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An Australian Rules Football podcast, that looks at the history of the AFL/VFL. We start way back in 1897, and each episode will cover a different year.Enjoy hearing about the origin of the clubs, rivalries, players, finals systems, and much more.
An Australian Rules Football podcast, that looks at the history of the AFL/VFL. We start way back in 1897, and each episode will cover a different year.Enjoy hearing about the origin of the clubs, rivalries, players, finals systems, and much more.
Episodes

Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Episode 103 - Our Theme Song Special
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
Thursday Mar 03, 2022
As we have arrived in the 1972 season, the same season that the Fable Singers recorded the theme songs at Bill Armstrong's sudios in South Melbourne.
We go through the 12 songs in our own ranked order, and talk, and listen to some of the other songs clubs have used.
Here is a link to the songs we have used.
The Football Song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5c-pvGpnyg
Blue is the colour - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EE2WbnByxk8
1967 https://www.blueseum.org/cfcsong1967.mp3
We are the navy Blues https://www.blueseum.org/Navy-Blues.mp3
Magpies Alternative 1983- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EcaxbPL7y9w
The Bombers Ex-Players are singing the Same Olds Chant, audio taken from the Essendon FC 150 years: History of a Great Club Episode 1
We're called the Bombers - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SzYei-SUgR8
Talent City https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h4YJ9Xqr0gY
90's Bombers Song- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wyQC_TrPDXc
Fitzroy players singing their theme song courtesey of Rhett Bartlett https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXgFtAkvQ_A
Mike Brady Footscray Theme song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2eCLDeelCo
Geelong theme with 2nd verse - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vwULnXFgE4
1982 Cmon the cats https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kal6h16TmtM
1993 Cat Attack - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LqXRZSn_0as
Hawks alternative start https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe1Q0FHieBM
Melbourne extra verses recorded by us.
Tim Rogers version of the North Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wTW8sb5qiTI
Richmond theme song from Kath and Kim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LoIi6n7rLLw
Onwards Tigers https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3icO05A4YA&list=PLckMhrv6_v6QIfvTBbRqFkeY3Ak1uL5_c&index=2
90s Richmond recording- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbbz8ttsGQg
50s- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dd8me86UToE
The Saints Fightback song https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MypzHozZ9iM
University song recorded and written by us
Barrackville singers Draw Song - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJtaCryzL20&list=PLvjRAVda21PgwOGu0NnzEuZUaQ7ovtJfG&index=7
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 match reports that we can get our hands on.

Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Episode 102 - 1971 Part 2
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
In the second half of the we get deeper into the 1971 season,we have much to discuss, including The absolute fall from grace of the swans, A big player swap happens involving the tigers and saints. One game late in the season is affected by a thick soupy fog, Collingwood hit some late season issues with their captain, Peter Hudson closes in on Bob Pratt’s 150 goals in a season record, and the grand final is one of the most brutal deciders we have discussed in a while. And finally, have we found a successor to dick condon???? All this and more…….
Part 2 will focus on the teams finishing 4th to 1st as well as the brownlow medallist.
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 match reports that we can get our hands on.
Thanks to Anthony Lehmann for his input with this episode, as well as the Hawks museum publication "Kennedy's Commandos: The story of the '71 Hawks" to order a copy of this book email hawksmuseum@hawthornfc.com.au or call (03) 9535 3075

Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Episode 101 - 1971 part 1
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
Thursday Feb 17, 2022
In the 1971 episode,we have much to discuss, including The absolute fall from grace of the swans, A big player swap happens involving the tigers and saints. One game late in the season is affected by a thick soupy fog, Collingwood hit some late season issues with their captain, Peter Hudson closes in on Bob Pratt’s 150 goals in a season record, and the grand final is one of the most brutal deciders we have discussed in a while. And finally, have we found a successor to dick condon???? All this and more…….
Part 1 will focus on the teams finishing 12th-5th as well as the night series.
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 match reports that we can get our hands on.

Monday Feb 07, 2022
Episode 100 - 1970
Monday Feb 07, 2022
Monday Feb 07, 2022
In our first episode of 2022, we talk about the 1970 episode and we also celebrate our 100th episode!!!! And what a seminal season the 1970 one is, yes the grand final was amazing, but there were also strikes, pay disputes, The ultimate flag hoister, three players reaching the ton in the same season for the 1st time ever, and Norm Smith proves why he is the greatest coach of all time.
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 match reports that we can get our hands on.
Special mention to all our guests on the 1970 episode, Thanks to Danby McGinlay for his banner at the beginning of the episode, as well as shout outs from Dan Eddy, Rhett & Kevin Bartlett, Tess Armstrong, Tom Morris, Ryan Murphy, Jeff White, Shaun Mannagh, Gary from Footy History Tours, Craig Wessels from Yank on the Footy.
Thanks to Sean Peter-Budge from the Ian Prendercast as well.
We also drew heavily from Martin Flanagan's article on the 1970 grand final, as well as the home of all things Carlton, The Blueseum
Thank you to all our listeners who have tuned in across the years, we are incredibly thankful for you taking the time to listen to us. With at least 50 more seasons to cover, we will be around for a while yet!
Thanks from Tim, Charlie, Kaz, Moz, Ryan and Joey

Monday Dec 27, 2021
Episode 99 - The 2021 Wrap up (Covering seasons 1955-1969)
Monday Dec 27, 2021
Monday Dec 27, 2021
In our yearly wrap up we are talking all they things we covered this year, from season 1955 - 1969
we have trivia
we go through out yearly best of awards
and finally we discuss our team of the year.

