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  We are getting deep into the bye rounds now, and we are seeing more and more double-up games. We chat about the Giants' first-ever win and listen to them sing their song. The Pies have trouble getting their flag to unfurl, and in the double-up games, we hear about the Bombers' first time against the Dockers. The Port v Swans game sees some big names debut, and the Cats finally beat the Lions after many attempts.   References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Old Age articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

No Charlie with us tonight as we preview the coming round and remember the first time these two teams met. Also in Round 14, we have our first double-up game, with the Blues playing the Eagles again. We talk about the Adelaide Crows' big statement win over the Hawks in their first ever game. I talk about Daniel Merrett's starring role against the Giants, the Saints having a very nice day out against Footscray, the end of Neil Balme's tenure at the Demons, and as a bonus, University's first win!"   References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Old Age articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

The first winter round is here, and we are looking at the first matchup for the Round 13 games. This includes Gary Ablett taking on his old team, a historical win for Hawthorn, and the merged Bears and Lions playing their first game against new coach Malcolm Blight's Crows. The Swans and Tigers play a corker; it's a dark day for Port Adelaide, and as a bonus, we relive the Dockers' very first win! References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Old Age articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources  

Here we are at the bye rounds, and we're going to look back at their first meeting. Coventry does his best to get the Pies over the line, Pav has a memorable day in his 250th game. Forgotten Tiger Daniel Connors saves the day for Richmond, Capper is back in Sydney. The Cats and Eagles play a nail-biter, and as a bonus, we look at the Bears' first game upset, as well as the first VFL draw.   References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Old Age articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

On this week's episode, we look at the coming Round 11 matchups and recall the first time these teams played each other. This includes the polite meeting between the Cats and Bulldogs; our old favorite captains, the Tigers; Satanta making his GWS debut against the Blues; Port playing another home game; the Sydney Swans making a glitzy debut in Sydney; and the Saints taking on the Suns for the first time.   References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/9459/on-this-day-swans-first-home-game-at-scg http://demonwiki.org/Round+1+1982   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Here we are looking at the Round 10 matchups, remembering the first time these teams met. We discuss the Suns' troubles getting down to Tassie, the Power's breakthrough to register their first win. The Bombers got revenge on the Dogs, while a Tiger was clobbered. The Pies and Blues had great wins, and Pav had a day out for the Dockers.   References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football     The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

With Round 9 on the horizon, we take a trip down memory lane to the initial matchups. Remember the Magpies and Dockers battling it out at Vic Park? Or the Saints and Blues locking horns at Junction Oval? Then there was the Swans' gut-wrenching defeat in Sydney. Off the field, Sun Campbell Brown was in the headlines, Adelaide's first Showdown captivated the city. We also witnessed the Eagles' historic first game and Geelong's jubilant celebrations.   References https://afltables.com/afl/afl_index.html Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football Birth of the West Coast Eagles - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HUzm5Xb8fk Port Adelaides first showdown doco - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jscx8oOusr4   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

We're looking back at the first time the Round 8 teams met! This includes the Dockers dominating at Waverley, the Power with their best win of the season (a come-from-behind job). The Crows' supporters were angry before even getting to the ground. The Giants played their very first game against cross-town rivals, the Swans. The umpire had issues on his way to Glenferrie Oval, and the Suns and Lions talked smack before their first QClash! References Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

The first time they met, Round 7 ANZAC edition. We look back on the Tigers very first VFL game, the Giants and Dogs battle for the hounour of the Prime Ministers Cup, The Saints and Lions play in an oven, The Suns with a season low, and the Eagles try and earn their first win in Melbourne.    References Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

