NFNL Podcast: Recent Episodes
Northern Football Netball League
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 14 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Lower Plenty senior men's coach Travis Stephens as his side prepare for a finals run in the second half of the season.
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Chat to Hurstbridge senior women's coach Josh Swfit following his team's vital win in their top five clash over the weekend.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 13 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Northcote Park senior men's coach Anthony Palmer after his side claimed their first victory of the season on Saturday.
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Chat to Ivanhoe senior women's star Georgia Pirdis following her and her team's terrific 2024 campaign in the senior women's competition.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 12 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Panton Hill senior men's coach Simon Amore as his side prepare to make their finals run in the second half of the season.
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Chat to NFNL Football Operations Officer Michael Wharton following the AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 11 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Diamond Creek Women's 1 coach Stacey Cross after her side's nail-biting one-point win over St Mary's on Saturday.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 10 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Heidelberg West senior men's coach Dale Mayne following his side's upset victory over Old Eltham Collegians.
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Chat to NFNL netball representative head coach Brooke George following Sunday's Netball Victoria Association Championships.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 9 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Bundoora senior men's coach Heath Scotland after his side claimed their first victory of the season on Saturday.
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Chat to Heidelberg West senior women's coach Brett Pollard as the Hawks settle into the Division 3 competition this season.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 8 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Laurimar senior men's coach Jimmy Atkins after his side's first Division 2 victory in club history on the weekend.
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Chat to Broadford FNC President Bonnie Welch about the club's three senior netball sides in this year's winter campaign.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 7 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to NFNL Head of Umpiring Martin Ellis as we celebrate Community Umpire Week this week.
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Chat to Heidelberg senior women's coach Andrew Harwood after his side's 3-1 start to the 2024 campaign.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 6 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Matt Cronin, founder of the Pat Cronin Foundation ahead of this week's round being in Pat's honour.
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Chat to Kilmore senior men's coach Paul Derrick after his side's upset win over Old Paradians last week.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 5 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Lalor senior men's coach Lance Whitnall after the club's historic drought-breaking victory on Saturday.
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Chat to Thomastown senior women's coach David Hatzis following his side's first ever victory in the senior women's competition.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 4 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Heidelberg senior men's coach Vin Dattoli after their victory over North Heidelberg last week and ahead of their huge clash with Montmorency this weekend.
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Chat to Panton Hill senior women's coach Ben Brown following his side's first ever victory in the senior women's competition.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 3 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the action from last weekend.
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Speak to Fitzroy Stars senior men's coach Lionel Proctor after his side's terrific victory over Kinglake.
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Chat to Lower Plenty senior women's coach Stewart Lewis on his side's return to the senior women's competition.
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Preview our senior men's & senior women's matches this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco on Edition 2 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Greensborough senior men's coach Matthew Hyde & Epping senior men's coach Brad Hollow after their side's Good Friday victories.
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Preview the opening rounds of our Division 2 and Division 3 senior men's competitions this weekend.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Jarrad Gardner on Edition 1of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Give our 2024 predictions in our senior men's competitions.
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Preview our 2024 senior women's competitions.
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Speak to Hume 1 premiership coach Fiona Georges after her side's Division 1 summer netball grand final triumph.
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Preview our two senior men's Good Friday clashes.
Join Nicholas Sacco, Jarrad Gardner and Josh Ward on Edition 28 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
Review the 2023 football and netball seasons.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 27 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the Division 1 Grand Final and what it means for both Heidelberg and Bundoora.
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Speak to Heidelberg premiership coach Vin Dattoli
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Review Frank Rosbrook Medal night
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 26 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Review the Division 2 Grand Final and Division 1 Preliminary Final
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Extensively preview the Division 1 Grand Final and tomorrow night's Frank Rosbrook Medal.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 25 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Laurimar senior men's coach Jimmy Atkins following his side's premiership triumph last week.
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Review each senior men's match from the weekend.
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Preview both games this weekend including the Division 2 Grand Final.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 24 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Bundoora senior men's coach Michael Ryan following his side's four-point Qualifying Final victory.
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Chat to Scott Brander from Whittlesea's netball program.
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Review and preview all three senior men's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 23 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Eltham senior men's coach Tim Bongetti ahead of his side's enormous second semi-final against Diamond Creek.
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Review all senior competition's, including last Sunday's senior women's Grand Finals and Friday's first night of winter netball Grand Finals.
