The NPL Victoria Pod

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...

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 Melbourn...

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 conte...

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 I...

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...

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 disappoi...

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...

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.  P...

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 e...

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' los...

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 lin...

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. The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2025 by Melville Bodywork...

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 p...

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 jug...

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. Enjoying the sho...

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...

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 remark...

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...

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 bigg...

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 podcas...

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. 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...

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! This week’s podcast is brought to you by Sacred Herbs - who are fuelling us with their delicious...

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 dramati...

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. The...

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! 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 a...