Podcasts about Melbourne Football Club

On Monday, more than 90-thousand people are expected to pack into the MCG. They won't really be there for the footy. They'll be there to celebrate the life of Neale Daniher and fight motor neurone disease. What an astonishing legacy the Melbourne Football Club legend leaves. We speak to a man who knew Daniher well, storied AFL writer Mike Sheahan in maybe our favourite conversation of 2026. Featured: Mike Sheahan, legendary AFL journalist. To catch up on everything that's making sports headlines recently, listen to more episodes of ABC Sport Daily,' hosted by Patrick Stack on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport. In the episodes we will cover big sporting personalities and all sports, including cricket, soccer, F1, NBA, AFL, AFLW to NRLW & NRL news, to covering competitions like the Olympics, the World Cup, The Ashes, Grand Prix and Grand Finals and more. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Katie talks about her work with the Ruby Demons, the queer supporter group of the Melbourne Football Club, during another hour of great music. The songs come from superb new albums by Nashville-based artists Braison Cyrus and Mitski, North Carolina–based trans folk artist Anjimile, central Victorian bluesman Julian James, Narrm-based band Tinman, and more. Here is the playlist: Bottom Line – Kim Yang Atlantis – Braison Cyrus ft. Clou Charon's Obol – Mitski Steam – Scott Candlish Rust & Wire – Anjimile Morning Pages – Tig Levee – Julian James & The Moonshine State Too Late, Honey – Tinman Carry On – Jungle Above: Scott Candlish's ‘Steam' single cover photo by Matthew Johnson at money4.Lasers The post Steam – Show #388 (part 2), 26 April 2026 appeared first on Miss Chatelaine.

Melbourne Football Club captain and cycling analyst Max Gawn joins his pod to go deep on his cycling journey, his leadership journey, and the practices he'd apply to build a winning cycling team culture - when (not if) Stanley St. Social gets a WorldTour squad.From accidentally discovering the Tour de France on SBS as a kid to breaking down monument tactics and GC battles, Max traces how he became one of AFL's most genuine cycling obsessives. Then he gets honest about leadership - what it really took to become Melbourne's captain, the late Jim Stynes' influence on embracing his difference, and why the best culture he's ever been part of was built in the hard years, not the good ones.And then we build the team. Max lays out exactly how he'd approach culture, connection and leadership in a WorldTour cycling squad - and it's more practical than you'd expect.We chat:Max's cycling journey from SBS late nights to monument obsessiveLeadership, identity, and embracing your differenceJim Stynes and the mentor who shaped a captainType A vs Type B leaders and why both need a seat at the tableBuilding team culture across a globally scattered cycling rosterThe Triple H framework and why storytelling changes everythingCelebrating the lead-out rider as loudly as the GC winner

I interview Melbourne Football Club midfielder Tom Sparrow about his breakout year, the journey that brought him to this point, the challenges along the way and what it means to be a Premiership player.