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Preview this week's senior men's finals.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 22 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to players from all six senior women's sides taking part in this Sunday's Grand Finals.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 21 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Greensborough senior men's coach Saade Ghazi ahead of their massive clash with Hurstbridge this weekend.
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Chat to Thomas Nemeth from Alphington Sports Medicine Clinic.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 20 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to coach of the Darebin 1 side Maddie Webster, as the Falcons sealed a top four spot in the top flight following an upset win over Eltham.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 19 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Laurimar senior men's coach Jimmy Atkins ahead of their huge top four clash with Kinglake on Saturday.
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Chat to Greensborough senior women's coach Scott Bennett as his side prepare for a huge elimination final this weekend.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 18 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Northcote Park senior men's coach Stephen Saddington after his side picked up an important win to keep their Division 2 finals hopes alive.
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Chat to Diamond Creek netball star and NFNL Netball representative coach Stacey Gannon about this year's Association Championships and the rise of netball in the NFNL.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 17 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Heidelberg West senior men's coach Michael Missen after his side entered the top four in Division 3.
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Chat to Diamond Creek Women's 1 senior coach Jarrod Hart as the reigning premiers prepare for a huge final three weeks to round out the home and away season.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 16 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Heidelberg senior men's coach Vin Dattoli following his side's dramatic draw with Montmorency on the weekend.
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Chat to the senior women's coach of the Heidelberg West Football Netball Club Brett Pollard as his side embark on a top three spot in their first ever season in the women's competition.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 15 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Kinglake senior men's coach Andrew Fairchild as his side look to maintain top spot in Division 3.
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Chat to the Head of Community Engagement at the Fitzroy Stars in Alan Brown to discuss the NFNL's Sir Douglas Nicholls Round which is taking place this weekend.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 14 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Macleod senior men's coach Craig Hayes after his side's huge victory over Greensborough on the weekend.
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Chat to North Heidelberg senior women's coach Shannon Bevis to discuss the strides made in the club's first season with a women's side.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 13 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to South Morang senior men's coach Gary Hall after his side's 7-2 record in the first half of the Division 2 season.
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Chat to Fitzroy Stars senior women's coach Kaelun Brown as his side look to solidify a spot in the finals with five home and away games remaining.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 12 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Heidelberg senior women's coach Andrew Harwood ahead of a big second half of the season for the Tigers.
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Chat to NFNL Football Operations Manager Jeff Downes following a successful AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series.
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Preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 11 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Chat to Hurstbridge Netball's Kendra Vann about her club's netball program as well as role in next week's Netball Victoria Association Championships.
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Review all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 10 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Epping senior men's co-coach Aaron Newport after his side claimed their first win of the 2023 season.
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Chat to Alphington Sports Medicine's Lachlan Bromley in what is an important listen for our footballers and netballers on injuries and risk assessment.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 9 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Diamond Creek senior men's coach Andrew Tranquilli after his side defeated the previously unbeaten Eltham.
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Chat to Eltham senior women's coach Darren Cardamone following the Panthers impressive start to life in the top flight in our women's competition.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 7 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Hurstbridge senior men's coach Joel Cordwell after his side's dramatic Division 1 draw with Montmorency.
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Chat to NFNL Head of Umpiring Martin Ellis following Community Umpiring Week.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 7 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Banyule senior men's coach Paul Harris after his side's historic Division 1 victory over West Preston-Lakeside.
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Chat to Wallan senior women's coach Leigh Senior to discuss the Magpies flying start in the NFNL women's competition.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco, Jarrad Gardner and Josh Ward on Edition 6 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to founder of the Pat Cronin Foundation, Matt Cronin in the lead up to this week's Pat Cronin Foundation Round.
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Chat to St Mary's senior men's coach Fabian Carelli following his side's impressive victory over Watsonia on Saturday.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 5 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Mernda senior men's coach Robert Fletcher after the Demons' incredible start to season 2023.
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Chat to NFNL Netball Manager Delwyn Berry to talk all things junior, senior and representative netball in the league.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco, Jarrad Gardner and Josh Ward on Edition 4 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to Watsonia senior men's coach George Lattouf after his side's impressive Round 1 win over Lower Plenty.
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Chat to Whittlesea senior women's coach Jarrod Kendall after their opening round triumph against the Fitzroy Stars.
