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Pitch to Park

by George Mells and Neal Symons

Hosted by dual A-League/NPL Victoria Champion George Mells and Neal Symons, discussions will be had addressing the various experiences of players, coaches, media personalities and administrators

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Episodes

  1. #26: Kosta Froutzis & One Nil

    Neal joins Kosta Froutzis to discuss the Across Goal x One Nil collaboration to be held at Local Brewing Co on the 11th & 12th of January, how to found a football club, One Nil athletes and more!

  2. #25: 2024 off-season, NST chatter & your questions!

    George and Neal sit down after a few months to discuss George's new move to South Melbourne FC, the Mells Football Academy, their thoughts on the new format for the National Second Tier and lastly your questions!

  3. #24: Mells Football Academy

    Neal and George discuss the new Mells Football Academy, delving into George's youth career at Chelsea and Southampton, and also providing thoughts on how his academy through this thought provoking podcast Sign up for all the Mells Football Academy programs ⁠here!

  4. #23: Joey Katebian

    Current Avondale midfielders George Mells & Joey Katebian have a candid discussion about their careers, what's going wrong at the Brisbane Roar and the future of Australian football. Katebian is also a former Melbourne Victory & Brisbane Roar product, moving from striker to midfield! The Pitch to...

  5. #22: Ljubo Milicevic

    One of the all time greats of Australian football, Ljubo Milicevic joins the podcast to discuss everything he's done in his career and also what's next for him as he seeks to re-enter the world of Australian football! PTP is proud to partner with HMBLE. Clothing & Maradona Global for their...

  6. SPECIAL EP: Nick Rupolo on the APIA Leichhardt Community Forum, what clubs need to do for the NST & more!

    The man behind the APIA Leichhardt Community Forum on the 13th of March joins the podcast to discuss the role APIA play in the footballing community, what clubs can do to prepare for the NST & plenty more relating to the NPLs across the country! Join Nick at the APIA Leicchardt Community Forum on...

  7. Episode 19: Harry Sawyer

    George and Neal chat to new South Melbourne FC signing Harry Sawyer, discussing his stints in Asia in Hong Kong, India and also in Europe with Finland! Making the adjustments from the NPL to Europe has been a path few have chosen, enjoy the banter and the wonderful stories from this podcast with...

  8. #21: Kaine Sheppard v2

    Kaine Sheppard joins the pod for the second time to discuss everything Heidelberg United, working under John Anastasiadis, and talks about his new career in commercial property. Plenty of banter, laughs and more importantly George's dog Fabio! Follow George here:...

  9. #20: Off-season recap & refresh

    George and Neal discuss what it's like for an NPL off-season, how Avondale and other clubs have tracked in pre-season, answer your questions and more!

  10. #18: National Second Tier Announcement

    George and Neal discuss the National Second Tier announcement of the eight founding teams, in addition to the potential ramifications upon the NPLs

  11. #17: Kristian Trajceski

    Neal Symons and George Mells sit down with NPL Victoria February/March Player of the Month Kristian Trajceski to discuss his start to the season, his journey in Portugal and what it's like to be a part of A-League trials and more!

  12. #16: National Second Division EOI Process Completed!

    George Mells and Neal Symons discuss the National Second Division EOI process being fully completed, what this means for the game moving forward, and our weekly Manchester United check!

  13. #15: What is it like to go through a transfers? A-League and Europe!

    #15: What is it like to go through a transfers? A-League and Europe! George Mells and Neal Symons sit down to discuss what it's like for players to go through transfers, the stresses that may come alongside European and Australian moves and the way the football economy works!

  14. #14: The NPL Victoria 2023 Season Preview

    Neal Symons and George Mells dissect each team in the NPL Victoria and give their predictions on how the season may pan out!

  15. #13: The National Second Division

    George Mells and Neal Symons discuss the National Second Division EOI, and what it means for football in Australia from an opportunity, professional, and holistic standpoint

  16. #12: A-Leagues Grand Finals to Sydney

    George Mells and Neal Symons discuss the bombshell arrangement for the next three A-Leagues Grand Finals to be held in Sydney

  17. #11: George Timotheou

    Recorded on location at AAMI Park, Neal Symons and George Mells chat to Melbourne Victory defender George Timotheou! - Playing in the NPL NSW after release from Sydney FC - Bundesliga debut for Schalke - Heart issue - Adelaide United - Signing for Melbourne Victory and the World Cup break

  18. #10: PFA Co-CEO Beau Busch

    George and Neal chat with PFA Co-CEO to discuss numerous topics Brisbane Roar Academy closing down Corey Brown situation update FIFA World Cup - Human rights in Qatar Player development National Second Division

  19. #9: Ange Postecoglou Interview

    George and Neal have a short chat with Celtic FC manager Ange Postecoglou, arguably Australia's greatest ever football coach National Second Division Youth development in Australia and lessons to take from Japan How Ange has managed to maintain his playing style across continents His relationship...

  20. #8: Aleksandar Jason (thatfootballphotog)

    George and Neal join one of the most creative minds in the game to discuss the beauty of photography, Aleks' journey into the space and his goals and ambitions for the future

  21. #7: Gianluca Iannucci

    Green Gully's Gianluca Iannucci joins the podcast to discuss his footballing career, his time with Melbourne City and Victory alongside the ups and downs of a player playing within A-League Men Youth setups

  22. #6: Simon Hill

    Joining hosts Neal Symons and George Mells is Network Ten Football Commentator Simon Hill! - How NPL clubs are closing the gap on the A-League Men - The psychology of commentary on professional players - Player research and relationships as a commentator - A-League Men in the media…

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  23. #5: Fletcher McFarlane

    Joining the pod this week is former Sydney FC, Wollongong Wolves and current Port Melbourne midfielder Fletcher McFarlane! - Sydney FC Youth - Playing with Tilio and more - Move to Melbourne - Playing with George Mells

  24. #4: Kaine Sheppard

    NPL Victoria Gold Medalist for 2022 Kaine Sheppard joins the podcast! - From England to Heidelberg - Playing with Harry Kane - Football in Finland - Move to the Newcastle Jets - Return to the NPL Check out everything to do with Kick360 below: www.kick360.com.au

  25. #3: Convo.01 (Aus Cup, NSD & A-League Youth)

    In the first conversation episode of the series our hosts Neal Symons and George Mells touch on a number of topics! - A-League Youth postponed for another year 😓 - Australia Cup recap (Oakleigh cupset!) 😍 - Premier League chat - National Second Division 👀 Catch everything to do with Kick360 at...

  26. #2: Jai Ingham

    *APOLOGIES FOR AUDIO DIFFICULTIES* Neal Symons and George Mells sit down with Jai Ingham in a must listen interview! - NPL to A-League with Hume City 🔥 - Championships and success with Melbourne Victory 🏆 🔵 - Brisbane Roar/Central Coast 🟠 🟡 - His experience in Asia Check out everything to do...

  27. #1: George Mells

    Neal Symons sits down with George Mells for a must listen interview in the first of Pitch to Park 🤯 - Southampton and Chelsea academy 🔵 - Young Socceroos and Joeys 🇦🇺 - Winning the A-League Men with Adelaide United 🏆 - Fortuna Sittard 🇳🇱 - Lack of minutes at the Roar 🦁 Check out…

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Hosted by dual A-League/NPL Victoria Champion George Mells and Neal Symons, discussions will be had addressing the various experiences of players, coaches, media personalities and administrators

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Hosted by dual A-League/NPL Victoria Champion George Mells and Neal Symons, discussions will be had addressing the various experiences of players, coaches, media personalities and administrators

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