Catch up on all the footy news from AFL 360, Monday the 18th of May with Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon. On AFL 360 Gerard Whateley and Garry Lyon break down all the major talking points from a huge Round 10 in the AFL. Garry discusses Scott Pendlebury’s upcoming record-breaking game before the panel turns its attention to the red-hot form of the Melbourne Football Club - and the excitement it’s bringing Garry as both a fan and former player. Lyon even declares “there is no ceiling on them” as the Demons continue to surge. The panel then takes a look at the Carlton Football Club after finally getting a win on the board, with the big question now looming: can the Blues back it up? For more of the show tune in on Fox Footy & KAYO.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FULL SHOW : Rosies got issues at home, Nick's only just come home from Cobram and Mick's still on about putting dog poo in his bin. A list of the Top 50 Aussie Movies has been released and some got snubbed so we wanna know what's missing? Max Gawn stops by as there was some news from the Melbourne Football Club overnight and is Roo practicing safe air frying? Catch Mick in the Morning, with Roo, Titus & Rosie LIVE from 6-9am weekdays on 105.1 Triple M Melbourne or via the LiSTNR app. Mick In The Morning Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/molloy Triple M Melbourne Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/triplemmelb Drop us a voice memo: https://www.mickinthemorning.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Melbourne Football Club reveals the reasons for sacking its CEO Jarome Luai discusses his move to PNG Good news for the Broncos The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Melbourne Football Club reveals the reasons for sacking its CEO Jarome Luai discusses his move to PNG Good news for the Broncos The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Melbourne Football Club reveals the reasons for sacking its CEO Jarome Luai discusses his move to PNG Good news for the Broncos The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet Steph di Julio. Steph is the HR and Recruitment Executive at Melbourne Football Club - one of the AFL's most storied clubs.Steph is one of the few people who built a career in sport entirely from the ground up. After graduating with a Sports Management degree, having originally enrolled in PE teaching before pivoting in her final year, she cut her teeth in retail management before finding her way into sport through a volunteer role at Football Victoria. She was even rejected three times before landing her first paid role in the industry. What followed was seven years and four progressively senior roles from Summer Sevens Coordinator to MiniRoos Development Officer to Administrative Coordinator, all while completing her HR Management qualifications on the side.When she finally made the leap to the AFL level, both Melbourne Football Club and Carlton came calling in the same week. She chose the Dees and hasn't looked back since.Now she sits at the centre of Melbourne FC's people and culture operation, responsible for recruitment, onboarding, training and development, policy, performance reviews, and keeping the club's engagement scores where an AFL club's need to be.If you want to hear straight from the source on how to break into sport, handle rejection, and build a career from scratch, tune into this week's episode with Steph!We Cover:(03:04) - Interview starts(16:01) - What Steph learnt from working in retail(23:23) - How the HR role at Melbourne FC came about(26:23) - What does a typical day/week look like in Steph's role(29:18) - How HR performance is measured and what initiatives MFC take to improve workplace culture(35:06) - What the recruitment timeline in sport looks like (39:56) - How many people land jobs through references(42:46) - DOs and DON'Ts of applying for a role(45:48) - How Steph tackled the challenges of being a female in a male-dominated industry(48:59) - What challenges Steph faced in landing a job in sport(51:15) - How Steph decided what career path to take when she was lost for career direction(53:31) - What helped Steph stand out in each of her roles(54:24) - Why you need your own 'Board'(57:05) - Why Steph enjoys 'giving back' to people(58:34) - How to land a job in sport in the next 30 days(59:23) - Biggest 'pinch me' moment in Steph's career(01:01:41) - What Steph would have done if not a career in sport(01:02:17) - What a perfect day at work looks like (01:03:34) - Steph's question for next guestIf you liked this ep, give these a go:#286: Inside the GWS Giants Social Media strategy with Jacob Gaynor#284: Journey to Football Operations Manager at the Sydney Swans with Steph Maiolo #193: How to be a psychologist in the AFL with Suzie Rhydderch Want a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode with Dr. Brooke Patterson is a snippet taken from our Practicals live Q&A sessions. Held monthly, these sessions give Practicals members the chance to ask their pressing questions and get direct answers from our expert presenters. In this episode Brooke discusses:Return to play outcome measures Concussion prevention research Brooke's return to contact protocol (AFL)Prep-to-Play program 