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Review and preview all three senior men's and senior women's competitions.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 3 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to new West Preston-Lakeside senior men's coach Luke Giles ahead of his side's opening round clash against Hurstbridge this week.
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Review all three senior men's Good Friday games.
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Preview the remaining Round 1 fixtures in the senior men's competition.
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Preview the key matches to look out for in the first round of the NFNL women's competition.
Join Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward on Edition 2 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to new Thomastown senior men's coach Peter Bugden ahead of his side's opening round clash against Epping this week.
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Preview all three massive senior men's Good Friday games.
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Discuss the NFNL senior women's competitions in more detail following their fixture release.
Join Nicholas Sacco, Josh Ward and Jarrad Gardner on Edition 1 of the NFNL Podcast as we...
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Speak to new NFNL CEO Martin Stillman as he embarks on his first football and netball season in the role.
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Preview all the key transfers form our senior men's competition and give some bold predictions for the upcoming season.
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Wrap up a massive senior summer netball season following Friday night's grand finals.
Episode 25 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
• Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's finals action, including a huge preview of this weekend's Melbourne Greyhounds Division 1 grand final.
Episode 23 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
• Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and winter netball action.
• South Morang premiership coach Gary Hall joins the podcast after leading his side to glory in Saturday's Division 3 grand final.
• Member of the Lions flag success and best on ground recipient James Hewson calls in to give us his perspective of how Saturday went down.
Episode 23 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
•Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and winter netball action. •Diamond Creek senior men's coach Andrew Tranquilli joins us as his side won their way to a preliminary final over the weekend. •Lower Plenty netball captain and premiership player Bianca Clamp phones in following her side's grand final success on Friday night.
Episode 22 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Laurimar senior men's coach Jimmy Atkins jumps on after their second semi-final win over South Morang on Saturday.
* Diamond Creek Women's premiership player and South Morang netballer Shannon McLean calls in to talk about Sunday's premiership and how she hopes to repeat the dose for South Morang ahead of Friday night's winter netball grand final.
Episode 21 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* We speak to players from all six sides who are taking part in Sunday's senior women's grand final day.
Episode 20 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* South Morang senior men's coach Gary Hall joins us as the Lions make it 10 straight wins to secure the Division 3 premiership.
* Diamond Creek Women's senior coach Col Wallington calls in after leading the Creekers to their second consecutive women's Division 1 grand final.
Episode 19 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Heidelberg senior men's coach Danny Nolan joins us as the Tigers all but secure the minor premiership in Division 1.
* Darebin senior coach Maddie Webster calls in following the Falcons' remarkable one-point win over Greensborough in the elimination final.
Episode 18 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Greensborough senior men's coach Saade Ghazi joins us following his side's crucial win over North Heidelberg.
* Whittlesea senior women's coach Jarrod Kendall calls in on the eve of the Eagles' first appearance in the NFNL women's finals series.
Episode 17 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* West Preston-Lakeside senior men's coach Rob Maiorana joins us following his side's impressive four week patch in Division 1.
* Heidelberg senior women's coach Andrew Harwood jumps on the line after his Tigers side claimed their first win since May in the women's competition.
* We're also joined by executive netball operations manager of the North Heidelberg Sporting Club Angela Norman as the Bulldogs' success on the netball court continues to impress.
Episode 16 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Mernda senior men's coach Robert Fletcher joins us following his side's crucial victory over Heidelberg West.
* Hurstbridge senior women's coach Paul Reid discusses the goals of his side as they look towards finals following a one-point win over ladder leaders Mernda.
Episode 15 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Eltham senior men's coach Robert Hyde joins us as his top of the table Panthers prepare for a crucial clash against top five rival Diamond Creek.
* Senior women's coach of the Fitzroy Stars in Lisa Roper chats in as the league celebrates NAIDOC Week and Sir Douglas Nicholls Round.
Episode 14 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Jarrad Gardner discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Panton Hill senior men's coach Simon Amore joins the show after their upset victory over St Mary's on Saturday
* Diamond Creek Women's Star and AFLW hopeful Brooke Plummer chats on the eve of the AFL Draft.
Episode 13 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Epping co-senior men's coach Glen Lehner joins the show following the Blues hsitoric victory over the Fitzroy Stars on Saturday.