Monday Dec 06, 2021
Episode 98 - 1969
Monday Dec 06, 2021
Monday Dec 06, 2021
In the 1969 episode , Carlton were in the news for many different reasons, brawls, goals and sideburns. Waverly park is nearing completion, Tassie johnson achieves a first, Richmond stumble and consider Tommy Hafeys position at the club, Norm SMith is back!!and the umpires threaten a strike!!!
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 match reports that we can get our hands on.

Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Episode 97 - 1968
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In the 1968 episode , we have recruiting zones to discuss! Bob Skilton gets better….(if that was even possible). Actually it's a season for individual feats of excellence!!!! Richmond and Hawthorn play out a remarkable game on the Queens Birthday. The Demons and Bombers start new eras under new coaches… with mixed results. And a saints recruit finds himself in hot water!
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

Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Episode 96 - The Galah‘s World Tour 1967
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
Sunday Nov 07, 2021
In this special episode, we discuss the 1967 football tour to Ireland, by a team dubbed the Galahs. Based on the exccellent documentary The Galah's by Directors Cam Fink, Rob Heath and Tony Wilson, we discuss the players, the uniforms and the games, which have left a lasting legacy on the game of Australian Rules.
The movie can be found on STAN, or available on https://www.docplay.com/home
We have use da few audio grabs from the movie itself.
Music we have used includes
The Black Velvet Band - By Luke Kelly
Jimmy Stynes by My Friend the Chocolate Cake
I'm A Rambler, I'm A Gambler by Irish Rovers
Waltzing Matilda (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpTvAn7a6bo)
Brian Dixon's article can be found here -
https://news.google.com.au/newspapers?id=K69PAAAAIBAJ&sjid=WJMDAAAAIBAJ&pg=1220%2C5052949
Other useful links we used
https://australianfootball.com/articles/view/Appreciating%2Bthe%2BGaahs/2131
https://www.hawthornfc.com.au/news/471910/the-galahs-a-footy-journey-a-sporting-odyssey
https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/big-hs-first-pack-of-galahs/
https://www.carltonfc.com.au/news/285451/the-galahs-tour-of-67
https://www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/columnists/arid-20432258.html
https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/two-nations-separated-by-a-common-sport-1.633272
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

Monday Oct 25, 2021
Episode 95 - 1967
Monday Oct 25, 2021
Monday Oct 25, 2021
In the 1967 episode...the sleeping giants Carlton and Richmond fully awake front heir slumber and start to set the pattern for the next decade and a half (at least) we should also mention that their rivalry really starts to take hold this season. Two legends of the game retire by season’s end, while future legend Bulldog murray is back! There is upheaval at Footscray, Brian Dixon has a busy day and we check in with Charlie to see how he is feeling after the demons premiership victory in the present day all this and more.
Time Markers
Charlie Talks Demons Premiership 1:20
News 9:31
League news 16:02
Footscray 18:40
Fitzroy 23:06
Hawthorn 29:00
South Melbourne 34:10
North Melbourne 38:30
Melbourne 43:16
Essendon 53:03
St Kilda 57:33
Collingwood 1:05:54
Geelong 1:09:24
Carlton 1:16:12
Richmond 1:25:37
Brownlow 1:34:45
Finals 1:36:30
Chat to Fred Swift 1:46:00
Wrap Up 1:54:34
Around the ground 2:02:40
Thanks to Rhett Bartlett for some pointers on the Tigers season and John Carr (The Holy Boot).
Audio and research taken from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IZw878QFX5E&feature=youtu.be 3KZ's call.
Also Excerts from Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers, Russell Holmesby & Jim Main used.
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

Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Episode 94 -Another interview with Nick Richardson
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
Thursday Oct 14, 2021
We sat down with friend of the show and author Nick Richardson to talk about his new book which covers the life of Albert Chadwick, a man who had such an incredible life. As well as being a premiership captian/coach at Melbourne he was also a member of one of the most decorated squadrons of the Australian Flying Corps in World War I, a recruiter for the RAAF during World War II, and a skilled businessman who led Victoria’s Gas and Fuel Corporation in the radical transformation. as well has having a hand in the Melbourne Olympics, Moon landing and the Centenarry test.
Buy a copy of Chadwick - A Man of Many Parts here
https://mcgshop.com.au/chadwick-a-man-of-many-parts-mcc-book/
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
