captain Ben Collins, will Johnny A's men stumble at the final hurdle?

Meanwhile, Zoran Markovski departs as head coach of the Avengers, and we review Preston's first season back in the top flight.

And there are two tasty playoff finals at Lakeside on Sunday to raise the curtain - Brunswick Juventus vs Springvale White Eagles, and Brunswick City vs Melbourne City. Will we see Dunstan Reserve in the top flight?!

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Heidelberg THRASH the Nix | Knights season ends in ignominy | Hajduk vault Hume into 6th

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 21 Aug 2025 05:00:00 GMT

"Johnny A is the best coach outside the A-League" - or so goes the conventional wisdom. But after Heidelberg's 7-0 aggregate win over two A-League sides in the Australia Cup, has he surpassed some of his professional counterparts?

Josh, Lachie and Ivka break down the Bergers' cup triumph over Wellington, as well as a heartbreaking 1-1 stoppage time draw with Oakleigh that leaves Avondale with the upper hand on the final day.

Over at Frank Holohan, the only thing more disgraceful than the state of the playing surface was the listless performances of the Knights players. The 7-1 shellacking confirms their first relegation since the 1970s - where did it all go so wrong?

Plus, Preston eke out a 1-0 win at Gully thanks to Ryan Scott's heroics, a Sean Ellis masterclass keeps Bentleigh in prime position for promotion, and Northcote selfishly ruin the final day drama in VPL1.

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What going on at Heidelberg United? | Have we found NPL Victoria's most underrated player? | MORE chaos in NPL2

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT

Wow, what a round.

Nick D'Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are back on deck to unpack another huge round in both NPL Victoria and NPL2 - with a whole host of cracking games on tap.

On the agenda:

• What’s up with Heidelberg? Can they turn it around?
• Are Gully being slept on?
• Drama in Werribee!
• The buzz is back at Juve
• Another addition to the Heritage Hall of Fame
• Your Questions

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Bayswater City's war on football | TJ's moment of madness | Sydney Utd in crisis

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 28 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Another huge lineup on the megapod this week as Josh Parish is joined by Teo Pellizzeri, Alex Molchanoff, Mark Ivkovic and Nikola Pozder as the Australian Championship group stage hits the halfway mark.

Bayswater City have gone from a curiosity to a contender as Wests APIA's flying form hit the skids out west. Could the Baysie boys 'Greece 2004' their way to an unlikely title?

At the Palace, Wollongong could have been reduced to nine men in a disastrous first half that saw Thomas James get away with boxing below the belt. But were there green shoots after the interval for Luke Wilkshire's side? And can Marconi challenge Heidelberg for top spot?

And down the road at King Tom, Sydney United hit the front early at home to Metrostars, but pressure and possession eventually told as the South Australian premiers scored their first goals and picked up their first win. Where to now for Ante Juric's undermanned outfit?

Plus, there's another dramatic comeback at Christie Park, six of the best for the Bergers, and the best goal celebration so far as Sydney Olympic turn their campaign around.

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A thriller in Bundoora | Reus rules the roost | Dandy City's 'Drogba' moment

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick, Ivka and Lachie recap two Monday night classics, with super-sub Tommaso Minutoli putting Melbourne Victory on the brink of a famous win, before a 96th-minute Gustav Moller header saved South Melbourne's blushes.

Meanwhile at the Veneto Club, Luke Lofts suffered defeat at the hands of his former club, despite Lochie Reus netting a goal of the season contender from behind the halfway line.

Plus, 10-man Preston dig in for 3 points in the Maco Derby, George Lambadaridis heads in a 98th-minute leveller in the Dandy Derby, and Avondale make light work of the Knights.

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Aus Championship kicks off with a BANG | Yamamura scores from halfway | S**thousery backfires for Sydney Utd

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

It's six of the best on the pod this week as the Victorian crew of Mark Ivkovic, Lachie Flannigan and Josh Parish join forces with From The Gantry's Alex Molchanoff, Nick Kutnjack and Will Konstandinidis to review a spectacular start to the Australian Championship.

We start at Lakeside as two screamers from Sydney Olympic were not enough for a point against South Melbourne. Has Sinisa channeled Esteban Quintas by going back to the long throw? And why are Labinot Haliti's side not as strong as they look on paper?

There's a moment of footballing karma as Bayswater level it late against Sydney Utd, dream debuts for Wollongong's J-League veteran and Avondale's A-League legend, and deja vu for the Preston Lions.

Plus, Marconi are left to rue their missed opportunities, APIA's subs make the difference in South Australia, and Excelsior lay claim to the 'box office' tag.

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South Melbourne drop into relegation zone | Sharks stun Preston | Northcote's incredible comeback

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The knives are out for Esteban Quintas again after a home defeat to Dandenong City - but what will it take for South Melbourne to pull the ripcord?

Two former Preston players come back to haunt their former club, with Nick Dib submitting a contender for goal of the season. Where did it go wrong for the Lions away at Port Melbourne?

Plus, there's penalty controversy at Avenger Park, Dinamo disappointing at Somers Street again, and the pod ponders whether Joe Guest has somehow become underrated.

Join Nick D'Urbano, Josh Parish and Mark Ivkovic for another blockbuster edition of the NPL Victoria Podcast!

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Surprise league leaders and non-stop goals | Radio Dub

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:00:00 GMT

NPLW Victoria has thrown up plenty of early season surprises and drama, with FV Emerging topping the table after three rounds whilst both newly promoted teams continue to collect major scalps.

Meanwhile the old guard of Bulleen and South Melbourne are finding their feet ahead of their blockbuster meeting.

With wonder goals flying in on a weekly basis, be sure to tune in so you don’t miss a moment of the NPLW Victoria season!

90+13' minute MADNESS as Avondale break Heidelberg hearts | Preston's statement win at Fox St

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:00:00 GMT

Nick, Lachie, Josh and Ivka go full Gary Neville after an un-bee-leeevable finish at Avenger Park. Why was there so much stoppage time? Why did Heidelberg end up with one defender left on the pitch? And do Avondale have the mental advantage heading into the finals?

Over at Churchill Reserve, Preston put in their most mature, disciplined performance of the season as they clinically dispatched in-form St Albans. Could the Lions be a smoky for the playoffs?

Plus, a Steven Bradbury-esque finish is brewing in the race for sixth as Hume, Dandy City and Green Gully stumble over the line, and the Knights need a mathematical miracle to avoid the drop.

South & Knights BOTTOM of the table | Port Melbourne's international man of mystery | Gully's 'lights out' finish

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 21 May 2025 02:00:00 GMT

An unprecedented relegation six-pointer looms in the OG Melbourne derby. How on earth did we get here?

Josh is back alongside Nick and Ivka to dive into South Melbourne's shock defeat at the hands of Port Melbourne. Just who is Maxim Gaydovskiy, and could the new boss lead the Sharks to safety?

The Knights missed their late chance to stun Heidelberg, and have turned to John Markovski. His first game in the dugout: against the old enemy. Fresh from his struggles with Port, is Jonesy the right man to take on the burden?

Green Gully have a sound and lights show to accompany their massive turnaround in form. David Chick's side shook off the disappointment of a midweek Australia Cup exit and a saved Aamir Abdallah penalty, firing three goals past Dandenong Thunder in the final 11 minutes. Just two points off the finals spots, will the Cavaliers make a late charge?

