It's footy like you have never heard before. From the south-east of Victoria, we bring to you aussie rules chit-chat along with some special banter. No player, coach, journalist or co-speaker is free from being put under the Metres Gained blowtorch. Here on our podcast: Polonsky, Sher, Baron and Dag…
Remember us? That's right we are back on the airwaves! Coming to our loyal audience live from the MG bunker, bulk changes to the team sees Sher and Daggers out and coming back in for his second run with the big boys is Wasser. The latest episode covers a hybrid version a the lads discuss the final round of the H&A season, followed by the first week of the finals. Key statistics and player matchups are under the microscope for the remaining teams in order to figure out who can go the journey. The second segment of the episode is another installment of the List Management series, as we bring our cards to the table for the Fremantle Dockers, Port Adelaide Power and the Hawthorn Hawks. Some bold yet delicious moves are placed in front of the world to discuss. Enjoy the episode and don't worry we are back!
Join us as DP and Daggers continue the Metres Gained edition of List Management with our second instalment. We focus on the Swans, the Kangas and the Saints as we dissect all the possible Draft, Trade and Free Agency movements in and out of these respective teams.
Have a listen to our chat with Port Adelaide Co Captain, Tommy Jonas. We talk about his unconventional footy career, his new wine label, the infamous Woolshed Club, the most nervous traveller on the team and much much more!
Polonsky returns from Queensland, Sher returns from the prison of work and Baron & Dagan are back at the desk for a full Metres Gained team episode. Concluding round 20, brought two main topics to the attention of the MG world - 1) the battle for the final 8th spot and 2) who has been more impressive between the Lions/Eagles/Tigers. The team goes into some breathtaking stats, followed by (based on pre-season) over or under performing players of the Suns, Dees, Blues and Swans. Comedic/drunk entertainment awaits on the latest Metres Gained Podcast.
Should-be Norm Smith Medallist and Premiership hero, Xavier Ellis (who is now the ever popular breakfast radio show host on Hit92.9), cruised to his front porch with an ice-cold stubbie to enlighten the Metres Gained Podcast of his footy/comedic wisdom. Ellis speaks about his elite draft company back in the '05 draft, as well as the comings of Alistair Clarkson. Even though Ellis preferred Jim Beams over frothies, he eventually came to his senses and excels at drinking beers post footy. The MG team cover off on the Hawks' crazy 2008 season that ended in the premiership, including the exact time and 3 words (or not) that Clarko said to the boys that made them all believe. Believe in the X-Man is all that needs to be known, as he is a genuinely a hilarious and top bloke with unbelievable footy talent over the healthier 120 games of his career.
Another new format for the eager Metres Gained Podcast listeners, as the team tackles contract situations, trade ins and outs of each club over the next few weeks. Join Daggers and Baron as they take a look at Gold Coast, Melbourne and Carlton in part one of List Management.
A Thursday night affair for two MG regulars and a debutant. Cory Wasser joins the Metres Gained Podcast for his first episode, the avid Bombers supporter brings a new light to the chaotic MG scene. This weeks episodes covers a number for trending subjects including the sacking of Alan Richardson, the rise of both the Blues and TIgers, but equally the fall of the Pies and the Giants (besides the Giants massive win in Round 17). Statistics are the forefront of the episode as we discuss turnovers leading to score and pressure points - some damning stats on both sides. Plus usual over/under segments and some interesting too-early expectations for the finals rounds up another delicious episode.
Greg "Diesel" Williams is one of the greatest players to every grace the footy fields. Diesel had his fair share of roadblocks, being cut twice by the Blues before storming onto the scene with a 38 dispsal effort for the Cats. The 3 club, 250 game champion went on to create one of the most storied careers of all time. Diesel discussed with Samson & Jez the current elite players he mentors, some major differences to the footy landscape he played in, of course some unheard of locker room banter and more outlandish stories. A honour roll like no other: 4 time All Australian | 2 time AFL MVP | 2 time Brownlow Medallist | Hall of Fame Inductee (2001) | Sydney Team of the Century | Carlton Team of the Century | AFL Team of the Century
At the completion of Round 17, many questions are being answered as the Tigers, Pies and Bombers all come up trumps in '8 point fixtures'. The MG team include a new segment called 'The Tribunal' among some solid discussion around sitting on the fence, over unders and poor data quality.
Jamie Charman started his footy career with a bang as an elite young talent in the game. Unfortunately missing out on the '02 premiership, Jamie took the MG team through the hardship of missing out on a premiership side, to living the dream the following year in '03. The interview covers the hilarity of Mal Michael's pranks, Charmo's involvement with the Lions and the future of this promising team.
Arguably the greatest nicknamed player in the last decade, Spindle-shanks himself popped by the MG virtual studio to catch up all things footy, coaches, nicknames, stingrays and specific tractor parts. A Metres Gained exclusive can also report that Jarrad has indeed put a total of 3 kilos on for the first time in his career. All the above and more inside the latest MG interview.
