Talking Footy

Talking AFLW Season 3 with AASTA O'CONNOR, LILY MITHEN & SCOTT GOWANS

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 23:15:00 +0000

Nigel Carmody catches up with Dog-turned-Cat Aasta O'Conner, Dees pocket rocket Lily Mithen and North Melbourne's senior coach Scott Gowans to preview the third season of AFLW - talking all things footy from talent to watch, impact of rule changes, conference fixtures and exclusive insights from the two expansion clubs.

Talking DANIEL CROSS with Brad Sewell

Tue, 02 Oct 2018 03:44:00 +0000

Daniel Cross opens up to Brad Sewell about being so close to a premiership with the Bulldogs, being a big part of Melbourne's culture change, his role as rehab coordinator at the Demons and more.

Talking CHRIS NEWMAN with Brad Sewell

Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:30:00 +0000

Brad Sewell chats to former Richmond Tigers captain and Box Hill Hawks senior coach about handing over the captaincy to Trent Cotchin, recruiting Ben Cousins and the bitter sweet feeling of Richmond winning a premiership soon after he left.

Talking CAMPBELL BROWN with Brad Sewell

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 23:14:00 +0000

Brad Sewell chats to premiership teammate Campbell Brown about the genius of Alastair Clarkson, the struggles of Gold Coast, his unique outlook on life and more.

Talking MICK MALTHOUSE with Brad Sewell

Sun, 02 Sep 2018 23:00:00 +0000

Premiership player and coach Mick Malthouse talks Brad Sewell about lessons he's learned as a coach, the state of the game, leaving Collingwood, coaching Carlton and much more.

Talking STUART DEW with Brad Sewell

Mon, 27 Aug 2018 05:12:00 +0000

Brad Sewell chats to Stuart Dew about winning premierships for Port Adelaide and Hawthorn, being recruiting by Alastair Clarkson, his time as an assistant coach at Sydney and now head coach of the Gold Coast Suns.

Talking MASON COX with Brad Sewell

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 04:45:00 +0000

Brad Sewell chats to Collingwood forward Mason Cox to discuss why he decided to play AFL, playing under adversity, the Australian sports media landscape, what the AFL can learn from American sports and much more.

Talking DALE MORRIS with Brad Sewell

Thu, 09 Aug 2018 23:54:00 +0000

On the eve of 250 games, Dale Morris discusses his improbable journey to the AFL, the up and down years of the Western Bulldogs, life outside of footy and much more.

Talking ZACH TUOHY with Brad Sewell

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 04:59:00 +0000

From country Ireland to 120 games at Carlton and now at Geelong, the charismatic and hard-working Zach Tuohy opens up about his journey to the AFL.

Talking STEPHEN MILNE with Brad Sewell

Mon, 30 Jul 2018 03:25:00 +0000

Brad Sewell chats to twice All-Australian small forward Stephen Milne about his journey to the AFL, Grand Final heartbreak, the best players he's ever played with and his relationship with football post-retirement.

Talking RODNEY EADE with Brad Sewell

Sat, 12 May 2018 23:05:42 +0000

15 years as a player + 377 games as a senior coach = innumerable stories and informed opinions.

In this episode of the Talking Footy Podcast - Brad Sewell sits with 4-time Hawthorn Premiership champion and former coach of the Swans, Dogs and SUNS to reminisce over his days playing alongside the likes of Matthews, Dippa, Tuck, Wallace, being crowned the 'World Champ' of sledging and gain his incredibly informed perspective on the state of the game.

Talking AFLW FT. KATIE BRENNAN, LAUREN ARNELL & LILY MITHEN with Nigel Carmody

Wed, 24 Jan 2018 09:45:51 +0000

Talking all things AFLW with captains of the Dogs and Blues, Katie Brennan and Lauren Arnell and Dee's live-wire, Lily Mithen.

Sledging, trade anxiety, unpredictable summer conditions and self-funded pre-season camps are high on the agenda as we reflect on the successes and learnings of the inaugural AFLW season and look ahead to 2018.

Hosted by Nigel Carmody

Talking LUKE HODGE with Brad Sewell

Tue, 26 Sep 2017 20:17:06 +0000

Q. What do you get when you sit a 200-game Hawthorn great with a former teammate, enjoying his first weeks of retirement, in front of a set of microphones??

A. A genuine, entertaining and insightful podcast.

With permission to speak freely in his retirement, the 305-game Hawk champ, and true character of our game opens up about his footy journey. From going No. 1 in the 2001 super draft, to his steep learning curve about what it takes to be an elite athlete, then onto the four Premierships, two with Norm Smiths and three as captain.

