Podcast appearances and mentions of Fox Footy

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 18th June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon return for another edition of AFL 360, the boys are joined by Geelong Cats' Patrick Dangerfield ahead of his 350 game milestone this weekend. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Will Faulkner review Round 14 and preview Round 15 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of Brisbane's sudden woes and the state of the top eight, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 17th June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon return for another edition of AFL 360. The panel discusses the multiple injuries picked up in Round 14, focussing on Carlton’s Harry McKay & Charlie Curnow and the West Coast Eagles’ captain Oscar Allen. They then look forward to Friday night’s crucial clash between the Brisbane Lions and Geelong Cats at the GMHBA stadium, where the Lions don’t have many happy memories in recent times. Plus, they play real or overreaction about the St. Kilda Saints. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. The panel discusses Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's return to Bulldogs training and what that could mean for the troubled individual. The panel then dives into Brisbane’s recent slump, asking if the Lions can turn it around before it’s too late. Plus, concern grows over West Coast’s Oscar Allen injury, with questions still looming over its severity. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Cummins has reminded us he's the man you want in a cricketing crisis. Ed Cowan casts an appreciative eye over the relentless quick. In the AFL there are huge stories encompassing players, administrators, stadiums and... Fremantle... at least according to Kath Loughnan. We brace for another wonky round of NRL impacted by Origin. Plus, a wonderful spray from tennis veteran Gael Monfils. Featured: Ed Cowan, ex-Test cricketer. Kath Loughnan, AFL host, Fox Footy. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

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 night’s 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.

Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Jack Jovanovski review Round 13 and preview Round 14 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with a breakdown of the finals race just over halfway through the year, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 10th June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are live from the AFL's Hall of Fame Induction for one the biggest nights on the calendar. They breakdown the Bulldogs decision to sign Luke Beveridge on for two more years, the AFL's meeting with all 18 teams' presidents around their expansion into Tasmania, and the interesting post-match situation between Max Gawn and Steven May. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday 9th June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon return for another edition of AFL 360 to recap the epic King's Birthday clash between Collingwood and Melbourne, before diving into the tense confrontation between Max Gawn and Steven May after the final siren. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 4th June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon return for another edition of AFL 360 as the future of the Tasmania Devils continues to dominate headlines. Devils CEO Brendon Gale joins the show, insisting there’s “broad-based support” for the club despite political drama off the field. Plus, with a massive clash looming, the panel breaks down whether the Hawks can stand up against the Dogs and what it means for both sides heading into the middle of the season. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 3rd June with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for another big edition of AFL 360 as one of the marquee dates on the calendar approaches - The Big Freeze at the 'G. GWS Giants legend Callan Ward stops by to tell all about his devastating injury and how he helped inspire his side's incredible fourth quarter comeback. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 28th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for another big edition of AFL 360. Garry Lyon delivers a reality check for the Hawks after another tough outing, questioning where Sam Mitchell’s side really stands. The boys also unpack the Swans’ form - is this sign of deeper issues? Plus, they reflect on the heartbreak for Giants veteran Callan Ward as his torn ACL is confirmed, putting a stop to the rest of his season, and potentially career. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys start the show with their top headlines from the week, Browny had an interesting dilemma when his wife went camping, and Chief has a cricket quiz. Damo brings in some homemade Hummus for the team to try, and Browny gets in the Huddle Confessional booth to talk about the time he lied to AFL CEO Wayne Jackson. Howie's Hot Topics includes making NZ our 7th State, and Chief went to the supermarket to test the banana theory. Browny has a more surefire way to reach your fitness goals, and the boys discuss what you'd need to do if you were going on the run. Then the team all have some Hot Tips to hopefully make your life better. The footy media wars are still on and only getting more intense, as some Fox Footy personalities fire back at Brian Taylor. Hawks and Pies player Tony Woods calls in to reflect on his footy career, Browny has his top 5 footy liars exposed, and Damo whips around the league for the latest news. Triple M Footy's Friday Huddle is Mark Howard, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown, and Damian BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Plenty up for debate on the Midweek Rub this week with Daisy Thomas, Damian Barrett and Joey Montagna. Alex Pearce has been cleared at the AFL tribunal - but how? Damo's been timing Daisy's appearances on the Agenda Setters, Joey's walked in injured, BT's comments about Fox Footy come under the microscope and can any other state beat Victoria in a State of Origin matchup?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 28th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for another big edition of AFL 360, the boys look into the Sam Mitchell press conference which raises questions after back to back losses. The boys also are joined by Bec ahead of another edition of the Bif Freeze. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Zita, Max Laughton and Ben Waterworth review Round 11 and preview Round 12 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with a breakdown of the season thus far including mid-year grades for every club and Alex Pearce's tricky Tribunal appeal, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 27th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360 as Alex Pearce's tribunal case gets underway which sparks debate about the very laws of the game. Collingwood welcome back star players for Hawks clash, while the Devils could be stopped before it even starts as the Macquarie Point Stadium drama reach boiling point. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textWelcome back to Headfirst: A Concussion Podcast.Today, we're joined by former West Coast Eagles defender Will Schofield. Over his 14-year AFL career, Will played nearly 200 games, appeared in two grand finals, won a premiership, and earned life membership with the club.Post-retirement, he's become a respected voice in media through Fox Footy and 6PR Perth. Will is also the co-founder and CEO of Backchat Studios, leading innovative media ventures and reshaping how athletes engage with the world beyond sport.   -       From Geelong Falcons to West Coast (01:15)-       General Perception of Concussion Throughout Wills Career (04:35)-       Athlete Mentality (07:00)-       Transition of Concussion Protocol (09:20)-       Perception in the Media (11:00)-       Unrealistic Expectations of A Player (14:45)-       Rule Exploitation (18:00)-       Favourite Moments in Sport (21:04)-       AFL Premierships (26:08)   Eddie McGuire Interview on BackChat Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UeCZ3YjB16Y Back Chat Social Media Channels Website https://www.backchatpodcast.com.auIG: @backchat_Youtube: @backchatTwitter/X: @backchat_    Subscribe, review and share for new episodes which will drop weekly Social media:Twitter: @first concussionFacebook: Headfirst: A concussion podcastInstagram: Headfirst_ Concussion  Email: headfirstconcussion@gmail.com 

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 26th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, discussing Carlton’s kicking woes and ‘predictable, boring’ footy. They then look into Callum Mills’ tackle, the latest Sydney Swans player to produce a ‘dumb’ act, and they debate whether or not Hawthorn are premiership contenders this year. They finish on Alex Pearce’s tackle, which left Darcy Byrne-Jones with concussion, and discuss whether the Fremantle Dockers have a case when they challenge his suspension. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon. But, he is an even better bloke. And he explains the dream he is living, brilliantly. From calling races around the hallways as a kid, to voicing the Melbourne Cup, Olympics and footy and plenty more sports (wait until you hear the list!). Matt Hill is the dream chaser who never gave up — even when he was on the dole or facing a life-threatening health scare at the Beijing Games. This is a powerful story of grit, passion, and pure love for sport. A master of the mic… who’s still just a fan at heart. Thanks Matty! See you Thursday Night on Fox Footy! *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 21st of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for another big edition of AFL 360, previewing the big Thursday night clash between the Geelong Cats and the Western Bulldogs, which sees the return of Bailey Smith to his old club… expect some fire! One of WA’s great footy icons Stephen Michael then joins the show to discuss his playing career and shares some great stories including one where he played a game after being shot! For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He had a dream. And is living it. Matt Hill is the voice behind some of the best moments in Australian sport. He is already a broadcasting icon. But, he is an even better bloke. And he explains the dream he is living, brilliantly. From calling races around the hallways as a kid, to voicing the Melbourne Cup, Olympics and footy and plenty more sports (wait until you hear the list!). Matt Hill is the dream chaser who never gave up — even when he was on the dole or facing a life-threatening health scare at the Beijing Games. This is a powerful story of grit, passion, and pure love for sport. A master of the mic… who’s still just a fan at heart. Thanks Matty! See you Thursday Night on Fox Footy! *** Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/ Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegamesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 20th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, discussing the news that Jeremy McGovern has been referred to an AFL concussion panel to decide his future. The guys also discuss AFL CEO Andrew Dillon meeting the coaches for dinner and the situation that Brad Scott and his Bombers find themselves in after another big loss. The hosts round of with some contract talk, discussing the impending new contract for Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge and could Nathan Buckley be the head coach of the Tasmania Devils? For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Will Faulkner review Round 10 and preview Round 11 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of Brisbane's sudden concerns and which fringe top-eight contenders we can really trust, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom, two guest appearances and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Gibb Kennett AC (born 2 March 1948) is an Australian former politician who served as the 43rd Premier of Victoria between 1992 and 1999, Leader of the Victorian Liberal Party from 1982 to 1989 and from 1991 to 1999, and the Member for Burwood from 1976 to 1999. He is currently a media commentator. He was previously the president of the Hawthorn Football Club, from 2005 to 2011 and again from 2017 to 2022. He is the founding Chairman of beyondblue, a national mental health advocacy organisation. Early life The son of Kenneth Munro Gibb Kennett (1921–2007), and Wendy Anne Kennett (1925–2006; née Fanning), he was born in Melbourne on 2 March 1948. He attended Scotch College; and, although an unexceptional student academically, he did well in the school's Cadet Corps Unit. He also played football (on the wing) for the school.  