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The IPL Informer Podcast, hosted by Illawarra football journalist Dylan Arvela, looks at the key talking points around the top flight of Illawarra men's football.
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A man with a mission statement

The IPL Informer PodcastAug 12, 2020

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The IPL season review with the South Coast Footballholic

The IPL season review with the South Coast Footballholic

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.


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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

Nov 05, 202001:01:44
The grand final and other synonyms

The grand final and other synonyms

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.


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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

Oct 28, 202049:47
Closer than first against fifth

Closer than first against fifth

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.

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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

Oct 21, 202031:45
Down to the final four

Down to the final four

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.

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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

Oct 14, 202033:06
Fins up for the finals

Fins up for the finals

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.


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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

Oct 07, 202034:53
Still plenty to play for

Still plenty to play for

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.


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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

Sep 30, 202032:47
A congested table

A congested table

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.

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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

Sep 23, 202043:29
Into the Lions' den

Into the Lions' den

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.


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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

Sep 16, 202032:02
I am not a tactical genius but...

I am not a tactical genius but...

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.

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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

Sep 09, 202024:45
Up for the Cup

Up for the Cup

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.


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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

Sep 02, 202031:23
A fine line between pleasure and Paine
Aug 26, 202030:16
Pretty strong teamsheets

Pretty strong teamsheets

Episode #5 | Pretty strong teamsheets


There is plenty to talk about after the opening month of the season.


On this week’s show, Dylan is joined by three guests including Illawarra Mercury reporter Josh Bartlett, Port Kembla defender Nathan Belsito and Coniston goalkeeper Blake Horton.


The four-person panel discuss where the Bert Bampton Cup final should be held as well as whether or not this season has lacked any of the bite of previous campaigns.


There is also a recap of round four and a full preview of this weekend’s top-flight action.


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Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela.


Further reading…


Kick around? Think again | https://bit.ly/3iW3Zut


Bulli contest Olympic stalemate | https://bit.ly/2E5iVqS


Di Pietro strike delivers Port Kembla's first win of Premier League season | https://bit.ly/3kRJ6T3


Bulli books spot in 2020 Bert Bampton Cup final | https://bit.ly/315228U

Aug 19, 202041:08
A man with a mission statement

A man with a mission statement

Episode #4 | A man with a mission statement

There is only one game to discuss from the weekend so this episode of The IPL Informer Podcast will look into a few deeper questions about the local game.

For the discussion, Dylan is joined by South Coast United player-coach Greg Valic who penned a mission statement which he released in December outlining some of his thoughts and questions regarding the direction of the Illawarra Premier League and District League.

Valic also discusses his side’s defeat to the Albion Park White Eagles and helps preview round four.

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Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela.

Further reading…

Greg Valic’s mission statement | https://bit.ly/33NRc8R

White Eagles win in the wet | https://bit.ly/2DHaiD7

Washed out Illawarra Premier League matches to be rescheduled | https://bit.ly/3gOaJKa

Aug 12, 202036:00
Fuller Sharks, Rangers and journos
Aug 05, 202039:22
Draw for you, Greg?

Draw for you, Greg?

Episode #2 | Draw for you, Greg?

The IPL Informer Podcast is back to discuss round one of the Illawarra Premier League, even though there is still 45 minutes of it remaining. 


This week’s guests are South Coast United player-coach Greg Valic and Bulli co-captain Ben McDonald who discuss how their sides performed on the weekend as well as the longevity and loyalty to their clubs.


The show is rounded out with a preview of round two of the IPL with insight from the Valic and McDonald as well as their tips.


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Dylan Arvela is on Twitter, @dylanarvela. 


Further reading...


4 things we've learnt after Round 1 of the Illawarra Premier League | https://bit.ly/2Dl7Zow 


Wehmeyer flying high for the White Eagles | https://bit.ly/2P3S80f 


South Coast United legend set for 20th campaign | https://bit.ly/2CPFbVG 


Horton at the front, and back, of Coniston push | https://bit.ly/3gdQPrF 


McDonald remains central to revamped Bulli | https://bit.ly/2D0nRwX 


Rosellas aim to build after winning on Illawarra Premier League return | https://bit.ly/3jSOswA 

Jul 29, 202037:60
IPL ready to restart
Jul 22, 202031:47
The IPL Informer Podcast: Coming soon
Jul 02, 202000:48