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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.
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Thursday Mar 02, 2023
Thursday Mar 02, 2023
In the second half of the 1985 season we get stuck into the top 5 teams from 1985. We discuss the incredible turnaround of the Kangaroos with their legendary new coach. The Dogs are the new Darlings of the VFL. Leigh Matthews gets into some scolding hot water after an incident against Geelong and the Bombers look unstoppable.
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.
Many Thanks to Jake H and Sam C for their help with this episode
References
The Danihers - Adam McNichol
Champions All - Matt Zurbo
Fish Tales - Paul Salmon
Glory and Fame, the rise and rise of the Essendon football club
Grand FInals Volume 3 1979-2018
Friday Feb 24, 2023
Friday Feb 24, 2023
In Part 1 of the 1985 episode, we have to spend a bit of time talking about the privatisation of the Sydney Swans! The sad and sorry saints achieve an unwanted record early in the season. Barassi prepares for his final season at the Dees. The Pies welcome back a legend, and Gary Ablett begins to become the player we all know.
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
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
Saturday Feb 18, 2023
In the second half of the 1984 episode, we discuss the turnaround at Fitzroy! The Pressure the board and coach are under at Collingwood. Carlton have some big wins. And the Bombers can't quite get over their nemisis....The Hawks......or can they!
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.
References
GRAND FiNAL RECORD 2004 Page 42 Essendon
Champions of Essendon (Simon Matthews) P88
TD INterview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KIQUp9edIU
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
Thursday Feb 09, 2023
We are back for 2023!!!! This episode will focus on the teams that finished 12th - 6th on the ladder in 1984, highlights include the roos hit the skids and look destined for the wooden spoon, The tigers celebrate 100 years, a Carey/Stevens situation seems to be brewing up in Sydney. The cats have a star studded lot of debutants for round 1 and Mick Malthouse lifts the dogs!
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
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
Saturday Dec 31, 2022
We have come to the end of the 2022 calendar year and than means it's time to wrap up the seasons we covered this year. This includes seasons 1970-1983
We discuss out best of list including
Best VFL Initiative
Best individual Performance
Best nickname
Biggest stuff up
Biggest Controversy
Most surprising Event
Worst Recruit
Best team performance
We make our traditional, best of team, of the players from 70-83
and we finish off with some big news.
thanks for listening!
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
Saturday Dec 03, 2022
In the second half of the 1983 season, we get stuck into the top 5, we discuss the bushfire charity game, Fitzroy’s big season, the Bombers thuggery and Norths big stars all fire at the right time, and the Hawks are fairly handy also!
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.
Leigh Matthews Accept the Challenge
Lethal by Leight Matthews with Mike Sheehan
The Jeans Machine at Full Steam by Dan Eddy
The Hard Way - Harry Gordon
Philip Mendes remembers the Lions 1983 season
And we also mentioned the Peter Carter book, which can be found here
Friday Nov 25, 2022
Friday Nov 25, 2022
In the 1983 episode (Part 1), a full on trade war breaks out between the pies and tigers, StKidla created headlines after Silvio Forschnini takes the league to court, the Saints use this to their advantage, and R4 against Geelong is a memorable game. The Tigers tumble down the ladder, but KB eyes the record books. Hafey is at a 3rd club, The Dogs are on the up and up, and the Pies spend spend spend. …..all this and more…….
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
Thanks to Philip Mendes who wrote about the Lions 1982 season, available here https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/on-the-rise-but-just-short-of-finals-action-fitzroys-promising-1982-season/
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
Sunday Nov 13, 2022
In the second half of the 1982 season…we discuss the new "big name" recruits at North, Hawthorn and Richmond! Essendon’s new captain doesn't play a game at all, And we discuss an eventful grand final, and that ground invader!
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.
https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/vfl-1982-grand-final-you-really-cant-stop-the-music/
Interview with David Parkin post Game
Out of the Blue - Defining moments in the Carlton Football Club. p203 - 207
The Blue Boys. The History of the Carlton Football Club from 1864 - Brian Hansen
Larrikins and Legends: The Untold Story of Carlton's Greatest Era Book by Dan Eddy
Thanks To Foxy, Moz, Marty, Christina, Sarah C & Britany for their help with this episode!
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
Tuesday Nov 08, 2022
In Part 1 of the 1982 episode, the Demons have turned things around (perhaps thanks to Jacko???). Barry Breen edges towards 300 games. The Swans start life in sydney in the best possible way and a captain and coach from a 1970s powerhouse both get their marching orders on the same week..all this and more…….
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
Thanks to Philip Mendes who wrote about the Lions 1982 season, available here https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/on-the-rise-but-just-short-of-finals-action-fitzroys-promising-1982-season/
We made mention of "Carn" by Andrew Mueller
Silvio Forschini comments come from The Bloods Podcast, Episdoe 1: Leaving South Melbourne
Thanks to Jaqui, Janelle, Tahnee, Sarah L, Louisa, Gretl, Melinda
Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
We discuss the South Melbourne Swans decision to move it's home games to Sydney for the 1982 season! We discuss the timeline of events following the announcement, we talk about the players and fans reactions, as well as the Keep South at South group.
Apologies for the rough sound of the recording.
If there is something that we might have glossed over/missed/got wrong please let us know!
Resources used for this episode include...
South Melbourne Swans becomes SYDNEY SWANS
The Bloods Podcast Episode 1 - Leaving South Melbourne (The Horde)
http://www.footyindustry.com/?page_id=297
https://www.theroar.com.au/2012/07/06/the-south-to-sydney-saga/
https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/249612/on-this-day-swans-move-to-sydney
https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/vfl-afl-soap-opera.2101/
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.