His failure to rise above the middle band academically almost led him to quit school in Fourth Form (Year 10 – 1963), but he was persuaded to stay on. His Fifth and Sixth Forms were an improvement, but he was still described in school reports as "[a] confident and at times helpful boy. Sometimes irritates. Sometimes works hard" (1964), and "[a] keen, pleasant, though sometimes erratic boy" (1965). After leaving school, Kennett was persuaded by his father Ken to attend the Australian National University in Canberra, but lost interest and left after one year of an economics degree. He returned to Melbourne and found work in the advertising department of the retail giant Myer – kindling an interest for advertising that would one day earn him his living. Kennett's life in the regular workforce was cut short when, in 1968, he was conscripted into the Australian Army.[9] Kennett was selected for officer training and graduated third in his class from the Officer Training Unit, Scheyville (OTU), near Windsor, New South Wales, outside Sydney. He was posted to Malaysia and Singapore as Second Lieutenant, commander of 1st Platoon, A Company, 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (1RAR). This military career (and his earlier experience in the Scotch College Cadet Corps) has been noted by many biographers as an essential formative influence on the adult Kennett's character. His sense and regard for hierarchical loyalty, punctuality, and general intolerance of dissent or disobedience may be traced to this period. Kennett returned to civilian life in 1970, reentering a divided Australian society, split by the Vietnam War, of which Kennett was a firm supporter. Having returned to Myer, Kennett became impatient with his work, and so with Ian Fegan and Eran Nicols, he formed his own advertising company (KNF) in June 1971. Thereafter, in December 1972, Kennett married Felicity Kellar, an old friend whom he had first met on a Number 69 tram on the long trips to school. Their first son was born in 1974, followed by a daughter and two more sons. Political career Kennett was elected as a Liberal Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Burwood in 1976, having had an interest in local politics since the early 1970s.[14] His preselection for the seat reportedly irritated then Premier Dick Hamer, who disliked Kennett's campaigning style, and had endorsed the sitting member, Haddon Storey. However, by 1981, Kennett was promoted to Cabinet as Minister for Housing and Minister of Immigration and Ethnic Affairs. He was one of several younger MPs whom Hamer promoted to Cabinet in a bid to renew his government. Kennett retained his post when Hamer was replaced as Liberal leader and Premier by Lindsay Thompson in June of that year. Following the defeat of the longstanding Liberal government in 1982, Kennett was the leading candidate to replace Thompson despite being the youngest member of the outgoing government. On 26 October, he was elected leader of the Liberal Party and hence Leader of the Opposition. He took an aggressive posture against the Cain government, and was often criticised for his "bull-in-a-china-shop" style and his anti-government rhetoric. Under his leadership, the Liberals were heavily defeated by Labor in 1985. Afterwards he faced a challenge to his leadership of the party from Ian Smith. Kennett survived easily, but increasingly, he was seen as an erratic and unapproachable leader. He faced two more challenges to his leadership in 1986 and 1987. In 1987, in one notable incident Kennett referred to the Federal Liberal leader John Howard as a 'cunt' in a mobile telephone conversation with Howard rival Andrew Peacock. The car-phone conversation damaged both Howard and Kennett politically, but aided Peacock in his push to return as Federal Liberal leader (1989). Toward the end of its second term the Cain government had lost support and the Liberals were expected to win the 1988 election. The Liberal vote indeed rebounded strongly – they won a majority of the two-party vote – however much of this margin was wasted on landslide majorities in their heartland. As a result, the Liberals took only one seat from Labor in the capital, and were left four seats short of a majority. Failing to become premier, Kennett was again criticised within his own party, and in 1989 he was deposed in favour of a little-known rural MLA, Alan Brown. Kennett's performance during his first stint as Liberal leader is a matter of debate. Economou sees his 1985 and 1988 election campaigns as weak, while Parkinson believes he was a significant asset in pushing the Labor government of John Cain in several key seats. First term as premier Kennett publicly pledged never to attempt a return to the Liberal leadership. However, when Brown proved unable to challenge the government effectively, he allowed his supporters to call a spill in 1991. Brown realised he didn't have enough support to keep his post and resigned, allowing Kennett to retake the leadership unopposed. With Victoria facing billions of dollars of debt, Kennett was seen as "Premier-in-waiting" from the moment he retook the leadership. Cain had resigned a year earlier in favour of Deputy Premier Joan Kirner, who was unable to regain the upper hand despite being personally more popular than Kennett. The Liberals' advantage was strengthened by an important decision taken during Brown's brief tenure as leader—negotiating a Coalition agreement with the National Party. The Liberals and Nationals have historically had a strained relationship in Victoria; they had sat separately for most of the second half of the 20th century. It had been believed that Kennett had been denied victory in 1988 due to a large number of three-cornered contests in rural seats. The Coalition went into the October 1992 state election as unbackable favourites, having been ahead in opinion polling by large margins for almost two years. They stoked the voters' anger with a series of "Guilty Party" ads, targeting many Labor ministers and highlighting concerns in their portfolios. In the second-largest defeat that a sitting government has ever suffered in Victoria, the Coalition scored a 19-seat swing, attaining a 16-seat majority in the Legislative Assembly. The Liberals won 52 seats, enough for a majority in their own right. Nevertheless, Kennett supported his coalition partner, retaining the Nationals in his cabinet. State school closures In the first three years of office, funding for public schools and the Department of Education was substantially reduced. 