Melbourne businessman and former vice president of the Melbourne Football Club, Bill Guest, joined Ross and Russ.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Melbourne Football Club has hit the full reset button, appointing a new Senior Coach & shipping off star players to new homes. Stephen King has shown what he is looking for with his new team and wasted no time putting this into place and making some brutal calls. King is opting to go for Younger Players who will buy into the Club. He had no hesitation show Star Midfielder Clayton Oliver the door as someone he doesn't want around his club and comfortable letting Christian Petracca make his move to the Gold Coast Suns.It's definitely going to be a long year for the Demons, as they learn to play the Stephen King way, and younger players develop with more AFL experience. But, can a game-changing Midfield-Forward have another electric season, but do it more often and back up his All-Australian year last year? Can a Key Forward finally take control of this forward line after a disappointing 2025 season?Watch along as we answer and analyse all the questions and concerns for the Melbourne Football Club ahead of the 2026 Season! Like always thank you for listening to the show, if you did enjoy this episode, make sure to leave a like and comment, Turn on the Notification Bell so you don't miss an upload, hit the Subscribe Button!!Follow us on Instagram & Tik Tok for all our clips from the show and other news - @Uptheguts_

In this episode of The Heart of It, we sit down with Brodie Mihocek to explore a football journey defined by hard work, determination, and a never-say-die mindset. An Underage All Australian who didn't break into the AFL system until the age of 25, Brodie's rise is anything but conventional. From kicking four goals on debut to playing in an AFL Grand Final in his first season, his impact was immediate. Hailing from Burnie, Brodie went on to become a four-time leading goalkicker for the Collingwood Football Club. Now, he looks ahead to season 2026 as a Demon, following a recent trade to Melbourne Football Club. An honest and inspiring conversation about persistence, belief, and making the most of your moment.

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In episode 212, Max chats with Former Melbourne and Fremantle CEO Cameron Schwab! Cam takes us through growing up around his late father Alan, listening to the legendary conversations of Tom Hafey and Ron Barassi, to walking into the Melbourne Football Club at just 18 and instantly earning Ron's respect, Cam's story is remarkable. He breaks down becoming the youngest CEO in AFL history at Richmond at only 24, and leading the famous Save Our Skin campaign which raised over $1 million from members to save the Richmond Football Club. Cam also reflects on turning around Melbourne as CEO, the appointment of Neale Daniher as coach, and the challenges of the salary cap breaches between 1995 and 1998. We dive into how he got Fremantle out of $8 million in debt, how he helped shape the identity of a non-Victorian club, and the traits and values that were instilled in him from a young age. Cam shares powerful insights into what makes a great leader, how to continually evolve, and how he now reflects on his own leadership style. All this and much more in episode 212 of Sporting Max! www.instagram.com/sportingmax.podcast/

Nathan Burke takes us inside what Simon Goodwin's last days at the Melbourne Football Club might have been like, plus the public nature of losing a job you love. How much can a recurring injury impact a players mentality? If Dylan Shiel wants to play on in 2026, which clubs might consider him? Plus Burkey weighs in on why the Saints must keep Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera, as he compares him to another club legend. 

It's always a big call to sack a coach, but especially so when the decision makers are operating as caretakers. Melbourne has an interim CEO and president but have cut ties with Simon Goodwin. We're asking Corbin Middlemas why they made the move now, who comes next and how this might ratchet up pressure on other struggling clubs. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, lead AFL caller, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Simon Goodwin has been sacked by the Melbourne Football Club, as Naughtsie provides his instant reaction to the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

St Kilda's had a tough stretch of games, but we now have four in a row against teams around us in the bottom 8, starting with the Melbourne Football Club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: The Melbourne Football Club will appeal Steven May's controversial suspension New Kangaroos coach Kevin Walters isn't concerned about Australia's depth - should players decide to represent second-tier nations. Tadej Pogacar has maintained his lead of more than four minutes after stage 17 of the Tour de France. The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I interview Melbourne Football Club rookie Harvey Langford about his journey from being the No. 6 draft pick to making his debut to cementing his place in the side and much more.

3AW Breakfast sports reporter Jon Anderson has revealed who he thinks should be the next CEO of the Melbourne Football Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3AW Breakfast sports reporter Jon Anderson has revealed who he thinks should be the next CEO of the Melbourne Football Club.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Wilson had some strong comments on the state of the Melbourne Football Club at the moment. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

La AFL confirma que Joel Smith, jugador del Melbourne Football Club en AFL, ha sido sancionado con un período de cuatro años y tres meses de suspensión en relación con cinco infracciones de las normas antidopaje (ADRV) según el Código Antidopaje del Fútbol Australiano. Escucha esta y otras noticias deportivas destacadas.