The first time they met (Round 6 edition). The Lions take on the pies in prime time, The eagles play their first game in Melbourne and take it right up to the Dons. The Demons turn it around in Perth, The Suns make it win #3 up in Cairns, The Swans bring the Power back to earth and the Cats and Hawks meet for the first time at Corio.    https://youtu.be/ZJ2a9qkaeEc?si=RiIYelBN9byZvRls https://news.google.com.au/newspapers?id=iXczAAAAIBAJ&sjid=AZMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1749%2C4415692 https://youtu.be/40gDvgB-zEI?si=uVhuCAanOdb-2H3P https://youtu.be/Op3Pt-W2QvA?si=QnAWWimgKmslw5fV http://demonwiki.org/Round+14+1995 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c8Nfu9Uk4A https://youtu.be/o4uE0ALAju0?si=QxtkXCs6A9HA-T92 https://youtu.be/RXkfwuJc3hg?si=CZfv5XWEHoKjepOk Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Gather round is here again (this time the 3rd iteration) And we are looking at the first match ups between the competing teams. We look at Cats, Blues, Saints and Kangaroos Demolition, The Lions take on the top of the table dogs, Fremantle make their league debut, Platen plays his 250th and the Demons golden run to the season ends.    Links used include https://youtu.be/6AZQExgN2dY?si=TZ6JcJ_rHBiEC2r0 https://youtu.be/Bx7z686ytiA?si=ugvwOqIbCjUXIx8k https://youtu.be/lk5azLa1nJ0?si=lUqEbYRw5Dg4bi3J  https://youtu.be/G7Q9AI4bhrE?si=KFXh5dJnFynH8bln https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/saints-stroll-to-victory-20120825-24t44.html https://www.youtube.com/results?sp=mAEB&search_query=1997+port+adelaide+hawthorn Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Round 4 brings a collection of memorable first encounters. We recall the nascent rivalry between Collingwood and Carlton, the historic clash between the league's two oldest teams at the MCG, and Gary Ablett Junior's standout performance in Adelaide. Brisbane secured a gritty victory at the Gabba despite inaccurate kicking, while a Footscray defender clinched a dramatic win. As a bonus, we delve into University's inaugural match against Essendon in 1908.   Resources used http://demonwiki.org/Round+2+1897 https://youtu.be/nSu5EMbMey8?si=_mzWRPiLaHOxZJQk https://youtu.be/_J-rR9kUKEI?si=A0CD1KqTQgyyosTZ https://afltables.com/afl/stats/games/2012/182120120415.html https://youtu.be/UP9uoH_G7mw?si=B2dD4gHUPBJff1in https://youtu.be/ceuKtra7ecs?si=FGRsFXcIqd2OC1g7 Old Herald Sun articles Trove Inside Football   The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

In our round 3 preview, we get right into the history of the first Western Derby. Why the PM was there and why the anchor couldn't be lifted. Port host their first home game. A Richmond boxer plays his last game for the season, and the Hawks and Demons break some records.   Resources used this week! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVBdMOeP2Pw&list=PLPsNiRrw7SPsFKIFQVNhlH7vnNZyDCA0o&index=3 https://youtu.be/Jr3ACs-FWrg?si=gDOvCUx62b124OUb Trove Inside Football 1997, 2011 and 2012 Sporting Globe http://demonwiki.org/Round+4+2011   https://youtu.be/piDBGCXZSMY?si=Bh6IrpCwpdAk-nkE https://youtu.be/uzfXdtH-XCU?si=UJ2LGQ9u-rzDK43O https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAd8b4BRCs4 https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/the-first-and-last-western-derbies-at-subiaco-oval/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDC6ViQZib4   Derby Articles https://thewest.com.au/sport/west-coast-eagles/1995-western-derby-revisited-west-coast-eagles-greats-face-fitness-battle-for-historic-clash-ng-b881162406z https://thewest.com.au/sport/fremantle-dockers/1995-western-derby-revisited-the-day-the-eagles-gave-fremantles-anchor-lift-the-heave-ho-ng-b881163815z https://thewest.com.au/sport/190-years-of-the-west-australian-let-the-battle-begin-the-first-western-derby-starts-new-era-in-wa-sport-c-11086293 https://thewest.com.au/sport/afl/original-docker-peter-miller-re-enacts-first-derby-goal-ng-b881247987z   A decade of Pride by Mark Opolion and Crows Tales came in handy!     The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Looking ahead to Round 2, we recall the teams' previous encounter. We'll discuss the Crows' struggles at Windy Hill, the Dockers' decisive third quarter against the Swans, Pies captain Charlie Tyson's suspension for unusual reasons, Richo's broken arm, and Charlie's discovery that Fraser Gehrig played for West Coast   Audio sourced from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zvqqf5nYiKE https://youtu.be/8LImaH_IZxE?si=iZo9kialeHOca9TR https://youtu.be/Si332G1HHhg?si=2j8_95vT4q5pFnG6 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxmZ-Cm6Ejo https://youtu.be/NIBzKRgrnds?si=mzYvA4ANOJz2aGv7   And the books A decade of Pride by Mark Opolion and Crows Tales came in handy!     The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