Meanwhile, Avondale make light work a short-handed Oakleigh, Preston grind out a much-needed win over Hume, and Dinamo cough up yet another lead.

Plus, there's plenty to discuss out of VPL2, as Goran Zoric rolls back the years, the Redbacks pull victory from the jaws of defeat, and an 18-year-old claims a dramatic hat-trick for the Royals to tee up a tantalising top-of-the-table clash.

Hilton's heroics win epic shootout | Injury-hit Avondale crumble | South & Heidelberg set up blockbuster semi final

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT

It's a Victorian takeover on the megapod this week as Josh, Lachie, Teo & Ivka review four enthralling quarter finals in the Australian Championship!

This weekend saw the debut of the FVS (Football Video Support) system - has the addition of a coach's challenge fixed VAR?

James Hilton lived out every goalkeeper's wildest dream on Friday night, saving three penalties and converting the winner himself in the shootout. We dive into the details of a wickedly fun Derby D'Italia as Marconi upset APIA.

Meanwhile, Moreton City dazzle against 10-man Avondale - but did Jonatan Germano get his team selection all wrong?

And Heidelberg were behind for all of four minutes before smashing Metrostars for six, while Max Mikkola used the sixth ball of the over to befuddle Chris Marques from the long throw, setting up a massive Greek derby semi final at Lakeside.

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NPL VICTORIA R2 | Hume break South curse | Georgies glory in Maltese derby | Preston flex their muscle

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

The OFC Pro League rotation policy has hit the podcast, with Steve Curtain stepping in alongside Lachie Flannigan and Mark Ivkovic, while Josh serves a touchline ban for spreading false rumours.

Hume City finally beat their bogey side, but against a weakened South Melbourne, how much does the result really mean?

Caroline Springs George Cross triumph in the Maltese Derby as Green Gully put in a tepid performance. Were we wrong about Georgies as relegation battlers?

And Preston Lions put on a show in a 3-0 dismantling of St Albans Dinamo - have Zoran Markovski's side found their groove?

Plus, a rendition of the Oakleigh team song gets put under the microscope, and Lachie has a conspiracy theory about one VPL1 club.

Relegation battle twist | Smooth sailing for top four | Barometer effect in full flow

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 26 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Bentleigh and Brunswick Juve both made big moves in the relegation battle this week, whilst Calder appear to be in dire straits.

The top four managed a more straightforward weekend, each claiming important wins.

In the middle of the pack, Alamein continue uphold their status as the ultimate barometer.

All of the above and more is covered in this week’s episode of Radio Dub!

Esteban's gamble backfires | Gully in crisis | Jamal Ali goes on an adventure

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick and Ivka discuss South Melbourne's decision to rest seven of their starting XI against Dinamo, with disastrous consequences.

Heidelberg and Preston played out a classic 1-1 draw in Bundoora, in which only star turns from both goalkeepers kept the scoreline in check. But how do the Lions stack up against South on Friday night?

Alarm bells are ringing for the Cavaliers after a 'shock' loss to the Sharks, but one member of the panel wasn't surprised in the slightest. There's screamers and howlers in equal measure as Hume take the points at Frank Holohan, Avondale flexes their squad depth, and Dennis 'The Menace' Menelaou has a night to remember as Bulleen thump North Sunshine.

Plus, we receive a mysterious talkback call from somewhere on the road to Gundagai...

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AI-assisted Oakleigh demolish Hume | Dinamo young gun dazzles | Is the relegation battle done and dusted?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

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Hume City's miserable run continued on Friday night as Oakleigh put four goals past another finals contender. Is Nick Hegarty under the pump already?

St Albans brushed aside Melbourne Victory, with 17-year-old Oli Dragicevic pulling the strings. But have Dinamo left it too late for a finals charge?

Meanwhile, a sorry Melbourne Knights gift three goals to Preston, Heidelberg's Yaren Sozer pulls off the save of the season, and Avondale drop yet more points in the title race.

And in VPL1, Bulleen's impressive array of attackers do enough to beat Northcote, Eastern Lions nab a 97th-minute equaliser, and Melbourne City's Beckham Baker lives up to his namesake.

A Puskas nominee from NPL Victoria?! | Incredible Thunder comeback | Bergers take down Avengers

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 01 May 2025 01:00:00 GMT

What a way to return from the Dockerty Cup break!

Nick, Lachie and Ivka are back to dissect a bonkers weekend of NPL Victoria action, which was headlined by Luka Kolic stealing all the headlines on Monday night with a goal which could see him on the plane to The Best FIFA Football Awards!

However, Dandenong Thunder had the last laugh in an incredible come-from-behind victory. Are they firmly contenders for the title?

On Friday, Heidelberg roared past top of the table Avondale in a 3-1 victory at home, to set up a blockbuster clash against Oakleigh Cannons this week.

Meanwhile, South Melbourne fell to defeat against Green Gully in their first league game in the post Esteban Quintas era, and much more.

SCENES at BT Connor | Murphy's Law for South Melbourne | Thunder state finals credentials

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Josh, Lachie and Ivka recap a wild night in front of 9,036 spectators at Genis Steel Stadium. From Gian Albano's nerves of steel panenka to Lleyton Brooks' emphatic sealer, it's a night no Preston supporter will ever forget.

For South Melbourne, though, the defeat presents a reckoning. Down to their third-string goalkeeper and with two well-rested stars going down injured, is the Esteban Quintas era going into a tailspin?

Heidelberg's defensive injury crisis deepened in a 3-2 defeat to Dandenong Thunder. Will Johnny A's Bergers ever find the consistency they're searching for?

Plus, commentator Brent Sternberg provides some fresh legs off the bench as we break down Green Gully's humiliating 5-0 defeat to Dandy City, Joe Guest's olympico, and Ric Marchioli getting a tune out of Hume.

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South Melbourne make history | Sinisa's unlikely backstory | Reflections on Year 1 of the Australian Championship

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 09 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

South Melbourne are the champions, lifting their first national title in 26 years thanks to a spectacular start at Olympic Village. How have Hellas pulled off this midseason resurrection? And where did it all go wrong for Marconi? Josh, Ivka, Teo and Molchy are on deck for our final NPL Victoria x From The Gantry megapod of the season.

Plus, Teo takes us back to when he first encountered a frustrated NPLW coach by the name of Sinisa Cohadzic, and we ask the biggest question: did season one of the Australian Championship bring us closer to the dream of a standalone national second division?

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Wollongong's INSANE comeback pushes Marconi to the brink | Preston OUT as Spirit survive | No biscotti as APIA eliminate Bayswater

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 06:00:00 GMT

It's a full house this week as Josh & Ivka are joined by From The Gantry's Alex Molchanoff, Will Konstandinidis and Nick Kutnjak (plus a late cameo from Teo Pellizzeri) for another Aus Championship megapod!

There's only one place to start - what on earth happened to Marconi at Collegians on Saturday? Needing only to avoid a 6-goal defeat to progress, Wollongong took a 5-0 lead with 5 minutes to play, and the Stallions were one Banri Kanaizumi diving header away from elimination in stoppage time.

