The NPL Victoria Pod

Josh, Nick and Lachie hold a memorial service for Preston's 2026 campaign, which came to an abrupt end on Saturday afternoon. Where did it go wrong for the Lions? How did Avondale turn their top six record around? And will Germano stay if they win the whole thing? Then we turn our attention to a "lights out" performance by South Melbourne in the Greek Derby against Heidelberg. Despite finishing fourth, are Sinisa's side now title favourites? Plus, there's in-depth previews of this week's so-called "preliminary" finals, and the VPL1 playoff semi finals, where Victory face Redbacks and Northcote host Bulleen on a bumper Friday night. 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! 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.

With the regular season in the books, Josh, Nick and Ivka grade the seasons of all the clubs who missed the finals, while Ivka has breaking news on Avondale's search for a new coach. We pick through the debris of Altona's late equaliser to deny Preston a home final, and Heidelberg saving Ivka's bacon by squeezing into the six at the expense of Caroline Springs George Cross. In VPL1, Brunswick Juventus are officially promoted to the top flight for the first time in 15 years, a stunning day at the Veneto Club is accompanied by a thrilling 10-man victory over Northcote City, and a late Knights collapse at The Web earns Eltham a playoff spot ahead of FC Melbourne Srbija. Plus, Lachie joins us belatedly after slaving away on a musical masterpiece! 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! 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 house again this week as Lachie, Nick, Ivka and Josh dive into the penultimate round of NPL Victoria action! Heidelberg's winless streak is finally over, thanks to a spectacular stoppage-time winner from Christian Theoharous. Could Johnny A's boys make a fist of the finals series? Meanwhile, an off-duty sparky rescues Oakleigh's Premiership celebrations, and George Cross go down late in a 5-goal thriller at Broadmeadows to dint their finals hopes. But has Ivka gone the early crow? 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! 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.

For the first time ever, Lachie and Nick join Josh and Ivka in the Content Hype studio! The quartet review Round 24 in NPL Victoria - a round that rained goals, kick-started some wild coaching merry-go-round rumours, and brought up more controversies than ever. 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.

The full crew are back to dissect a classic Dockerty Cup final as Preston Lions defeated Heidelberg United to claim their first piece of Cup silverware since 1992. On the agenda this week: * How Preston dismantled Heidelberg in an historic afternoon for the club. * Where do Heidelberg go from here after yet another game without a win? * South Melbourne continue their Australia Cup march in a thrilling penalty shootout win in the pouring rain against Fremantle City. *NOTE: The podcast was recorded prior to South Melbourne's stating their intention to join the A-Leagues.* 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_ ➤ Keep up with Ivka's transfer scoops here: @mivkaa 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! 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 http://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 http://www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.

The boys have always said they wouldn't dish it out if they couldn't take it - and no week was that theory put to the test more than this one! On the agenda for Lachie Flannigan, Josh Parish and Mark Ivkovic this week: Josh's chickens came home to roost as Zach Cianci scored two goals in a 2-2 draw with Green Gully Gully and Thunder officially relegated - where did it go wrong and how can they get back to NPL Victoria Heidleberg United's woes continue as Avondale finally take a serious top six scalp - but a relic of the past stole the show 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_ ➤ Keep up with Ivka's transfer scoops here: @mivkaa 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! 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 http://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 http://www.contenthype.com.au to find out more.

It’s a full house tonight as Josh, Lachie, Ivka and Nick dissect a blockbuster round of action. There’s a musical flavour as Heidelberg’s struggles continue to be a major talking point. Will things turn around soon? South Melbourne defeated the league leading Oakleigh, ending their 16 game unbeaten run. What does this mean for the race for the finals? Meanwhile, Hume continued their winless run at the hands of St Albans who continue to play spoiler for the finals contenders. Avondale and Preston recorded important wins in their push for finals berth, and the race for promotion is heating up. 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_ ➤ Keep up with Ivka's transfer scoops here: @mivkaa 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.

Join Nick, Ivka and Steve for another edition of the NPL Victoria Pod. The crew discuss the fallout of the South Melbourne v Preston game and Oakleigh's big step towards securing the Premiership with a win in the top of the table clash against Hume. Meanwhile, Bentleigh Greens keep their survival hopes alive and George Cross keep knocking on the doors of finals football.

Josh returns alongside Mark Ivkovic to dive into a truly ridiculous affair at Genis Steel Stadium on Friday night - including penalties at both ends, goal-line drama, a melee inside the net and Hume seeing a goal disallowed after a botched quadruple substitution. Preston have now won seven in a row in all competitions - should the Lions be considered legitimate title contenders? Elsewhere, Avondale continue to flatter to deceive against the big dogs, as Oakleigh extend their cushion atop the table, while Green Gully's great escape is left hanging by a thread following a 3-1 home defeat to Altona Magic. Plus, there's a nine-goal thriller at CB Smith, and a VPL1 star submits his contender for goal of the season. 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.

Lachie, Ivka and Nick are back to discuss a high ceiling, low floor weekend of NPL Victoria action, headlined by Preston's EPIC stoppage time comeback in an all-time NPL Victoria match. On the agenda: Gully get back-to-back wins - is the great escape on? George Katsakis is OUT at Bentleigh, Adam Piddick comes in South's awkward 1-0 win against Thunder Surprise signings in VPL1

Lachie, Ivka and Nick are back to discuss a weekend of NPL Victoria action taken over by foggy conditions, from which Green Gully FINALLY emerged with their first win of the year. One the agenda: The chaotic double penalty sequence at George Cross that sent NPL Victoria nation wide Is the heat on George Katsakis at Kingston Heath Dandenong City stun Avondale Heidelbergs hump continues - and an unwanted record is approaching

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 and Nick are joined in the Content Hype studio by Avondale analyst and social media sensation, Maxim Gaydovskiy, to explore his unique football journey, all the way from Zenit Saint Petersburg to Avenger Park! Maxi spent over a decade at Zenit, working under luminaries like Andre Villas-Boas, Luciano Spalletti and Roberto Mancini. From sleeping at the training ground, travelling to glamour European ties at Stamford Bridge, and being followed on Instagram by Jose Mourinho, Maxi has some incredible tales from the very top of the European game. So how on earth did he end up in NPL Victoria? Listen and find out! Make sure you give Maxi a follow on Instagram: m777ax 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! 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.

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.

Josh, Nick & Ivka review Heidelberg's thrilling win over Avondale, decided by a Marcus Humbert masterclass - but it was Blake Carpenter's goal of the season contender that stole the show. Why was George Ott on the bench? And will the Bergers' profligacy be their undoing this season? Then it's Dandy Derby time, where brilliant newcomer Laat Manyec's 90th minute goal was enough for Thunder to continue their dominance in this fixture, while City were left to rue some spurned first half chances. And we dive into the debate raging over the new U23 rules governing top flight sides. Are the best U20s now the most valuable players in the comp? And should the rules really still apply to NPL sides in the Dockerty Cup? Plus, there's despair for Dinamo, an unhappy dugout debut for Andy Vargas, and D'Urbano is fired up as Bulleen Lions roar back into form. 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_ ...