Episodes
This week we go back in time with former Geelong and Essendon utility Tim Darcy. Tim reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
Tim, a Geelong local, spent a large part of his footballing life at the Cattery, playing 176 games between 1982 and 1984, before spending his last season at the top level at Essendon.
In this chat, Tim talks about the playing in multiple Grand Final losses, Malcolm Blight, playing in defense during a golden era...
Published 11/23/24
This week we go back in time with former St Kilda and West Coast big man Davi Sierakowski. David reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
The Western Australian was drafted by St Kilda under the father/son rule in the 1992 AFL National Draft. The hybrid player spent several seasons playing with the Saints, featuring in 93 games before shifting to West Coast at the start of the 2001 season, playing a further 10 games.
In this chat, David...
Published 11/12/24
This week we go back in time with former Carlton, Richmond and Western Bulldog's utility Ben Harrison. Ben reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
The Tasmanian export was selected by Carlton in the 1992 AFL National Draft. After a short stint at the Blues, Ben was traded to Richmond for Justin Murphy for the 1996 season. He played 74 games for the yellow and black before moving to Whitten Oval, playing a further 85 games at the Western...
Published 10/31/24
This week we go back in time with former Footscray, Brisbane and Sydney utility Shannon Corcoran. Shannon reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
Shannon, a South Australian football product, was drafted by Footscray with the 49th pick of the 1988 National Draft. He made his debut with the Bulldogs in 1990, and played a total of 23 games before moving to the Brisbane Bears for two seasons and five matches. Shannon's final year in the AFL...
Published 10/16/24
This week we go back in time with former West Coast and Melbourne forward, along with NFL punter Darren Bennett. Darren reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
Darren, a Western Australian native, lined up with the West Coast Eagles in their inaugural year of 1987. He spent only season at the Eagles before being drafted by Melbourne, playing 74 games between 1989 and 1993. Darren then went over to the USA and carved out a 159-game career...
Published 09/24/24
This week we go back in time with Essendon utility David Flood. David reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
David, a Wimmera Football product, made his way to the Essendon Bombers in the mid 80's, making his senior debut in 1986. David spent 10 years at Windy Hill, playing 58 games in that time and kicking 36 goals.
In this chat, David talks about making his way to Essendon, Essendon's dominant early 90s period, trying to make his way...
Published 09/03/24
This week we go back in time with West Coast premiership star Peter Wilson. Peter reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
Peter, a Western Australian native, began his VFL career with the Richmond Tigers during the mid 1980's, he spent three seasons in the yellow and black, before heading home to the West Coast Eagles. During his nine seasons in the VFL/AFL system, he played 171 games including three Grand Finals.
In this episode, Peter...
Published 08/14/24
This week we go back in time with former Footscray CEO Denis Galimberti. Denis reminisces about his career, reflects on some of special moments during his time in the game.
Denis, a respected football administrator, spent 10 years as the Footscray Football Club CEO from 1987 to 1996. Denis is well known for 'blowing the whistle' on the merger talks between the Bulldogs and Fitzroy in 1989.
In this episode, Denis speaks openly about the merger talks and the Footscray and the events in 1989,...
Published 07/22/24
This week we go back in time with inaugural Adelaide Crow midfielder David Marshall. David reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
David, a 300 plus star of the SANFL competition with Glenelg, commenced his AFL career as 30 year old with the Adelaide Crows in their inaugural year of 1991. The talented wingman played a total of 26 games in his only two seasons with the Crows.
In this episode, David talks about his journey on making the...
Published 07/08/24
This week we go back in time with West Coast Eagle premiership player Chris Waterman. Chris reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Chris, an East Fremantle football product, joined the West Coast Eagles in 1988, their second season in the VFL. He debuted that season and was a permanent fixture in the Eagles defense for the next 11 seasons, playing 177 games, including the 1992 and 1994 premiership victories.
In this chat, Chris talks...
Published 06/17/24
This week we go back in time with former Bulldog and Swan midfielder Neil Cordy. Neil reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Neil, a Gippsland Football product, commenced his league career with Footscray in 1979. He spent 8 seasons at the Western Oval, playing 139 games, mainly on the wing. At the end of the 1986 season, Neil made a big football transfer, moving to the Sydney Swans, where he played a further 96 games until retiring at...
Published 05/23/24
This week we go back in time with former Adelaide Crows midfielder Matthew Liptak. Matthew reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Matthew, an inaugural Adelaide Crow player, was recruited from Glenelg for the 1991 season. During his 9 seasons at West Lakes, Matthew played 116 games and kicked 128 goals. He won the Malcolm Blight Medal in 1996 for Adelaide's Fairest and Best, as well as representing South Australian in State of...