Luke opens up about leadership, Clarko, difficult conversations, the best he has ever played with and his plans for life after footy.

Don’t miss hearing from one of the most influential footy finals characters of the last decade in our final podcast for 2017.

Episode Note: Your host is Brad Sewell

Talking LEIGH MATTHEWS with Hamish McLachlan

Tue, 19 Sep 2017 20:00:00 +0000

"Lethal" Leigh Matthews is regarded as the best player of 20th Century.

His CV is headlined by 4 premierships as a player plus 4 as a coach, 8 Hawthorn Best & Fairest, AFL Hall of Fame and Legend induction and prestigious awards and statutes in his honour.

Leigh talks through his nearly 50 years of footy at the highest level - from a player with white line fever, to a coach and special comments expert in the media.

Episode Note: Your host is Hamish McLachlan

Talking NIGEL LAPPIN with Jimmy Bartel

Tue, 12 Sep 2017 14:04:50 +0000

Nigel Lappin is one of footy’s greatest quiet achievers. Renowned for avoiding the limelight, his decorated playing career speaks volumes with 3 Premierships, 4 All-Australians and a club Best and Fairest during his 279 game career at the Brisbane Lions. An integral member of the famed ‘Fab Four’ Nigel headlined Brisbane’s most successful era before returning to regional Victoria to assistant coach at the Geelong Cats.

Episode Note: Your host is Jimmy Bartel

Talking BRENDAN McCARTNEY with Cameron Ling

Tue, 05 Sep 2017 14:04:40 +0000

Brendan McCartney is regarded as one of the game’s best teachers of young men. With assistant coach credits at Richmond, Geelong and Essendon, Brendan was successful in his bid for the Senior Coaching role at the Western Bulldogs, through what proved to be a tumultuous time. Resigning after three seasons, Brendan took up the role of Player and Coach Performance Manager of the emerging Melbourne Demons and once again finds himself in charge of fostering young and promising footy talent.

Episode Note: Your host is Cameron Ling

Talking MICHAEL BARLOW with Basil Zempilas

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 20:00:43 +0000

“Once I got in…I'd had too many knock backs and slaps in the faces…a few people to prove wrong. I just knew I could play!”

From fruitless pre-seasons with the Saints and Bombers to getting picked up by Freo in the 2010 Rookie Draft and last year the SUNS after finding himself out of contract, the “universally loved” Michael Barlow shares his intriguing footy story as he recovers from his second season-ending knee injury.

Episode Note: Your host is Basil Zempilas

Talking CHRIS FAGAN with Brad Sewell

Tue, 22 Aug 2017 18:00:03 +0000

Chris Fagan has a little-known footy story - starting out playing on a gravel oval in a Tasmanian mining town to getting his big break as a senior coach of the Brisbane Lions at the tender age of 55.

From working under Neale Daniher for 10 years, through to completing ‘Coaching University’ at the Hawks through their ‘Three-peat’ with Alistair Clarkson and introducing Brendon Bolton into the AFL system – Chris shares his story and leadership philosophy’s, asserts his concerns with player welfare and delivers a impassioned plea that Tassie get an AFL team in his lifetime.

Episode Note: Your host is Brad Sewell

Talking TOM LONERGAN with Jimmy Bartel

Tue, 15 Aug 2017 18:00:01 +0000

Tom Lonergan is one of the most courageous players of the AFL. In 2006, in just his seventh senior game Tom had only eyes for the ball when he drifted back into oncoming traffic colliding with Melbourne player Brad Miller.

The incident was a turning point in more ways than one for Lonergan, when days later he was in an induced coma after undergoing surgery to remove one of his kidneys.

After having his career and life both hanging by a thread the long road to recovery has lead Lonergan to a Premiership in 2011 with Geelong and becoming a member of the 200 Games Club.

Episode Notes: Your host is Jimmy Bartel

Talking TOM HARLEY with Cameron Ling

Tue, 08 Aug 2017 20:00:12 +0000

Two-time Premiership Captain of the Geelong Cats, Tom Harley – sits down with his successor to talk about his footy impressive footy journey.

From “3 minutes” of match time at Port Adelaide, to rebuilding the Cats and tasting the highs and lows of Grand Final wins and losses, to a stint in the media and now Football Operations at the Sydney Swans.