Why has it taken so long for the Wolves to find their form? And can Marconi recover from this thrashing in time for the Quarter Finals?

Elsewhere, a threadbare Preston left themselves with too much to do on the final day, as Louie Acevski's 9-year reign ends with a draw away to Avondale, while Spirit eke out a 1-0 win in Canberra to take their place.

Plus, there's the usual goalfests in Group A, and the Bayswater bubble bursts at Leichhardt Oval, with a red card and a heavy defeat to APIA that sees Metrostars progress.

Finally, we look ahead to the knockout rounds as the Championship serves up four tasty quarter finals!

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6-goal CHAOS as Olympic crumble | Too little, too late for Wolves | Sotira gives Metrostars a glimmer

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Get your abacus out! The next stop is permutations station as Josh, Molchy and Will are on board to look ahead to the final matchday of the Australian Championship group stage - and 9/12 teams are still a mathematical chance of progressing.

We start at Kogarah as Sydney Olympic let a 3-1 lead slip through their fingers at home to Moreton City Excelsior - before a WWE match breaks out after the final whistle.

Meanwhile, Wollongong save their best performance of the tournament for Heidelberg at Olympic Village, but fall just short of the result they need in a thrilling 2-2 draw. Why didn't we see the best of the Wolves until now?

In Group C, Preston suffer through their second 0-0 draw of the competition, before Avondale does them a favour by beating Spirit at Avenger Park - leaving all four sides a realistic chance of going through on the final day.

And in Group D, has the Bayswater bubble burst? Metrostars reignite their campaign via a Christian Sotira worldie, meaning Baysie have to go to Leichhardt Oval and get something.

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Avondale prove the "doubters" wrong | Georgies & Bentleigh back in the big time | Finals & playoffs preview

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 01:00:00 GMT

The final round is in the books!

Josh, Lachie and Ivka salute Avondale for lifting the Premiership - and ponder how on earth the star-studded Avengers have managed to concoct a siege mentality.

Meanwhile, the relegated Sharks stun Heidelberg with two screamers to nab a point, Thunder shuffle the pack in a defeat to impregnable Preston, and a few teams appear to already be drinking pina coladas and getting caught in the rain.

In VPL1, George Cross demolish Western United 8-0, returning to the top flight for the first time since 2010. Bentleigh Greens are back in the big time as well, coming from behind against Northcote City to seal the title, while Melbourne City's young guns lose their nerve away at Dunstan Reserve.

And in VPL2, an insane final day of action sees Nunawading City and Whittlesea survive by the skin of their teeth, while North Geelong Warriors cap off a memorable season with silverware.

Plus, there's a full preview of this weekend's mouthwatering slate of playoff and elimination finals fixtures!

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Aguek turns from Balotelli to Beckham | Olympic & Preston STUNNED | Six-goal THRILLER at Christie Park

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 21 Oct 2025 02:00:00 GMT

Josh is outnumbered as the lone Victorian on the pod this week! He's joined by Australian Championship commentators Alex Molchanoff, Nick Kutnjak and Will Konstandinidis of From The Gantry fame to break down Round 2 of the competition.

Sydney Olympic and Preston Lions were on the wrong end of the same scoreline this week, as underdogs Broadmeadow Magic and Canberra Croatia produced thrilling 3-2 upsets. Are two of the competition's biggest names facing the prospect of first-round elimination?

Meanwhile, Lakeside was rocking again as halftime substitute Many Aguek produced an impact for the ages with a match-winning double against Moreton City Excelsior. Was Nahuel Bonada unlucky to be sent off? And surely another halfway line special won't be robbed of goal of the week?

Plus, there's a crisis at Sydney United, decisive wins for APIA, Marconi and Heidelberg, and a bruising encounter out west as Bayswater City defeat Metrostars.

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South Melbourne & Marconi set up dream decider | The great Grand Final venue debate

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:00:00 GMT

It's an ensemble cast this week as Nick D'Urbano times his run perfectly to the back post to join the NPL Vic x From The Gantry Megapod for the first time, alongside Josh Parish, Alex Molchanoff, Nick Kutnjak, Mark Ivkovic and Lachie Flannigan.

South Melbourne are through to the inaugural Australian Championship Grand Final, after Manny Aguek did his best John Anastasiadis impression to ghost in straight off the bench. We review a thrilling Greek Derby from all angles.

The choice of Olympic Village as the Grand Final venue has provoked heated debate this week. With Lakeside unavailable, did FA make the right call?

And Marconi proved the "doubters" wrong again to end Moreton City Excelsior's dream run (even though every member of the pod tipped them to do just that). Could Peter Tsekenis' siege mentality and big-game nous be the difference on Saturday?

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South get their revenge | Bergers win again | Brunswick Juve off the bottom

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 04:00:00 GMT

In a weekend with some marquee match-ups, it was South Melbourne and Heidelberg who claimed major wins.

The relegation battle took a turn, as Brunswick Juventus finally lifted themselves off the foot of the table.

Meanwhile, Box Hil and Essendon Royals continued to pick up points, whilst Alamein solidified their status as league barometers.

Tune in for a rundown on all the key discussion points from NPLW Victoria!

Nuna goes nuclear | Bear Necessities at the Village | Premiership race down to the wire

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 08:00:00 GMT

It's a full house this week as Josh, Lachie, Nick and Ivka review last week's Australia Cup results and frivolities, before diving into the NPL.

Dinamo are left with whiplash as Gully come back from two goals down, a Markovski wonder strike wins it for Preston, and Dandy City stun Oakleigh to stay alive in the finals race.

Meanwhile, it's another coach out the door at Somers St, an Olympico at Paisley Park, and South scrape a controversial draw at Heidelberg, teeing up a Premiership-deciding blockbuster in Round 24.

Hume sack Marchioli | Avondale's King's Birthday gift | Dockerty Cup Preview

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to The Late Late Show with Nick, Josh & Ivka!

The trio hop on the mic after Victory's dramatic comeback and even more dramatic collapse against Avondale in stoppage time. Were the young Vucks hard done by against the league leaders?

Hume City have sacked another head coach with a winning record, but still got the job done against Dandenong City with 10 men. We ponder why Ric Marchioli was shown the door, and what the future might hold at Broadmeadows.

South Melbourne and Preston both drop precious points - which side is in better shape heading into The Big Show #2 at Lakeside?

There's a look ahead to tonight's Dockerty Cup Round 7 triple-header. Who's going to the national stages?

Plus, Josh & Ivka trade barbs over Heidelberg's "clock management", there's water polo at Somers St, and one member of the pod might end up immortalised in a mural at Mahoney's Reserve.

Box Hill’s miraculous comeback | Can anyone stop Bulleen? | Bergers’ new era starts with a bang

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 24 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Taryn Heddo joins the pod for another week to dissect another week of NPLW action!

Tune in for the lowdown on Box Hill’s incredible comeback against South Melbourne, as well as Bulleen’s seemingly unstoppable run of form.

There has been plenty of change on and off the pitch at Heidelberg, whilst FV Emerging are back in the thick of the action.

At the other end of the table though, Bentleigh, Calder and Brunswick Juve continue to struggle - but who is most in danger of relegation?