With Round 1 approaching, it's an opportune moment to reflect on the inaugural meeting between these teams. We'll delve into: Port Adelaide's historic first match, $cully facing his former club, the Hawthorn and Footscray clash from a century ago, and Plugger's dominant performance.   Audio sourced from Youtube.    The Kick to Kick Podcast are looking back at the first meeting between this weeks match-ups, trying to bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

This is a 2 part episode the start is our 2025 season preview along with our always dodgy ladder predictor.  then at around 35:28 we have our opening Round historical links, looking at the first ever match up these teams had.  Thanks for listening Audio comes from these 2 links.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01vcANdpNlI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPk_ao098ds&t=502s

We did it, we finally got off our backsides and recorded the final episode of the 1989 season, which focusses almost exclusively on the Hawks 1989 Premiership triumph. We go through quarter by quarter as well as debate whether it is in fact the greatest Grand Final of all time.  We chat a little about the Bulldogs potential merger before finishing our final VFL episode.    Thanks for hanging in there We will be back for the 2025 season soon.      Links we used for this episode THIS BOOK IS A MUST https://www.tonywilsonauthor.com/1989 Other links https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122089172?searchTerm=Grand%20Final https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/122089037?searchTerm=Grand%20Final https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_VFL_grand_final https://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-09-26/1989-vfl-grand-final/5770386 https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-1989-grand-final-dermott-brereton-jason-dunstall-fox-footy-commentary-top-50-games/news-story/71a8f4b63ce23002bce51591b68d9bdc https://www.foxsports.com.au/afl/afl-2020-dermott-brereton-hawthorn-geelong-1989-vfl-grand-final-afl-fox-footys-the-5050/news-story/d41ee937cc95a5b06c0afd276349e439 https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/best-grand-finals-no1-tough-tight-terrific-the-1989-grand-final-had-it-all-20151001-gjz0wc.html https://news.google.com.au/newspapers?nid=MDQ-9Oe3GGUC&dat=19891001&printsec=frontpage&hl=en P116 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKQbGl-kfzQ https://www.3aw.com.au/from-the-vault-hawthorn-v-geelong-1989-vfl-grand-final/   Youtube links and clips  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T32w5eN11d8 3LO https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T32w5eN11d8 Rex hunt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p_ewDbA3w0&t=2s TV https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OY6pgybNK0 Dwayne o In 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CSjC9atAFhY Grandstand  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjy-7y8WCaQ    

Here is part 2 of our look at the 1989 VFL Football season (there will also be a part 3 soon). We take a look at the 5 finalists here, and get stuck into the bombers resurgence, the Cats with some absolutely massive wins, and the Hawks machine just keeps on rolling. We also talk about the Brownlow and retrospective Brownlows awarded in 89.  The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