350 government schools were closed, including every Technical High School ("Tech") in Victoria, and 7,000 teaching jobs eliminated. The Tech School closures had a widespread, delayed effect two decades later when a skilled labour shortage in the state was declared by the government, attributable largely to the generation of children who were denied a trade-focused high school education, significantly reducing the number of school leavers commencing trade apprenticeships. The few who did so were insufficient to counterbalance the number of retiring tradespeople in the coming years. This directly resulted in the number of Skilled Migrant (subclass 190) visas being made available each year increasing to 190,000 from 2012 and an active campaign to entice migrants with trade qualifications to Victoria. Public transport Other controversial moves included the sacking of 16,000 public transport workers in a major technological upgrade of the system, and the initiation of a major scheme for privatisation of state-owned services, including the electricity (SECV) and gas (Gas and Fuel Corporation of Victoria) utilities, the ambulance service, as well as several prisons and other minor services. The sale of the Totalisator Agency Board raised $609 million. Between 1995 and 1998, $29 billion of state assets in gas and electricity alone were sold to private enterprise (for statistics, see Parkinson, Jeff, 1999) In the wake of these changes, investment and population growth slowly resumed, though unemployment was to remain above the national average for the duration of Kennett's premiership. While the benefits to the State budget figures were indisputable in the short term, the social and longer-term economic cost of the Kennett reforms have been questioned by many commentators, academics and those who suffered economically through the period of reform. This campaign of privatisations and cutbacks led to governmental acts of privatisation by splitting up Melbourne's rail (Hillside, Bayside, V/Line and West Coast Rail) and tramways (Yarra and Swanston) or budget-cutting becoming popularly known as being "Jeffed". He also cut back many regional rail services including The Vinelander (ran to Mildura, services later restored to Maryborough as a regular V/Line service in 2011) and services to Leongatha, Bairnsdale (returned in 2003), Dimboola (services later returned to Ararat in 2004). The largest public protest in Melbourne since the Vietnam War Moratorium occurred on 10 November 1992, with an estimated 100,000 people marching in opposition to the retrenchment of many workers and the large State budget cutbacks. Kennett was undeterred by this protest, and famously commented that though there were 100,000 outside his office at Parliament that day, there were 4.5 million who stayed at home or at work. High-profile capital works projects This section does not cite any sources. Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. (April 2025) (Learn how and when to remove this message) The Kennett government also embarked on a series of high-profile capital works projects, such as the restoration of Parliament House, construction of a new $250 million Melbourne Museum and IMAX theatre, and a new $130 million Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. Other projects included a $160 million expansion of the National Gallery of Victoria; $100 million for refurbishment of the State Library of Victoria; $65 million for a new Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre (MSAC); and $130 million for the construction of a new civic square on the site of the old Gas and Fuel Buildings, to be known as Federation Square. The relocation of the Formula 1 Grand Prix from Adelaide in 1993 was a particular coup for Kennett, who had worked hard with his friend Ron Walker, the Chairman of the Melbourne Major Events Company, helped deliver Melbourne the hosting rights for the event from Adelaide in 1993. The most controversial project of the Kennett era was the $1.85 billion Crown Casino and Entertainment Complex, a gambling and entertainment centre on Melbourne's Southbank. Initial plans for a casino had been made under the Labor government, however the tendering process and construction occurred under Kennett. A$2 billion project to redevelop Melbourne's derelict Docklands area to include a new football stadium was also undertaken, in addition to the large CityLink project, a project resurrected from the 1969 Melbourne Transportation Plan, aimed at linking Melbourne's freeways, easing traffic problems in the inner city, and reducing commuting times from the outer suburbs to the CBD. Macedonian name dispute Kennett speaking at a event In the mid-1990s, Premier Kennett backed the Greek position over the Macedonian question in his attempts to shore up local electoral support. Kennett's stance gained him supporters from the Melburnian Greek community, whereas he was referred to as "Kennettopoulos" by the Macedonian community. At Kennett's insistence, his state government in 1994 issued its own directive that all its departments refer to the language as "Macedonian (Slavonic)" and to Macedonians as "Slav Macedonians". Reasons given for the decision were "to avoid confusion", be consistent with federal naming protocols toward Macedonians and repair relations between Macedonian and Greek communities. It was accepted that it would not impact the way Macedonians self identified themselves. The decision upset Macedonians, as they had to use the terms in deliberations with the government or its institutions related to education and public broadcasting. The Macedonian Community challenged the decision on the basis of the Race Discrimination Act. After years of litigation at the Australian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC), the Federal Court and High Court, previous judicial rulings were upheld that found Kennett's directive unlawful as it caused discrimination based on ethnic background and was struck down from usage in 2000. Second term as premier Kennett's personal popularity was mostly average to high through his first term, though that of the government as a whole went through peaks and troughs. Without a by-election in the previous four years, the 1996 state election shaped up as the first test of the 'Kennett Revolution' with the electorate. The Coalition was expected to win a second term at the 30 March election, albeit with a somewhat reduced majority. At the federal election held four weeks earlier, while Labor was heavily defeated, it actually picked up a swing in Victoria. However, to the surprise of most commentators, the Coalition only suffered a two-seat swing, allowing it to retain a comfortable 14-seat majority. The Coalition actually picked up modest swings in Melbourne's outer suburbs, which have traditionally decided most state elections. Several negative trends (for the Liberals) were obscured somewhat by the euphoria of victory. The government's sharp cuts to government services were particularly resented in country Victoria, where the Liberals and Nationals held almost