Concussed Keepers, South's Inter(national team) man of mystery and a slice of Avondale history | 2023 NPL Men's Victoria Grand Final Review

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sun, 17 Sep 2023 03:00:00 GMT

Another NPL Victoria season is in the books and it ended with a historic first, as Avondale claimed their inaugural NPL Victoria Championship with a 4-0 Grand Final victory against South Melbourne.

Josh Parish, Lachie Flannigan and Nick D'Urbano are here to review the game in all it's glory, including:

- An attempt at legitimate match analysis

- Far less legitimate attempts at asessing the scale of a goalkeeper concussion (we're not doctors, mate.)

- Dissecting one of the all-time acceptance speeches from Zoran Markovski

- The South Sudanese sized national team elephant in the room

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Are Altona finals bound? | Another South stumble | Hajduk Heroics in NPL2!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 14 Jul 2023 03:00:00 GMT

With just five rounds of the regular season remaining, the promotion and relegation is as hot as ever in NPL and NPL2.

It's never an easy task, but Nick and Lachie are back to try and make sense of it all as we enter the home stretch.

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From Hull City to Australia: Bulleen Lions superstar Luke Lofts | The King of the Veneto Club discusses the art of the free-kick, Kotsy’s Corner, Yerba mate and more!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Bulleen Lions superstar Luke Lofts joins the boys to discuss his joruney from the Hull City Academy to Australia, from Hull City to Australia, the art of the free-kick, Kotsy’s Corner, Yerba mate and more 🧉🙌

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Meet the NPL2 striker who's a secret Reality TV star! | Eastern Lions stiker Max Batchelor discusses his experience on Heartbreak Island, why he left Bulleen and more!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 06 Jul 2023 07:00:00 GMT

Last week, After Eastern Lions' 1-1 draw with Kingston City, Nick kicked off the first instalment in the NPL Victoria Pod's feature interview series by catching up with Lions striker Max Batchelor!

The 23-year-old discussed his fascinating experience away from the pitch, appearing on New Zealand reality TV series, Heartbreak Island, the fascinating career journey he's already enjoyed and the truth behind his recent exit from FC Bulleen Lions!

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The lights aren't on but people ARE home: unpacking a two part NPL epic at Lakeside | (Cup) Fever Season!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 11:00:00 GMT

After a three week break, Nick and Lachie reunite to discuss an event that will live long in NPL Victoria heritage: The lights going out (or rather, not coming on) at half-time of South Melbourne and Dandenong Thunder at Lakeside.

While the second half might taken 3 days to get back underway, it was worth the wait. The duo review the madness of it all, as well as the other big talking points from the weekend's league action.

They also tkae a deep dive into the week's Australia Cup action, as all five of our Victorian national round entrants were confirmed.

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The good, the bad, the sprinklers!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 13 Mar 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Another week of NPL Victoria in the books, and if you could manage to see it through the pitch sprinklers popping off across the state - it was a cracker!

The pod is BACK after a wild weekend of NPL Victoria in which Heidelberg and Hellas set the bar with a thrilling Greek derby draw, Hume City scored another screamer and Altona pulled off a magic win.

Around the grounds there were texts from club presidents, NPL stars going international, the best worst goal you’ll ever see at Victory, and why the strongest man in the world might just be your local fourth official...

Radio Dub joins the NPL Victoria Pod Network | Upsets galore to kickoff the NPLW season - Full Round 1 Review!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The NPLW Victoria is back and - to celebrate - the NPL Victoira Pod is delighted to announce that NPLW review podcast, Radio Dub, has joined our audio network!

Pokuah Frimpong and Oscar Rutherford discuss all the major talking points from a bumper opening weekend, with both promoted teams securing shock wins away from home, FV Emerging putting four past Calder, and reigning champions South Melbourne picking up where they left off in 2023

Taryn Heddo joins the pod! | Troubles mounting at Calder and Bentleigh | Preston and South Melbourne clash

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 08 May 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Alarm bells are ringing at Calder and Bentleigh, after both suffered heavy defeats over the weekend.

Meanwhile, the potential goal of the season was scored at Box Hill, whilst Bulleen have quietly re-established themselves as the team to beat this season.

Special guest Taryn Heddo joins the pod to discuss all the major talking points, plus to look ahead to this midweek’s huge clash between Preston and South Melbourne

Preston move clear | Bentleigh’s woes deepen | Okino returns

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 17 May 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Preston Lions are flying so far this season, but will the red-hot Bulleen be able to stop them in their tracks?

Meanwhile, Kurea Okino made her return to the NPLW competition last weekend and has already made her mark.

Bentleigh and Brunswick Juve are in desperate need of a reversal of their fortunes, whilst FV Emerging are preparing to make their long-awaited return to action this weekend!

A Huge Day for the Italian Club Merger/Demerger Flowchart, plus the Bentleigh Greens relegation debrief with Josh Parish

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 23 Aug 2023 00:00:00 GMT

20 games. Three leagues. One final day of Victorian Men's football that WELL AND TRULY DELIVERED.

Nick D'Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are joined by fellow NPL Victoria commentator Josh Parish to unpack an epic final round, headlined by Benteligh Green's first-ever relegation from NPL Victoria and Manningham's fairytale promotion story into NPL2!

Elsewhere on the agenda:

NPL Victoria Final Week 1 preview
Western United miss out on promotion - what went wrong?
A red letter day for the Italian Club merger/demerger flowchart
Listener Questions - who is the mid-season signing of the year?

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Bell, Barraca and Bangers - reviewing a crazy Monday night of NPL2 in Bulleen | Avondale Invincibles? | Box Office South!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 04 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT

Tonight, on the NPL Victoria Pod agenda.

Nick D’Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are joined by Josh Parish to unpack another huge weekend in NPL Victoria.

• Bulleen vs Preston: Game of the Year? The crew debate an instant classic at the Veneto, talk Barraccas, PA systems and why Brunswick Juventus were also in action that night.
• Avengers repels inevitable Oakleigh - who can stop them?
• Box Office Hellas?

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An NPL Giant returns with a bang | Bulleen v Preston 2: (Baracca) fully loaded | Late winners, goal-fests, indirect free kicks + more!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 18:00:00 GMT

At long last, NPL Victoria is BACK and boy was its return sweet!

Lachie, Nick and Josh unpack a tremendous opening round of NPL and VPL1, including:

An update on the promotion and relegation rules for 2024
New season, same South as Hellas win a tight OG Melbourne Derby

Dandenong City return to the top flight with a bang - a seven-goal thriller at Avenger Park

Hume’s Premier League star arrives in NPL Victoria in style

A 3,000-strong crowd deliver an off-field spectacle at Bulleen v Preston

The Official 2024 NPL Victoria Season Preview ™️ | We make a BIG signing | An important lesson in checking your emails

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 14:00:00 GMT

The 2024 NPL Victoria season is right around the corner and that can only mean one thing: A MEGA season preview!

NPL clubs are making big signings and this podcast has followed suit: as Nick and Lachie welcome Josh Parish to the podcast as their new permanent co-host.

From there, the best Victorian football trio since Lujic, Holmes and Schroen dive into all you need to know in each of the three top tiers in Victoria.

- Who are the favourites? The biggest ins and outs and players to watch?
- Can Avondale go back to back? What is going on at Dandenong Thunder? Will Manningham and Dandy City shock the system?
- What is in the mystery box?
- Why NPL clubs need to check their emails!!!

