Best Lachie Flannigan Nick DUrbano Podcasts (2025)

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Thunder's Derby Destiny | South Take Step To Safety | Are Dinamo Cursed? 1:41:05

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Is there such a thing as TOO MUCH NPL Victoria? One brave commentator put that to the test this weekend on his trip south of the Barassi Line, and has been left a little worse for wear. It's a full complement this week as Josh, Nick, Ivka and Lachie dive into Hume's thrilling win over Gully, and South's impressive second-half showing against Victor…

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All aboard the Popemobile | Knights board steps down | Guest in class 1:36:58

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37 minutes was all it took for Jack Pope to write his name in South Melbourne folklore, with two ripper goals and a red card for shirt-fronting a Knights opponent, helping lift Hellas out of the relegation zone. Josh, Lachie and Ivka sift through the derby debris and ponder where to now for the Knights, as news breaks live during recording of the r…

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South & Knights BOTTOM of the table | Port Melbourne's international man of mystery | Gully's 'lights out' finish 1:31:39

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An unprecedented relegation six-pointer looms in the OG Melbourne derby. How on earth did we get here? Josh is back alongside Nick and Ivka to dive into South Melbourne's shock defeat at the hands of Port Melbourne. Just who is Maxim Gaydovskiy, and could the new boss lead the Sharks to safety? The Knights missed their late chance to stun Heidelber…

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Gully's Huge Statement | Preston Thunderstruck by Dandenong | South's New Era Begins 1:31:06

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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 o…

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Utter coaching CHAOS | South find their new manager as TWO NPL head coaches depart! 1:32:06

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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 Hell…

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A Puskas nominee from NPL Victoria?! | Incredible Thunder comeback | Bergers take down Avengers 1:27:24

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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 incredib…

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Debating Esteban's legacy | Heidelberg flying high | Knights humbled at home 1:57:57

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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 comprehe…

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Victory win in Monday night madness | Schroen's golden moment | South scrape a scoreless draw 1:42:04

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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 re…

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South Melbourne drop into relegation zone | Sharks stun Preston | Northcote's incredible comeback 1:32:07

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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 pe…

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Days of Thunder | Oakleigh punish profligate Preston | Knights fall into drop zone 1:15:01

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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 en…

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South struck by Thunder | Ice-cold Asahi sinks Hume | Dinamo break 3-decade drought 1:23:47

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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 se…

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SCENES at BT Connor | Murphy's Law for South Melbourne | Thunder state finals credentials 1:41:24

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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 …

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Esteban's gamble backfires | Gully in crisis | Jamal Ali goes on an adventure 1:35:48

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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…

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A thriller in Bundoora | Reus rules the roost | Dandy City's 'Drogba' moment 1:26:43

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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 o…

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Up there, Acevski! | Lakeside deja vu for Knights | Isgrove bails out Hume 1:12:48

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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 Podc…

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NPL Victoria is BACK | Unpacking a bumper Round 1 including an opening day epic, referee injuries and the NPLs latest cross-code athlete! 1:27:11

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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 g…

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2025 NPL VICTORIA SEASON PREVIEW 2:10:48

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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 th…

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WE'RE BACK! | Unpacking the best of a bumper off-season. 48:24

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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'…

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2024 SEASON FINALE | Full Oakleigh v South Melbourne Grand Final review + our end of season awards! 1:29:46

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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 gi…

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Steph Galea joins the pod | Grand Final review | Bergers’ Glory 42:46

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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 Pres…

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GRAND FINAL SHOW! | Full South Melbourne v Oakleigh preview w/ South's Andy Brennan and Mark Ivkovic! 1:21:55

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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 i…

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Sven Samild AND Dan Foden join the pod | Grand Final preview | Preliminary Finals reviewed 1:11:09

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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 ev…

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Semi-finals preview | Calder United and Brunswick Juventus relegated | What's next for NPLW giants? 34:02

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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 whimp…

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Alana Cortellino joins Radio Dub! | Joining Western United | Bulleen finals preview 22:40

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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. Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials! ➤ Twitter: @NPLVicPod ➤ Instagram: @NPLVictoriaPod ➤ Pester Nick here : @Ni…

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It's FINALS TIME! | Full Elimination Finals preview, end of season report cards + some Preston promotion pandemonium! 1:39:32

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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…

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Bulleen premiers again | Bentleigh stun Heidelberg | Hard truths and musical theatre 51:53

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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 rema…

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Top four confirmed | South’s title defence ends | Relegation battle unmoved 48:12

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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 releg…

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The final countdown! | Previewing a huge final weekend in NPL, VPL1 & VPL2 53:45

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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 list…

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Nike Cup final review | Top 4 locked in? | Relegation battle gets even tighter 34:49

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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 four? The relegation battle is even closer, with all three teams separated by just one point. How will it all sh…

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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 1:28:45

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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 shock the A-League Men champions and treble winners Central Coast Mariners, while FC Melbourne Srbija's amazing ye…

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The smallest goalkeeper in NPL history?! | The Cardiac Kids cause Moreland heartbreak | St Albans. Surged continues 1:19:20

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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 Heidelberg, while Manningham lose to Hume. Is the bottom two set? Dandy City shock South Melbourne but the Sharkies an…

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We are back! | Game of the season at Avenger Park? | St Albans juniors v Lachie effects microphone 1:26:50

