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This weeks ai slop is served up by DeepSeek v4 Pro. I tried to use Kimi but it got stuck generating the notes. So now you get this. Could be worse. Episode SummaryJack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack return for a wide-ranging conversation that spans the turbulent state of Australian politics and the precarious state of global affairs. The episode opens with striking Redbridge polling data suggesting One Nation could pick up as many as 19 seats in the upcoming Victorian state election -- a result that would leave neither major party able to form government in its own right. The Jacks explore the mechanics of minority government, the prospect of a marriage of convenience between the Liberals and One Nation, and whether Labor voters in protest mode could deliver One Nation unexpected inroads into heartland seats.The domestic focus then shifts to the Australian economy. Drawing on former ACTU Secretary Bill Kelty's recent analysis, the hosts dissect a bureaucracy more concerned with treating symptoms than causes, lamenting squandered billions on unused quarantine centres, infrastructure costs among the highest in the world, and a housing crisis driven by a failure to train enough workers. The conversation turns to political courage -- or the lack of it -- comparing today's risk-averse governing class with the Hawke-Keating reform era, when fringe benefits tax was meant to kill the long lunch but somehow did not.A spirited defence of Emerge Australia -- an advocacy group training GPs to diagnose and treat myalgic encephalomyelitis (chronic fatigue syndrome) -- highlights the government's decision to cut a mere $400,000 in funding, a move Jack the Insider brands disgraceful for an organisation serving an estimated 250,000 Australians. Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme reform also gets a hearing, with pharmaceutical companies increasingly bypassing Australia for clinical trials.Internationally, the Jacks confront the escalating dangers of the Russia-Ukraine war. With Ukraine making Crimea increasingly uninhabitable and Vladimir Putin backed into a corner, the prospect of an attack on a NATO or NATO-aligned state looms. The conversation covers Russia's cancelled bond sale, the shifting power dynamic between Putin and Xi Jinping, and thousands of Russian passports arriving in Moldova -- a familiar prelude to intervention. On Iran, the hosts reflect on the Trump administration's military strikes, oil climbing past USD 100 a barrel, and the political consequences for the upcoming US midterm elections.The episode closes with sport: the FIFA World Cup (and Argentina's remarkable ability to unify the football world in mutual disdain), the AFL's handling of the Nicky Winmar domestic violence case and questions of consistency, the end of the Bazball era in English Test cricket, a warm tribute to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, and rugby union's new Nations Championship format.Timestamped Highlights(All timestamps adjusted +25 seconds to account for theme music.)00:00:26 -- Introduction and Banter Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack open the show trading observations on air conditioning, long lunches, and the perils of sitting directly beneath the vent.00:01:32 -- One Nation's Victorian Polling Surge Redbridge polling data indicates One Nation could win as many as 19 seats in the Victorian state election. In an 88-seat legislature, that would make a majority for either major party almost impossible.00:02:52 -- Minority Government Mechanics Hong Kong Jack explains the constitutional pathway: if no party wins a majority, the sitting Premier gets the first conversation with the Governor and may be recommissioned to form government.00:04:20 -- A Three-Cornered Contest Jack the Insider argues the Allan government is at the end of the road, but the Liberal alternative inspires little confidence. One Nation may poll well in Labor heartland seats as protest voters look for an outlet that is not the Liberal Party.00:06:33 -- The Polling vs. the Pencil Hong Kong Jack predicts One Nation's polling numbers will soften once voters are alone in the booth with an HB pencil hovering over the ballot paper.00:08:32 -- Commonwealth Games Land in Glasgow The hosts acknowledge the Commonwealth Games have begun -- in Glasgow, not Victoria. The opening ceremony featured King Charles and Queen Camilla emerging from a Doctor Who TARDIS.00:10:50 -- Pauline Hanson and the Tommy Robinson Interview The Jacks dissect Hanson's decision to interview the controversial British figure, with Hong Kong Jack arguing the motivation is straightforward: publicity, good or bad.00:12:12 -- Factions Within One Nation Barnaby Joyce's visible discomfort with the Robinson interview signals