South Melbourne are the champions, lifting their first national title in 26 years thanks to a spectacular start at Olympic Village. How have Hellas pulled off this midseason resurrection? And where did it all go wrong for Marconi? Josh, Ivka, Teo and Molchy are on deck for our final NPL Victoria x From The Gantry megapod of the season.

Plus, Teo takes us back to when he first encountered a frustrated NPLW coach by the name of Sinisa Cohadzic, and we ask the biggest question: did season one of the Australian Championship bring us closer to the dream of a standalone national second division?

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It's an ensemble cast this week as Nick D'Urbano times his run perfectly to the back post to join the NPL Vic x From The Gantry Megapod for the first time, alongside Josh Parish, Alex Molchanoff, Nick Kutnjak, Mark Ivkovic and Lachie Flannigan.

South Melbourne are through to the inaugural Australian Championship Grand Final, after Manny Aguek did his best John Anastasiadis impression to ghost in straight off the bench. We review a thrilling Greek Derby from all angles.

The choice of Olympic Village as the Grand Final venue has provoked heated debate this week. With Lakeside unavailable, did FA make the right call?

And Marconi proved the "doubters" wrong again to end Moreton City Excelsior's dream run (even though every member of the pod tipped them to do just that). Could Peter Tsekenis' siege mentality and big-game nous be the difference on Saturday?

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It's a Victorian takeover on the megapod this week as Josh, Lachie, Teo & Ivka review four enthralling quarter finals in the Australian Championship!

This weekend saw the debut of the FVS (Football Video Support) system - has the addition of a coach's challenge fixed VAR?

James Hilton lived out every goalkeeper's wildest dream on Friday night, saving three penalties and converting the winner himself in the shootout. We dive into the details of a wickedly fun Derby D'Italia as Marconi upset APIA.

Meanwhile, Moreton City dazzle against 10-man Avondale - but did Jonatan Germano get his team selection all wrong?

And Heidelberg were behind for all of four minutes before smashing Metrostars for six, while Max Mikkola used the sixth ball of the over to befuddle Chris Marques from the long throw, setting up a massive Greek derby semi final at Lakeside.

The NPL Victoria Podcast is brought to you in 2025 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!

We’re also excited to announce that Content Hype are supporting the show!

From website management and club newsletters, to matchday photography, videography and social media, Content Hype will tailor a package that suits your club's needs.

Enjoying the show? Keep in touch via our socials!

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➤ Direct hate mail to Josh here: @joshparish_
➤ Keep up with Ivka's transfer scoops here: @mivkaa