The NPL Victoria Pod
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!
Episodes
71 episodes
2024 SEASON FINALE | Full Oakleigh v South Melbourne Grand Final review + our end of season awards!
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 h...
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Steph Galea joins the pod | Grand Final review | Bergers’ Glory
The 2024 NPLW Victoria season is in the books, with Heidelberg United crowned championsHow 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 incredi...
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GRAND FINAL SHOW! | Full South Melbourne v Oakleigh preview w/ South's Andy Brennan and Mark Ivkovic!
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 fi...
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Sven Samild AND Dan Foden join the pod | Grand Final preview | Preliminary Finals reviewed
One game remains in the NPLW Victoria season: Preston v Heidelberg in the Grand FinalTune in for a breakdown on both teams’ preliminary final successes, plus the takeaway from another missed opportunity for BulleenHear from both...
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Semi-finals preview | Calder United and Brunswick Juventus relegated | What's next for NPLW giants?
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...
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Alana Cortellino joins Radio Dub! | Joining Western United | Bulleen finals preview
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.
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It's FINALS TIME! | Full Elimination Finals preview, end of season report cards + some Preston promotion pandemonium!
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...
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Bulleen premiers again | Bentleigh stun Heidelberg | Hard truths and musical theatre
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 Gree...
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Top four confirmed | South’s title defence ends | Relegation battle unmoved
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...
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The final countdown! | Previewing a huge final weekend in NPL, VPL1 & VPL2
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 po...
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Nike Cup final review | Top 4 locked in? | Relegation battle gets even tighter
Bulleen Lions were finally on the right side of a big final, edging out Preston 3-2 in a thrilling Nike Cup finale.Things are getting even tighter in the league race though - can South Melbourne make a miraculous late charge for the top...
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CENTRE OF THE UNIVERSE: Victorian football is taking over! | South's amazing week | Heidelberg shock the champs | Srbija's incredible year continues
What. A. Week.Victorian football is taking over after an incredible week from the state federation representatives on the national stage. South Melbourne win the Dockerty Cup in dramatic fashion AND beat Wellington Phoenix, Heidelberg s...
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The smallest goalkeeper in NPL history?! | The Cardiac Kids cause Moreland heartbreak | St Albans. Surged continues
There’s only three weeks to go in the NPL season but the crew are back on deck to review another huge weekend of action!The relegation battle heats up as St Albans shock Oakleigh and Moreland City fall to a heartbreaking defeat to Heide...
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We are back! | Game of the season at Avenger Park? | St Albans juniors v Lachie effects microphone
After a week off, the crew are back on deck to review all things NPL Victoria football!The race for second heats up as Avondale and Oakleigh play out a six goal thriller, while the relegation battle takes another twist.Plus, how...
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Top four Bergers | Calder’s big win | Nike Cup semi-finals
A huge week of league and cup football in NPLW Victoria is on the agenda for Radio Dub!Heidelberg were the biggest winners of the weekend, with their win over South Melbourne seeing them leapfrog their rivals into the top four.M...
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Essendon Royals coach Vince Battiato joins the pod!
Essendon Royals coach Vince Battiato joins Radio Dub for a special edition of the podcast!Find out all the secrets behind his team’s success and how far their coach thinks they can go this season, as well as Vince’s take on the rest of ...
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Barometer effect OVER | Massive relegation six pointer | Royals hit for six
The barometer effect has ended, with Box Hill smashing Alamein Shock losses to both Essendon Royals and Preston Lions shakes up the finals race Calder now five points away from safety and in more strife than ever
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Goalkeeper GOLAZO | The greatest matchday in VPL1 history? | Barcia lights up Lakeside
What a weekend in Victorian football! We thought Pierce Clark's 95th minute top-corner trivela could never be topped, but Mario Barcia came damn close, unleashing a 45-metre half volley in an ultimately losing effort against Oakleigh. W...
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Let the transfer window commence!
The transfer window is finally open and as clubs scramble to pull together some season defining signings, Nick and Lachie are left reeling by the loss of Josh to a (temporary) cross-code transfer. This week’s podcast is broug...
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Relegation battle twist | Smooth sailing for top four | Barometer effect in full flow
Bentleigh and Brunswick Juve both made big moves in the relegation battle this week, whilst Calder appear to be in dire straits.The top four managed a more straightforward weekend, each claiming important wins.In the middle of t...
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South get their revenge | Bergers win again | Brunswick Juve off the bottom
In a weekend with some marquee match-ups, it was South Melbourne and Heidelberg who claimed major wins.The relegation battle took a turn, as Brunswick Juventus finally lifted themselves off the foot of the table.Meanwhile, Box H...
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Unpacking a juicy Australia Cup draw | VPL1 goes viral again | The curious case of the missing cameramen
Guess who's back? Back again!The NPL Victoria Pod is back to jump into a blockbuster Round of 32 Australia Cup draw and review all the action from an action packed weekend.Bergers continue South's Olympic Village hoodoo, St Alba...
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Let the silly season begin! | The VPL1 star with his own personal theme song | An all-time fashion crimes at St Albans
The silly season (transfers baby!) is nearly upon us and to celebrate - the boys are back with a suitably silly instalment of the pod. On the agenda this week: The transfer window is coming up - and some massive cha...
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1:49:37
Vibes off the chart | Royals beat Bulleen again | Calder’s woes deepen
Radio Dub is back as the big stories keep coming in NPLW Victoria!After another weekend with a cascade of goals, will the good vibes keep the good times going?The Royals beat Bulleen for a second time this season, whilst South M...
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An incredible coaching bromance emerges | Late goals galore | Teenage talent take over VPL1
The business end of the season is fast approaching and 2024's dose of Victorian footballing drama is showing no signs of slowing down. The top flight gave the concept of "Fergie time" a run for its money with a slew of last minute goals...
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