Kick to Kick

Episode 115 - 1977 Part 1

IN the 1977 episode, part 1, we have change in the league, starting at the top with the VFL acquiring a new president, who is ready to bring the league into the 21st century. Melbourne are stuck in a legal wrangle with ex-captain Stan Alves, more baby Bombers come through at Essendon, A collingwood great joins the enemy and which Blue holds Hawk Legen Peter Hudson Goaless. 

 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

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Episode 114 - 1976 Part 2

Welcome back to part 2 of the 1976 episode. The roos start their premiership defence without their 3 big recruits. The Cats, with new coach, hit some good form again, led by spearhead Larry Donoghue. And the Hawks are determined to make amends, dedicating the whole season to the little fella Peter Crimmins.

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

Thanks to Tony G for his help with this episode. 

 

Thanks to Dan D for his help as well!

Episode 113 - 1976 Part 1

In the 1976 episode (PART 1), the Pies find themselves in unfamiliar territory, made even worse by the infighting between their coach and president. Big Carl heads back home after a few years at the Demons. There is change at Tigerland, with a new captain and Tommy Hafey under more pressure...and there is heartbreak for Melbourne. Finally the night series is back…sort of.

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

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Episode 112 - 1975 Part 2

In Part 2 of the 1975 episode, even the top teams kicking for goal seems to be off this season, with sooooo many points scored. The Pies put a plan in place to get rid of the collywobbles once and for all, but the plan looks shaky. We wrap up the Pitura affair, The Kangaroos start the season in terrible form and the Hawks little fella continues his battle with Cancer. 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

Thanks to Tony G for his help with this episode. 

Episode 111 - 1975 Part 1

In Part 1 of our 1975 episode, We finally get a resolution to the Pitura affair,but which team came out the winner? Kicking for goal seems to be off this season, with sooooo many points scored. Des Tuddenham has some interesting Training techniques for the bombers, speaking of the bombers they are involved in another nasty spurt of violence, and every team in the league makes an adjustment to their uniform. 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

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Episode 110 - 1974 Part 2

In the second part of the 1974 season, we talk about the teams that qualified for finals (5th - 1st) as well as the Hawks having a new home, A Magpie Hero returns, there is a big incident at Windy Hill and we discuss the Kangaroos being absolutely stacked with talent this season. 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

Thanks to Declan for his help with this episode. 

Episode 109 - 1974 Part 1

In Part 1 of the 1974 episode, John Pitura causes headaches for the swans all season, Bob Skilton takes over at the demons, and finds that coaching isn't as easy as playing for him. John Nicholls and Kevin Murray race to break the league games record, and Allan Jeans has to take some time away from coaching the saints….

 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

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Episode 108 - Huddo and Crimmo

We recently sat down with author Dan Eddy to talk to him about the two Hawthorn books he has released in the last year. We chatted about Peter Crimmins and Peter Hudson, as well as the Bombers 150 year celebrations. 

Both books are available now and worth a read!!!!

Peter Hudson A football genius 

https://www.hardiegrant.com/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/a-football-genius-by-dan-eddy/9781743798232

The Peter Crimmins Story

https://books.slatterymedia.com/store/viewItem/crimmo--the-story-of-peter-crimmins

 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

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Episode 107 - 1000 Goals Special!

With Buddy Franklin recently kicking 1000 goals, we thought it might be a good time to look back at some of the other players who have kicked 1000 goals in the VFL/AFL. (and a few other leagues as well)

 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

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Credit at the start of the episode

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F30etxR_sQY&t=426s
SEN - Gerard Whateley, Anthony Hudson, Gerard Healy
3AW - Matt Granland, Tim Lane, Leigh Matthews, Matthew Lloyd
MMM - Mark Howard, Luke Darcy, Nathan Brown, Jason Dunstall
ABC - Brett Sprigg, Daniel Garb, Tadgh Kennelly, Ryan O'Keefe

Along with an instrumental version of 1000 Miles by
Vanessa Carlton

Audio of Doug Wade's 1000th goal via 3KZ Radio - "The Captain & The Major" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQle_RAwZpM

We recorded with the grand Prix in the background, as well as Charlie's baby daughter making a few cameos. 

 

Episode 106 - 1973 Part2

Welcome to part 2 of the 1973 season, some highlights include Richmond signing a dumped player, who spent 10 days of his pre season in jail. Essendon have a new superstar ruckman who makes an immediate impact, And Collingwood have a ripper season, but something seems up with superstar Peter McKenna….And as always we chat to the Premiership captain. 

 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

Thanks to Kiren Mahony for his help with this episode.