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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 a fan base hijacked a live stream in St Albans on two straight weeks, the dodgem car promotion race in VPL1 and are Lan…

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Top four Bergers | Calder’s big win | Nike Cup semi-finals 52:00

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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. Meanwhile, Calder picked up a potentially huge three points against Boroondara. Plus all the latest from the Nike Cup sem…

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Essendon Royals coach Vince Battiato joins the pod! 1:00:26

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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 the competition. The finals race continues to heat up as the top five teams continue to pick up points. Meanwhile…

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Barometer effect OVER | Massive relegation six pointer | Royals hit for six 55:10

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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 All of the above and more is covered in this week’s episode of Radio Dub! Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials! ➤ Twitter: @N…

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Goalkeeper GOLAZO | The greatest matchday in VPL1 history? | Barcia lights up Lakeside 1:29:43

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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. With South dropping points, is the Premiership race back on? Plus, the Bergers-Avondale goal drought finally breaks…

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Let the transfer window commence! 1:46:03

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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 brought to you by Sacred Herbs - who are fuelling us with their delicious Yerba Mate, and offering a special deal to our listeners…

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Relegation battle twist | Smooth sailing for top four | Barometer effect in full flow 49:20

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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 the pack, Alamein continue uphold their status as the ultimate barometer. All of the above and more is covered in this we…

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South get their revenge | Bergers win again | Brunswick Juve off the bottom 49:36

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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 Hil and Essendon Royals continued to pick up points, whilst Alamein solidified their status as league barometers. Tune in…

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Unpacking a juicy Australia Cup draw | VPL1 goes viral again | The curious case of the missing cameramen 1:59:26

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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 Albans are back in business and Avondale come away with a big, big win at home. Plus, how Lachie turned the NPL Victoria Pod…

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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 1:49:37

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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 changes (both personnel and otherwise) loom - what can we expect? Esteban Quintas delivers one of the funniest moments of the season as a …

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Vibes off the chart | Royals beat Bulleen again | Calder’s woes deepen 42:33

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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 Melbourne look to be on the up - so who is the real deal? But things are not looking so rosy for the bottom three. Can an…

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An incredible coaching bromance emerges | Late goals galore | Teenage talent take over VPL1 1:04:56

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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 - headlined by another late equaliser for Melbourne Knights against Avondale. Where there wasn't late goals there…

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Multiple seven-goal thrillers | Royals beat Preston | Box Hill Globetrotters 54:35

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With Taryn Heddo officially joining the pod as a permanent member, another week of NPLW action is the target of an in-depth review. Both Bulleen and South Melbourne came out on top in seven goal-thrillers, serving up plenty of entertainment in the process. Meanwhile, Essendon Royals claimed another huge scalp, handing Preston their second straight …

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Oakleigh end Heidelberg's unbeaten run | Green Gully go interstate for their new coach | We farewell an icon of Victorian football 1:23:48

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As we race towards the business end of the season, Nick and Lachie suit up for a fresh instalment of the pod! On the agenda today: - Who is Ramon Falzon, Green Gully's new coach? - Did VPL2 serve up the ultimate game in Victorian football history? - Heidelberg's unbeaten run ends at the hands of Oakleigh - An NPL Victoria heritage listed item meets…

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Box Hill’s miraculous comeback | Can anyone stop Bulleen? | Bergers’ new era starts with a bang 48:22

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Taryn Heddo joins the pod for another week to dissect another week of NPLW action! Tune in for the lowdown on Box Hill’s incredible comeback against South Melbourne, as well as Bulleen’s seemingly unstoppable run of form. There has been plenty of change on and off the pitch at Heidelberg, whilst FV Emerging are back in the thick of the action. At t…

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Wet ‘N’ Wild weekend in NPL! | People Power wins at BT Connor | Relegation battle heats up 1:26:58

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Winter is coming and no place felt the cold, rainy embrace of the coming season harder than Victorian football over the weekend - for better AND worse! Josh, Nick and Lachie have dried to themselves off enough to review a wet and wild weekend of NPL football which saw: - South claim a 'familiar win in the 115th Original Melbourne Derby - Corner cha…

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Preston move clear | Bentleigh’s woes deepen | Okino returns 37:38

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Preston Lions are flying so far this season, but will the red-hot Bulleen be able to stop them in their tracks? Meanwhile, Kurea Okino made her return to the NPLW competition last weekend and has already made her mark. Bentleigh and Brunswick Juve are in desperate need of a reversal of their fortunes, whilst FV Emerging are preparing to make their …

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Scoreline Insanity | Moreland City WIN | Why 10am is the new blockbuster kickoff time 1:40:18

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It’s a new week and you know what that means! A new episode of the NPL Victoria Pod is in the books as Lachie, Nick and Josh dive into all the weekend’s action which was the equivalent of THAT English First Division Boxing Day in the 1963! A nine goal thriller at Pettys Reserve - what happened?! Moreland City have FINALLY won! Is the relegation bat…

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Is the world's fastest man playing VPL1? | Melbourne Knights' Mr-Fix-It | Avengers level threat at Lakeside 1:47:37

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Another huge weekend of NPL and VPL action is in the books and Nick and Lachie are back to review all the action. Avondale handed South Melbourne their first loss of the season, is it alarm bells for Hellas or just a blip on the radar? St Albans have landed the hottest free agent in the coaching market, while Knights kicked off a new era under Ivan…