internal tensions. Jack the Insider warns One Nation risks veering further towards the "lunar right."00:13:30 -- Two Australias: The Great Dog Divide A detour into the changing culture of pet ownership. Jack the Insider contrasts the utilitarian farm dogs of his Reservoir childhood with the multi-billion-dollar industry of designer dog beds, pushchairs, and booties.00:15:59 -- Bill Kelty's Economic Diagnosis Former ACTU Secretary Bill Kelty delivers a blunt assessment: Australian governments have spent decades treating symptoms rather than causes -- quarantine centres never used, infrastructure costs at world-record levels, a housing crisis born of under-investment in skills.00:17:59 -- The Courage Deficit Hong Kong Jack argues the current government, like its recent predecessors, lacks political boldness. The Prime Minister's Labor conference speech seemed "spooked by One Nation" rather than offering a growth narrative.00:19:22 -- The Keating Comparison Jack the Insider revisits the Hawke-Keating reform era, noting the howls of outrage that greeted early reforms -- including fringe benefits tax, which was meant to "kill lunch" but somehow did not. The difference today: social media amplifies every backlash.00:23:02 -- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Funding Cut An urgent segment on the defunding of Emerge Australia, an advocacy group that has trained roughly 10% of the nation's GPs in diagnosing and treating ME/CFS. The cut amounts to approximately $400,000 -- a sum Jack the Insider describes as negligible in public expenditure but catastrophic for the 250,000 Australians living with the condition.00:26:37 -- The PBS and Australia's Clinical Trial Problem Pharmaceutical companies are increasingly bypassing Australia for clinical trials, leaving patients with rare conditions to raise extraordinary sums for overseas treatment. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme's pricing structure may require root-and-branch reform, particularly for newly developed drugs.00:29:50 -- What Should Labor Do About One Nation? Hong Kong Jack's prescription is simple: fix the economy and stop saying silly things. One Nation will wither on the vine if economic growth returns.00:30:17 -- Derryn Hinch: The Human Headline Remembered The former broadcaster, senator, and Justice Party founder has died aged 82. The Jacks reflect on a complicated legacy -- a man who transformed Melbourne talkback radio and tabloid television, was twice married to Jacki Weaver, and whose profound impact on the media is tempered by a deeply troubling intervention in the justice system.00:32:00 -- The Glennon Case: When a Headline Cost Children Their Safety Jack the Insider recounts in detail how Hinch's decision to publicly name convicted paedophile priest Michael Glennon during an active trial led to the suspension of proceedings, an eventual overturned conviction, and a four-year window in which Glennon continued operating camps and abusing children -- as many as 20 additional victims.00:38:14 -- Hinch's Media Legacy Despite the Glennon tragedy, Hong Kong Jack credits Hinch with changing the sound of Melbourne radio. The talkback format he pioneered arguably saved stations like 3AW.00:40:32 -- Ukraine and the Battle for Crimea The Ukrainians cannot hold Crimea, but they are making it unliveable. Water, electricity, and supplies have been cut. Crimeans are fleeing en masse. The Russian Black Sea Fleet has effectively ceased to exist.00:42:13 -- Putin Backed Into a Corner Jack the Insider warns that Vladimir Putin, when cornered, does not act rationally. The spectre of an attack on a NATO country -- perhaps a Baltic state -- or on Moldova is real. Putin cannot sue for peace; it would mean the end of him.00:44:21 -- Russia's Economic Pressure Points Hong Kong Jack notes that Russia cancelled a regular bond sale last week after failing to find buyers. The economic squeeze is mounting. Putin and his deeply unpopular party are now being fused together ahead of elections.00:47:13 -- Russian Passports Arrive in Moldova Thousands of Russian passports have been shipped to Moldova -- the same playbook used in Crimea and eastern Ukraine before intervention.00:49:32 -- Iran, the Houthis, and Oil Above USD 100 US strikes on Iran continue. Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have struck oil tankers. The price of crude has pushed past USD 100 a barrel -- a politically dangerous number for Donald Trump four months out from the midterms.00:50:33 -- The Netanyahu Pitch for Regime Change Jack the Insider recounts the scene from Swan and Haberman's book: Benjamin Netanyahu presenting a case for US-Israeli combined bombing to achieve regime change in Iran. Trump was impressed; Marco Rubio and the CIA director were not.00:52:56 -- US Midterms: The Democratic Candidate Problem The Democrats' prospects are muddied by candidate issues including the withdrawal of Graham Plattner over sexual assault allegations and the party's persistent inability to select candidates who genuinely connect with the white working class.00:54:40 -- Tim Waltz, John Kerry, and Authenticity Hong Kong Jack contrasts the Democrats' clumsy attempts to project authenticity -- Tim Waltz hunting, John Kerry windsurfing -- with the reality that Kerry was an ice hockey player who once attended a White House meeting with two black eyes from a congressional game.00:58:19 -- The Sickness in American Democracy Jack the Insider argues the two-party lock on presidential politics -- achieved partly by keeping third-party candidates off ballots in roughly 30 states -- is profoundly undemocratic. With 40% of voters now registering as independents, millions have no candidate who represents them.00:59:43 -- Can Trump Disrupt the Midterms? Hong Kong Jack analyses the constitutional limits on presidential interference in state-run elections. Any attempt to use emergency powers would go straight to court.01:03:43 -- Marine Le Pen: France's Next President? Polling around 67%, Le Pen is the frontrunner for the French presidential election. Her felony conviction for misusing EU funds appears to be no impediment.01:05:09 -- Andy Burnham's Fast Start as UK Prime Minister The new PM has hit the ground running with popular measures: a GBP 2 bus fare cap across England, 20% business rate cuts for pubs, clubs, and live music venues, and the scrapping of VAT on domestic electricity bills.01:07:36 -- Britain's Investment Challenge The biggest test for Burnham will be attracting investment. The UK has 11 million working-age citizens on benefits -- a figure now exceeding tax receipts.01:09:03 -- FIFA World Cup: Argentina Triumphs, Trump Photobombs Argentina are world champions, but not before a petition signed by millions demanded their exclusion from the final. Donald Trump appeared on the podium; the Spanish commemorative photos, the Jacks note, did not include him.01:11:07 -- The Refereeing and the Expansion The officiating was patchy, but the expanded tournament format was vindicated. Seeing Cape Verde, Australia, New Zealand, and Iran compete gave the event a genuinely global feel.01:14:23 -- Nicky Winmar, the AFL Hall of Fame, and Domestic Violence The Jacks grapple with the AFL's removal of Winmar from the Hall of Fame following a domestic violence conviction. Jack the Insider questions the consistency: Wayne Carey and Gary Ablett Sr. remain honoured. Hong Kong Jack suggests a suspension rather than permanent expulsion would have been more appropriate, arguing that football cannot be reserved for choirboys.01:19:06 -- Bazball's End: The McCallum Era Concludes Baz McCallum is out as England's Test coach after 49 Tests: 27 wins, 20 losses. Ten of the first eleven were victories; seven of the last nine were defeats. The hosts debate whether Bazball added to cricket's audience even if it could not sustainably win Test matches.01:23:20 -- Sir Garfield Sobers: The Greatest of All Time A warm tribute to the late West Indian legend. Jack the Insider recalls meeting Sobers at the Hilton in Barbados. Hong Kong Jack shares the story of Sobers -- completely ambidextrous -- playing golf off scratch left-handed and off two right-handed.01:27:53 -- Rugby Union's Nations Championship A new format pits Northern Hemisphere sides against Southern Hemisphere sides, culminating in finals at Twickenham. Hong Kong Jack is sceptical anyone will care which hemisphere wins. The 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, however, is selling tickets strongly.01:30:00 -- Sign-Off Jack the Insider thanks listeners and apologises for the previous week's absence due to illness. The hosts promise to return on or around 31 July, though Hong Kong Jack advises against buying "20-year futures in us."Social Media PostsTwitter / XPost 1: One Nation could win up to 19 seats in the Victorian election. On this week's episode, we break down what a three-cornered contest means for the major parties -- and why minority government may be coming to Spring Street. Listen now.Post 2: "Putin, when cornered, does not act rationally." This week we examine the escalating dangers in Ukraine, Russian passports in Moldova, and why oil above USD 100 spells trouble for Trump. New episode of The Two Jacks out now.Post 3: $400,000. That is what it costs to train GPs across Australia to diagnose and treat ME/CFS -- and the government has cut it. We discuss why this quiet defunding of Emerge Australia is a disgrace. Full episode linked.Post 4: Derryn Hinch transformed Australian media. He also, by his own grandstanding, gave a paedophile priest four more years of access to children. This week we examine the complicated legacy of the Human Headline.Post 