In this week's episode of In the Back Seat, Renee chats with Ryleigh Wotherspoon, AFLW rising star with the Melbourne Football Club. Ryleigh opens up about her lifelong love of sports, sharing how growing up playing everything from rugby league, cricket to footy gave her the edge when she made the switch from playing with Cricket Australia to the AFLW. Ryleigh reflects on how her passion for all things sport started from a young age and how it helped her quickly find her footing in the world of Aussie rules. Footy has been a male-only sport since its inception. This episode is full of energy, laughs, and inspiration from one of the AFLW's newest rising stars! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Stronger Sales Teams, Ben Wright continues his insightful discussion with Cameron Schwab, a transformational leader and the driving force behind Design CEO. Cameron delves into essential themes such as the significance of a personal leadership brand and the pivotal role of accountability in enhancing team performance. He introduces the concept of “Lift, Shift, Challenge,” which provides a structured methodology for nurturing connection, improving capabilities, and developing character within teams. Cameron underscores the importance of defining reality and instilling hope as fundamental leadership strategies that can facilitate sustained growth and resilience, even amid adversity. About the Guest: Cameron Schwab is a prominent figure in sports management, widely recognised for his tenure as CEO of several AFL clubs, including Melbourne, Richmond, and Fremantle. He began his career as a recruiter for the Melbourne Football Club and made history as the youngest CEO of an AFL club at just 24 years old. Beyond his impressive achievements in sports, Cameron is also a talented artist currently pursuing Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts. Additionally, he founded Design CEO, a consultancy dedicated to leadership and team development, showcasing his commitment to fostering effective leadership in various contexts. Key Takeaways: Establishing a personal leadership trademark that guides your behaviour and decision-making can significantly influence your effectiveness as a leader. Using the framework of storytelling (Lift), implementing actionable ideas (Shift), and challenging oneself (Challenge) fosters a culture of accountability and performance. Successful leaders define the current reality with clarity and offer actionable hope to inspire progress and resilience within their teams. Techniques such as Cameron's "Easy, Tiger" mantra can help leaders maintain composure and make thoughtful decisions under pressure. Simplifying complex situations and focusing on core priorities ("Simplify", to "Amplify") can help drive meaningful and impactful actions. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Guest Introduction 3:39 Leadership Trademarks 11:15 Lift, Shift, Challenge 15:02 How to Apply Life, Shift, Challenge 16:11 Where to Start As A Leader of A Business 19:58 Guest Socials 21:32 Outro Rate, Review, & Follow If you're liking what you're hearing, make sure you ‘follow' the show wherever you listen to your podcasts…so you never miss an episode!I'd also love to hear what you think, so drop us a review after you close that next deal…tell me what you're liking, and what you want more of so I can look to cover it in a future episode.

