Join Lachie Flannigan, Josh Parish & Nick D'Urbano and a rotating panel of Victorian football players, coaches and experts for your weekly review of all things NPL!
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Royals stun NPLW queens | Preston find a way again | Bergers and Boroondara serve up competition’s annual 4-4 draw
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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 Heidelb…
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Avondale's hateful eight leaves Thunder reeling | Kasumovic comes to the fore | South leaves Hajduk in the mud
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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 fou…
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Are Avondale BACK? | We save the Community Shield | Gully in crisis
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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…
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Bulleen overrun South in GF rematch | Gridlock on the NPLW ladder
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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 ne…
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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
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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 imaginatio…
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Bulleen Lions striker Dennis Menelaou opens up on his battle with testicular cancer | A story every young man should hear.
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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 Bul…
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Surprise league leaders and non-stop goals | Radio Dub
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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 bas…
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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!
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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 Sacr…
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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
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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 lu…
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Radio Dub joins the NPL Victoria Pod Network | Upsets galore to kickoff the NPLW season - Full Round 1 Review!
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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…
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Katsakis IN at Bentleigh, Watson OUT at Hume | The coaching Merry Go Round begins in NPL Victoria!
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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 rei…
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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 …
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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!
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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 🧉🙌 ➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod ➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod ➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_ ➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan ➤ Welcom…
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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?
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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 Else…
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The copyright wars - why are streams disappearing? | Knights' incredible Avondale comeback | How AI is taking over NPL Victoria
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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 Avondal…
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A Welsh international sends NPL Victoria viral | A towering figure of Victorian football disappears | The pod goes interstate!
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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 di…
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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!
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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 A…
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The Official 2024 NPL Victoria Season Preview ™️ | We make a BIG signing | An important lesson in checking your emails
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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…
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Off-Season confessional | The best of a juicy transfer window | The revolving Dandy Thund-oor: We’re BACK for 2024!
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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…
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Paco Radio | ft. Lou Tona & Shane Rexhepi | 28 September 2023
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In a special post-season episode, Josh Parish is joined by club president Lou Tona and incoming head coach Shane Rexhepi to discuss Shane’s appointment, the approval of the Hosken Reserve Master Plan, and an evolution of the women’s program.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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Concussed Keepers, South's Inter(national team) man of mystery and a slice of Avondale history | 2023 NPL Men's Victoria Grand Final Review
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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 - Fa…
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A Huge Day for the Italian Club Merger/Demerger Flowchart, plus the Bentleigh Greens relegation debrief with Josh Parish
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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! Els…
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Penulatimate Permutations, Cup Fever and a Premiers Plate race that is simple *too close* to call!
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➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod ➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_ ➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan 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: @joshparis…
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Are Altona finals bound? | Another South stumble | Hajduk Heroics in NPL2!
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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. ➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod ➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_ ➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachief…
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The Lions Den ft. Emma Checker, Rob Stambolziev and Jordan Figon | 7 July 2023
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Josh & Jake are joined by Figs & Stambo to discuss the recent run of form, and compete in the Lions Den quiz! The we're joined by star defender Emma Checker to discuss her integration into the team and the upcoming Women's World Cup!By FNR Football Nation Radio
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Get the Abacus out - it's time for THE EQUATION! | Ranking our best mid-season window moves + more!
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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 Sydne…
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Paco Radio | ft. Jim Hristoforidis & Con Lekakis | 6 July 2023
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On this week's show Pokuah speaks to U15s Boys Coaches, Jim Hristoforidis & Con Lekakis about the season so far and their juniors program.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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The State Of Our Football Nation | ft. Liz Deep-Jones | 6 July 2023
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On this week's show Pokuah & George speak to Author, Journalist and Producer, Liz Deep-Jones about Australian Football, the upcoming Women’s World Cup and her and her Lucy Zeezou novelsBy FNR Football Nation Radio
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Radio Dub | ft. Boroondara Eagles Becky Lim | 6 July 2023
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On this week's show Pokuah & Oscar chat to Boroondara Eagles Star Forward Becky Lim about her season with the team.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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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!
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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…
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Nick Galatas | The State Of Our Football Nation | 29 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & George speak to Nick Galatas about the next stage of the National Second Devision.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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Pablo Bateson | The State Of Our Football Nation | 29 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & George chat to Pablo Bateson about the Under 17 Tour.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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The State Of Our Football Nation | ft. Pablo Bateson & Nick Galatas | 29 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & George chat to Pablo Bateson about the Under 17 Tour. They also speak to Nick Galatas about the next stage of the National Second Devision.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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Radio Dub | NPLW Round 15 Review + Nike FC Cup SF draw reaction | 29 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & Oscar give their thoughts on Round 15 of the NPLW. They also take a look at the Nike FC Cup Semi Final.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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Paul Iliopoulos | The State Of Our Football Nation | 22 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & George talk to Paul Iliopoulos about the new home of our MatildasBy FNR Football Nation Radio
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Bonita Mersiadas | The State Of Our Football Nation | 22 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & George talk to Bonita Mersiadas about the upcoming Football Writers Festival.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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The State Of Our Football Nation | ft. Bonita Mersiades & Paul Iliopoulos | 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & George talk to Bonita Mersiadas about the upcoming Football Writers Festival. They also chat to Paul Iliopoulos about the new home of our MatildasBy FNR Football Nation Radio
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Radio Dub | NPL Women's Round 14 + Matilda's Squad Reaction | 22 June 2023
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On this weeks show Pokuah & Oscar chat about the NPL Women's Round 14 games, and give their thoughts on the recently announced Matilda's team.By FNR Football Nation Radio
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