The IPL Informer Podcast

Episode #16 | The IPL season review with the South Coast Footballholic The IPL Informer and the South Coast Footballholic have partnered up to review an unforgettable 2020 Illawarra Premier League season. Dylan Arvela, Jarrod Pollard and the Illawarra Mercury’s Josh Bartlett discuss the key talking points out of Sunday’s grand final which saw Wollongong United push past Woonona 1-0. They also give their thoughts on all the individual award winners before going through each team and rating how they fared. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter and the South Coast Footballholic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… United edge Sharks in gritty grand final | bit.ly/3erLBIY 2020 IPL grand final player ratings | bit.ly/3jXqDTp United edge past Woonona to claim 2020 Illawarra Premier League premiership | bit.ly/2I2CX7o Crucial lessons on offer for Woonona in Premier League grand final defeat | bit.ly/2GqxVB9 Tsovolos reaps the rewards with prestigious Illawarra Premier League honours | bit.ly/350TLoB United and Sharks shine in unpredictable Illawarra Premier League season | https://bit.ly/3kYlifF

Episode #15 | The grand final and other synonyms It’s the final week of what has been a turbulent 2020 Illawarra Premier League season, but we are in for a treat with Wollongong United and Woonona squaring off in the grand final. On this week’s show, we preview the big dance with three guests including Football South Coast Weekly host Tim Gibson, Illawarra Mercury journalist Josh Bartlett and Woonona captain Tyler Bromham-Fuller. As well as discussing the main match, the guests give their thoughts on who will claim the individual honours on the weekend, namely the George Naylor Medal. There is also another feature interview this week, with Bulli coach Julio Miranda coming on to discuss his first season in charge at Balls Paddock. Miranda talks about the good and bad for Bulli this campaign as well as how the preparation is going for 2021. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… First look at nominees for the IPL’s top gongs | bit.ly/3oqvujn Norval, Tsovolos in running for Illawarra Premier League's 2020 George Naylor Medal | bit.ly/37PKQb1 The Debate: IPL showdown looms as Woonona, United battle for grand final glory | bit.ly/2JfzlQ8 Former Mariner Jordan Murray keen to grow his game after joining Kerala Blasters | bit.ly/31LVigb French secures Sharks’ grand final ticket | bit.ly/3mqb9c3 Gritty Woonona book ticket to 2020 Illawarra Premier League grand final | bit.ly/3ovwDpR

Episode #14 | Closer than first against fifth Wollongong United have booked their spot in the grand final and it is down to Woonona and the Albion Park White Eagles as to which team will be joining them. On the pod to review last weekend’s action and preview this Sunday’s preliminary final is Woonona stalwart Jai Mellor and White Eagles attacker Joel Beattie. Mellor breaks down what went wrong for his side against Wollongong United and how they are looking to bounce back while Beattie talks about Albion Park’s remarkable unbeaten run. There is also an interview with Oak Flat co-coach Nathan Minutillo who will be taking over at Corrimal with Fabian Cappeta in 2021. Minutillo discusses how his time at Falcons has gone and outlines what he will be expecting at Memorial Park. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… Poised to strike: Former Mariner Jordan Murray prepares for next chapter overseas | bit.ly/2T9NSi5 United move into Illawarra Premier League grand final with tough win over Sharks | bit.ly/34ibwiC White Eagles down Bulli to move into Illawarra Premier League preliminary final | bit.ly/34h8B9R Caric heads Falcons into District League decider | bit.ly/3kiMYeT

Episode #13 | Down to the final four Five teams has been cut to four after week one of the IPL finals. This week’s episode includes a review and preview of the final series with Illawarra Mercury journalist Josh Bartlett and Bulli goalkeeper Ben McGinnes as well as an interview with outgoing Corrimal coach and incoming Coniston coach Rob Jonovski. Bartlett delves into the titanic clash at JJ Kelly Park which saw the Albion Park White Eagles knock Tarrawanna out while McGinnes explains what his side needs to do to bounce back from their defeat to rivals Wollongong United. In the interview with Jonovski, he opens up about his three years at Memorial Park and what he hopes to accomplish with Coniston in 2021. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… Shoot-Out: Why the Illawarra Premier League matters in 2020 | bit.ly/33SuGeH United come from behind to down Bulli | bit.ly/2Fna1Gc Albion Park see off Tarra in 16-shot shootout | bit.ly/3dmVAib Woonona re-commit to McGoldrick as Illawarra Premier League coach for 2021 season | bit.ly/2H2hkDz

Episode #12 | Fins up for the finals People are just starting to get their breath back after one of the most mental rounds in IPL history and now the finals are just days away. We are joined by Woonona’s league title-winning captain Tyler Bromham-Fuller, Tarrawanna defender Dan Chapman and Albion Park White Eagles striker Cameron Morgan. Bromham-Fuller goes over the events at Ocean Park which led to the Sharks’ historic title win while Chapman and Morgan discuss how their sides managed to get themselves into the top five, with the Blueys and White Eagles going head to head in a sudden-death final on Sunday. The trio also help preview this weekend's two finals match as well as offering up their tips. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… Sharks’ McGoldrick reaches coaching nirvana | /bit.ly/30EXIfV Pattman earns his place in Woonona folklore | bit.ly/3lcCVrQ McGoldrick full of praise as Sharks claim Illawarra Premier League silverware | bit.ly/36IWYdH The tale of how these Sharks rose to the top in the Illawarra Premier League | bit.ly/2I5PQxL Big win secures fairytale title for Woonona | bit.ly/30AmqOj Blueys bounce Olympic to make finals | bit.ly/30E6vic Coniston upset United in thriller | bit.ly/2I3NxuX White Eagles and Bulli draw ahead of the finals | bit.ly/36C1b2x