all the seats. The loss of the Mildura seat to independent Russell Savage was an indication of this disaffection, and when in February 1997 independent Susan Davies was elected to the seat of Gippsland West, this trend seemed set to continue. However, the verdict of many was that the 'Kennett Revolution' was far from over – indeed it was seemingly set in stone with the opening of the Crown Casino in May 1997. Kennett's profile continued to grow as he became a major commentator on national issues, including urging the new government of John Howard to introduce tax reform, and actively opposing the rise of the One Nation Party of Pauline Hanson. In this last case, Kennett did not shy away from criticising the media, but also the decision of the Howard government to not actively oppose Hanson's agenda. Kennett was influential in Melbourne bidding for the 2006 Commonwealth Games. Three cities initially expressed interest in hosting the event; Melbourne, Wellington and Singapore. Singapore dropped out before its bid was officially selected by the Commonwealth Games Federation, leaving only two candidate cities. In the weeks prior to the announcement of the 2006 host, Wellington withdrew its bid, citing the costs involved with matching the bid plan presented by Melbourne, which became the default host without members of the Federation going to vote. The government lost ground over the next few years, with high-profile disagreements with the Director of Public Prosecutions Bernard Bongiorno, and Auditor-General Ches Baragwanath fuelling criticism of Kennett's governmental style. Kennett's perceived antipathy to Baragwanath led to 1997 legislation to restructure the office of the Auditor-General and set up Audit Victoria. While Kennett promised the independence of the office would be maintained, many saw his government's actions as an attempt to curb the Auditor-General's power to criticise government policy. Widespread community debate and substantial public dissent from Liberal MPs and Party members ensued, with MLA Roger Pescott resigning from Parliament at the height of the debate; citing his disagreement with this Bill and Kennett's style in general. The Liberal Party lost the by-election in Mitcham. Further scandals involving the handling of contracts for the state emergency services response system damaged the credibility of Kennett in 1997–1998, while rural dissent continued to grow. Personal difficulties also began to affect Kennett and his family. The strains of public life led to a trial separation between Felicity and Jeff in early 1998 (patched up by the end of the year), while earlier in Kennett's first term, public scrutiny had led to the forced sale of the KNF Advertising Company, despite all Kennett's involvement having been transferred to his wife's name. There were rumours in 1998 that Kennett might retire from politics; these were mostly centred around Phil Gude, his party deputy. These eventually came to nothing. In July 1998, Liberal MP Peter McLellan, Member for Frankston East, resigned from the party in protest over alleged corrupt Liberal Party Senate preselection, changes to WorkCover and the auditor-general's office. Again, Kennett failed to pick up the warning signs of declining support for his style of leadership. Labor leader John Brumby took care to capitalise on each of Kennett's mistakes over this period, though his absences in rural electorates were misunderstood by many Labor MPs, and led to his replacement by Steve Bracks in early 1999. Bracks, who came from Ballarat, was popular in rural areas and was seen as a fresh alternative to Brumby, who nevertheless remained a key figure in the shadow Cabinet. 1999 election loss Despite Bracks' appeal, Kennett entered the 1999 election campaign with a seemingly unassailable lead, and most commentators and opinion polls agreed that the Coalition would win a third term. However, in a shock result, the Coalition suffered a 13-seat swing to Labor. While there was only a modest swing in eastern Melbourne, which has historically decided elections in Victoria, the Coalition suffered significant losses in regional centres such as Ballarat and Bendigo. ABC elections analyst Antony Green later said that when he first saw the results coming in, it looked so unusual that he thought "something was wrong with the computer." Initial counting showed Labor on 41 seats and the Coalition on 43; a supplementary election had to be held in Frankston East following the death of sitting independent Peter McLellan. The balance of power rested with three independents-Russell Savage, Susan Davies and newly elected Craig Ingram. Negotiations began between the Coalition and the three independents. While Kennett acceded to all but two of their demands, his perceived poor treatment of Savage and Davies in the previous parliament meant that they would not even consider supporting a Coalition minority government headed by Kennett. On 18 October, two days after Labor won the supplementary election in Frankston East, the independents announced they would support a Labor minority government. The agreement entailed Labor signing a Charter of Good Government, pledging to restore services to rural areas, and promising parliamentary reforms. Kennett's supporters urged the Coalition to force a vote of 'no confidence' on the floor of the parliament in a last-ditch effort to force Savage, Davies and Ingram to support Kennett. However, with the Liberals divided on Kennett's future role, Kennett retired from all of his offices, saying he wished to have no further involvement in politics. Labor won the ensuing by-election in Burwood. Rumoured returns to politics Following the Liberals' second successive defeat in the 2002 election, rumours began that Kennett was planning a comeback to politics. The issue came to a head in May 2006 after the sudden resignation of Kennett's successor, Robert Doyle, when Kennett announced he would contemplate standing in a by-election for Doyle's old seat of Malvern and offering himself as party leader. His stance was supported by Prime Minister John Howard, who rated him as the party's best hope to win the November 2006 state election. But within 24 hours Kennett announced he would not return to Parliament rather than running against Ted Baillieu, whom Kennett had been grooming for the top post since 1999. John Howard was reported to have been "embarrassed" by having publicly supported Kennett before his decision not to re-enter politics. In 2008, it was rumoured that Kennett was planning to stand for Lord Mayor of Melbourne. Despite endorsing future Lord Mayor John So in the 2001 mayoral elections, Kennett was quoted as saying "I think the city is ready for a change". Kennett claimed he had been approached by "a range of interests" to run for the position, but in the end did not do so. Former Liberal leader Robert Doyle ultimately won the election. 