We have arrived at the final season of VFL football, a season of football etched in the annals of history. To celebrate, here is part 1/3 of our take on the season. So we talk about the bottom 8 teams, and get into The Bears' coaching scramble, the terrible weather, Plugger's dominant first half of the year, Carlton's 125th year as a disaster, and Greg Williams' dominance (when not suspended).   The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Here we are with the second part of the 1988 season (sorry for the delay). We'll dive into the top 5 before really discussing the finals. We learned about a controversial preliminary final we had never known about and we discuss the dominance of Hawthorn, a vintage Dermie year... in what was an incredibly dominant season. All this and more in the episode. We have had quite the issue with our software as of late, and this was our second take recording this. It is quite frustrating at times, so many apologies for that. The issue will be fixed for the 89 season.  Resources for this episode include: Michael Tuck interview Resources Dipper interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=387&v=9Vg2O0ggk2I&embeds_referring_euri=http%3A%2F%2Fdemonwiki.org%2F&source_ve_path=MzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMzY4NDIsMjg2NjY Inside Football Magazine, Wed Sept 28th  The Goal King (Jason Dunstall's own story) Ken Piesse The Rat a football Braveheart, Ken Piesse Other sounds https://youtu.be/BhfiHNBnpxc?t=9118 https://youtu.be/DQ74sPYI9ew https://x.com/rhettrospective/status/1849360179294290243 https://youtu.be/DQ74sPYI9ew?t=3924 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkLTHrzGh8M&ab_channel=7Sport The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

In the first part of our focus on the 1988 VFL season, we get back to our roots and discuss the teams that finished the season 14th-6th. This includes rule changes, Tony Lockett throwing crutches, the rain in Queensland, KB now coaching the Tigers, Ablett kicking bags for the Cats, and the Swans putting bets on themselves. All this and more in our welcome return to form. Also many apologies for the clipping at the beggining and start of the episode.    The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Reviving our roots, we delve deep into the history of the AFL/VFL. To kick things off, we're revisiting the iconic 1988 Adelaide Bicentennial Carnival. This special event, the 22nd edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, featured top VFL talent. We break down all the teams, games, and the excitement that surrounded this historic tournament.   Sound grabs from here!  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GA6np4rEkpc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8uxmtucnX0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRyvI6lAEDs interview with John Taylor taken from here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMYFbcJIfWU&t=6089s Interview ith martin Leslie from here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTQSNR0_BC4   There is also a great article here by Mark 'Swish' Schwerdt  that helped us out.  https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/1988-football-200-celebration-of-a-nation/   The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources    

Sorry we kept you waiting! Our Grand Final episode is finally here, packed with insights and analysis. We break down the Brownlow Medal, dive deep into the Grand Final stats, and discuss the Norm Smith, Gary Ayres, and other key awards. To wrap it up, we debate the best team of the century and the most deserving best and fairest players. Don't miss out on this comprehensive recap of the AFL Grand Final! #AFLGrandFinal #BrownlowMedal #NormSmithMedal #GaryAyresMedal #BestTeamOfTheCentury #BestAndFairest #AFLPodcast   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Thanks to everyone for listening this year! 

Another week of fantastic finals, and here we are with a rather shorter episode to chat about the prelims, Sydney ending their streak against the Power and finally breaking through for a win. We discussed the MCG on Saturday night—what a crowd and what a game! The Lions made a comeback once again. What does the grand final look like? What history are we looking forward to? And who will win the Brownlow? Also, to build toward the 2024 grand final, we've included the grand final interview we did with the 1899 captain in a very old episode. Finally, please excuse Tim's husky voice.   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com  

Last week we poo-pooed the semi final week as the least interesting, and boy were we wrong! This weekend's game were amazing! The young Port team had a nice link to the 1961 Hawks team. History was on Port's side this week, but probably won't be next week. While the Lions had the third biggest comeback of all time in a final. Finally, we look ahead to Preliminary week and make some bold predictions. All that and more on this week's episode.   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Finally, the finals are here, and there are lots of storylines to look at. We'll examine the Cats' dominance, our MCG experience on Friday night, the Battle of the Bridge not disappointing, and the massacre at the GABBAtoir. We also preview potential Grand Final matchups, rank the finals weeks and look at the Gary Ayres medal hopefulls.    If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com   thanks to swampthing, AFL.com.au and Useless AFL facts. 