Episode Note: Your host is Cameron Ling

Talking JUSTIN KOSCHITZKE with Bianca Chatfield

Tue, 01 Aug 2017 20:00:17 +0000

The 200-game Saint shares his football journey – from the farm to Moorabbin, Kosi gets candid with his old mate and former Australian Diamond netballer Bianca Chatfield – about the darkest days in footy – concussion, injuries and heart breaking Grand Final losses.

A true character of our game, Kosi has worked with some of the biggest names in football – from coaches such as Malcolm Blight, Grant Thomas and Ross Lyon – to leaders such as Robert Harvey, Aaron Hamill and Lenny Hayes. Kosi spills the beans on what it was like to be selected No 2 in Nick Riewoldt’s draft – and how he owes Joey Montagna for getting him his 200th game.

Episode Note: Your host is Bianca Chatfield

Talking TED RICHARDS with Brad Sewell

Tue, 25 Jul 2017 20:00:30 +0000

Ted Richards, 261-game Bomber-turned-Swan shares his football journey – featuring an early move interstate, a Premiership Medal, All-Australian blazer and best clubman credits.

Ted opens up with Brad Sewell about his footy story and the lessons he has learnt along the way – from the great Bloods Culture, to playing with and against Buddy Franklin and living with the ‘constant fear of failure’ as a key back.

Episode Note: Your host is Brad Sewell

Talking JAMES PODSIADLY with Mark Soderstrom

Tue, 18 Jul 2017 20:00:16 +0000

The James Podsiadly story is one of the most unique and intriguing in the AFL.

After being cut from Essendon and Collingwood Rookie Lists – and completing fruitless preseasons with four AFL clubs, Pods made his debut for the Cats at 28 years of age and went on to play ac combined 104 games for the Geelong Cats and Adelaide Crows.

In a true tale of resilience and ‘playing your role’ Pod’s five-year career featured a Premiership in his second year and Best Clubman honours in his final year.

Episode Note: Your host is Mark Soderstrom

Talking BRENDON GALE with Matthew Richardson

Tue, 11 Jul 2017 20:00:32 +0000

Brendon Gale or ‘Benny’, as he’s affectionately known, has footy in his blood - his grandfather, father and brother all played at the top level. Tassie born and bred Benny played 244 games for the Tigers, retiring in 2001, and eight years later became CEO of the Richmond Football Club.

Episode Notes: Your host is Matthew Richardson

Talking PAUL CONNORS with Jimmy Bartel

Tue, 04 Jul 2017 20:00:10 +0000

Paul is one of the AFL’s most renowned player agents – representing stars of our game from Luke Hodge, Jake Stringer, Nic Naitanui and Patrick Dangerfield.

With over 15 years at the helm of Connor Sports Management – Paul has negotiated some of the biggest contracts in the game and offers amazing insights on all the big issues affecting AFL players – from talent identification to player welfare and entitlements like free agency and third party agreements.

With a strong background in accounting – Paul’s priority is to equip his athletes for a prosperous and stable life after footy.

Episode Notes: Your host is Jimmy Bartel

Talking BOB MURPHY with Luke Darcy

Tue, 27 Jun 2017 20:00:07 +0000

Bob Murphy is a member of the 300 Game Club, the spiritual leader of the Western Bulldogs and one of the most beloved players in the AFL.

In 2016 Bob went down with a ruptured ACL in the dying stages of a match against Hawthorn at Etihad. As fate would have it the Bulldogs went on to win the Premiership with Murphy watching from the sidelines, but it was a gesture from Luke Beveridge to Bob at the end of the game that became the iconic moment of the Doggies triumph.

Episode Notes: Your host is Luke Darcy

Talking TAYLA HARRIS with Sam Lane

Tue, 20 Jun 2017 20:00:06 +0000

Tayla Harris was named one of the Marquee Players of the inaugural AFLW season, signing with the Brisbane Lions at the tender age of 19. The Lions had a sensational opening season going undefeated all year, but lost to the Adelaide Crows in the Grand Final. In May 2017 Tayla announced that she has parted ways with the Lions to play 2018 and beyond with the Carlton Football Club. Born and bred in Queensland Tayla is leaving behind her footy club, family and friends in a move to Melbourne to further her footy career and her other passion, Boxing.

Episode Notes: Your host is Sam Lane

Talking EDDIE MCGUIRE with Brian Taylor

Tue, 13 Jun 2017 20:00:02 +0000

Eddie McGuire was once described by a journalist as “busier than a one-legged man in an arse-kicking contest”– and for good reason. In addition to being President of the Collingwood Football Club, the largest sporting club in the country, Eddie is a television and radio host and commentator, Chairman of media production company JAM TV and proud husband to Carla and father to two boys, Alexander and Joseph.