In this episode of the Stronger Sales Team Podcast, host Ben Wright explores the complex realm of leadership and team management with Cameron Schwab, a distinguished figure in the Australian Football League (AFL) and an accomplished corporate leader. Cameron offers valuable insights drawn from his extensive career, which included several challenging roles as CEO of various AFL clubs. The conversation centres on the fundamental attributes of leadership, the necessity of maintaining self-composure in challenging circumstances, and the significant influence of personal integrity and awareness in navigating teams through adversity. About the Guest: Cameron Schwab is a prominent figure in sports management, widely recognised for his tenure as CEO of several AFL clubs, including Melbourne, Richmond, and Fremantle. He began his career as a recruiter for the Melbourne Football Club and made history as the youngest CEO of an AFL club at just 24 years old. Beyond his impressive achievements in sports, Cameron is also a talented artist currently pursuing Fine Arts at the Victorian College of the Arts. Additionally, he founded DesignCEO, a consultancy dedicated to leadership and team development, showcasing his commitment to fostering effective leadership in various contexts. Key Takeaways: Cameron Schwab highlights a technique where he writes down what each moment in a negotiation or a meeting requires from him, focusing on traits like calmness, humility, kindness, and bravery. Leadership is about managing the most challenging and ambiguous situations effectively, not just about fulfilling a role. The impact of having strong, insightful support systems—like family or mentors—during tough times can profoundly affect a leader's performance and mindset. Building relationships that combine personal integrity with insightful advice can create meaningful, productive support networks. Maintaining a balance between professional demands and personal wellbeing is crucial for sustained leadership effectiveness. Time Stamps: 0:00 Intro 0:58 Guest Introduction 3:35 Players are Leaders 7:10 What The Situation Requires From Me 13:26 Having Good People Around You 23:29 Guest's Socials 25:24 Outro Rate, Review, & Follow If you're liking what you're hearing, make sure you ‘follow' the show wherever you listen to your podcasts…so you never miss an episode!I'd also love to hear what you think, so drop us a review after you close that next deal…tell me what you're liking, and what you want more of so I can look to cover it in a future episode.

Mark Allen had some mail to kick off the Rumour File on Thursday morning, relating to the Melbourne Football Club's plans to shift their training base from Casey Fields to the Caulfield Racecourse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mark Allen had some mail to kick off the Rumour File on Thursday morning, relating to the Melbourne Football Club's plans to shift their training base from Casey Fields to the Caulfield Racecourse.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sly of the Underworld has launched a strong defence of Christian Petracca after the tumultuous recent weeks at the Melbourne Football Club involving the star midfielder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sly of the Underworld has launched a strong defence of Christian Petracca after the tumultuous recent weeks at the Melbourne Football Club involving the star midfielder.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbey Holmes and Jack Heverin discuss the merits of long-term contracts, are they becoming less enticing for players to sign given the unknown of the future.  Abbey explains the reasoning behind Petracca's choice to not go forth with his organised interview with Channel 7. As well going behind the curtain on selection of the 44-man All-Australian squad.  AFLW kickstarts this weekend, we take a look at the games of note that opens season 9 of the competition.  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Caroline Wilson provides her thoughts on the ongoing situation around Christian Petracca and the Melbourne Football Club. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes and Kate McCarthy unpack the latest from Melbourne. Christian Petracca has voiced his disapproval with the standards at the club, the Demons responded with a statement of their own. Today we find out Alex Neal-Bullen will be requesting a trade home to SA and Clayton Oliver has gone in for season ending surgery. Abbey pays tribute to Dyson Heppell on a wonderful career, and the games you cannot afford to miss this weekend.  -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The history of the Australian Football League (AFL) is rich and multifaceted, beginning in the mid-19th century. Australian Rules Football was officially codified in Melbourne in 1859, with the establishment of the Melbourne Football Club. The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expanded nationally in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving into the AFL in 1990.Today, the AFL is the premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, boasting a passionate fan base and significant cultural impact in Australia. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the League, its past, and its future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

The history of the Australian Football League (AFL) is rich and multifaceted, beginning in the mid-19th century. Australian Rules Football was officially codified in Melbourne in 1859, with the establishment of the Melbourne Football Club. The Victorian Football League (VFL), which would later become the AFL, was founded in 1896. The league expanded nationally in the 1980s and 1990s, evolving into the AFL in 1990.Today, the AFL is the premier professional Australian Rules Football competition, boasting a passionate fan base and significant cultural impact in Australia. Join Holly & Matthew as they explore the League, its past, and its future.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/weird-crap-in-australia--2968350/support.

