On this week’s show, Illawarra Mercury reporter Mitch Cohen joins Dylan Arvela to preview Round 20 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. Mitch discusses his story of the season in one of the most exciting campaigns in recent history. Helensburgh veteran Branco Tesanovic comes on in the second half of the show to talk about the WGC Cranes District League and how the ‘Burgh has exceeded expectations. Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Mitch Cohen - 0 min 44 sec Wollongong United vs Kemblawar...
Aug 08, 2017•28 min
While it wasn't pretty, Wollongong Olympic squeezed out a 2-1 win over Wollongong United to keep the pressure on Bulli at the top of the table. Here are the two coaches Rob Birkin (Olympic) and Zivko Jovanovski (United).
Aug 05, 2017•4 min
On this week’s show we pay homage to the great Les Murray who passed away aged 71 on Monday. During the show you will hear a number of sound bites from his illustrious career that has forever changed football in Australia. Bulli’s Fraternity Club Bert Bampton Cup match winner, Marcus Beattie joins us to preview Round 19 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. He discusses the pressures of playing in a team gunning for three trophies as well as backing against his twin brother Joel in the Woonon...
Aug 01, 2017•29 min
Wollongong United claimed back to back Youth Cups with a 5-0 win over Woonona. Here is their coach, Icko Atanasoski.
Jul 30, 2017•1 min
Bulli won their first Bert Bampton Cup since 2004 with a 1-0 win over Albion Park White Eagles. The only goal of the match was scored by Marcus Beattie who was awarded the player of the match. Here are the two coaches, Matt Bailey (Bulli) and George Antoniou (APWE). Credit to Illawarra Mercury reporter Mitch Cohen for the interviews.
Jul 30, 2017•4 min
It is Cup Final week and on this week’s show we preview the finals of the Fraternity Club Bert Bampton Cup and Youth Cup. We start off by looking at the Youth Cup Final which will be contested between Woonona Sharks and Wollongong United. That is followed by an in depth look at the Bert Bampton Cup Final between Bulli and Albion Park White Eagles where Dylan is joined by 2016 Bert Bampton Cup winning coach, Rob Birkin. Throughout the show you will hear from a number of people involved in Sunday’...
Jul 27, 2017•20 min
Sam Munro opened the scoring in the match between 3rd and 4th but Rick Goodchild scored a penalty in the second half which saw the game end as a draw.
Jul 23, 2017•2 min
Dylan Arvela is joined by Port Kembla player Joey Lavalle to preview Round 18 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League which is followed by the preview of the WGC Cranes District League with Fernhill First Grade captain, Dale White. Illawarra Mercury Premier League with Port Kembla player Joey Lavalle - 2 min 36 sec Albion Park White Eagles vs Wollongong Olympic - 3 min 50 sec Dylan: Olympic Joey: Olympic Port Kembla vs Woonona Sharks 5 min 20 sec Dylan: Port Joey: Port Tarrawanna Blueys vs Kembl...
Jul 19, 2017•22 min
Bulli qualified for their first Bert Bampton Cup final since 2004 with a big win over midtable District League side, Oak Flats. The score finished 11-0, however, I doubt any side in the Illawarra would have been able to cope with how brilliant Bulli was tonight. Here is their coach, Matt Bailey after the full time whistle.
Jul 18, 2017•3 min
Albion Park kept in touch of the top five with a 6-0 thumping of Corrimal who remain four points off the bottom.
Jul 16, 2017•1 min
In the match between Wollongong Olympic in 2nd and Tarrawanna in 4th it was Olympic who came out winners 2-0. Shun Tokuno scored an early free kick before Yusuke Ueda tapped in a goal with ten minutes remaining. Here is Olympic coach, Rob Birkin.
Jul 15, 2017•2 min
On this week’s show Dylan Arvela sits down with South Coast United player-coach, Greg Valic to discuss Round 17 of the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. The league’s only player-coach tells us who he thinks will go on to win the league and who could be a big threat in the finals series if they were to make it. Football South Coast reporter David Atherton joins Dylan for the preview of the WGC Cranes District League where the battle for the final place in the top five is heating up. We would like...
Jul 12, 2017•26 min
A determined Port Kembla side bagged an 86th minute winner which sees them move back into the top five. Here are the two coaches, Noel Spencer (Port Kembla) and Luke McGuire (Kemblawarrs Fury).
Jul 09, 2017•3 min
We have a massive show lined up for Round 16. In the first segment Dylan Arvela speaks with Wollongong Olympic coach, Rob Birkin about this weekend’s action in the Illawarra Mercury Premier League. Birkin discusses the strengths of the three title rivals as well as which Kemblawarra Fury player could be key in the final stages of the season. Football South Coast Women’s Council member and Fernhill Women’s player, Emi Skopal then joins Dylan to talk about the goings on in The Builders Club Women’...
Jul 05, 2017•34 min
The match was billed as a bottom of the table dog fight and it lived up to that for the opening hour of play. Woonana opened the scoring and had their second in the 82nd minute but out of no where Corrimal produced three goals in ten minutes to claim the win.
