NPL VICTORIA R10 | Carpenter WORLDIE but Bergers win it late | Magic Manyec decides the Dandy Derby | The great U23 debate

NPL VIC R16 | Sinisa's return | Hajduk do the double over Heidelberg | Bentleigh into drop zone

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/ [http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/] - [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFmWDJOU1VMRWl6MGZfQ2Q0WjBKRmI3UTFrQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRTZnTk9pWVlwcE1oZ2NoWUMtTlZraEtGdUhaeE9URzF4QndJd2V3eTRYN0JkdVV0T0tNRmd2ZHMtX1J3NXYtUUJXRlVCRlNSdEpNVEVPaG1JeHFxcEpWRTVXRk5hcjVxeW41UFJ5bEFxaU9OUk9jbw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fmelvillebodyworks.com.au%2F%C2%A0-&v=tMzDV5QeX14] 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/ [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/ [http://www.contenthype.com.au/]  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1lacVA1VURDcUVROGVDZi1velNHREFpM0htZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYWtMZXJLZVRRVlNCSnVkOW1jTEcweEdtRHRmRUNSZ1dMSW5FQ19EUzM5QXFSOXBRUHlNSEtoWmZfYmJZNEpTV19VM0g4Sm1QelpwQ0NSNEI5R1hpSnpqMEJlY284ZVBJUXZ5OEpPQUlRT0xEc2VPaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contenthype.com.au%2F%C2%A0to&v=tMzDV5QeX14]to find out more.

NPL VIC R15 | South's backflip | Thunder show some fight | GV Suns' Matthew Lelliott

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/ [http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/] - [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFmWDJOU1VMRWl6MGZfQ2Q0WjBKRmI3UTFrQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRTZnTk9pWVlwcE1oZ2NoWUMtTlZraEtGdUhaeE9URzF4QndJd2V3eTRYN0JkdVV0T0tNRmd2ZHMtX1J3NXYtUUJXRlVCRlNSdEpNVEVPaG1JeHFxcEpWRTVXRk5hcjVxeW41UFJ5bEFxaU9OUk9jbw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fmelvillebodyworks.com.au%2F%C2%A0-&v=tMzDV5QeX14] 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/ [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/ [http://www.contenthype.com.au/]  [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1lacVA1VURDcUVROGVDZi1velNHREFpM0htZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYWtMZXJLZVRRVlNCSnVkOW1jTEcweEdtRHRmRUNSZ1dMSW5FQ19EUzM5QXFSOXBRUHlNSEtoWmZfYmJZNEpTV19VM0g4Sm1QelpwQ0NSNEI5R1hpSnpqMEJlY284ZVBJUXZ5OEpPQUlRT0xEc2VPaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contenthype.com.au%2F%C2%A0to&v=tMzDV5QeX14]to find out more.

NPL VIC R14 | Oakleigh stay top as Preston draw a blank | Dandy City climb closer to safety

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/ [http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/] - [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFmWDJOU1VMRWl6MGZfQ2Q0WjBKRmI3UTFrQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRTZnTk9pWVlwcE1oZ2NoWUMtTlZraEtGdUhaeE9URzF4QndJd2V3eTRYN0JkdVV0T0tNRmd2ZHMtX1J3NXYtUUJXRlVCRlNSdEpNVEVPaG1JeHFxcEpWRTVXRk5hcjVxeW41UFJ5bEFxaU9OUk9jbw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fmelvillebodyworks.com.au%2F%C2%A0-&v=tMzDV5QeX14] 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/ [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/ [http://www.contenthype.com.au/] to [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1lacVA1VURDcUVROGVDZi1velNHREFpM0htZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYWtMZXJLZVRRVlNCSnVkOW1jTEcweEdtRHRmRUNSZ1dMSW5FQ19EUzM5QXFSOXBRUHlNSEtoWmZfYmJZNEpTV19VM0g4Sm1QelpwQ0NSNEI5R1hpSnpqMEJlY284ZVBJUXZ5OEpPQUlRT0xEc2VPaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contenthype.com.au%2F%C2%A0to&v=tMzDV5QeX14] find out more.

NPL VIC R13 | Hume batter Avondale | Bentleigh frustrate Heidelberg | Magic stun listless Preston

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/ [http://melvillebodyworks.com.au/] - [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGFmWDJOU1VMRWl6MGZfQ2Q0WjBKRmI3UTFrQXxBQ3Jtc0tuRTZnTk9pWVlwcE1oZ2NoWUMtTlZraEtGdUhaeE9URzF4QndJd2V3eTRYN0JkdVV0T0tNRmd2ZHMtX1J3NXYtUUJXRlVCRlNSdEpNVEVPaG1JeHFxcEpWRTVXRk5hcjVxeW41UFJ5bEFxaU9OUk9jbw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fmelvillebodyworks.com.au%2F%C2%A0-&v=tMzDV5QeX14] 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/ [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/ [http://www.contenthype.com.au/] to [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa1lacVA1VURDcUVROGVDZi1velNHREFpM0htZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYWtMZXJLZVRRVlNCSnVkOW1jTEcweEdtRHRmRUNSZ1dMSW5FQ19EUzM5QXFSOXBRUHlNSEtoWmZfYmJZNEpTV19VM0g4Sm1QelpwQ0NSNEI5R1hpSnpqMEJlY284ZVBJUXZ5OEpPQUlRT0xEc2VPaw&q=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.contenthype.com.au%2F%C2%A0to&v=tMzDV5QeX14] find out more.

NPL VIC R12 | ft. Zander Guy! | Hume's title credentials | Loza's meltdown | Melb City in 7th heaven

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 [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 www.panenkups.com [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 www.contenthype.com.au [http://www.contenthype.com.au/] to find out more.