5: Bazball is dead. Garry Sobers is immortal. Nicky Winmar is out of the Hall of Fame. Our sport segment this week covers the big calls in cricket, AFL, rugby, and a World Cup final that unified the planet -- against Argentina.FacebookThis week on The Two Jacks: Jack the Insider and Hong Kong Jack navigate a political landscape where the old rules no longer apply.Redbridge polling has One Nation on track to become kingmaker in Victoria. We explore what minority government would actually look like -- and whether Labor can cling to power even if it finishes second.Bill Kelty says Australia's bureaucracy treats symptoms, not causes. We ask: where has political courage gone, and could anyone sell reform the way Keating did?From a USD 400,000 funding cut that will devastate chronic fatigue sufferers, to pharmaceutical companies abandoning Australian clinical trials, to a PBS in need of root-and-branch reform -- the domestic agenda is packed.Internationally, the picture is darker. Putin is cornered in Ukraine. Iran burns. Oil has passed USD 100. And the US midterms are shaping up as a referendum on Trump's foreign policy.Plus: Derryn Hinch's complicated legacy, Argentina's World Cup, Nicky Winmar and the AFL's consistency problem, the death of Bazball, and a toast to Sir Garfield Sobers -- the greatest cricketer who ever lived.Listen wherever you get your podcasts.InstagramCaption for episode artwork: Episode 165 is live. This week: One Nation's Victorian moment, Putin's dangerous corner, the Hinch legacy, and why a $400K funding cut matters more than you think. Link in bio.
We're back after a week off ā blame a power outage ā and we've got plenty to catch up on. Two rounds of football, two losses for very different reasons, a legend in the Hall of Fame, and a farewell to one of the greatest figures the game has ever produced. Hamish breaks down the Carlton heartbreak ā a 23-point lead somehow not enough ā and Amos has some explaining to do about 17 behinds. Plus, we take a moment to honour Neale Daniher and celebrate Dustin Fletcher's long-overdue induction into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Nat Edwards and Riley Beveridge discuss all the latest footy news on AFL Daily. Talking points: 0:36 - 7:55: Luke Beveridge and the Dogs' pursuit of Zak Butters 7:55 - 13:00: We recap a huge night at the AFL Hall of Fame 13:30 - 14:50: The Pies are set to challenge Billy Framptonās 3 match ban 16:15 - 18:25: The Saints donāt leave Victoria once in their final 10 games of the season 18:25 - 19:35: Nat offers up some Wednesday Wisdom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday June 8th with Anthony Hudson and Garry Lyon. Anthony Hudson and Garry Lyon preview a massive night at the AFL Hall of Fame with plenty of distinguished guests. After another close loss this season, both Garry and Huddo are happy to write them off as a contender in 2026. Plus the panel discuss the Frampton suspension with an update on Brody Mihocek.For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Port Adelaide Chairman David Koch joined David & Will to discuss reports that Zak Butters has decided that he will leave at the end of the year & a Port legend being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame overnight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yessss Plummers we have an all time ep for you today! We were lucky enough to be joined by AFL Hall of Fame member Paul 'The Fish' Salmon! We asked him a couple of woke questions about modern footy before we got into the good stuff, and wow did he have some stories! We also looked ahead to Butts' return game this week, reflected on North Melbourne's loss to the Cats and had some words with a rival podcast. Enjoy plums and remember to GET THE KNEES UP! We're on Youtube! Full episodes now will drop Wednesday nights: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.youtube.com/@200PlusPodcastā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Send us your voice messages here: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://memo.fm/200pluspodcast/ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Produced by Josh Moffitt 200 PLUS Instagram: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/200pluspod/ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Sam Draper:ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā www.instagram.com/drvper/ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Nick Butler: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/nick_butler10/ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Charlie Comben: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/charliecomben/ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Clubby Sports: ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://www.instagram.com/ClubbySportsā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā Producey:ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā ā https://producey.com/
