This week ‘More than Footy’ catches up with newly re-signed midfielder James Rowbottom and exciting forward Will Hayward. The duo open up on the special connection building in the playing group that has helped them enjoy a strong start to the 2024 season. Rowbottom introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’ and Adelaide born Hayward talks about returning to his home state for Gather Round and reveals how he ended up with half a dozen guinea pigs during the Covid lockdown. KEY TOPICS1:40 – Rowy discusses his new four-year contract3:00 – Hayward on contract negotiations7:00 – Rowy introduces us to ‘Bessie the Bus’8:30 – Rowy tells us what it’s like living with Nick Blakey aka ‘The Lizard’11:30 – Will reveals how he came to own half a dozen guinea pigs18:00 – Will discusses how his business ‘Doozy’ with Ollie Florent came to life   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.