The NPL Victoria Pod

By Lachie Flannigan, Nick D'Urbano & Josh Parish

Join Lachie Flannigan, Josh Parish, Nick D'Urbano, Mark Ivkovic and a rotating panel of Victorian football players, coaches and experts for your weekly review of all things NPL!

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How many episodes does The NPL Victoria Pod have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.

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July 06, 2023Get the Abacus out - it's time for THE EQUATION! | Ranking our best mid-season window moves + more!
As the mid-season window concludes, sides have bolstered their ranks with fresh talent to help them to the finish line, and the NPL Victoria is no different.

NPL Victoria commentator Josh Parish once again joins Lachie and Nick for a jam packed epsideo!

On the agenda this week:
Oakleigh Cannons defender Anthony Pantazopoulos signs for Western Sydney Wanderers
MacIvor Reserve plays host to a huge battle between South and Oakleigh - the match, the venue and the souv reviewed.
How many points do the relegation battlers need to stay up?
A bad week for goalkeepers across the NPL
Could Heidelbergs disappoint league campaign end with a silver(ware) lining?
After some extra NPL Victoria content this week? We've got you covered! In addition to our regular review pod, Nick caught up with Eastern Lions striker Max Batchelor for a fascinating interview about his career and secret life as a Reality TV star. You can catch it here.

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
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56min
July 06, 2023 Meet the NPL2 striker who's a secret Reality TV star! | Eastern Lions stiker Max Batchelor discusses his experience on Heartbreak Island, why he left Bulleen and more!
Last week, After Eastern Lions' 1-1 draw with Kingston City, Nick kicked off the first instalment in the NPL Victoria Pod's feature interview series by catching up with Lions striker Max Batchelor!

The 23-year-old discussed his fascinating experience away from the pitch, appearing on New Zealand reality TV series, Heartbreak Island, the fascinating career journey he's already enjoyed and the truth behind his recent exit from FC Bulleen Lions!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
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27min
June 21, 2023 The Mid-Season Transfer Window, Three quarters of the way through the season | All the big transfer rumours and confirmed moves reviewed and rated!
Ladies and Gentlemen, the silly season has officially BEGUN.

As we reach the three quarter mark of the season, the mid-season window (we're as confused as you are) has arrived and clubs across the top two flights have already made a series of high profile moves, with a number more rumoured to be on the way.

Nick and Lachie discuss all the transfer scuttlebutt currying lying around on NPL Victoria twitter, sorting the fact from fiction and assigning some potentially controversial grades to all of the confirmed moves.

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan

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_...
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1h 8min
June 15, 2023 The lights aren't on but people ARE home: unpacking a two part NPL epic at Lakeside | (Cup) Fever Season!
After a three week break, Nick and Lachie reunite to discuss an event that will live long in NPL Victoria heritage: The lights going out (or rather, not coming on) at half-time of South Melbourne and Dandenong Thunder at Lakeside.

While the second half might taken 3 days to get back underway, it was worth the wait. The duo review the madness of it all, as well as the other big talking points from the weekend's league action.

They also tkae a deep dive into the week's Australia Cup action, as all five of our Victorian national round entrants were confirmed.

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
...more
41min
May 19, 2023Boom or Bust Bergers | A team called "The Blues", wearing red... | Has a new NPL2 coaching power couple emerged?
It's the halfway mark of the NPL Victoria season and as many clubs turn to new coaches to take them in a bold, fresh direction, the NPL Victoria Pod is doing the same with co-hosts.

With Nick unavailable, Lachie rewards last week's guest Josh Parish for his stunning debut inthe last episode with an elevation to the co-host chair.

Together, they go through
The quirks and curiosities of the Australia Cup
Another loss for Bentleigh: Should they consider another coaching change?
The mystery NPL midfielder who Lachie can't get away from
Why the NPL2 makes absolutely no sense, and why it's lack of sense is the reason we love it so much!

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
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1h 23min
May 04, 2023 Bell, Barraca and Bangers - reviewing a crazy Monday night of NPL2 in Bulleen | Avondale Invincibles? | Box Office South!
Tonight, on the NPL Victoria Pod agenda.

Nick D’Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are joined by Josh Parish to unpack another huge weekend in NPL Victoria.

• Bulleen vs Preston: Game of the Year? The crew debate an instant classic at the Veneto, talk Barraccas, PA systems and why Brunswick Juventus were also in action that night.
• Avengers repels inevitable Oakleigh - who can stop them?
• Box Office Hellas?

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
...more
1h 10min
April 27, 2023 Goals, Goals, Goals! | The NPL Victoria Pod returns!
After a week away desposting our NPL2 chaos coins in the back, Lachie and Nick are back to review the goal-laden week that was in Victorian NPL Football, including:

- South silence their critics?
- Oakleigh secret weapon
- Why Altona should've heeded Lachie's warning to keep leading scorer Jonas Markovski in bubble wraap.
- The Nick Tolios era is ALIVE at Dandenong City

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
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46min
April 05, 2023 Welcome back Bentleigh | South get Grand Final revenge | A red card crisis?!
Tonight, on the NPL Victoria Pod agenda.

Nick D’Urbano and Lachie Flannigan unpack a wide range of huge topics to emerge from a jam packed NPL Victoria bonanza.

• Pita (not) back? How an Oakleigh icon disappeared after a one week return. Was it a mirage? Or did we ping a hammy on our victory lap?
• The Greens are back!
• A snap lockdown needed? One of our hosts suggests a drastic measure should be implemented to curtail a rising “epidemic”.
• The same hosts suggests a similar method to keep a rising star on the pitch!
• Australia Cup chaos! Is it time to review the fixturing?
• The rematch five years in the making

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
...more
1h
March 28, 2023 Let the coaching merry go round commence! | Another eight goal epic in Dandenong | An icon returns to Oakleigh
After a week in hospital spent recovering from an attempt to recreate Nahuel Bonada's fence diving goal celebration, Nick and Lachie are back for another episode of the pod!

We're only six round into the NPL and NPL2 seasons but there are coaching changes aplenty! Nick and Lachie unpack a series of coaching changes, headlined by Bentlleigh Green's appointment of Riccardo Marchioli as head coach.

Also on the agenda:

• Goals, goals, goals!
•Another night of madness at George Andrews reserve - are Port back?
• The pita bread is BACK at Jack Edwards!
• Avondale's hot start
• A shock top two in the second tier

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
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56min
March 14, 2023 What going on at Heidelberg United? | Have we found NPL Victoria's most underrated player? | MORE chaos in NPL2
Wow, what a round.

Nick D'Urbano and Lachie Flannigan are back on deck to unpack another huge round in both NPL Victoria and NPL2 - with a whole host of cracking games on tap.

On the agenda:

• What’s up with Heidelberg? Can they turn it around?
• Are Gully being slept on?
• Drama in Werribee!
• The buzz is back at Juve
• Another addition to the Heritage Hall of Fame
• Your Questions

Have a question you want answered on the show? Reach out to us on Twitter!

➤ Follow the show on Twitter: @NPLVicPod
➤ Pester Nick here : @NickDurbano_
➤ Tell Lachie he's wrong here: @lachieflannigan
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_...
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1h 18min

FAQs about The NPL Victoria Pod:

How many episodes does The NPL Victoria Pod have?

The podcast currently has 143 episodes available.