We're halfway through the season and it's time for a Mid Season Review! Bern counts down his Top 10 Nuff from the year so far; Bill questions what form Damo is in; and We all question how bad Bill's Quiz is going. Plus we're joined by AFL Hall of Fame inductee, Nick Riewoldt, and North Melbourne's Cam Zurhaar. Triple M Footy's Saturday Rub is James Brayshaw, Billy Brownless, Bernie Vince, and Damian BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Saints' third longest-serving coach Alan Richardson joined the panel to discuss "really talented" Jack Sinclair's upcoming 200th, and St Kilda Football Club superstar Nick Riewoldt's induction into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 11th June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon return for another edition of AFL 360, reminiscing on the best of last nightās AFL Hall of Fame moments, before diving into a preview of the huge Thursday Night Football matchup between St. Kilda and the Western Bulldogs, which sees the return of Sam Darcy. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FULL SHOW : We get fired up about not being able to watch premium sport on Free to Air TV; and we pay tribute to Nick Riewoldt after being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame. Tomorrow: Max Gawn and Adam Rozenbachs Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jordan Clark gives his 2c on the latest Aus cricket selection, and how Freo are prepping for their match against Norf. Matthew Pavlich takes a moment from solo parenting to join us to chat about the latest AFL hall of fame inductees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
FULL SHOW : We celebrate Nick Riewoldt being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame and are joined by his former coach, Grant Thomas; Adam Rozenbachs fills in for Roo after his big night; and Dave O'Neill tells us about some crocs in a pool! Tomorrow: Jimmy Barnes performs live Catch Mick in the Morning LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M. To watch your favourite new Breakfast Radio crew in action, follow @molloy and @triplemmelb on Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Luke Beveridge is set to remain out in Footscray until the end of 2027, so what makes a coach either sign on or walk away? Melbourne have reportedly tabled a huge offer for Kysaiah Pickett, is he worth it? Soft Cap Limit changes have been introduced to ensure assistant coaches are retained at clubs, should there be a limit on resources that actively develop talent? Plus, the team celebrate the inductees of the AFL Hall of Fame.
Demons superstar Max Gawn joined Mick In The Morning following his side's one-point loss to Collingwood on King's Birthday. The team chat about Max's heated exchange with teammate Steven May on the final siren, wasted opportunities, the Big Freeze sliders and tonight's AFL Hall Of Fame event. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week Brian and Harrison kick things off by paying tribute to both Adam Selwood and Robert Walls, the death of both have rocked the AFL community - we send our deepest condolences to their families. They also touch on; BT's movement over Sir Doug Nichols Round, Andrew Bogut entering the International Basketball Hall of Fame and finally, they introduce 'CHAT-BT'. Next, the boys are joined by Jonathan Brown. Browny is an Australian rules football legend, beloved media personality and one of the most celebrated players in the game, he's a 3x Premiership player, 2x All-Australian, 3x Brisbane B&F, Coleman medalist, Brisbane captain and a member of the AFL Hall of Fame. Put simply, this man is one of the greats, not just as an athlete but he's also one of the most-liked people in the industry, a guy that everyone wants to have a beer with, and if you're lucky enough to experience it, it's something you'd never forget. As a player he was ferociously competitive, brave and as hard-working as they come, he was always the loyal team man, valuing group achievements over the many individual accolades he received. Along with his great on-field achievements, he has also paved a prominent role within the AFL media; he's a key member of the Fox Footy commentary team as well as on the weekly program 'On the Couch', along with his successful podcast 'Browny's Podcast' with Campbell Brown. He also spent several years co-hosting NOVA 100's Melbourne breakfast show. We hope you enjoy! This episode is brought to you by: ā ā ā ā Yellow Iron Fleetā ā ā ā ā Chat BT:ā Voice messages Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor Guest: Jonathan Brown Produced by Harrison Taylor Audio & Video byĀ ā ā ā ā Rhino Productionsā ā ā ā Get in touch withĀ us or see more: Mailbag -Ā ā ā ā ā lobmailbag@gmail.comā ā ā ā Enquiries -Ā ā ā ā ā harrison@ncmanagement.com.auā ā ā ā Instagram -Ā ā ā ā ā @lifeofbrianpodcastā ā ā ā TiktokĀ -Ā ā ā ā ā @lifeofbrianpodcast