* We speak to St Mary's senior women's coach Troy Bickerton as his side push for a top two spot in Division 2
Episode 12 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco previews this weekend's upcoming action in all of the senior men's and women's competitions.
* Coaches of NFNL sides in last weekend's Metro Junior Development Series, Adam Sevas and Ari Sciacca update us on the program's successful weekend.
* We speak to Eltham senior women's coach Darren Cardamone ahead of the final five home and away game in the NFNL senior women's competition.
Episode 11 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Bundoora senior men's coach Michael Ryan joins the show following the Bulls' tight win over Greensborough and their 7-2 start to the season.
* We speak to Greensborough senior women's coach Stew Lewis as his side come off three consecutive wins in the NFNL senior women's competition.
Episode 10 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* North Heidelberg senior men's coach Jason Heatley joins the show following the Bulldogs' brilliant win over Greensborough.
* We speak to West Preston-Lakeside 1 player Abbie Galea following their massive victory over Diamond Creek Women's 1 on Sunday.
Episode 9 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Old Eltham Collegians senior men's coach Matthew Sleeman discusses his side's 6-1 start to the 2022 campaign.
* Donnybrook junior netball coach and senior netball player Ashlee Hansen chats following the Dragons' first ever win in the NFNL netball competition.
Episode 8 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* St Mary's senior men's coach Fabian Carelli joins the podcast as the Burra prepare for a big month of football which sees them play three of last year's top five side.
Episode 7 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:* Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action.
* Founder of the Pat Cronin Foundation Matt Cronin provides an update on the charity organisation on the eve of the NFNL's Pat Cronin Foundation round.
* Mernda senior women's coach Chris Hoysted discusses his side's good start to the 2022 NFNL women's campaign.
Episode 6 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
- Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action- Northcote Park senior men's coach Stephen Saddington joins to podcast following his side's first win of the year over the weekend./
Episode 5 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
- Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from all the senior men's and women's action- Hurstbridge senior men's co-coach Jarrod Tilley jumps on the line fresh off his side's Anzac Day victory over Whittlesea- Banyule senior women's coach Dan Sheean joins us following the Bears' perfect 3-0 start to the women's grading competition.
Episode 4 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
- Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and talking points from the senior men's Good Friday matches.- NFNL Netball Manager Delwyn Berry gives us an update in the netball space on the eve of the NFNL Winter competition.- A preview of the remaining senior men's and women's games this weekend.
Episode 3 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
- Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss the results and highlights of Round 2 in all men's and womne's competitions.- Reservoir senior men's coach Justin George chats about the his sides drought breaking victory over Lalor.- A preview of all three Good Friday games.
Episode 2 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss all the talking points from the opening weekend of the football season.- Watsonia men's football George Lattouf chats about his side's round one upset win over Lower Plenty.- A preview of this week's action.
Episode 1 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2022 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Nicholas Sacco and Josh Ward discuss all the key transfers ahead of the 2022 senior men's football competitions.- Q&A with NFNL chief executive Peter McDougall - Montmorency men's football Garry Ramsay chats about his new signings and his club's prospects ahead of the upcoming Melbourne Greyhounds Division 1 campaign.- A review of the 2021-22 summer netball grand finals
Episode 13 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito and Josh Ward discuss the main topics from the weekend's action.- Banyule men's football coach Paul Harris chats following his side's six-point win over Eltham in MC Labour Division 2- Montmorency 1 women's football coach Warren Harris joins the show to discuss his side's upcoming finals campaign in Mirvac Division 1 Women's
Episode 12 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito and Josh Ward discuss the main topics from the weekend's action.- Jimmy Atkins chats about Laurimar's win over South Morang and looks ahead to this week's important clash with Kilmore.- Panton Hill's Simon Amore discusses his side's upset win over St Mary's and reflects on his debut season as coach.- Greensborough women's football coach Stew Lewis chats about his side's win over Eltham and competing against the competition's best in Mirvac Division 1 Women's.
Episode 11 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this week's episode
- Lower Plenty men's football coach Ben Turner chats ahead of his side's top-of-the-table clash with Banyule in MC Labour Division 2.- Fitzroy Stars women's football coach Lisa Roper discusses her team's inaugural campaign on the eve of Sir Douglas Nicholls Round, where the Stars face Banyule in a first-versus-second clash at Sir Douglas Nicholls Oval.- Old Eltham Collegians men's football coach Matt Sleeman after his side moved a game clear inside the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 ladder.- Montmorency netball manager Peter Gray chats about the club's netball program.