Episode #11 | Still plenty to play for It is the final week of the not-so-regular season with much still to be determined including the league championship and top five placings. On the show, we are joined by South Coast Footballholic cohost Jordan Warren, Albion Park White Eagles coach Goran Trajceski and Bellambi star Vaughan Patterson. Trajceski gives us an insight into the White Eagles camp leading into their crunch clash with Bulli while Patterson talks us through how the Rosellas are looking to put a difficult run behind them ahead of their final chance of making the top five. We also offer a full preview of round 11 along with tips from each of the guests. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… Men’s Premiership: Where could each team finish? | bit.ly/349Cg3z Stout Sharks land maiden finals finish | bit.ly/34d5YVd Cringila edge Corrimal to continue late-season flurry bit.ly/34dTtZN

Episode #10 | A congested table An enthralling season continues this weekend with something on the line in every match. To discuss and preview what promises to be a bumper round we are joined by Woonona skipper Tyler Bromham-Fuller and South Coast United player-coach Greg Valic. Bromham-Fuller also chats about some of the more unsung heroes for the Sharks while Valic reflects on South Coast’s season and what he can take out of it heading into 2021. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… McLaren double guides Wollongong United to win over Rosellas | bit.ly/2EoLqjO Perfect start for Michlmayr as Cringila record Premier League victory | /bit.ly/2EqtcP5 White Eagles secure massive finals boost | bit.ly/3cmWmeo Albion Park and Tarrawanna win to keep Premier League finals race open | bit.ly/3iVTBmR Rosellas remain upbeat despite tough stretch | bit.ly/2Evga2Q

Episode #9 | Into the Lion’s den Another week means another episode of The IPL Informer Podcast. On this week’s show, we have three guests including the Illawarra Mercury’s Josh Bartlett, Tarrawanna defender Dan Chapman and newly-appointed Cringila coach Paul Michlmayr. Michlmayr discusses the situation which led to him stepping up to the hot seat at Crehan Park as well as what he wants out of the Lions in their final three fixtures. We hear about what’s going on at Tarrawanna Oval as the Blueys look to sneak into the top five with the panel also previewing round nine as the competition hits the pointy end of the season. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… Port Kembla announce new Illawarra Premier League coach for 2021 season | bit.ly/32yNiQb Besgrove brace sees off Corrimal | bit.ly/3c3OLRE Hasegawa double fires Olympic to Premier League victory over Port Kembla | bit.ly/32Bh3jG Youth prove crucial as Tarrawanna clinch back-to-back Premier League wins | bit.ly/3c45u7p

Episode #8 | I am not a tactical genius but... There’s a month to go in the IPL regular season and round eight looks set to be a cracker. Seasoned IPL stars in Bellambi Rosella Vaughan Patterson and Port Kembla’s Fabian Iacovelli join Dylan on the show to look ahead to a bumper round eight. Patterson discusses his side’s topsy-turvy doubleheader weekend while Iacovelli gives us an insight into the Port camp which turned a 7-0 defeat into a 3-0 win in the space of 10 days. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… United score late twice to secure second trophy this year | bit.ly/336mJB7 Late goal denies big Bellambi win | bit.ly/33bYbH3 Wollongong United secure Cup wins, proving to be benchmark in 2020 | bit.ly/3lZILxT Wollongong United clinch 2020 Bampton Cup after hard-fought win over Bulli | bit.ly/3m3R0Jg Tarrawanna keep Premier League finals hopes alive with solid win over Cringila | bit.ly/35hRsOq Jonovski to stand down as Corrimal coach at end of 2020 Premier League season | bit.ly/3jUopo2

Episode #7 | Up for the Cup If round seven wasn’t already mouth-watering enough, Football South Coast have gone and chucked in a Bert Bampton Cup final into the mix. To discuss the big weekend ahead, Dylan is joined by Illawarra Mercury journalist Josh Bartlett, Wollongong United captain Danny Lazarevski and Woonona skipper Tyler Bromham-Fuller. Lazarevski gives an insight into table-topping United who a preparing for Sunday’s Cup final against Bulli while Bromham-Fuller updates us on the Sharks ahead of their big doubleheader weekend. The panel also preview the rest of what promises to be a cracking round seven. Subscribe to The IPL Informer Podcast your favourite podcasting platform including Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Follow The IPL Informer on Facebook and Twitter. Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. Further reading… Albion Park clinch win over Blueys in high-scoring Premier League thriller | bit.ly/2QO0ZUM Bellambi stay undefeated after gritty Premier League win over South Coast United | bit.ly/34VRYBt Honours even despite late drama | bit.ly/2QAjagF Bulli blast Port apart in seven-goal rout | bit.ly/3gP26xZ