Mark Alexander Jackson (born 30 August 1959) is a former Australian rules footballer who played for the Melbourne Football Club, St Kilda Football Club and Geelong Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL) and for the South Fremantle Football Club in the West Australian Football League (WAFL). Known as "Jacko", Jackson's colourful and enigmatic personality often resulted in clashes with officials and teammates, which tended to overshadow the fact that he was also a capable full forward. Following his football career, Jackson became notable for several television appearances, including commercials for Jenny Craig, Energizer and Nutri-Grain, along with several feature films. Jackson has also written an autobiography, Dumb Like a Fox, which was released in 1986.   Jackson was born at the Royal Woman's Hospital as one of six children to George Jackson and his wife Frances, and grew up in the eastern Melbourne suburb of Nunawading.  Football career South Fremantle & Richmond (1979–1980) After playing colts and reserves football for Richmond in 1977 and 1978, Jackson started his senior career in the West Australian Football League, spending the 1979 season with South Fremantle. Coach Mal Brown employed Jackson as a forward to protect Ray Bauskis, a skillful but lightweight full-forward. Jackson kicked 53 goals in 22 games and Bauskis 66 in 17 games. South Fremantle finished second in 1979. The night before the second semi-final, Jackson returned to Melbourne after being told that the other players had voted him out of the team. He consequently missed out on playing in the 1979 grand final, which saw the then largest crowd in West Australian football history. Jackson rejoined Richmond for the 1980 season. However, with Michael Roach and Brian Taylor at the club, there was no room for another full forward. Jackson spent the entire 1980 season playing in the reserves and kicked 131 goals. Melbourne (1981–1982) Jackson moved to Melbourne for the 1981 season, coached by Ron Barassi. Jackson performed a handstand in front of the Hawks full back, Kelvin Moore, reportedly after Moore had told him he "wouldn't be a full forward while his arse pointed to the floor". Jackson on Open Mike said it was not pointed at Moore, rather it was directed at umpire Glenn James after he disputed a decision. Jackson kicked 76 goals in each of his two years with the Demons, leading the goal kicking in 1981 and one goal less than Gerard Healy in 1982.  St Kilda (1983) In 1983, Jackson joined St Kilda on a three-year contract believed to have been worth $40,000 per year. He played in the first nine matches (in which the Saints lost the first eight matches in a row) and kicked 40 goals, including 10 in Round 5 against Sydney. However, controversy reared its head again when he was relegated to the reserves for "disciplinary reasons" in Round 10, and then returned for the Round 11 game against Collingwood, where he was held to one goal in a high-scoring 16-point loss. Jackson was again dropped to the reserves, and suffered a bruised chest during the Sunday game. On the Tuesday following that game, the Saints had told Jackson his services were no longer required.  It was later revealed that, among other things, he had played a dangerous prank on club legend Trevor Barker by placing a brick behind the brake pedal in his car. He had also placed a lit cigarette butt in the pocket of club chairman Lindsay Fox in the social club. Jackson spent the remainder of the year playing for the Melbourne Harlequins rugby side. However, his 41 goals were still enough to be the Saints' leading goal kicker for the 1983 season. Geelong (1984–1986) 1984 saw Jackson return to the VFL with Geelong. He led their goal kicking in 1984 with 74. In total during his time at Geelong, Jackson scored 115 goals in 31 games. Geelong started 1985 poorly with one win in the first four rounds but improved with five wins in the next six rounds to be in fifth position. But after losing to Fitzroy in Round 11 they would spend the remainder of the season hovering just outside the Top Five, eventually finishing sixth on the ladder. The Round 11 match against Hawthorn at Princess Park was overshadowed by various spiteful incidents, including Leigh Mattews king-hit on Geelong midfielder Neville Bruns behind play, leaving Bruns with a broken jaw. Although this incident was not reported at the time, video footage of the incident resulted in Matthews being charged with assault by Victoria Police and subsequently deregistered by the VFL for four matches. Jackson kicked four goals for the game to be the Cats' main scorer for the day, but was reported four times during the match: by boundary umpire Gower, boundary umpire O'Leary, goal umpire Bill Pryde and field umpire Ian Robinson for allegedly striking Gary Ayres in the final quarter; by goal umpire Pryde for allegedly striking Chris Langford on two separate occasions during the final quarter; by field umpire Robinson for allegedly striking Chris Mew in the final quarter; and by field umpire Robinson for allegedly striking Chris Langford in the final quarter. At the VFL Tribunal hearing on the Monday following the game, Jackson was suspended for a total of eight matches, stemming from outcomes of three of the charges: He pleaded guilty to the charge from four umpires of striking Ayres (two-match suspension). He pleaded not guilty to striking Mew and was severely reprimanded The third charge of striking Langford by goal umpire Pryde was upheld (two-match suspension) He pleaded guilty to the fourth charge of striking Langford (four-match suspension). After kicking six goals in the first round of 1986 and two in the second round, he retired after his omission from the Geelong senior side in the following round. He ended his VFL career with 308 goals from 82 games, leading his club's goalkicking on 3 occasions. He holds the record for the most consecutive games from debut with at least one goal, with 79 games. His first and only goalless game in his career was in his third-to-last game in Round 21, 1985 against Richmond at VFL Park. Jackson gained a controversial reputation for his on-field antics and was regularly reported: twice at Melbourne and four times at Geelong, including an eight-match suspension following a fight against Hawthorn. Later years An autobiography of Jackson's football career was published in 1986 and titled Jacko, Dumb Like a Fox, written with the assistance of Melbourne journalist Jon Anderson. Later in 1986 he played a few games for Brunswick Football Club in the Victorian Football Association (VFA) First Division, the first of which against Sandringham drew a crowd of nearly 15,000 to Gillon Oval; he was sacked from Brunswick in July after missing training. Jackson returned to South Fremantle for the 1987 WAFL season and kicked 45 goals from the opening 10 games. This included nine goals against West Perth in round three. South Fremantle won its opening three games of the season, but then went on an 18-match losing streak to win the wooden spoon – the club's first since 1972. Jackson walked out on the club after round 10, where the Bulldogs lost to West Perth by a league-record 210 points. Despite only playing half the season, he still finished as the club's leading goalkicker. Later in 1987, he went to Queensland and played a game for QAFL club Kedron; he was paid a large fee of $2,000 per game, but his presence drew a large crowd which earned more than $12,000 for the club. He had intended to play more games for Kedron, but was suspended for unbecoming conduct after dropping his shorts several times during the match. Singing career Following his retirement from football, Jackson used his fame and popularity to launch a singing career. His first single, "I'm an Individual" was a hit on the Australian singles chart. A second single, "My Brain Hurts" was not so successful. A 1991 release, "You Can Do This", also failed to make an impression. Jackson combined a rap-like delivery with lyrics based on Australian comedy and larrikinism. Acting career After his singing career ended, Jackson began appearing in advertisements, the most successful of which was his role in Energizer battery commercials during the late 1980s and early 1990s. The commercials ended with a manic Jackson yelling "Get Energizer. It'll surprise you! Oi!". These commercials were shown extensively in the United States, even though few people knew of Jackson, during a period of high American interest in things Australian in the wake of the Crocodile Dundee films. This American infatuation with Australian culture is referenced in The Simpsons episode "Bart vs. Australia" (1995), in which Jackson makes a cameo promoting Energizer. He was the brand's last human spokesman before the emergence of the Energizer Bunny.  There was also a 10 in 1 "Oi! Jacko Gym" action figure toy that could talk, do push-ups, lift weights and ride a skateboard—all battery operated, with Jackson wearing the battery company logo on his singlet. He was also linked with Nutri-Grain amongst other companies, and for a time worked as a professional actor for commercials. Jackson has appeared in various television sitcoms and movies—one of the most notable being as survival expert "Jetto" in the short-lived American action-adventure series The Highwayman (1988)—as well as being on talkback radio and in various children's programs and talk shows. During 2005 Jackson embarked on a tour with author and renowned criminal Mark "Chopper" Read.  In 2014, Jackson was featured on 7mate's Bogan Hunters as a celebrity judge. Boxing Jackson also appeared in a televised Australian celebrity boxing match in 2002 in which he went up against Australian former rugby league centre Ma. Meninga. Jackson was soundly defeated. Jackson had previously beaten Essendon tough man Ron Andrews in a points decision on 10 December 1984 in a six-round boxing match at the Perth Entertainment Centre. 

