Episodes
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 onA VPL1 star has his own personal theme songDandenong City shock Oakleigh in styleThe academy sides continue to ...
Published 06/13/24
Published 06/13/24
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?Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ ...
Published 06/12/24
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 bromanc...
Published 06/05/24
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!...
Published 06/02/24
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 lateAs always, this...
Published 05/31/24
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!...
Published 05/30/24
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?Enjoying the sho...
Published 05/24/24
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 a...
Published 05/21/24
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!Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester...
Published 05/17/24
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...
Published 05/15/24
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 k...
Published 05/09/24
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 MelbourneEnjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagr...
Published 05/08/24
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!Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester N...
Published 05/02/24
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.This week’s podcast is brought to you by Sacre...
Published 05/02/24
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 N...
Published 04/25/24
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.Enjoying the show? Kee...
Published 04/25/24
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...
Published 04/19/24
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! Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our...
Published 04/11/24
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...
Published 04/10/24
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.  For more information on Testicular Cancer Awareness...
Published 04/07/24
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! Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials! ➤ Twitter:...
Published 04/04/24
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! This week’s podcast is brought to you by Sacred Herb - who are fuelling us with their delicious Yerba Mate, and offering a special deal to our listeners!  Use the code “NPL” for a 15%...
Published 03/30/24
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...
Published 03/27/24