For the debut episode of Off The Pitch, host Bryce Ruthven is joined by Avondale FC player Stefan Valentini.

He shares his experiences growing up in Western Australia and his youth days in the WA NPL, his time with Perth Glory and his move over to Germany before coming back to Australia to sign with Avondale FC.

Stefan opens up about his life off the pitch, his coaching ambitions along with Avondale FC's social media battle at the back end of the 2019 NPL Victoria season while trying to take out the Championship in the 2019 Finals Series.

Episode One: Stefan Valentini

For Episode Two, host Bryce Ruthven is joined by Bentleigh Greens coach Nick Tolios.

Nick explains what times were like during his playing career which involved a stint in the old NSL & Victorian Premier League. He also explains how he juggles a full time career with being an NPL Victoria Head Coach plus recaps his first game in charge of Bentleigh Greens, which involved winning the 2019 NPL Victoria Grand Final.

This episode is a great insight into one of the most successful NPL clubs in the country!

Episode Two: Nick Tolios

When you think of Altona Magic SC, one name that comes to mind is Rubin Todorovski.

Not many people that can say they've been involved with the one club for almost two decades, experiencing the highs of the former Victorian Premier League then dropping down to the lower State Leagues and having to rebuild the club to reach the NPL Victoria.

Rubin shares his journey with Altona Magic, plus gives a great insight to how the club operates off the pitch. He also shares his own story of progression in football, where he is now part of the off field staff at Western United FC.

Episode Three: Rubin Todorovski

He's a fresh face to one of the biggest NPL clubs in the country.

Harrison Sawyer has experienced life in the professional ranks with stints at the Brisbane Roar, Newcastle Jets and across south-east Asia and now he's arrived in the NPL Victoria to put away goals for South Melbourne FC.

Harrison shares his journey which lead him to South Melbourne FC in our next episode of Off The Pitch - The Podcast.

Episode Four: Harrison Sawyer

There's a lot of speculation around the NPL Victoria and whether the league will return in 2020 due to Covid-19.

Host Bryce Ruthven catches up with the man that has the answers to the questions being thrown around the Victorian football community.

Football Victoria CEO Peter Filopoulos joins Off The Pitch - The Podcast, where he shares his previous experiences across multiple sporting codes and how we all move forward from Covid-19, not only in the #NPLVIC but in the community leagues too.

Episode Five: Peter Filopoulos

Host Bryce Ruthven catches up with one of the most recognisable faces in the NPL Victoria, Heidelberg United FC's Harry Noon.

Having been at the Bergers for a few season now, Harry has faced some challenges on & off the pitch with injuries. Hear how a foreign #NPLVIC player goes about his business off the pitch!

Episode Six: Harry Noon

Host Bryce Ruthven catches up with one of the whistle blowers in the NPL Victoria, the 2019 #NPLVIC Referee of the Year, Jack Morgan.

Known by many as one of the top referees in Victoria, Jack has not only controlled NPL Victoria Grand Finals but has also been involved with the Hyundai A-League as a 4th official.

Jack not only shares what it's like to being involved with the #NPLVIC from a referee's perspective, he proves the whistle blowers bring a personality to the league!