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes and David Zaharakis take a look at the footy world through the players lens. Is it season over for Melbourne without Christian Petracca running through the midfield? How does Oscar Allen work in with the in-form Jake Waterman? Jason Dunstall elevated to Legend status at the Australian Football Hall of Fame. -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Abbey Holmes and Melbourne forward Ben Brown look back on the Kings Birthday clash against Collingwood, an update on the horrific injury to Christian Petracca. Ben tells Abbey he is very comfortable with where he is at with his own game and enjoying playing with freedom at the moment, hopeful of breaking back into the senior side. Brown still gets a kick out of watching his former teammate Nick Larkey performing for the Kangaroos, and there's a place in the 23 for a tagger, plus can a power forward kick 100 goals in a season?   -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast  Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644  Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2KTONUoP8KF3ZZHY?si=6798bf7f4a1540be See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode we welcome Robert Miller to Lives in the Law. Robert was born in the Wimmera region, on a farm outside of Horsham in country Victoria. Through intelligence, curiosity and hard work Robert made his way to the United Nations in New York, became a senior law lecturer at Monash University, was one of the founders of The Springvale Legal Service, the Member for Prahran in the Victorian Parliament and spent over 30 years at the Bar. He also managed to play 69 games for the Melbourne Football Club under the legendary Norm Smith. www.greenslist.com.au/podcast