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Steph Galea joins the pod | Grand Final review | Bergers’ Glory

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 10:00:00 GMT

The 2024 NPLW Victoria season is in the books, with Heidelberg United crowned champions

How better to celebrate the final edition of the pod than for the Grand Final winning captain Steph Galea to share her thoughts on her team’s incredible season?

But that’s not all - Tune in for a full review of a memorable Grand Final, as Heidelberg stunned Preston.

Plus final reflections on Heidelberg’s remarkable season turnaround, what it means for Preston to fall agonisingly short again, plus a touch of drama from the big day.

For the last time this season - tune in to Radio Dub!

Top four Bergers | Calder’s big win | Nike Cup semi-finals

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 19 Jul 2024 05:00:00 GMT

A huge week of league and cup football in NPLW Victoria is on the agenda for Radio Dub!

Heidelberg were the biggest winners of the weekend, with their win over South Melbourne seeing them leapfrog their rivals into the top four.

Meanwhile, Calder picked up a potentially huge three points against Boroondara.

Plus all the latest from the Nike Cup semi-finals, as Bulleen and Preston get set for a monster showdown!

Welcome back Bentleigh | South get Grand Final revenge | A red card crisis?!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 09:00:00 GMT

Tonight, on the NPL Victoria Pod agenda.

Nick D’Urbano and Lachie Flannigan unpack a wide range of huge topics to emerge from a jam packed NPL Victoria bonanza.

• Pita (not) back? How an Oakleigh icon disappeared after a one week return. Was it a mirage? Or did we ping a hammy on our victory lap?
• The Greens are back!
• A snap lockdown needed? One of our hosts suggests a drastic measure should be implemented to curtail a rising “epidemic”.
• The same hosts suggests a similar method to keep a rising star on the pitch!
• Australia Cup chaos! Is it time to review the fixturing?
• The rematch five years in the making

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Reunited, and it feels so good! | A FULL NPL Round One Review!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 09:00:00 GMT

After an offseason that felt like an eternity, even moreso than usual, NPL Victoria is BACK for 2023! How good.

To celebrate the occasion, Nick D'Urbano and Lachie Flannigan make their long awaited (for them) return to the ariwaves to unpack the opening round in both the top flight and NPL2!

On the agenda:

South sneak by Moreland
Joe Guest left boot creates more NPL magic
The Tolios era takes flight at Dandy City
A brawl between cousins in NPL2?!

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WE'RE BACK! | Unpacking the best of a bumper off-season.

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

WE'RE BACK!

The 2025 NPL Victoria season is just around the corner and the crew are back to dive into all the goings-on throughout the pre-season, whetting the appetite just enough ahead of next week's MEGA season preview.

Nick, Lachie and Josh preview some of the major storylines, including new coaching appointments, the promoted clubs, this week's Community Shield and much more.

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We are back! | Game of the season at Avenger Park? | St Albans juniors v Lachie effects microphone

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sat, 20 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT

After a week off, the crew are back on deck to review all things NPL Victoria football!

The race for second heats up as Avondale and Oakleigh play out a six goal thriller, while the relegation battle takes another twist.

Plus, how a fan base hijacked a live stream in St Albans on two straight weeks, the dodgem car promotion race in VPL1 and are Langwarrin the Kingmaker in the competition?

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2024 SEASON FINALE | Full Oakleigh v South Melbourne Grand Final review + our end of season awards!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 06:00:00 GMT

One last ride for 2024.

Nick, Lachie, Josh and special guest, Mark Ivkovic review the 2024 NPL Victoria men's Grand Final, that saw the Oakleigh Cannons crowned champions in a 1-0 victory over South Melbourne.

The crew dive into how the Cannons nullified South last weekend, plus, Hellas' response in the Australia Cup against Hume City.

They also give out their end of season awards ahead of Friday night's Football Victoria Gala Night.

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Alana Cortellino joins Radio Dub! | Joining Western United | Bulleen finals preview

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 23 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT

Speedster and future superstar Alana Cortellino joined the podcast to discuss signing her first ever A-League Women’s contract, how it felt to lift her first senior trophy, and what her hopes are for Bulleen’s finals series.

Knights "Lakeside Curse" continues in the OG Melbourne Derby | What does a "shrug" have to do with a burgeoning NPL 2 beef? | Preston's Frank Holohan Remontada

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 07 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT

Another round in the NPL has come to a close and you know what that means.

Nick D'Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are back on deck to unpack another huge round in both NPL Victoria and NPL2 - with a whole host of cracking games on tap.

On the agenda:

• South win the 111th Original Derby, but are Monday nights to stay?
• Double Drama in Dandenong
• The reason behind Northcote’s celebrations
• Another addition to the Heritage Hall of Fame
• Lachie has a BIG question for the listeners

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Royals stun NPLW queens | Preston find a way again | Bergers and Boroondara serve up competition’s annual 4-4 draw

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 25 Apr 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Essendon Royals continue to claim some major scalps, having knocked off South Melbourne at Lakeside this weekend. How far can the newly promoted side go? And what’s going wrong at South Melbourne?

Bulleen and Preston have moved clear on top of the ladder, but how stables are the Lions’ positions on top of the tree?

Plus get the rundown from Heidelberg and Boroondara’s thrilling 4-4 draw, Alamein’s shock win against FV Emerging, and the Prime Minister’s newest accomodation.

It's FINALS TIME! | Full Elimination Finals preview, end of season report cards + some Preston promotion pandemonium!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:00:00 GMT

It’s finals time!!!

Nick, Lachie and Josh preview a huge week one of the finals series and review a bumper final round, including Preston’s promotion to the top tier.

How will each game be won and lost? Who is each team’s x-factor and will we see any upsets?

We give our predictions, insights and more!

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NPL VICTORIA R3 | Georgies on top! | Avondale thrash Gully in El Sackico | Heidelberg's home streak over

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 04 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Nick is back alongside Lachie and Ivka as the crew reviews a fascinating set of Round 3 results.

Caroline Springs George Cross are top of the table, and Ivka's been hearing all about it - but the podcast's resident Roy Keane tells the Maltese community not to count their spray-painted red chickens just yet.

Meanwhile, Heidelberg's incredible undefeated streak at Olympic Village comes to an end in a Grand Final rematch, Avondale demolish Green Gully 5-0 to leave David Chick's tenure in jeopardy, and it's the Josh Dennett show at the Veneto Club as Eltham Redbacks hammer Bulleen.

Off-Season confessional | The best of a juicy transfer window | The revolving Dandy Thund-oor: We’re BACK for 2024!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 02:00:00 GMT

After another off-season that felt like an eternity, the NPL season is nearly upon us and the pod is BACK in white-hot anticipation.

On the agenda with Lachie and Nick today:

Off-season confessional: the extreme lengths we’re got to to fill the void left by a lack of NPL football in our lives
Tranfers galore: Which signings have caught the eye?
NST Chatter
Brandon Barnes is BACK and Adam Piddick is in - are Thunder the most entertaining club in Victorian football?
Listener questions

Strap in, it’s a big one.