Episode 10 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Nicholas Sacco and Jarrad Gardner discuss the main topics from the weekend's action.- Macleod men's football coach Christian Stagliano chats about his side's improved form in Meadows Greyhounds Division 1, following wins in four of their past five games.- Lionel Proctor joins the Podcast following the Fitzroy Stars first win of the MC Labour Division 2 season, which was also his first victory as senior coach.
Episode 9 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Nicholas Sacco and Jarrad Gardner discuss the main topics from the weekend's action.- Bundoora men's football coach Michael Ryan discusses his side's big win over former Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 ladder-leader Greensborough.- Pat Cronin Foundation founder Matt Cronin speaks ahead of the 2021 Pat Cronin Foundation Round.
Episode 8 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Nicholas Sacco and Jarrad Gardner discuss the main topics from the weekend's action.- South Morang senior men's football coach Gary Hall discusses the Lions' unbeaten start to the 2021 Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 campaign.- North Heidelberg executive netball operations manager Angela Norman gives an insight into her club's growth, with the Bulldogs this year fielding a club-record seven netball teams.
Episode 7 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Nicholas Sacco and Jarrad Gardner discuss the main topics from the weekend's action.- Greensborough senior men's football coach Mick Harford chats ahead of his side's Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 top-three clash against North Heidelberg.- Diamond Creek Women's senior coach Col Wallington discusses his side's 6-0 start to the season, including a gripping one-point win over Darebin on Sunday.
Episode 6 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito and Nicholas Sacco discuss the main topics from the NFNL.- Whittlesea men's football coach Blair Harvey discusses his side's maiden win of the 2021 season over previously undefeated Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 ladder-leader North Heidelberg.
Episode 5 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito, Jarrad Gardner and Nicholas Sacco discuss the main topics from the NFNL.- Western Bulldogs AFLW premiership player Deanna Berry talks about her role as assistant coach of Panton Hill's senior men's football team. The Redbacks opened their account in MC Labour Division 2 with a big win away to Epping in Round 4.- Kilmore head netball coach Lisa Mandanici discusses her club's netball program. The Blues recorded seven wins from seven games in the third round of grading.
Episode 4 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito and Nicholas Sacco discuss the main topics from around the NFNL.- North Heidelberg superstar Shane Harvey upon reaching the 1000-goal milestone for the Bulldogs.- Melbourne young star Alyssa Bannan discusses her journey to the AFLW after playing junior football with South Morang and Diamond Creek Women's.
Episode 3 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito and Nicholas Sacco discuss the main topics from around the NFNL.- St Mary's senior men's football coach Fabian Carelli chats about his side's big win over MC Labour Division 2 ladder-leader Thomastown.- NFNL Head of Umpiring Cameron Nash gives an update on the league's umpiring program.- Bundoora netball manager Vince Bruno gives an insight into his club's ever-expanding netball program.
Episode 2 of the NFNL Podcast for the 2021 season.
In this episode:
- Samuel Zito and Nicholas Sacco review the opening week of the NFNL football season.- Heidelberg senior men's football coach Danny Nolan discusses his side's big opening-round win.- Lower Plenty women's football coach Rachel Wallace opens up on her side's historic first match.- NFNL Netball Manager Delwyn Berry provides an update ahead of the start of the 2021 winter netball season.
The NFNL Podcast is back for season 2021.
In this episode NFNL CEO Peter McDougall provides an update on the league ahead of the return to competition.
Samuel Zito and Nicholas Sacco preview the three senior men's football competitions, while Heidelberg West men's football coach Michael Missen chats ahead of his side's Friday night season-opener against Old Eltham Collegians.
NFNL Chief Executive Officer Peter McDougall provides an update on the league's position during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Episode 25 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner review the 2019 Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 Grand Final and discuss the results from the 2019 Rosbrook Medal Night.
Guests include:
Dual West Preston-Lakeside premiership coach Rob Maiorana* following his side's remarkable back-to-back premiership success.
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Bundoora reserves premiership coach Shane Jacobs and Eltham under-19 co-coach Chris Daw to discuss their respective sides' grand final wins.
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Outgoing Panton Hill coach Steve Layt after his decision to stand down as coach of the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 premiers.
