 At North Geelong, Culina lead the side to the 1990 Division One title leading to promotion to the VPL.He then won the VPL with North Geelong at the first go in 1991, beating Brunswick Juventus in the Grand Final at Middle Park.In 1992, he returned to the NSL at Melbourne Knights,

Culina returned to the NSL at Sydney United for the 1994–95 season.