It was a week off in preparation for the finals, which means it's award season. So we delve into the All-Australian team and all the medals handed out last week. We discuss the retirees, especially Dusty and Hawk. Then we dive into the four matches happening this coming weekend and examine the last time these teams played in the finals. All this and more on this episode.   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com  

The final round of the 2024 season (longest season ever) is done, and here is our breakdown of links and quirks. "The Dees play in another delayed game. We get a couple of unique scores in a big scoring game. Dyson Heppell joins an unwanted club. The Saints win a nail-biter, and the Dockers let a golden opportunity slip. Plus, we celebrate Jesse Hogan's Coleman win and check in on a leap year trend.   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

One round to go, Charlie and Tim wrap up the round and discuss some historical links to the games. We discuss Dyson Heppell, the Giants' absolute steal in Jesse Hogan, the Pies using their home ground advantage to win, the Power gritting their teeth and knocking the Crows out. The speedy Saints dominate in the second half, Sam Darcy kicks a bag, and we discuss the Rising Star award. All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Round 22 was a close one, and we're here with a breakdown. Saturday was one of the closest days in history. The Lions' streak is over, we get some old-school throwback jumpers, the Dons lose for the third year in heartbreaking fashion, and the Crows continue the Dogs' poor form in Adelaide."   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com    

Only a few rounds to go, here is the Round 21 review. We debate Scott Pendlebury's standing against other Collingwood greats. The Dogs copy their 1954 counterparts, Curnow's streak is over, The Swans slump to their biggest loss since 1998, The Giants flip the tables on the Hawks, The Bombers are back (for a week at least), There is a new Coleman leader, and the Ladder has a lovely 'Australian Game' feel to it.   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

  Round 20, we discuss teams that have won in Olympic years. The North Melbourne curse, Zorko staring again in a Q-clash, the traditional derby melee, game #399 records, and the Dogs' recent, amazing first quarters. We also continue our chat on footy in the year 2050 and how technology might change that.  All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Round 19 has been and gone, and we have lots to chat about. Tim and Charlie both lament losses for the Demons and Bombers. The Giants take another Expansion cup, Brad Hill joins an elite group, Do more teams need to play at Kardinia Park? Butters Pays up, and could Harry Sheezle achieve a 90 year first?   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

  This week's podcast dives into a wild Round 18! We've got more Pendlebury's stats, Breust tying a games record, the Swans' stars returning, Ben Keays reaching a milestone, Melbourne conquering the Dons in the wet, the Gold Coast Suns' break a long standing hoodoo, and there is some cheeky GWS trash talk aimed at both the Swans and Tigers! Tune in for all the details!   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

We held off recording for a day and look what happened! Big breaking news from the West. We discuss Adam Simpson and his legacy at the Eagles. Charlie begins to give Tim some advice on trusting your AFL team when they start getting better. The Suns deal with the perfect storm of can't win away and the Hardwick Dome curse. Shaun Mannagh has a huge day in Geelong. Heeney becomes a favorite for the McKernan medal, and are the Swans like the Blues of 1995??? All this and more! All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

All the teams are back in action, and so are we. Now before Tim gets to his diatribe about the umpiring on Saturday night, we cover Fagan's 100th game as coach, The Dockers with end a long streak and beat the Swans. The Suns with the rare double-poster, hang on for an impressive win. Ben Keay's edges closer to his 100th consecutive game, the Blues do it in 1 quarter and the Hawks with another easy win.    All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

With the last of the bye rounds out of the way, we now have an even ladder. Carlton has an impressive win, Errol Gulden goes three in a row, The Dees hang on in an accurate game, and Jake Stringer has a day out.   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Only 6 games this weekend, and we have some nice little historical links to share with you. The Saints score a rare 100 points, with Joe Daniher reaching some new heights. What a crowd for the Hawks and Tigers. Joel Amartey kicks a genuine bag. The Roos get their highest score of the year....by half time and the Giants have the yips!    All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

