A week after South Melbourne's dramatic U-turn on sacking their head coach, Josh, Lachie and Ivka dive deep into the Sinisa saga, as Hellas go down 3-2 at home to Altona Magic. Meanwhile, Dandy City complete a regular season double over Heidelberg with Tim Atherinos scoring a remarkable hat trick, and Hume City smack five past a sorry Bentleigh Greens. Plus, there's coaching movements in VPL1, and Essendon Royals come close to breaking an ancient naval record. The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/ - and let them know we sent you!Our Goal of the Week award is presented by Best Grip Socks! If you've scored a banger, send us the video via DM for your chance to score yourself a free pair - and feature on the podcast! Otherwise, head to https://bestgripsocks.com/ and use promo code 'NPLPOD20' for 20% off your first order.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit http://www.contenthype.com.au/ to find out more.

We were ready to drop 40 minutes on Sinisa's sacking - and then South Melbourne reinstated him the morning after we recorded. So please enjoy the remainder of this week's NPL Victoria Podcast! Rumours of Dandenong Thunder's inevitable demise may have been exaggerated, after a spirited showing in a 4-2 loss away to Heidelberg. But do the Thunder have only 3 weeks left to save their season?Elsewhere, Bruno nets another hat trick, Melbourne City's international gamble backfires, we examine the Dinamo v Preston Zapruder film and GV Suns midfielder Matthew Lelliott joins us for a VPL2 deep dive. The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/ - and let them know we sent you!Our Goal of the Week award is presented by Best Grip Socks! If you've scored a banger, send us the video via DM for your chance to score yourself a free pair - and feature on the podcast! Otherwise, head to https://bestgripsocks.com/ and use promo code 'NPLPOD20' for 20% off your first order.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit http://www.contenthype.com.au/ to find out more.

It's a full complement on the pod this week as Lachie returns from his travels in Scotland alongside Josh, Nick and Ivka. The quartet discuss Preston's struggles in front of goal, Oakleigh's blend of discipline and dark arts, and Dandy City's crucial win at home to Dinamo. Is 2/3rds of the relegation zone already set in stone?The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/ - and let them know we sent you!Our Goal of the Week award is presented by Best Grip Socks! If you've scored a banger, send us the video via DM for your chance to score yourself a free pair - and feature on the podcast! Otherwise, head to https://bestgripsocks.com/ and use promo code 'NPLPOD20' for 20% off your first order.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit http://www.contenthype.com.au/ to find out more.

Josh, Nick and Ivka dive into all the big storylines from the weekend's action, starting with Hume City stating their title credentials by dismantling Avondale in the early Saturday kickoff. There's drama in the dugout at Thunder as they nab an unlikely draw off Dinamo, Bentleigh bounce back by bravely resisting the Bergers, and Preston fire a blank in the Maco Derby.Plus, our new Goal of the Week competition gets off to a spectacular start!The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/ - and let them know we sent you!Our Goal of the Week award is presented by Best Grip Socks! If you've scored a banger, send us the video via DM for your chance to score yourself a free pair - and feature on the podcast! Otherwise, head to https://bestgripsocks.com/ and use promo code 'NPLPOD20' for 20% off your first order.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit http://www.contenthype.com.au/ to find out more.

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. The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.

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?The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.

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 endStrap in, it's a good one. As always, this week’s podcast is brought to you by Sacred Herbs - who are fuelling us with their delicious Yerba Mate, and offering a special deal to our listeners!Use the code “NPL” for a 15% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate.Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Sacred Herbs  The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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?!This week’s podcast is brought to you by Sacred Herbs - who are fuelling us with their delicious Yerba Mate, and offering a special deal to our listeners!Use the code “NPL” for a 15% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate ❤️Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Sacred Herb The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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.This week’s podcast is brought to you by Sacred Herbs - who are fuelling us with their delicious Yerba Mate, and offering a special deal to our listeners! Use the code “NPL” for a 15% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate.Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Sacred Herbs  The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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.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% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate 🧉Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Scared Herb  ❤️The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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!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% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate 🧉Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Scared Herb  ❤️Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Welcome Josh to the pod here: @joshparish_The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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 championsA central defender does the unthinkable again in VPL1 Paco go whacko on Beaumaris in VPL2This 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% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate 🧉Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Scared Herb  ❤️The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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!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% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate 🧉Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Scared Herb  ❤️The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com - including some of that sweet sweet Mate 🧉Enjoy some on us - and the boys at Scared Herb  ❤️The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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 WanderersMacIvor 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.Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflanniganThe NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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 Weier00:08:13 - Preston 0-1 Heidelberg00:32:35 - Green Gully 1-1 Hume City00:48:20 - Dandy City 0-0 George Cross00:56:55 - Altona Magic 0-1 St Albans Dinamo01:01:50 - Dandy Thunder 0-1 Avondale01:09:45 - South Melbourne 1-0 Bentleigh01:18:00 - Melbourne City 1-1 Oakleigh01:25:20 - VPL101:35:20 NPL Vic Round 5 TipsThe NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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 Heidelberg0:10:36 - Green Gully 0-1 South Melbourne0:26:48 - Preston Lions 1-1 George Cross0:36:02 - Avondale 4-1 Dandy City0:44:43 - Hume City 3-1 Dandy Thunder0:49:54 - Melbourne City 5-0 Dinamo0:57:30 - Altona 0-2 Bentleigh1:01:28 - VPL1 & VPL2 Round-upThe NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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?The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!We’re also excited to announce that Content Hype are supporting the show!From website management and club newsletters, to matchday photography, videography and social media, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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. The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2025 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!We’re also excited to announce that Content Hype are supporting the show!From website management and club newsletters, to matchday photography, videography and social media, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs.Visit contenthype.com.au to find out how we can help you raise your game.The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...

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? The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2025 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!We’re also brought to you by Sacred Herbs who are fuelling us in 2025 with their delicious Yerba Maté and offering a special deal to our listeners.Use codeword “NPL” for a 15% discount on anything at www.sacredherbs111.com/ including some of that sweet, sweet maté 🧉The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2026 by Melville Bodyworks, located at 106 Melville Rd Brunswick West. For all your panel beating and smash repairs, give them a call on 8378-5555, or visit melvillebodyworks.com.au - and let them know we sent you!Grab your morning coffee in style with Panenkups - premium keep cups that reflect your passion for the beautiful game. With 10 iconic clubs to choose from, head to www.panenkups.com and use promo code NPLPOD at checkout for an exclusive 15% discount.We'd also like to thank Content Hype for their support of the show.From matchday photography, videography and social media to website management and newsletters, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs. Plus, the Content Hype podcast studio is available for hire! Visit www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_...