Round 16 is upon us, as the stats man daggers is not. Polonsky, Sher and Baron take a hold of the episode, but a new-comer arrived. Justin Tyler (host of J Air's On The Ball) joined the Metres Gained crew for his first episode, where he brought a 'raise hell attitude' flying the flag for his demons. Segments discussed this week unleashed our inner coach as we played a game of 'who would you rather coach', along with usuals Over Under and a twist on the crowd favourite Rolling Spine.
The GWS Giant Sam Reid has endured more than most of the players running around in the league today. With a number of severe injuries and most notably carrying type 1 diabetes since the beginning of his career. Sam takes the MG lads through the prehistoric GWS landscape, some hilarious prank moments and the keys to his current career best year. Enjoy the inspirational story that is Sam Reid.
Here we are with our Monday night drop - D. Polonsky has put himself on the injury list. thus a new host has taken over the position. The remaining three lads tackle the winners and losers of the combined 3 bye rounds, take a peek into the statistical genius of J. Sher's mind and finally the banter-filled D. Dagan. A ripper episode awaits, make sure you like, subscribe, comment and yell our name in the streets.
The champion backman took some time out of his premiership defence to chat to a couple of the MG clowns. Will reveals how by his own hand he won the '18 granny, choccy milk pranks galore and the influence from the great Darren Glass in his great career.
Your weekly instalment of The Metres Gained Podcast, where the lads cover some mid-season golden oldie AAs, statistically proven elite players and classic over/under generators. Plus the quality banter of the best is the business - Team MG.
Join the full Metres Gained team as we gain knowledge on the Dees after their crumble to the Pies on Queen's Birthday. A royal sense to the episode as discussions are held over over and underrated players, Subway sandwiches and delicate dissection of those who have surprised and failed their pre-season expectations. All that and plenty of laughs more on this week's Metres Gained Podcast.
Darryl White's football resume is unlike any other. 268 games, 3 premierships, indigenous full back of the century, Vice Captain on the Lions and indigenous all stars captain. Darryl's football and life stories stand well on their own, and the interview Jeremy and I conducted with him proves just how special of a player and a person he is. Enjoy the unique side of Darryl, the Lions hero.
With recent sackings of both the Carlton and North Melbourne coaches, team MG takes a dive into each club's lead up to firing, execution and now options post sacking.
TK is the heart and soul of the Gold Coast Suns as he continues to drive them towards a better future. Touk spoke to the MG boys about Gold Coast life compared to Melbourne, the spots to hit and the spots to definitely leave alone and run us through some of the more unique Suns around the traps. Enjoy the entertaining episode with TK.
Big Cal Sinclair joins Baron and Sher as a podcast guest, instead of the host for once! Cal talks about some of the most important and fundamental aspects of his footy career to date, dismisses a Wikipedia rumour about the size of his neck and what it's like running his own podcast "Conversations with Cal".
For the first time in a few weeks, the full MG crew have come together to raise some very important footy topics. The hot topic of Brad Scott, bringing back the mid-season draft and some delicious boost juices on hand. All that and more on the latest Metres Gained episode.
Anthony Koutoufides entertained the Metres Gained crew for an incredible interview that touched on THAT '99 preliminary final against the Bombers, Kouta's love for Carlton and of course some truly hilarious moments of his career. All that and plenty more on the genuine superstar interview of KOUTA.
Ali-G Sherman spoke to the cool customer that Jake Kelly is, about footy in his family, hot spots of Adelaide and a new futuristic tipping comp.
Daggers and Baron catch-up post Round 9 to cover a few interesting topics to date: - Carlton's Crisis - Tough Tigers - Surprised/Not Surprised - Who's closer to a premiership?
Experience the stories and lessons learnt from a man who has genuinely seen it all. Manton takes the MG team through being cut from Sheedy and the Bombers, to winning a premiership at the Blues within months. Truly remarkable.
Mass chats to the MG team about things from his unique nationality, humble up bringing and ultimately outstanding 2003 Adelaide season.
Check out the second part of our Adelaide youth obsession as the MG team interview Reilly O'Brien before his very first showdown.
This chat covers all things Ned, from Flanders to Gossip Girl, take a listen to the ultimate footy fisherman.
The one and only Bruce gives a scrumptions, deliciously simply brilliant insight into his loss of Cyril, Winx and what he's looking forward to.
Enjoy the Metres Gained conversation with the man that is Billy Gowers.
Interview with the hilarious former Carlton and Gold Coast player, Daniel Gorringe
It's footy like you have never heard before. From the south-east of Victoria, we bring to you aussie rules chit-chat along with some special banter. No player, coach, journalist or co-speaker is free from being put under the Metres Gained blowtorch. Here on our podcast: Polonsky, Sher, Baron and Dagan breathe Australian Rules Football. This podcast will give you stats that you have never heard before and an in-depth analysis on all current AFL events. All that and more in conjunction with a healthy dose of fun and silliness.