NSL survivors reflect on the league's glories and failures

It's been 13 years since the collapse of the National Soccer League and there are just 17 players from that era still playing in the A-League.

National Soccer League action as seen on SBS Source: SBS

The NSL was a league of passion, pride and history.

It was where legends walked and role models were created.

Clint Bolton, Alex Tobin, Steve Corica, Brendan Renaud, Dominic Longo, Mark Babic.

These are just some of the names etched into Australian football folklore.

The NSL was also a proving ground for up-and-coming stars.