Published 05/15/24
This week we go back in time with former Brisbane Bears defender Matthew Kennedy. Matthew reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Matthew, a Queensland native, made his debut with the Brisbane Bears during the 1990 season. The key defender spent all of his career in the Sunshine State, playing 188 over his 12-year career.
In this episode, Mattew talks about the early years at the Brisbane Bears, what motivated him during the losses,...
Published 05/01/24
This week we go back in time with former Fitzroy Lion defender Brett Stephens. Brett reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Brett, a mature-age recruit, was picked up by the Fitzroy Football Club as a 26-year-old in the 1987 season. After stints with Essendon Reserves, playing in Tasmania and playing in Western Australia, Brett went on to play 133 games over 7 seasons with the Lions, which featured captaincy responsibilities, State of...
Published 04/16/24
This week we go back in time with premiership Hawthorn defender Andy Collins. Andy reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Andrew, a mature age recruit from Sandringham, made his way to the Hawthorn Football Club for the 1987 season. A ready-made defender, Andrew spent 10 seasons in the brown and gold, accumulating 212 games, which featured premierships in 1988, 1989 and 1991.
In this episode, Andrew talks about his journey to Hawthorn,...
Published 03/27/24
This week we go back in time with former Geelong and Port Adelaide forward Shayne Breuer. Shayne reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game.
Shayne, a Wimmera Football product, was drafted by the Geelong Cats in the 1993 AFL National Draft with pick 70, after a standout season in the SANFL. Shayne played three seasons in the hoops, playing a total of 71 games including the 1994 and 1995 AFL Grand Finals. He then ventured to Port Adelaide as...
Published 03/19/24
This week we go back in time with former Melbourne and West Coast midfielder Andy Lovell. Andy reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Andy, a proud Tasmanian football product, was recruited by the Melbourne Football Club for the 1988 VFL season. He played 22 games in his debut season, including the 1988 Grand Final against Hawthorn. During his 8 year stint with the Demons, he played 121 games and kicked 146 goals. In 1996, Andy made...
Published 03/06/24
This week we go back in time with former St Kilda defender Justin Peckett. Justin reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Justin's long association with the St Kilda Football Club began in the late 1980's with the teams U19 squad. He secured a place on the senior list in 1992. Justin wore the red,white and black on 252 occasions during his 15 year AFL career.
In this episode, Justin talks about the long journey of gaining a spot on the...
Published 02/20/24
This week we go back in time with former South Melbourne and Collingwood defender Shane Morwood. Shane reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Shane first began his VFL/AFL career with South Melbourne in the early 1980's. He spent two seasons playing with the club, playing 17 games before transferring to Collingwood. Shane spent 11 seasons in the black and white, playing 195 games, including the famous 1990 AFL Grand Final.
In this...
Published 02/12/24
This week we go back in time with former St Kilda ruckman Lazar Vidovic. Lazar reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Lazar, a tough big-man originally from the suburb of Carlton, was recruited by the St Kilda Football Club in the pre-season draft of 1989 from Castlemaine. Lazar spent eight years at Morrabbin, playing 80 games and kicking 13 goals.
In this episode, he talks about his love of AFL over soccer, missing out on getting a...
Published 12/08/23
This week we go back in time with former AFL Club CEO Cameron Schwab. Cameron reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Cameron is one of Australia's well-known sporting administrators. During his long reign in the AFL, he worked for three clubs Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, with the Tigers giving him his first opportunity as a CEO at the age of 24.
In this episode, Cameron talks about his initial working days in recruitment at...
Published 12/03/23
This week we go back in time with former Essendon and Sydney big man Ryan O'Connor. Ryan reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Ryan, who hails from Ulverstone, Tasmania - made his way to the Essendon Football Club via the 1991 AFL National Draft, where he was selected with pick 37. Ryan made his senior debut in the 1994 season, he represented the black and red on 63 occasions, kicking 47 goals. At the end of the 1998 season, the 192cm...
Published 11/26/23
This week we go back in time with former Sydney Swan midfielder Neil Brunton. Neil reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Neil, a New South Welshmen, began his AFL journey with the Sydney Swans in the 1991 season, making his debut against the Geelong Cats. The midfielder spent five seasons with the club, featuring in 71 games as well as two State of Origin matches for his state.
In this episode, Neil chats about his long journey of...
Published 11/18/23
This week we go back in time with former Essendon, St Kilda and Sydney forward Craig O'Brien. Craig reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game.
Craig, who was recruited from the Mornington Peninsula, first started his VFL/AFL journey with the Essendon Football Club in 1989. He played with the Bombers for three seasons, accumulating 21 games. The next part of his career was at St Kilda, where he spent four seasons, playing 52 games and...
Published 11/13/23