As we slog our way through the bye rounds, we are here to provide some interesting facts and links to history. The circle of parity is complete, Saturday is a good day for Victorian teams, The Roos achieve 2 firsts for the season. The Swans continue an interesting Round 13 oddity, and the Madden trophy wasn't awarded, but the Neale Daniher trophy was! All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Here we are at the bye rounds, and we are here for all the footy history links and tidbits. We talk the Blues at Adelaide oval (back in 1970), we get into the atrocity of no Robert Rose Cup, Is Nicks the worst coach the crows have had? Why can't the Cats win in May and We decide a new medal needs to be awarded post Brownlow! All this and more on the Pod...   All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Round 11 is done, and Charlie and I have done our best to make as many links and connections to the past as we can. We chat about Pendles accumulating records, Another draw, The Cats at Geelong, Ben McKay enjoying the Bombers. Is there a Hawks/Lions conspiracy, and the Dees and Saints revisit a familiar score....   All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com    

Round 10 has been and gone and we have much to talk about, especially the record breaking Gold Coast Suns! There are excellent signs for the Swans, Old Man Pendlebury keeps on keeping on. The Lions are also big winners, but their score isn't a unique score! The Bombers are in a rare spot, And the Demons lose a rare one in Perth.    All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com  

Round 9 is in the books, and before we chat about that, we discuss the merits of a team in the NT. The Demons and Blues seem to have a great new rivalry. We compare the Blues' and Power's similar wins. It was the Blue-Ribbon Cup in Tassie. The Bombers (with a low %) claim a big scalp. And the draw on Sunday (only the Crows' 3rd ever) has unique scorelines. All this and more...     If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Shout out to these people, whom we get information from  @sirSwampthing Useless AFl stats, Rhett Bartlett, Andrew Gigacz https://www.hardballget.net/

Here is our Round 8 review, with all the quirks and history links we could think of. The Lions reminds us a little of the "33" Saints. We talk scoreless quarters, the Dockers MCG form and MCG crowds. There are medals galore handed out this round and then we project forward to round 9, with the top 8 all playing each other!    If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com  

In our round 7 preview we continue to connect the current AFL season to history and events. We discuss some draw records, Ben Keays chasing some obscure Crows history. The match at the MCG on Saturday saw Zach Tuohy kick 3 goals and then enjoy an Irish jig pumped around the G. Nat Fyfe turns back the clock and the MCG breaks a weekend attendance record.  As well as a preview for a big rivalry round next week!    If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

In a late episode, getting stuck into round 6, we discuss the Saints big loss, the Bombers controversial loss. Chelsea Roffey with a milestone at the MCG. We do a deep dive on some of the different animals that have interrupted football games. The Eagles go back to back and the Kangaroos edge closer to some unwanted history. If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Round 5 has been, and we are back in a better recording equiptment! We discuss the milestone man Lachie Neale, The EJ Whitten Cup, The Saturday margins, Eagles with their first win for the season and Port claim the Hyphenated lineup record.  If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

We had some technical difficulties recording this, and the first attempt didnt work. So here is a quick recording with just Tim, no frills, no artwork and no sound effects. Tim talks about his experience at Gather Round, being at the games and the festival site. We look to be back in a proper recording room next week! thanks for bearing with us!   If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

As Tim heads towards Adelaide for Gather round, we review an interesting Easter weekend of football. And please excuse this episodes lack of song, sound effects and artwork! We discuss the Lions at the GABBA, the Scorigami Friday, Curnow with 50 in a row, the Bombers and Demons great wins. The Tigers upset, and the smoke in mlebourne. All of this before projecting towards Gather Round.    If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Welcome to our Round 2 review. We get stuck into the  most disposals over the first 50 games, 2 time rising star nominees, the most experienced subs, the Bombers and Swans rivalry. The Rocket Eade cup and the Richmond pregame haka! We also project forward to the Easter round of football, with Tom Hawkins bringing up a big milestone in a game he always features in! And can Curnow go 50 in a row?   If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Thanks to Swampthing on twitter, an endless source of information for us! 

The first full round of football has been and gone and we are here to provide the historical links for what has happened. Nick is filling in today for Charlie!  We talk about the round 1 records that were broken, the Blues being 2-0, the Pies premiership celebration, The Hawks and Bombers clash, Jesse Hogan, We discuss our friend Shaun Mannagh's debut, Clayton Oliver, and then we preview round 2.    If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Thanks to Swampthing on twitter, an endless source of information for us!