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President Pave Jusup and Vice President Tony Vujic join Zovak and Josh in studio to review the two South Melbourne games, and the club event on Friday night that saw the likes of AAFC's Nick Galatas and Football Australia Chairman Chris Nikou identify 2023 as a start date for the National Second Division.

Plus, a sleep-deprived Mark Ivkovic dials in to update us on the hectic final few days on the transfer window, that saw the Knights secure a - literally - last-minute signing!

Join Josh and Lachie talking about the Chelsea win, Arsenal drop, The bulls win over the Victory, Preview of the Victoria Football and had a quiz with Nick and Athos.

Join Josh and Lachie talking about the Chelsea win, Arsenal drop, The bulls win over the Victory, Preview of the Victoria football and had a quiz with Nick and Athos.

The Female Football Week celebrations continue with Girls U14 coach Bill Stavereski, and players Freija Garraway and Sophia Marinos.

The Female Football Week celebrations continue with Girls U14 coach Bill Stavereski, and players Freija Garraway and Sophia Marinos.

U21s attacker Marko Dimoski and U19s utility Darien Beleski have teamed up to coach the U10s as part of their SEDA College training. They share their experiences as coaches, players, and fans of the Preston Lions Football Club.

South African-born winger Bradley Blumenthal outlines how Louie Acevski finally enticed him to the club, and how big he realised the club really is once he arrived! With his first goal coming against North Sunshine, Brad is loving the atmosphere, the style of play, and the camaraderie at Preston, and can’t wait to face Box Hill on Friday night under the BT Connor lights.

Winger turned wingback Bella Edwards joins the show after playing her first two games for the club. She discusses her return from a stress fracture, the demands of her new position, her respect for coach Dan Foden that led her to join from Alamein, and playing in front of big crowds for the first time.

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The Female Football Week celebrations continue with Girls U14 coach Bill Stavereski, and players Freija Garraway and Sophia Marinos.

U21s attacker Marko Dimoski and U19s utility Darien Beleski have teamed up to coach the U10s as part of their SEDA College training. They share their experiences as coaches, players, and fans of the Preston Lions Football Club.

And finally, South African-born winger Bradley Blumenthal outlines how Louie Acevski finally enticed him to the club, and how big he realised the club really is once he arrived! With his first goal coming against North Sunshine, Brad is loving the atmosphere, the style of play, and the camaraderie at Preston, and can’t wait to face Box Hill on Friday night under the BT Connor lights.

Dave Cvetkovski and Josh Parish update the Preston faithful on all the latest club news, and review Dave's skills behind the kebapi grill at last night's Avondale game.

But excitingly, there are new transfers to announce - 3 players who have already got the fans excited at their first training session!

Technical Director Nick Radecki joins to update us on the junior programme, the increase in women's participation, the progression of the Preston pathway, and the benefits of the new partnership with Melbourne City. Plus, he lets us in on the contributions that the senior coaches have made in training and mentoring others at the club.

Men's playmaker Lochie Reus is in studio to discuss his miraculous early return from serious injury, the areas he believes the senior men's squad can improve, and massive upcoming games

Doveton and Oakleigh Cannons.

And finally, senior women's midfield Deanna Fruscalzo, joins the show for the first time, sharing stories of her football upbringing in an Italian household, and her rivalry with her sister at Bulleen. Plus, she previews Friday night's clash with Booroondara Eagles.

Paul Mavroudis is joined by Heather Reid and Marion Stell to discuss their new book, "Women in Boots: Football and Feminism in the 1970s".