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Nick and Lachie are back for a special extended edition of the NPL Victoria Pod! The duo is joined by special guests Brad Norton from South Melbourne and Matthew Foschini from the Oakleigh Cannons as part of their preview ahead of this weekend’s NPL Men’s Victoria Grand Final - at City Vista Reserve. They discuss the venue for this weekend’s Grand Final double-header, the beginning of the coaching...

Oakleigh defender Matthew Foschini joins the podcast ahead of the Grand Final. The veteran full-back details their barnstorming run to the finals and how they’ve been able to push ahead with a number of key injuries along with much more.

Ahead of the Grand Final, South Melbourne captain Brad Norton joins Nick and Lachie to preview the big game! Brad goes into depth about South’s incredible rise up the table, how they’ve coped with recent absentees, and Max Mikkola’s cannon throw-ins.

State of Our Football Nation takes a local focus this week, as George and Lachie chat to Moreland City's Maurice Bisetto and, fresh from his side's upset with over Sydney FC in the Australia Cup quarter-final, Oakleigh Cannons' Head Coach Chris Taylor.

After his side's dramatic NPL2 title win which saw them promoted to the top flight for the first time in 60 years, Moreland City's Maurice Bisetto joined the program to chat about the historic feat, discuss whether or not Campbell Reserve (their home turf) will be ready for top flight football and recount their tale of unlikely success,

After his side's giant killing performance against Sydney FC in the Australia Cup quarter finals, Chris Taylor caught up with George and Lachie to discuss the match and some of the challenges the Cannons have face through their season.

With 2023 fast approaching, George and Lachie caught up with AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas for a National Second Division Update!

With 2023 fast approaching, George and Lachie caught up with AAFC Chairman Nick Galatas for a National Second Division Update!

After the Port Melbourne Sharks were left shocked and devastated by the news that their local council had retracted crucial funding for JL Murphy Reserve, effectively nixing plans for the venue to be used as a training venue for the Women's World Cup in 2023, George and Lachie caught up with President Bill Romanovski and Senior Women's player Gabrielle Vittori.

George Donikian & Lachie Flannigan are back to analyse the health of the round ball code in Australia at all levels, as they catch up with: - Melbourne City Director of Football Michael Petrillo - Sutherland Sharks young gun John Fotopoulos - Aussie striker David Williams

After the Port Melbourne Sharks were left shocked and devastated by the news that their local council had retracted crucial funding for JL Murphy Reserve, effectively nixing plans for the venue to be used as a training venue for the Women's World Cup in 2023, George and Lachie caught up with President Bill Romanovski and Senior Women's player Gabrielle Vittori

David Williams made his returned to SOOFN to discuss his departure from the Indian Super League, the challenges of balancing playing ambitions against his family commitments and his professional future.

Melbourne City Director of Football spoke to George & Lachie to provide an update on the off-season activities for the A-League club and how the process of scouting and signing players actually works.

After his 1st Grade debut for Sutherland Sharks in the NSW NPL, George and Lachie spoke to talented young footballer John Fotopoulos to discuss his journey to date as an aspirant senior footballer.

Join Lachie and Nick for another edition of the NPL Victoria Pod! The guys jump into the first weekend of finals action, including Oakleigh's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Heidelberg. Plus, they review the NPL 2/3 promotion/relegation playoffs and preview the upcoming semis.

Nick and Lachie are joined by Oakleigh Cannons captain Tyson Holmes to discuss his side's thrilling 5-3 win over Brisbane City in the Australia Cup, the challenges Oakleigh are facing with injuries, and to preview their upcoming finals blockbuster against Heidelberg United.

For the first time in 3 years, Victorian Football has finally reached the end of the regular season! To mark the occasion, Nick & Lachie are back for another edition of the NPL Victoria Pod complete with: - A full review of the simultaneous Sunday NPL action. - A look back on a crazy final round of NPL2 & 3 action, which saw Moreland City secure the NPL2 title - An NPL Finals and NPL2 pro/rel play...

Paco Radio is back for the final time in season 2022! To reflect on the season, which saw Paco fall just shy of promotion, Nick D’Urbano spoke to Head Coach Alex Cobo and Assistant Coach Oliver Stankovski.

Join Nick and Lachie for another edition of the NPL Victoria Pod! The fellas jump into yet another huge weekend of action including South Melbourne's premiership victory, and are Port Melbourne the team no one wants to face come finals time? Plus, they're joined by Josh Parish to review the huge game of the round between Avondale and Heidelberg! Also, the guys dive into the NPL2 and NPL3 promotion...

For our match of the round segment, Nick and Lachie caught up with NPL Victoria commentator Josh Parish for his “hot takes” from Olympic Village as Avondale secured a statement 4-1 win over Heidelberg. Plus, as Josh also moonlights this pod’s resident NPL3 expert, the boys also talked to him about what looms as a HUGE final day on both ends of the table of Victoria’s third tier.

On this week's show join Nick as he talks to committee members Anna Martucci, Kylie Razzi, Laura Luppino, and Helen Kanj about the club's season and what is in store for Paco in the future.

Nick, Lachie and Oscar caught up with Bentleigh Greens midfielder George Lambadaridis, who spoke to the gang about the Greens’ Dockerty Cup glory and his sides upcoming Australia Cup clash with Sydney FC.

This week’s edition of The NPL Victoria Podcast sees regular hosts Nick D’Urbano & Lachie Flannigan call in the cavalry for their Dockerty Cup debrief, as fellow FV Commentator Oscar Rutherford joins the show to help dissect a weekend which saw the Bentleigh Greens pull off their 3rd Dockerty Cup title with a stunning come from behind 2-1 win over Oakleigh Cannons. To reflect on the victory, the b...

Calder United star Aleks Sinclair joined the team to discuss her side's big victory on the weekend. Aleks shares her insight into why Calder United have been so successful under Mark Torcaso, along with the club becoming a part of the Western United banner.

Join Pokuah, Lachie & Oscar on this week's show as they discuss the Nike FC Cup final that saw Calder United win their fifth title in a row. They break down where it potentially went wrong for South Melbourne and the critical moments in the matchup. Calder United star Aleks Sinclair joined the team to discuss her side's big victory on the weekend. Aleks shares her insight into why Calder United ha...