Jul 02, 2017•3 min
Three Bulli goals in the first half with a fourth in the opening minute of the second set up a dominant 4-1 win over Albion Park. The result moves the 'I back to the top of the table. Here are the post match interviews with Matt Bailey, the coach of Bulli and Jeff Allport, the coach of Albion Park.
Jul 01, 2017•5 min
Football South Coast Preview - Round 15 by Football South Coast
Jun 28, 2017•18 min
In a match that saw three spectacular goals it was Thirroul White who came out on top with Misha Harrison scoring an 88th minute winner. Here is the post match interview with Thirroul manager Adam Ward.
Jun 25, 2017•2 min
Oak Flats took an early lead against top of the table Fernhill but two second half goals and a Falcons red card saw the Foxes claim the three points. Here are the post match interviews with Fernhill coach Dan McGoldrick and Oak Flats coach Mark Vinton.
Jun 24, 2017•5 min
On this week’s show, Dylan Arvela is joined by two special guests to preview this weekend’s action in the Illawarra Mercury Premier League and WGC Cranes District League. The first being Tarrawanna defender Allister Carrigan who gives us an insight into the Blueys' remarkable season, he is followed by experienced University midfielder Dane Hamilton who highlights what the Students need to improve to achieve a strong finish to the season. Time Codes and THE Predictions Illawarra Mercury Premier L...
Jun 21, 2017•25 min
It took nearly 80 minutes for Tarrawanna to get their first goal which was a sublime volley from Rick Goodchild. He turned provider for Jared Fish five minutes later to give the Blueys a 2-0 win. Here are the two coaches after the match - Peter Willis (Tarrawanna) and Greg Valic (SCU)
Jun 18, 2017•6 min
Kemblawarra Fury came into the match on the back of a stirring draw against Bulli two days early knowing a win could move them into first place. Cringila defended resolutely and restricted the Fury's attacking outlets who seemed to lack a little bit of punch. Here are the two coaches, Wally Savor of Cringila and Fury boss, Luke McGuire.
Jun 16, 2017•2 min
Post match interviews with Kemblawarra Fury coach Luke McGuire and Bulli coach Matt Bailey after the Fury scored two goals in the final 13 minutes to claim a point.
Jun 14, 2017•3 min
On this week’s show, Dylan and Simon have an in-depth look at the match of the week between Wollongong United and Port Kembla as well as giving their predictions on all the other matches across the Premier League and District League. Dylan also reveals who has impressed him at Premier League battlers Corrimal and we hear from Warilla boss, Barney King who believes there are many twists and turns still to be had in the District League title race. Time Codes and The very influential Predictions Il...
Jun 14, 2017•18 min
Three goals in four minutes at the end of the first half set up a convincing 5-1 victory for Warilla over Helensburgh. The win moves Warilla into second on goal difference. Here are the coaches, Warilla's Barney King and Brad Boardman of Helensburgh.
Jun 11, 2017•5 min
With half the season gone Dylan and Simon reveal who they think will go on and win the Premier League and District League. They also give a full preview of this weekend’s action including predictions on all twelve matches. Time Codes & Predictions Illawarra Mercury Premier League - 0 min 50 sec Kemblawarra Fury vs Bulli FC - 2 min 20 sec Dylan - Fury Simon - Fury Woonona Sharks vs South Coast United - 4 min 52 sec Dylan - SCU Simon - SCU Port Kembla vs Corrimal Rangers - 6 min 53 sec Dylan -...
Jun 07, 2017•20 min
Two goals in the opening ten minutes secured the Corrimal Rangers first win of the season, as well as Gavin O'Brian's first win as a coach. Here is his post match interview.
Jun 04, 2017•2 min
We are a game away from the midpoint of the season and there are some sensational matchups lined up for round 11. Dylan and Simon go over all the matches including the match of the week between Wollongong Olympic and Bulli. Times Codes Illawarra Mercury Premier League table recap 1 min 03 sec Wollongong Olympic vs Bulli (match of the week) 1 min 43 sec Albion Park White Eagles vs Port Kembla 4 min 13 sec Tarrawanna vs Wollongong United 6 min 07 sec Woonona vs Picton 7 min 40 sec Corrimal vs Crin...
May 31, 2017•17 min
Kemblawarra Fury were always going to find it difficult to replace the consistent goal threat of Robbie Shields, however, the club has struck gold with the acquisition of Anthony Proia. The 23-year-old has scored 18 goals in 13 matches in all competitions this season, showing the attacking ability which made him a key figure for the AIS, Brisbane Roar and Melbourne Victory in the National Youth League over a number of seasons. The Sydney-born Proia was also a member of the Australian under 17 si...
May 30, 2017•15 min
An in-form Olympic travelled to Ian McLennan Park looking to keep the pressure on front runners Bulli. A dogged South Coast were down 2-0 after 20 minutes but came close to drawing level midway through the second half. New Olympic signing, Stefan Dimoski scored in the 83rd minute to grab a brace and the three points for his side. Olympic winning 3-1.
May 28, 2017•6 min