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The Mid-Season Transfer Window, Three quarters of the way through the season | All the big transfer rumours and confirmed moves reviewed and rated!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 08:00:00 GMT

Ladies and Gentlemen, the silly season has officially BEGUN.

As we reach the three quarter mark of the season, the mid-season window (we're as confused as you are) has arrived and clubs across the top two flights have already made a series of high profile moves, with a number more rumoured to be on the way.

Nick and Lachie discuss all the transfer scuttlebutt currying lying around on NPL Victoria twitter, sorting the fact from fiction and assigning some potentially controversial grades to all of the confirmed moves.

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The copyright wars - why are streams disappearing? | Knights' incredible Avondale comeback | How AI is taking over NPL Victoria

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 23:00:00 GMT

Do you hear that? The wail of distant sirens on the wind?It's the sound of the copyright police descending on NPL Victoria!

Josh Parish and Lachie Flannigan are on deck to unpack the weekend that was and go full sci-fi as we witness the rise of the machines.

The boys try to get their head around Melbourne Knights incredible comeback against Avondale - and Lachie's inadvertent role in getting the stream taken down...

PLUS:

- South Melbourne maintain their perfect record, but at what cost?

- An unexpected answer to what the V in VPL really stands for.

- We solve the mystery of the missing CB Smith light tower.

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GRAND FINAL SHOW! | Full South Melbourne v Oakleigh preview w/ South's Andy Brennan and Mark Ivkovic!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:00:00 GMT

It’s grand final week and we’re back for a bumper episode!

Nick and Lachie are joined by the NPL Victoria ‘Woj’ Mark Ivkovic for an extensive preview of the Grand Final between South Melbourne and Oakleigh, plus review of the two semi finals.

The crew also catch up with South Melbourne’s Andy Brennan ahead of the big game, who provided an insight into how the season has panned out and where things are at heading into the Grand Final.

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Boom or Bust Bergers | A team called "The Blues", wearing red... | Has a new NPL2 coaching power couple emerged?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 19 May 2023 00:00:00 GMT

It's the halfway mark of the NPL Victoria season and as many clubs turn to new coaches to take them in a bold, fresh direction, the NPL Victoria Pod is doing the same with co-hosts.

With Nick unavailable, Lachie rewards last week's guest Josh Parish for his stunning debut inthe last episode with an elevation to the co-host chair.

Together, they go through

The quirks and curiosities of the Australia Cup
Another loss for Bentleigh: Should they consider another coaching change?
The mystery NPL midfielder who Lachie can't get away from
Why the NPL2 makes absolutely no sense, and why it's lack of sense is the reason we love it so much!

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NPL VICTORIA ROUND 1 | Preston steal the points | South Melb sweep Avondale aside | Loza's genius

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick & Ivka dive into Preston's unlikely smash-and-grab victory away to Oakleigh - a match the Cannons dominated until the last 15 minutes. What went so wrong for the Lions, and how on earth did they turn it around?

Meanwhile, Green Gully push Heidelberg to the brink with an acrobatic disallowed goal from Bilal Habib in stoppage time, while South Melbourne recover from their Oceania travails to deny Avondale at Avenger Park.

And after he masterminded a 3-1 upset win away to Hume City, we ponder whether Altona Magic coach Goran Lozanovski is the Claudio Ranieri of the NPL!

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Only three-goal games allowed | South win the derby | Concerns at the Lodge

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 02 May 2024 06:00:00 GMT

In a round where every game had the same number of goals, are there supernatural forces at play in this season’s NPLW?

Meanwhile, South Melbourne got back on track with a big derby win, whilst Preston Lions continued to impress.

Plus, is there cause for concern at Calder? Are Alamein back to their best? How far can the Royals go?

Be sure to tune in for all the latest league and cup action!

Utter coaching CHAOS | South find their new manager as TWO NPL head coaches depart!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 06 May 2025 22:00:00 GMT

The coaching merry-go-round has well and truly arrived in NPL Victoria and Lachie, Mark and Nick are here to pick up the pieces!

The coaching chaos began at South Melbourne, where former Technical Director Sinisa Cohadzic has been confirmed as the club's senior head coach until the end of the season. A familiar face, but is he the right fit at Hellas?

Meanwhile, Melbourne Knights and Port Melbourne BOTH parted ways with their managers in Ivan Franjic and John Markovski. We run the rule over their respective tenures and look ahead to what could lie ahead for Croatia and the Sharks.

Elsewhere, Heidelberg's purple patch of form continued as they broke their Oakleigh Cannons curse, while VPL1 one was back to it's chaotic best.

Semi-finals preview | Calder United and Brunswick Juventus relegated | What's next for NPLW giants?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT

After a dramatic final day of action, we have our semi-finalists and relegated teams locked in.

Preston Lions and Essendon Royals will face off in the first semi-final on Friday evening, while Premiers Bulleen Lions host Heidelberg on Saturday.

Meanwhile, a late goal resigned Brunswick Juventus to VPL next season, while Calder went out with a whimper.

With Oscar once again flaking on the podcast, join Taryn and Pokuah to discuss all the news, storylines and drama of the NPLW Victoria 2024 season!

Nike Cup final review | Top 4 locked in? | Relegation battle gets even tighter

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 09 Aug 2024 05:00:00 GMT

Bulleen Lions were finally on the right side of a big final, edging out Preston 3-2 in a thrilling Nike Cup finale.

Things are getting even tighter in the league race though - can South Melbourne make a miraculous late charge for the top four?

The relegation battle is even closer, with all three teams separated by just one point.

How will it all shake out? Tune in to Radio Dub for all the latest!

Essendon Royals coach Vince Battiato joins the pod!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 11 Jul 2024 04:00:00 GMT

Essendon Royals coach Vince Battiato joins Radio Dub for a special edition of the podcast!

Find out all the secrets behind his team’s success and how far their coach thinks they can go this season, as well as Vince’s take on the rest of the competition.

The finals race continues to heat up as the top five teams continue to pick up points.

Meanwhile after a huge couple of weeks, how has the relegation battle been shaken up?

Tune in for all of this and more on Radio Dub!

Barometer effect OVER | Massive relegation six pointer | Royals hit for six

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 04 Jul 2024 08:00:00 GMT

The barometer effect has ended, with Box Hill smashing Alamein

Shock losses to both Essendon Royals and Preston Lions shakes up the finals race

Calder now five points away from safety and in more strife than ever

All of the above and more is covered in this week’s episode of Radio Dub!

Bayswater's home streak continues | South steal a Greek Derby win | Are synthetic surfaces safe?

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 22:00:00 GMT

It's a NSW takeover on the pod this week as Molchy, Will & Nikola review Round 4 of the Australian Championship!

Sydney United are reduced to 10 men early and almost stage a fightback out west, Dredon Kelly spares APIA's blushes, and Olympic and Spirit are made to pay for their missed chances as South and Preston snatch victories on the road.

Plus, a horror injury to Luc Jeggo prompts a discussion on the use and upkeep of synthetic pitches in NSW.

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Goals, Goals, Goals! | The NPL Victoria Pod returns!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 19:00:00 GMT

After a week away desposting our NPL2 chaos coins in the back, Lachie and Nick are back to review the goal-laden week that was in Victorian NPL Football, including:

- South silence their critics?
- Oakleigh secret weapon
- Why Altona should've heeded Lachie's warning to keep leading scorer Jonas Markovski in bubble wraap.
- The Nick Tolios era is ALIVE at Dandenong City

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The final countdown! | Previewing a huge final weekend in NPL, VPL1 & VPL2

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:00:00 GMT

One more round to go!