2020: Indigenous voice to government On 15 January 2020, it was announced that Kennett would be one of the members of the National Co-design Group of the Indigenous voice to government. Life after politics Kennett at the 2018 VFL Grand Final In 2000, Kennett became the inaugural chairman of beyondblue (the National Depression Initiative), a body that was largely formed by the efforts of the Victorian State Government. On 24 June 2008, he announced that he would be stepping down from his role at beyondblue at the end of 2010. This did not happen. After 17 years as the chair of beyondblue, he stood down in 2017, handing the reins to former PM Julia Gillard. He stated "beyondblue is part of my DNA, outside my family, it has been my most important role. Kennett has previously served on the boards of Australian Seniors Finance, a reverse mortgage company, and SelecTV, which was a satellite television group. Kennett has said in an interview that he rarely thinks about the media or "bloody history", though he regrets the "disastrous" introduction of the Metcard ticketing system for trains and trams. Kennett angered gay rights groups in July 2008 when he supported the Bonnie Doon Football Club in their sacking of trainer Ken Campagnolo for being bisexual; and compared homosexuality to pedophilia. Anti-discrimination campaigner Gary Burns pursued an action in the NSW Administrative Decisions Tribunal against Kennett for making the following statement: "The club felt that once this had been pointed out and you had this gentleman there who was obviously close to young men – massaging young men – it ran an unnecessary risk, and that's why it decided it was best that he not perform those duties again. So the club was trying to do the right thing," The case was dropped due to Gary Burns' lack of funds to pursue the case. Hawthorn FC presidency On 14 December 2005, Kennett was made president of Hawthorn Football Club, taking over from Ian Dicker. Following the exit of the St Kilda Football Club from the Tasmanian AFL market in 2006, Kennett was president when the Hawthorn Football Club negotiated a five-year sponsorship deal with the Tasmanian state government. The sponsorship deal was worth an estimated $12 million for which the Tasmanian government bought naming rights to the club's guernsey, and the HFC committed to playing an agreed number of pre-season and four regular season "home games" at York Park.[56] Kennett was instrumental in Hawthorn's 2007 5-year business plan titled "five2fifty", the core idea being that in the next five years the club will target to win 2 premierships and have fifty thousand members. As part of the plan, the football club wants to be seen as the most professional club in the AFL, and places great emphasis on the welfare of the people associated with the club. Following Hawthorn's 2008 AFL Grand Final victory over Geelong, Kennett claimed that the Cats "lacked the mentality to defeat Hawthorn", this being in reference to the Cats' inability to counter-attack the running game of the Hawks in the aforementioned Grand Final. Kennett's comments led to the subsequent eleven-match losing streak for Hawthorn against Geelong becoming known as the "Kennett curse". He stepped down at the end of his second three-year term in 2011, he also changed the club's constitution so that presidents could only serve two 3-year terms. Second stint Kennett at an AFL Women's match in 2023 In what Fox Footy described as a "stunning return",[59] Kennett was announced as the president of the Hawthorn Football Club on 4 October 2017 following the sudden resignation of the incumbent president Richard Garvey. Garvey had taken criticism on the hiring and later sacking of club CEO Tracey Gaudry. Kennett subsequently appointed Justin Reeves as the club's new CEO. On 4 October 2017 he announced that he would serve the position for a full 3-year term. Soon after his re-appointment, Kennett and the club released a vision statement outlining the future of the club up to 2050. The first five-year strategic plan titled 'Dare to be Different' will drive the club's priorities from 2018 to 2022. Kennett said: "Hawthorn we aren't ones to sit back and wait, we work hard to achieve and deliver exciting results, on and off the field. Our vision for our strategic plan, "Dare to be Different", encapsulates this as we continue to strive for excellence. "We have set ourselves some ambitious targets but all are within our grasp if we continue to innovate, grow and forge new frontiers within the AFL industry." On 6 July 2021, Kennett and the Hawthorn board announced that they would not be renewing head coach Alastair Clarkson's contract following its expiry at the conclusion of the 2022 AFL Premiership season. It was announced that Box Hill Hawks and Hawthorn development coach, former player Sam Mitchell had been chosen by Kennett and the board to become the Hawthorn coach at the end of Clarkson's reign. Chairman of The Original Juice Company On 12 December 2022, The Original Juice Company announced that it would appoint Kennett as Chairman and Non-Executive Director. Honours In the Australia Day Honours of 2005, Kennett received Australia's then highest civilian honour, when he was made a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). The honour was for "service to the Victorian Parliament and the introduction of initiatives for economic and social benefit, to business and commerce, and to the community in the development of the arts, sport and mental health awareness strategies." In May 2000, he was also awarded an honorary doctorate – DBus (Honoris Causa) – by the University of Ballarat. Media work For a brief period during 2002, Kennett was a radio presenter for Melbourne station 3AK, continuing an interest in mass communication which was also a feature of his premiership. Since 2010, Kennett has been a regular contributor to Neil Mitchell's 3AW radio program every Thursday, as a social commentator. On 28 March 2013 it was announced that Kennett had joined the Seven television network as national political commentator which will involve him appearing on breakfast show Sunrise every Tuesday and on Seven news as required. On 12 February 2017 Jeff Kennett engaged ex-Seven West Media employee on Twitter over leaked documents potentially breaching the company's own gag order on Amber Harrison.  