Episode 24 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 grand final coaches Mick Harford (Greensborough) and Rob Maiorana* (West Preston-Lakeside) ahead of Saturday's premiership decider at Preston City Oval.
- Whittlesea premiership coach Blair Harvey after steering his side to victory in the A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2 grand final against Banyule to earn promotion back to the top flight.
Episode 23 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2 grand final coaches Paul Harris (Banyule) and Blair Harvey* (Whittlesea) ahead of Saturday's premiership decider at Preston City Oval.
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Panton Hill premiership coach Steve Layt after his side's victory in the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 grand final.
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Diamond Creek netball coach Brooke George to discuss her side's historic 10th-successive Section 1 premiership win.
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WaterMarc's Membership Manager Jaeger Pascoe to provide an update on offers and services available to NFNL players and clubs at WaterMarc.
Episode 22 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 grand final coaches Steve Layt (Panton Hill) and Gary Hall* (South Morang) ahead of Saturday's premiership decider at the Whittlesea Showgrounds.
- VU Western Spurs Division 1 coach Christina Polatajko after her side's ANZ Division 1 Women's grand final win over Diamond Creek Women's, which clinched an undefeated season for her club.
Episode 21 of the NFNL Podcast.
It's a big weekend in the NFNL, with finals across all senior competition.
This week's guests include:
• Montmorency coach Garry Ramsay after guiding the Magpies to their first top-five finish in Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 since 2014.
• Banyule coach Paul Harris after his side's top-place finish in A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2.
• Panton Hill captain Mitch Anderson in an interview conducted with the NFNL Match of the Day team following his side's win over Laurimar in the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 second semi final.
• VU Western Spurs coach Christina Polatajko and Diamond Creek Women's coach Col Wallington before their sides meet in the ANZ Division 1 Women's grand final, which will be played at Epping Recreation Reserve this Sunday.
Episode 20 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Bundoora champion Gary Moorcroft* ahead of his final game in a decorated career that includes an AFL premiership with Essendon and three flags with the Bulls.
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Diamond Creek Women's coach Col Wallington to discuss his side's upcoming clash with long-time rival Darebin in the ANZ Division 1 Women's preliminary final.
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NFNL Junior Football Operations Manager Paul Rogasch before this weekend's junior grand finals.
Episode 19 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
North Heidelberg co-captain Daniel Bramich* after his side secured a Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 top-three finish for the second-consecutive year.
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Eltham star and caretaker coach Brent Macaffer following his side's big win over St Mary's - his first at the helm with Michael Still.
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South Morang women's coach Gary Moran to discuss his side's MC Security Division 2 Women's qualifying final win over Heidelberg. The Lions now take on minor premier VU Western Spurs for the first place in the grand final.
Daniel Keenan will write his name into the history books this weekend when he becomes the first player in league history to play 400 senior games.
The Hurstbridge and former Montmorency star spoke to the NFNL Podcast ahead of the landmark milestone to discuss his decorated career, ahead of reaching the landmark milestone.
Episode 18 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
VU Western Spurs Head of Football Caroline Kilmartin* to discuss her club's incredible home and away campaign. The Spurs finished atop each of the three NFNL women's ladders.
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Two-time Frank Rosbrook medallist and Hurstbridge midfielder Daniel Keenan who this weekend becomes the first player in league history to play 400 senior matches.
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Panton Hill coach Steve Layt after his side's six-goal win over Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 ladder leader Laurimar.
Episode 17 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
West Preston-Lakeside co-captain Ahmed Saad* following his nine-goal haul in the Roosters' big win over North Heidelberg in Round 14 of Meadows Greyhounds Division 1.
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Thomastown caretaker coach Scott Plant ahead of his side's vital Round 15 game against Diamond Creek, where a spot in the A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2 finals looks to be on the line.
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TAC Senior Manager Engagement Meg Jacobs to discuss this week's Towards Zero Round
Episode 16 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Bundoora playing-coach Andrew Sturgess* after his side's Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 fadeout defeat to Hurstbridge. The Bulls now take on Montmorency where both side will be fighting to keep their season alive.
- Banyule coach Paul Harris ahead of his side's top-three clash with Eltham in A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2. The Bears currently sit atop the table, despite dropping two of their past three games.
Episode 15 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Diamond Creek senior coach Craig Hayes* after his side's season-best win over Eltham at Eltham Central Park, which keeps them firmly entrenched in the A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2 finals race.