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āMum, do men play footy?āHaving spent a lifetime in the game, I learned that some people are into growing, but most people are only interested in arrival.The āarrival' people create all the commotion that distracts from the critical work of the āgrowers', who are playing a much bigger and far more important game, energised by all its possibilities, and significantly, not overwhelmed by its ambiguity.Our next guest on the āIn the Arena' Podcast, Debbie Lee, is a āgrower' in the truest sense.In my experience, the āgrowers' are also exceedingly generous, as Debbie is in this Podcast. It would be easy for her to gloat about her achievements, but that is not who she is, even though she could be forgiven for doing so as the first (and only) female footballer to be inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.Instead, she speaks openly about how the game has shaped her. How thankful she is for the lessons the game gifted her, always prepared to put herself in deep and diverse conversation to grow herself, the game and all that it is, and all that it can be.āWho you are is what you settle for, you know?ā said singer Janis Joplin.Debbie was not prepared to settle for how she personally experienced our game of Australian football. She had the courage and insight to ask better questions of the sport, and would become the evangelist women's football needed and changed the game forever.Debbie did not have a platform or a profile and also suffered from the personal bias directed at women footballers of her era. Every effort to grow the game was met with resistance and prejudice.But still, she had the fortitude and will to look at the future of the game and see something radically different.She was not prepared to settle for the prevailing view that only young men could envision a career playing the sport at the highest level or, for that matter, coaching, administering, or commentating on the game they love.She wasn't prepared to settle for the prevailing view that people would not watch women's football. Then, 52,000 people turned up to watch an AFLW Grand Final at Adelaide Oval, and the game was never the same.Our game is at its best when it leads, when it has the collective courage to forge a new way, and at its worst when it lags, as it did when it betrayed Adam Goodes.Until recent times, the language and sounds of the game were exclusively male, with homophobia, sexism and bigotry not only tolerated but an expectation, a way of fitting in and belonging, connecting via the worst parts of us.It was the football world I grew up in and desperately wanted to be a part of, never challenging and now sometimes wondering why I didn't. But I know the answer. It was āthe way', and it would take individuals who could see another way, stronger and more visionary, courageous and willing than I was. It needed to be personal to start the conversation, a response to the pain of their lived experience. People like Debbie Lee, and with a force they created, a catalyst for change, and change the game did.I have learned that discomfort marks the place where the old way meets the new way. It is a place of vulnerability and courage. If it doesn't challenge you, it will not change you, and whenever in doubt, back the new way and all its uncertainty.In terms of women's football, the āold way' was meeting the ānew way', and Debbie Lee was the catalyst. We worked together at the Melbourne Football Club and, with some wonderful football people, set about creating the vision the women's game needed. An Exhibition Game in 2013, became the AFLW by 2017, an extraordinary achievement by any measure.Her story is remarkable, and she tells it wonderfully.Her legacy is profound.It will never be beaten.Play On!Cam
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SPECIAL: The AFL has lost its first senior coach of 2024 with Adam Simpson departing West Coast. In this special we re-live how it happened and the flow on effects it will have on the AFL. Featured: Matt Clinch, ABC commentator. Catherine Murphy, ABC reporter. Paul Roos, AFL Hall of Fame.Ā Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Aussie triathlete Matt Hauser is primed and ready to go for gold but The Seine is looking particularly muddy so we chat water testing, pushing through the pain and why the Tokyo games weren't the ideal first Olympic experience for the medal hopeful.There's plenty of Euros action including drunk Poms and sneaky mascots, the AFL Hall Of Fame has an almighty blunder, Bryson DeChambeau has the ultimate turnaround in reputation and is Ash Barty making a comeback for real?!
Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 18th of June with Mark Robinson and Anthony Hudson. Huddo and Robbo are live from the Centrepiece for the Hall of Fame, but before the ceremony begins, the team chat Zak Butters' trip to the tribunal. Then, Dermott Brereton and Mike Sheahan join the desk and the attention turns to the man poised to be made the 32nd legend.Ā Ys, we mean Hawthorn legend (and our very own) Jason Dunstall. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Justin Timberlake was arrested and charged with drunk driving in the Hamptons, after running through a stop sign and swerving all over the road. A devastated mother is demanding justice for her transgender daughter, who took her own life after being mutilated in a backyard surgery. Police are desperately trying to track down live ammunition, bulletproof vests and police uniforms, which were stolen from police vehicles during the Wakeley riot two months ago. A mysterious shiny monolith has appeared in a Nevada desert. Jerry Seinfeld was once again heckled by pro-Palestinian protesters during a show in Sydney last night. Former Collingwood legend Dane Swan was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame last night. The Olympic Committee of Serbia has announced that Novak Djokovic WILL play in the Paris games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Here's a little Sunday BONUS treat for our followers, premiership coach Paul Roos breaking down the rebuild fallacy on ABC AFL Daily. He explains the pitfalls of relying on the draft to turn around a club's fortunes.Ā Featured: Paul Roos, AFL Hall of Fame. Catherine Murphy, host ABC Sport.Ā Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
With Rory Sloane's forced retirement this week, Blighty & Wilds discussed if he'll make the AFL Hall of Fame. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
we're looking for legends to go up on our AFL Wall of Fame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ruled out after last weekend's clash against Collingwood, the big man Sean Darcy, hobbled into the studio to update us on his ankle injury, we also put his singing to the test. Recent inductee into the AFL hall of fame, and sports media icon Bruce McAvaney joins the show to chat all things FIFA Women's World Cup!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matt Clinch is joined by Boomer HarveyĀ and Adam Ramanauskas to chat about when and not if Dimma Hardwick comes backĀ and what it means for Irishman Zach Tuohy to equal Jim Stynes' games played record. Sydney coach John Longmire stops by to chat about the drawn match with Geelong and Mark Williams also joins the team to talk about being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.
Matt Clinch is joined by Boomer HarveyĀ and Adam Ramanauskas to chat about when and not if Dimma Hardwick comes backĀ and what it means for Irishman Zach Tuohy to equal Jim Stynes' games played record. Sydney coach John Longmire stops by to chat about the drawn match with Geelong and Mark Williams also joins the team to talk about being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame.
David Wildy and Chadd Sayers with a big Wednesday of Sportsday. The boys previewed the second Ashes test. Malcolm Blight joined the boys to chat about the AFL Hall of Fame. Ash Browne joined the boys to discuss what is coming up on the AFL Record. Chris Nelson finds us a few winners in the final weekend of the Racing Queensland Carnival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 27th of June with Anthony Hudson and Mark Robinson. The AFL 360 crew are joined by Mike Sheahan live from the AFL Hall of Fame, to discuss the latest inductees, and AFL news. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Barry Cable has been removed from the AFL Hall of Fame after a judge found he sexually abused a Perth girl.Ā See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kane and Bucks discuss AFL Hall of Fame, Sports Doccumentaries, bad movies and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bruce McAvaney has been inducted into the AFL hall of fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
What a buzz it was to chat recently with one of the greats of AFL, Anthony Koutoufides on Sports Legends with Bevo. An inductee into the AFL Hall of Fame in 2014, Kouta played 278 games at his beloved Carlton blues represented Victoria in state footy and was a premiership player in 1995 with Carlton. We reminisced over Kouta's stellar career as he shared some great stories about winning his first AFL premiership in his early 20's and the crazy celebrations that went with it, some of his funniest team-mates, toughest opponents and what it was like to present the Big V in State of Origin footy plus much more. You can book Kouta for sportsmans events and find out more about his business KOUTAFIT by hitting him up via his Instagram account @ https://www.instagram.com/anthonykoutoufides/ This episode is sponsored by PREPD thanks so much for their support, check them out at https://prepdhydration.com.au/ Thanks also to the team at PodBooth for filming and editing the video and Kouta for his time.