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 19th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for another huge edition of AFL 360, starting with a lovely tribute to Adam Selwood and a subsequent discussion on the importance of mental health awareness both in the AFL and everyday life. The guys then review Round 10, discussing the West Coast Eagles’ emotional first win, Melbourne’s shock victory over the reigning premiers at the Gabba and they discuss the nightmare situation at Port Adelaide Power with the impending departure of Ken Hinkley. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 14th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon dive into the fallout from the Lachie Schultz concussion saga as the AFLPA weighs in on the controversy. Willie Rioli’s long-awaited return for Port Adelaide adds another layer of intrigue ahead of Sir Doug Nicholls Round. Plus, could Luke Jackson be eyeing a shock move back to Melbourne? The WA media’s bombshell report has everyone talking. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 13th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon have the latest ahead of the Sir Doug Nicholls Indigenous Round. Willie Rioli is set to return but the treatment he has received recently is at the centre of a touchy debate. Plus they look through bold AFL rule change proposals, including Suns coach Damien Hardwick's calls for double-up games to be worth half the points! For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 12th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back to wrap up a mammoth Round 9 of footy. They urge the AFL world to not give up on Jamarra Ugle-Hagan, using Jesse Hogan as an example of flipping a career and life around. They also review every game in the closest round in the AFL era, discussing Mark Keane’s ‘unforgettable’ game-winning mark for Adelaide Crows in the Showdown and Tom Brown’s ‘utterly brilliant’ run-down tackle that won Richmond Tigers a tight game against the West Coast Eagles. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Zita, Max Laughton and Ben Waterworth review Round 9 and preview Round 10 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with a big breakdown of the closest round in 55 years plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The First Crack team of David King, Leigh Montagna and Jay Clark review Round 9 of the 2025 AFL season, as they do every week after the footy wraps up. Includes breakdowns of all the big talking points from all of the games. To hear the best analysis before anyone else every week, watch the show on Fox Footy or streaming via Kayo on Sunday nights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 7th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, discussing the alleged threats made by Willie Rioli and what punishment he might receive following the AFL investigation. The guys also preview Thursday Night Football’s matchup between the Fremantle Dockers and Collingwood. The hosts round off with a look forward to a special Friday night, as the Saints pay tribute to Danny Frawley in the fifth annual Spud’s Game, joined by Spud’s Game ambassador Tom Boyd. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 6th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back to breakdown the biggest topics in the AFL world including how Clayton Oliver and the Demons' situation continues to unfold, will the Bulldogs extend Luke Beveridge's tenure at the club, and whether Willie Rioli should be labelled the 'luckiest man in footy'. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Will Faulkner review Round 8 and preview Round 9 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, discussing the on and off-field drama of the last fortnight plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 30th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back to wrap up a mammoth Round 8 of footy. The latest chapter in the Collingwood v Geelong rivalry delivered another instant classic - the boys break down all the big moments from a game that lived up to the hype. Fremantle’s form slump is officially alarming, and Gerard and Garry put the blowtorch on the Dockers' disappointing stretch. Plus, are the weekend losses for the Giants and Suns just one-off stumbles… or signs of deeper cracks starting to appear? For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday 30th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard and Garry debate all things AFL tribunal after coaches spoke out against a number of suspensions including the uproar surrounding the three-match suspension to Paul Curtis. They also preview the upcoming Queensland derby between the Suns and Lions as well as celebrate the Hawthorn Hawks 100-year anniversary. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday 29th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard and Garry dive into the breaking news of Paul Curtis' suspension being held up at the tribunal, along with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan's decision to take a leave of absence from the Western Bulldogs. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 28th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard and Garry dive into the Carlton and the Suns big statement wins, Geelong, drop to 7th on the ladder on a 4-3 record and coaches Adam Kingsley and Andrew McQualter, with both coming off dispiriting losses. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 23rd of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard and Garry dive into the key issues shaping the weekend’s action. Conor Nash learns his fate at the Tribunal after his controversial hit on Geelong’s Gryan Miers. Meanwhile, Noah Balta’s ongoing saga takes centre stage, as his court-imposed curfew threatens to derail his season. Gerard and Garry also take a deep dive into the ANZAC Round, previewing the blockbuster matchups and what’s at stake for each team as they honour the occasion. With high-stakes footy on the horizon, the pressure is on. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Laughton, Ben Waterworth and Ben Cotton review Round 6 and preview Round 7 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with breakdowns of the weekend's big upsets and how it shook up the Power Rankings, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 22nd of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a huge edition of AFL 360, discussing the sentencing of Tigers’ Noah Balta for assault and how Richmond might have made things worse. The guys also discuss whether the AFL should introduce a send-off rule for players who cause concussion, following Conor Nash’s horror tackle in last nights game between Hawthorn and Geelong. The hosts round off with a deep dive into the North Melbourne Kangaroos’ nightmare 82-point Easter Friday defeat to Carlton. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 21st of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard and Garry unpack a massive Easter Monday clash at the ‘G, where the Cats edged out the Hawks in a heart-stopping thriller. The boys break down the Conor Nash incident - how many weeks will he get for that swinging arm on Gryan Miers? Plus, relief for the Bulldogs with Sam Darcy cleared of an ACL injury, but what does his knee setback mean for the Dogs’ season? For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Wednesday the 16th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon are back for a massive Easter edition of AFL 360, diving into Thursday night’s Lions v Pies blockbuster at the ‘Gabba — a clash with huge implications for both clubs. The guys also tackle the big talking point at Richmond: should Noah Balta be selected this weekend, after having pleaded guilt to the assault case. The hosts then bring on Cherie and Calsher Dear, ahead of the Geelong v Hawthorn “Dare To Hope” match on Easter Monday. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Tuesday the 15th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On tonight’s episode of AFL 360, Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon dive into the mounting pressure on Simon Goodwin as questions swirl about his future at the Demons. The fallout from Willie Rioli’s social media post continues to grow, sparking important conversations around online abuse. Plus, the Roos are in the firing line - are the concerns valid, or just noise? It’s all under the microscope on AFL 360. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 14th of April with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. Port Adelaide prove they've still got it with a shock win over the Hawks - are they finally clicking into gear? The pressure mounts on Simon Goodwin as Melbourne slump to another worrying loss, this time to the Bombers. Where to next for the Dees and Simon Goodwin? And over in the west… the Eagles' horror show against Carlton has fans and pundits asking serious questions. We break it all down in this week’s ep. For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYOSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Zita, Max Laughton and Ben Waterworth review Round 5 and preview Round 6 of the 2025 AFL season on the Fox Footy Podcast, with a big breakdown of Gather Round including the Queensland 1-2 atop the league and how both sides are primed for more success, plus Fair or Farce, the Mailbag, Sheeds' Wisdom and much more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our newest mate is gun footy caller Jason Bennett and he's brought Broden a gift! We talk footy commentary, the original Fox Footy channel and accidentally dropping the c bomb live on air. It's a lot of fun. Listen to full episodes of 'The Footy with Broden Kelly' on your favourite podcast app. Follow 'The Footy with Broden Kelly' on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefootywithbrodenkelly TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UCupAkoS_UVbEdPwESNYm5yQ #AFL #AFLFooty #AFLPodcast

Gather Round is here and the team has already been soaking it up - they start the show by chatting to Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks. Isaac has noticed something about Jay Z on Fox Footy, then it's The Chief's Agenda - as Tom Stewart is a late out, and Noah Balta is available for the Tigers. Geelong assistant coach Steven King joins the team from the boundary, JB interrupts proceedings to lay the smackdown on Jay Z, and Isaac has a brand new segment - with two possible names. Kathy's Questions has a distinctly Gather Round feel, then Aussie cricketer Alex Carey is in the box with Callum Ferguson to talk about SA's Sheffield Shield win, and a big schedule of cricket for the Aussies. Triple M Footy's Thursday Rub is Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, and Jay Z Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys start with their 4 at 4 in 24 - news stories from the past 24 hours, including an alarming incident at the MCG last night. Chief puts James Brayshaw in the Slaughterhouse, then Browny shares an awkward interaction he had at the sauna. The boys have some hot tips for you, then Chief's Quiz pits listener Chris against 'Damo the King'. Howie's Hot Topics asks who is the best 400-gamer in footy, then Browny opens up the Huddle Health Hotline. Aussie cricket legend Aaron Finch calls in, Browny and Damo open up an investigation into Howie's nasty streak, and Chief had an interesting encounter at the supermarket. The boys move into footy mode with a look at Carlton's loss to Collingwood last night, and the fallout from Oscar Allen's meeting with Sam Mitchell. Damo is loving the Brian Taylor vs Fox Footy media war, and Zach Tuohy calls in ahead of being honoured at GMHBA stadium tonight. Browny lists his top 5 clutch performances, and Damo nominates his match of the round. Triple M's Friday Huddle is Mark Howard, Jason Dunstall, Nathan Brown, and Damian BarrettSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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