I interview Melbourne Football Club small forward Kade Chandler about his road from being overlooked in the draft to his rookie listing to his apprenticeship as a sub to VFL premiership player to his breakout 2023 season to mainstay in the Forward line and much more.

When Independent MP Andrew Wilkie made claims of secret illicit drug testing within the AFL, the sporting community went into damage control. At the centre of his parliamentary speech was a whistleblower - a former doctor for Melbourne Football Club who alleged that players in some instances underwent off-the-book drug testing ahead of a game. If they tested positive, he claimed, the player might fake illness or injury in order to avoid match-day testing conducted by the independent sporting integrity body. So what's behind these allegations? And why does it matter what players do in their own time? Today, chief reporter Chip Le Grand on the latest AFL drugs scandal.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When Independent MP Andrew Wilkie made claims of secret illicit drug testing within the AFL, the sporting community went into damage control. At the centre of his parliamentary speech was a whistleblower - a former doctor for Melbourne Football Club who alleged that players in some instances underwent off-the-book drug testing ahead of a game. If they tested positive, he claimed, the player might fake illness or injury in order to avoid match-day testing conducted by the independent sporting integrity body. So what's behind these allegations? And why does it matter what players do in their own time? Today, chief reporter Chip Le Grand on the latest AFL drugs scandal.Subscribe to The Age & SMH: https://subscribe.smh.com.au/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The boys previewed the 2024 AFL Season by dissecting the Demons list and giving their predictions for the year ahead.

I interview the Melbourne Football Club's newest recruits Koltyn Tholstrup to have a chat about his journey from the farm to Demons, his first few weeks of preseason training, which Dees have impressed him on the track and his aspirations of playing Round 1.

We had the privilege of sitting down with Doting Dad, Max Gawn. He's a professional AFL player, premiership winning captain of the Melbourne Football Club and ambassador for lululemon. We chat about his journey to becoming a professional athlete, the mistakes he made after he got drafted, juggling the AFL grand final and impending birth of his son, the emergency c-section (post grand final win), how he tries to be a better dad for George and what advice he has for other dads.