Kick to Kick

Episode 33 - Hawthorn Football Club

In the last of 3 specials, we traveled out to Waverley Park to visit the Hawthorn museum and chat with historian Peter Haby. We hear all about the birth of the hawks in 1902, as well as other teams that have been known as Hawthorn prior to this. We track their progress through the leagues to the VFA and finally the VFL in 1925. We were also able to chat about the great museum, which is a must for all hawks fans. 

 

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Episode 32 - Footscray

 

In the second of three upcoming specials, we take a look at the history of Footscray Football Club (now Western Bulldogs). 

We headed out to Whitten Oval to chat to club historian Darren Arthur, who has a wealth of knowledge, not just about the club, but the suburb of Footscray itself. Join us as we talk about Footscray's formation and early days, through to their dominant VFA days to their admission to the VFL and their victory in the Championship of Victoria game. 

 

***please note, the audio for the interview is not great, apologies

 

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

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Episode 31 - North Melbourne

In the first of three upcoming specials, we take a look at the history of North Melbourne. 

Join us as we chat to club historian Father Gerard Dowling, who helps us go back in time and look at the formation of North Melbourne football club, in 1869 and talk through the history of the club leading all the way up to 1924

 

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

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Episode 30 - 1924

If any season we have covered so far deserved a dedicated podcast (Ala 93 the greatest season that was) I believe the 1924 season would be it. 

SO MUCH HAPPENED

to begin with we have a new finals system, we have the death of two important VFL people, There are coaches switching clubs (of have they???). The Collingwood board, not used to the lack of success, make some changes at the top. Fitzroy begin life without Freake and Parratt, but recruit a suitable replacement. There are goal post shaking scandals and debate about how many men can stand on the mark. And finally the season ends with an interesting phone call to Syd Barker and then the first Championship of Victoria Match. 

So much to listen too....

 

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

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Episode 29 - 1923

1923 was a year that saw the Ladder change and league powerhouses fall. Reigning premiers, Fitzroy (AKA The Man's Team) continued to dominate, their bruising style of play seeing them comfortably take their place in the 4. Essendon continued to thrive in their new home of Windy Hill, and South Melbourne’s fortunes return. Some Carlton players cause a bit of a stir and down in sleepy Hollow, the pivots stumble upon a new nickname. Plus we check in with Big Red to see whats happening around the grounds, we have Crapp Watch and Dick Watch and we say goodbye to the Champion of the Colony award. 

 

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Episode 28.5 - Robert Allen Interview

In our 1922 episode, we included an interview with author Robert Allen, in which he discussed his book Cazaly, The Legend. In this discussion we chatted about Cazaly, football, life in the 1920's, footy in Tassie, and many more topics. For the episode we had to cut the interview down to fit it in, however we thought the discussion was too good to not put out there, so here it is, our interview with Robert Allen in full. Enjoy.

 

 

Episode 28 - 1922

In our second episode of the year we take a look at the 1922 season.

We discuss (among other things)

• Collingwood racing to make the top 4
• Essendon shifting to a new home ground
• Fitzroy playing a bruising style of game that looks to get them results. 
• There are also some very big names of the game that retire. 
• We also have a great interview with Robert Allen, author of the book 'Cazaly the Legend', we get a good chat to him about Roy Cazaly and his influence on the game. 

Here is a link to the book if you wish to know more about Cazaly - https://books.slatterymedia.com/store/viewItem/cazaly-the-legend

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Episode 27 - 1921

Welcome to a new year and a new episode of our podcast

This episode focuses on the 1921 VFL season. 

however we also have our friend Ash in, who is a proud Fish Creek Netballer, and is close to the whole situation that has unfolded down in the Alberton Football League. She talks to us about the history of Fish Creek, and what the future may have in store for them. 

Then we get talking about the VFL, so be prepared to hear all about

• The umpires continued demand for protection
• The search for a new home for Essendon
• South Melbourne unveiling a formidable lineup
• Harry Harker achieving a Fuschia's first
• A shock loss for Collingwood
• Tragedy at Carlton
• and much more.....

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Episode 26 - Wrap up of 1897 - 1920

After a year of recording episodes we decided to end the 2018 year with a look back at some of the interesting stories and facts we have discovered about the Australian Football from the years 1897-1920. 

We also discuss our favorite guests on the show

Look at some of our shows stats across the year

look at the results of our yearly awards, including things like best poem, worst rule idea, best on field incident, and more. 

and to finish off we try the almost impossible task of naming our team of the years 1897-1920. 

 

Many thanks to everyone who listened in this year, get ready for more in 2019!!!!!

 

 

Episode 25 - 1920

On our 1920 episode we discuss all things VFL, including

The umpires threatening strike action.

Gerald Brosnon returns to the coaching fray,

we find out how union loyalties effect Geelong.

The Collingwood and Richmond rivalry dominates the year

and we also see an exciting race to finish the season on top. All this and more coming up after our song.

we also have a special guest on, an actual VFL player, in Richmond's Shaun Mannagh, who talks to us about playing for Richmond in the VFL, country footy and his AFL hopes. 

 

 

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

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

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://kicktokick.podbean.com/p/reference-list/

 

Please note, we have misquoted the best song in this episode as Ol' Man River by Paul Robeson and Al Jolson, which wasnt released till 1927, apologies for the mix up.