Nick and Lachie are on deck to preview a HUGE final round in NPL Victoria.

Who locks in a home final? Who gets promoted? Who wins VPL2?

We give our predictions, insights and more!

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Bulleen premiers again | Bentleigh stun Heidelberg | Hard truths and musical theatre

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 07:00:00 GMT

Bulleen are premiers again following a crazy penultimate weekend of NPLW football!

Preston and Essendon Royals kept everyone on their toes with an exciting draw.

Meanwhile the relegation battle took a major turn, as Bentleigh Greens shocked Heidelberg to put themselves in pole position to survive.

With just one weekend of regular season action remaining, tune in for an uncharacteristically dramatic breakdown of all the big events!

Vibes off the chart | Royals beat Bulleen again | Calder’s woes deepen

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 12 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

Radio Dub is back as the big stories keep coming in NPLW Victoria!

After another weekend with a cascade of goals, will the good vibes keep the good times going?

The Royals beat Bulleen for a second time this season, whilst South Melbourne look to be on the up - so who is the real deal?

But things are not looking so rosy for the bottom three. Can any of Calder, Bentleigh or Brunswick pull themselves out of the quagmire at the bottom of the table?

Let the transfer window commence!

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Fri, 28 Jun 2024 09:00:00 GMT

The transfer window is finally open and as clubs scramble to pull together some season defining signings, Nick and Lachie are left reeling by the loss of Josh to a (temporary) cross-code transfer.

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Multiple seven-goal thrillers | Royals beat Preston | Box Hill Globetrotters

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 08:00:00 GMT

With Taryn Heddo officially joining the pod as a permanent member, another week of NPLW action is the target of an in-depth review.

Both Bulleen and South Melbourne came out on top in seven goal-thrillers, serving up plenty of entertainment in the process.

Meanwhile, Essendon Royals claimed another huge scalp, handing Preston their second straight defeat.

As Box Hill bolster their team with a series of high-profile signings, the remainder of the NPLW season is set to be must-watch entertainment!

Australian Championship MEGA PREVIEW ft. Teo Pellizzeri & Will Konstandinidis

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:00:00 GMT

It's an NPL Victoria Pod x From The Gantry crossover episode!

Josh & Lachie draft in some more NPL NSW expertise for a team-by-team breakdown of the Australian Championship, as fellow commentators Teo Pellizzeri and Will Konstandinidis join us ahead of Friday's big kickoff.

00:04:12 - Victoria preview

00:34:48 - NSW preview

01:20:17 - Best of the rest

2026 NPL VICTORIA PREVIEW

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT

Our longest episode EVER!

With storylines galore, Josh, Nick, Lachie and Ivka look into their crystal ball and predict every team's fortunes ahead of a blockbuster NPL Victoria season.

Can Avondale recover from losing half their squad in the offseason?

How will South Melbourne balance their OFC Pro League schedule with competing in the NPL?

And can Preston overhaul a 6-point deduction to challenge for the title?

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00:00 Intro
04:10 Avondale
18:03 Altona Magic
28:14 Bentleigh Greens
39:10 Caroline Springs George Cross
51:42 Dandenong City
1:03:03 Dandenong Thunder
1:14:39 Green Gully
1:26:51 Heidelberg United
1:40:50 Hume City
1:51:30 Oakleigh Cannons
1:59:05 Preston Lions
2:13:00 South Melbourne
2:23:11 St Albans Dinamo

Screamers & comebacks galore | Dinamo down Knights | 5-star Preston turn on the style

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 13:00:00 GMT

Has there ever been a better round of goals in this competition?

From Diego Cuba's physics-defying free kick to a pair of Preston pile-drivers, we were spoilt for choice for goal of the week. Add in two six-goal thrillers and a pair of backflip celebrations, and NPL Victoria fans were eating good this past weekend.

We start at George Andrews, where Thunder found themselves 3-0 up against Oakleigh inside half an hour, before the Cannons roared back to life in the second half. Then, over at Frank Holohan, a Ren Nagamatsu-inspired South Melbourne ran riot before King Kenny led a late fightback.

Dinamo's decisive derby win leaves the Knights on the brink, Preston bounce back in emphatic fashion, and Nick Hegarty's Hume lose their third on the trot.

Plus in VPL1, we dig into Northcote's decision to sack their coaching duo, and Kingston's incredible 6-1 demolition of Manningham.

2025 NPL VICTORIA SEASON PREVIEW

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Josh, Nick, Lachie and Ivka get out the crystal ball and put their reputations on the line!

With the finals race and relegation battle more competitive than ever, predictions have never been tougher.

Will South Melbourne finally get over their Grand Final hurdle? Can Oakleigh survive the departure of 3 key players? Will promoted Preston shake up the title race? And can anyone stop the Avondale juggernaut?

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All aboard the Popemobile | Knights board steps down | Guest in class

Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish — Mon, 26 May 2025 12:00:00 GMT

37 minutes was all it took for Jack Pope to write his name in South Melbourne folklore, with two ripper goals and a red card for shirt-fronting a Knights opponent, helping lift Hellas out of the relegation zone.

Josh, Lachie and Ivka sift through the derby debris and ponder where to now for the Knights, as news breaks live during recording of the resignation of Club President Simon Pincic and the rest of the incumbent board.

Elsewhere, Preston nab a point late against Dandy City, Altona's win has the air raid sirens sounding at Churchill Reserve, and we wonder whether Joe Guest has already inscribed his name on the Gold Medal.

Plus, a there's a nine-goal thriller and a four-way title race in VPL2 - do we have a new pretender to the Chaos League throne?

The NPL Victoria Pod

NPL VIC R12 | ft. Zander Guy! | Hume's title credentials | Loza's meltdown | Melb City in 7th heaven

NPL VICTORIA R11 | Fornaroli HAT-TRICK | Hume topple Heidelberg | Razzle dazzle Dinamo

The US Presidential Campaign arrives in NPL Victoria | Western United whack Bentleigh for seven | Is 2-0 *really* the most dangerous scoreline in football?