- Old Eltham Collegians coach John Garrard to discuss his side's inaugural campaign in the Northern Football Netball League.
Episode 14 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito, Jarrad Gardner and Robert Winstone discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Aborigines Advancement League CEO and Fitzroy Stars president Esme Bamblett* to discuss the significance of Sir Douglas Nicholls Round, which is being celebrated across the NFNL this weekend.
- Macleod coach Christian Stagliano following his side's important Round 11 win over Heidelberg in Meadows Greyhounds Division 1.
Episode 13 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
West Preston-Lakeside coach Rob Maiorana* after the reigning premier moved inside the Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 top-five for the first time this season.
- St Mary's coach Fab Carelli following his side's upset win over A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2 ladder-leader Banyule.
Episode 12 of the NFNL Podcast.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend’s NFNL senior football competitions.
Guests include:
Greensborough coach Mick Harford* to discuss his side's 9-0 start to the Meadows Greyhounds Division 1 season.
- Whittlesea coach Blair Harvey after his side's important Round 9 win over Thomastown.
Episode 110 of the NFNL Podcast.
Guests include:
Hurstbridge coach Jarrod Tilley following the club's first ever win over Bundoora
* South Morang coach Gary Hall* after his side moved back inside the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 for the first time since Round 1
Episode 10 of the NFNL Podcast.
Guests include:
NFNL CEO Peter McDougall to discuss the decision to adjust the score from the North Heidelberg vs Macleod seniors match on June 8
* NFNL Junior Representative Co-ordinator Rick Le Gassick following the conclusion of the 2019 AFL Victoria Metro Junior Development Series
* Andrew Holmes* from FightMND ahead of Sockit2MND Round
Samuel Zito and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend's NFNL senior football competitions.
Special guests include Macleod stalwart Daniel O'Brien who will this weekend become the club's games record holder and Kilmore coach Nathan Phillips following his side's win over Panton Hill which pushed the Blues into third spot on the Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3 ladder over the Queen's Birthday weekend.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend's NFNL senior football competitions.
Special guests include Montmorency forward Patrick Fitzgerald following his 11-goal haul against Montmorency and Thomastown coach Ben Chapman ahead of his side's A Plus Labour Solutions Division 2 top-of-the-table clash against Banyule.
Samuel Zito and Robert Winstone review the 2019 Worksafe AFL Victoria Community Championships and Round 6 in Heidelberg Golf Club Division 3.
Special guests include NFNL representative co-captain Matty Dennis, Heidelberg West coach Cam van Florestein following his side's 5-0 start to the season and NFNL Junior Representative Co-ordinator Rick Le Gassick ahead of the 2019 AFL Victoria Metropolitan Junior Championships.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend's NFNL senior men's football competitions.
Special guests include NFNL representative coaches Garry Ramsay (men's football), Caroline Kilmartin (women's football) and Julie Hibberd (open netball) ahead of this weekend's matches at the 2019 Worksafe AFL Victoria Community Championships.
Samuel Zito, Jordan Kounelis and Jarrad Gardner discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend's NFNL senior men's and women's football competitions.
Special guests include NFNL senior men's football representative coach Garry Ramsay and Matt Cronin, ahead of the Pat Cronin Foundation Round.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend's NFNL senior men's and women's football competitions.
Special guests include Heidelberg coach Frank Raso, Laurimar playing-coach Justin Sherman and NFNL Director of Umpiring Marting Ellis ahead of Community Umpiring Round.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points and review the action from the weekend's NFNL senior men's and women's football competitions.
Special guests include retiring Hurstbridge and Bundoora legend Brayden Shaw and Northcote Park coach Matt McLennan.
Samuel Zito and Jordan Kounelis discuss the major talking points from the opening round of the 2019 NFNL senior men's football competitions.
Special guests include Lower Plenty coach Ben Turner, retiring Watsonia captain Matthew Crompton and Bendigo Thunder skipper Ayrlea Bailey-McClanahan.
Samuel Zito, Jordan Kounelis and Tom Flanagan preview the upcoming season across all three senior men's competitions.
Special guests include Simon Devine (NFNL Football Operations Manager), West Preston-Lakeside coach Rob Maiorana, St Mary's coach Fabian Carelli and Old Eltham Collegians president Ben Crellin.