For decades, 86-year-old Ange Coniglio has been perhaps the foremost authority on and advocate for the achievements and legacy of the American Football League. The lifelong Buffalo Bills fan created his AFL website (remembertheafl.com) as an exhaustive repository for all manner of knowledge regarding the league ā from the all-time AFL roster and a photo gallery of his personal AFL Hall of Fame to an AFL reading list, a memorabilia gallery, team histories, stats and more. Other AFL researchers point to Ange as the āgodfatherā of AFL history for his efforts ā which have ranged from sending color film of the AFL to Sports Illustrated when the magazine would only run black-and-white AFL images, to writing letters to AFL legends including Lamar Hunt and Ralph C. Wilson. W With the passing of iconic Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson at age 87 today, honoring the legacy of the AFL is especially important. In our interview, three days before his Aug. 21 birthday, Ange paints a colorful portrait of the men of that innovative league and their legendary exploits. Remember the AFL: remembertheafl.com Tales from the AFL (Todd Tobias): https://talesfromtheamericanfootballleague.com/ Remember the AFL Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/297706681489 AFL 1959-70 Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/442714232814494 AFL Anthology Facebook fan page: https://www.facebook.com/AFLAnthology
Bec Judd turned heads at the Brownlow in 2004 when she wore THAT red dress. Now, 18 years later, she has stunned in another elegant red number at the AFL Hall of Fame dinner. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Malcolm Blight & David Wildy discussed last night's AFL Hall of Fame inductees. Joined by Brian Cunningham & Michael Taylor. Plus, AFL & SANFL tips and Racing Queensland update with Chris Nelson.
Norwood and Collingwood great, Michael Taylor joined the boys after being inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame last night.
Games record holder Brent Harvey speaks to Dwayne Russell following his induction into the AFL Hall of Fame. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sam looks fresh, but he's not OK, really; Chrissie loves the girl who asked Robert Irwin out at the zoo; Browny finally gets inducted in the AFL Hall Of Fame; Titus O'Reily is disappointed in Bailey Smith; and we ask you who is Australia's Best Dr Karl! A Nova Podcast Podcast Produced & Edited By Andy Zito Executive Producer: Jack Charles Senior Producer: Brodie Pummeroy Assistant Producer: Tom Casamento⨠Senior Digital Producer: Andy Zito Additional Audio Production: Tim Mountford See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brent Harvey joins Dwayne following his induction into the AFL Hall of Fame last night, discussing his enduring love for North Melbourne, tough development under coaches Keith Burns and Denis Pagan, and his experience of State of Origin footy as a 21-year old.
The boys catch up with Justin Langer ahead of his slide in "The Big Freeze" today, plus Matthew Pavlich shares his thoughts on the AFL's Drug Policy & Freo's win over Hawthorn. The boys also discuss the auction for Indian Premier League's rights deal and this year's inductees into the AFL Hall of Fame.
In a career spanning 30 years, Paul Roos has been an Australian Rules Football player (Fitzroy, Sydney Swans), Head Coach of the Sydney Swans and Melbourne Football Club, media broadcaster and men's wellness advocate. In 2005, he guided the Sydney Swans to the AFL Premiership, breaking a 72-year drought, and was inducted into the AFL Hall of Fame. He was named All-Australian seven times and, in his prime, was rated the best footballer in Australia. In 2018, Paul founded the Roos Men's Wellness and Leadership Club. He is currently the founder and director of Performance by Design, which builds high-performing cultures by helping role model leaders bring team behaviours to life. In this episode, we talk to Paul, who is the father of two sons, about his career and his learnings from it.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
Billy's All Sports Report - including, AFL, NRL, A-League, NBA, cycling and EPL, Hump Day Quiz, Jay Z Clark's footy news, social media feedback, Peter Overton's slip-up, Marlion Pickett suspension upheld, how are you a born loser?, whos eligible for this year's AFL Hall Of Fame, Giaan Rooney on the Australian Swimming Championships, Billy's JokeĀ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.