NPL VICTORIA R10 | Carpenter WORLDIE but Bergers win it late | Magic Manyec decides the Dandy Derby | The great U23 debate

NPL VICTORIA R9 | Vargas takes charge at Gully | South 'disrespecting' the NPL? | Hajduk & Thunder hit form ahead of Dandy Derby

NPL VICTORIA R6 | David Chick sacked | Preston edge Avondale grudge match | Dinamo STUN Heidelberg

NPL VICTORIA R7 | Hume's Statement Win | Drinks Are Flowing at Lakeside | Bentleigh's Resurgence

NPL VICTORIA R8 | South Melbourne steal the Big Show against Preston | Oakleigh edge Hume in thriller

South struck by Thunder | Ice-cold Asahi sinks Hume | Dinamo break 3-decade drought

Days of Thunder | Oakleigh punish profligate Preston | Knights fall into drop zone

CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE: Victorian football is taking over! | South's amazing week | Heidelberg shock the champs | Srbija's incredible year continues

The smallest goalkeeper in NPL history?! | The Cardiac Kids cause Moreland heartbreak | St Albans. Surged continues

Goalkeeper GOLAZO | The greatest matchday in VPL1 history? | Barcia lights up Lakeside

Wet ‘N’ Wild weekend in NPL! | People Power wins at BT Connor | Relegation battle heats up

Is the world's fastest man playing VPL1? | Melbourne Knights' Mr-Fix-It | Avengers level threat at Lakeside

Scoreline Insanity | Moreland City WIN | Why 10am is the new blockbuster kickoff time

Avondale's hateful eight leaves Thunder reeling | Kasumovic comes to the fore | South leaves Hajduk in the mud

Six of the best from the Bergers as McGuffie departs St Albans | The CENTRE BACK who can't stop scoring screamers | Mulder & Scully dispatched to The Grange

Katsakis IN at Bentleigh, Watson OUT at Hume | The coaching Merry Go Round begins in NPL Victoria!

Hume City start the David Chick era with a BANG | Has the NPL found its answer to Luke Littler? | Goal of the Season contenders galore in VPL1

South Melbourne star Max Mikkola on the secret to his mega long throw, South’s style, NST, Esteban Quintas behind-the-scenes + more!

Get the Abacus out - it's time for THE EQUATION! | Ranking our best mid-season window moves + more!

NPL VICTORIA R4 | Heidelberg edge out Preston in JA masterclass | Striker bingo at the Gully Bistro | An important message from Michael Weier

NPL VICTORIA R5 | Brilliant Bergers sweep Oakleigh aside | 2nd-string South spark Gully crisis | Siciliano silences the doubters

2026 VPL1 & VPL2 Season Preview

The biggest NPL Victoria weekend ever? | Dandy City break the curse | Preston get their revenge | Heidelberg make Aus Cup final

Dinamo Reverse the Curse | Diaz at the Double | Knights on the Precipice

Hellas & Heidelberg Into Dockerty Cup Final | Catch-Up Round Chaos at Somers Street

Can Knights pull off the great escape? | Oakleigh demolish Preston | Murphy's law for Gully

Mikkola's Magic Moment | Victory STUN Oakleigh | Transfer Silly Season Begins

Victory win in Monday night madness | Schroen's golden moment | South scrape a scoreless draw

Debating Esteban's legacy | Heidelberg flying high | Knights humbled at home

NPL Victoria is BACK | Unpacking a bumper Round 1 including an opening day epic, referee injuries and the NPLs latest cross-code athlete!

Gully's Huge Statement | Preston Thunderstruck by Dandenong | South's New Era Begins

Dovison wins the Dockerty | Heidelberg humble WSW | R25 Predictions

Unpacking a juicy Australia Cup draw | VPL1 goes viral again | The curious case of the missing cameramen

Let the silly season begin! | The VPL1 star with his own personal theme song | An all-time fashion crimes at St Albans

An incredible coaching bromance emerges | Late goals galore | Teenage talent take over VPL1

Oakleigh end Heidelberg's unbeaten run | Green Gully go interstate for their new coach | We farewell an icon of Victorian football

Are Avondale BACK? | We save the Community Shield | Gully in crisis

Gully stun Avondale | Knights part ways with Surey | No Sawyer, no problem for South

Bulleen Lions striker Dennis Menelaou opens up on his battle with testicular cancer | A story every young man should hear.

A Welsh international sends NPL Victoria viral | A towering figure of Victorian football disappears | The pod goes interstate!

Let the coaching merry go round commence! | Another eight goal epic in Dandenong | An icon returns to Oakleigh

Unpacking a MAGIC match in Dandenong | Has a surprise golden boot contender emerged? | What’s happened to a northern suburbs icon?

Penulatimate Permutations, Cup Fever and a Premiers Plate race that is simple *too close* to call!

Sven Samild AND Dan Foden join the pod | Grand Final preview | Preliminary Finals reviewed

Bulleen overrun South in GF rematch | Gridlock on the NPLW ladder

Heidelberg are the Champions! | End of season awards | City promoted in thriller

Up there, Acevski! | Lakeside deja vu for Knights | Isgrove bails out Hume

Thunder's Derby Destiny | South Take Step To Safety | Are Dinamo Cursed?

Top four confirmed | South’s title defence ends | Relegation battle unmoved

2025 GRAND FINAL PREVIEW - Heidelberg vs Dandenong City

Heidelberg THRASH the Nix | Knights season ends in ignominy | Hajduk vault Hume into 6th

What going on at Heidelberg United? | Have we found NPL Victoria's most underrated player? | MORE chaos in NPL2

Bayswater City's war on football | TJ's moment of madness | Sydney Utd in crisis

A thriller in Bundoora | Reus rules the roost | Dandy City's 'Drogba' moment

Aus Championship kicks off with a BANG | Yamamura scores from halfway | S**thousery backfires for Sydney Utd

South Melbourne drop into relegation zone | Sharks stun Preston | Northcote's incredible comeback

Surprise league leaders and non-stop goals | Radio Dub

90+13' minute MADNESS as Avondale break Heidelberg hearts | Preston's statement win at Fox St

South & Knights BOTTOM of the table | Port Melbourne's international man of mystery | Gully's 'lights out' finish

Hilton's heroics win epic shootout | Injury-hit Avondale crumble | South & Heidelberg set up blockbuster semi final

NPL VICTORIA R2 | Hume break South curse | Georgies glory in Maltese derby | Preston flex their muscle

Relegation battle twist | Smooth sailing for top four | Barometer effect in full flow

Esteban's gamble backfires | Gully in crisis | Jamal Ali goes on an adventure

AI-assisted Oakleigh demolish Hume | Dinamo young gun dazzles | Is the relegation battle done and dusted?

A Puskas nominee from NPL Victoria?! | Incredible Thunder comeback | Bergers take down Avengers

SCENES at BT Connor | Murphy's Law for South Melbourne | Thunder state finals credentials

South Melbourne make history | Sinisa's unlikely backstory | Reflections on Year 1 of the Australian Championship

Wollongong's INSANE comeback pushes Marconi to the brink | Preston OUT as Spirit survive | No biscotti as APIA eliminate Bayswater

6-goal CHAOS as Olympic crumble | Too little, too late for Wolves | Sotira gives Metrostars a glimmer

Avondale prove the "doubters" wrong | Georgies & Bentleigh back in the big time | Finals & playoffs preview

Aguek turns from Balotelli to Beckham | Olympic & Preston STUNNED | Six-goal THRILLER at Christie Park

South Melbourne & Marconi set up dream decider | The great Grand Final venue debate

South get their revenge | Bergers win again | Brunswick Juve off the bottom

Nuna goes nuclear | Bear Necessities at the Village | Premiership race down to the wire

Hume sack Marchioli | Avondale's King's Birthday gift | Dockerty Cup Preview

Box Hill’s miraculous comeback | Can anyone stop Bulleen? | Bergers’ new era starts with a bang

The US Presidential Campaign arrives in NPL Victoria | Western United whack Bentleigh for seven | Is 2-0 really the most dangerous scoreline in football?

Penulatimate Permutations, Cup Fever and a Premiers Plate race that is simple too close to call!