Episode Notes: Your host is Brian Taylor

Talking MATTHEW RICHARDSON with Brian Taylor

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 20:00:07 +0000

Matthew Richardson is one of the greatest players to ever don the yellow and black. Richo played 282 games for Richmond and finished his on-field career with 800 goals, three-time All Australian, Team of The Century, 2007 Richmond Best and Fairest and still holds the record for the most goals kicked at the MCG – 464.

Episode Notes: Your host is Brian Taylor

Talking NIC NAITANUI with Basil Zempilas

Tue, 30 May 2017 20:00:35 +0000

Nic Naitanui is one of the most recognizable and loved players in the AFL. Drafted to West Coast at pick number 2 in the 2008 AFL Draft, Nic has played in the ruck for the Eagles ever since. While being a high profile professional athlete has its perks, money and possessions don’t matter much to Nic, family is what’s most important. Currently in recovery from an ACL tear, Nic’s focus is firmly on his rehabilitation and making his way back on to the field in 2017.

Episode Notes: Your host is Basil Zempilas

Talking TRENT COTCHIN with Hamish McLachlan

Fri, 26 May 2017 09:14:55 +0000

Trent Cotchin is Captain of the Richmond Football Club, having taken over the role at the age of 22. The pressure of leading one of the ‘Big Four’ clubs hasn’t been easy and in this episode Trent opens up about some of the challenges he has faced as a high profile footballer, family life and becoming a Brownlow Medallist in unusual circumstances.

Episode Notes: Your host is Hamish McLachlan

Talking JAMES KELLY with Cameron Ling BONUS EPISODE

Mon, 22 May 2017 05:50:35 +0000

Essendon's James Kelly recently played his 300th game but before that he sat down with old mate Cameron Ling to take both a serious and lighthearted look back at his career. We join them at Lingy's restaurant The Edge in Geelong.

Episode Notes: Your host is Cameron Ling

Talking JEFF KENNETT with Brad Sewell

Fri, 19 May 2017 01:58:37 +0000

Jeff Kennett turned a successful career in politics and business into a successful run as an AFL club President, Jeff was named Hawthorn president in 2005 and set up the club for one of the most successful era’s in AFL history.

Episode Notes: Your host is Brad Sewell

Talking TOM HAWKINS with Sam Lane

Fri, 12 May 2017 05:04:00 +0000

Episode Notes
Geelong's Tom Hawkins is busy off the field in his life at home on the farm away from football. In this week's episode, Sam Lane visits Tom Hawkins on the farm to celebrate this week's Country game between Geelong and Essendon.

Episode Notes: Your host is Sam Lane

Talking PAUL SALMON with Tim Watson

Wed, 03 May 2017 07:56:57 +0000

Fish as he’s affectionately known, is a two-time premiership player at Essendon, two-time Best & Fairest winner at Hawthorn and AFL Hall of Fame inductee. During his time at the Bombers and Hawks he kicked 561 goals across 324 games and sits fourth on the all-time goal kicking list at Essendon.

Episode Notes: Your host is Tim Watson

Talking JIMMY BARTEL with Cameron Ling

Wed, 26 Apr 2017 02:46:56 +0000

Jimmy Bartel finished his career with one of the most complete football CV’s in the history of the game - 305 Games, three Premierships, a Brownlow Medal, the Norm Smith Medal and the Jim Stynes Award for community service. “Jimmy is the embodiment of what a footballer should be,” Chris Scott – Geelong Cats Coach

Episode Notes: Your host is Cameron Ling

Talking GARRY 'BUDDHA' HOCKING with Mark Soderstrom

Tue, 18 Apr 2017 22:29:58 +0000

Garry Hocking is a 4-time Best & Fairest, 4-time All-Australian and in the Geelong Team of the Century but is almost as well known for his nickname, 'Buddha', and his famous mullet. Garry played in one of the most successful Geelong eras of all-time, but couldn't capture a flag despite making three grand finals. In this week's episode of the Talking Footy podcast he covers his long career at the Cats, his relationships with his famous teammate and plenty more.

Episode Notes: Your host is Mark Soderstrom

Talking BEC GODDARD With Sam Lane

Tue, 11 Apr 2017 16:58:02 +0000

Bec is the epitome of a multitasker, she works for the Australian Federal Police, plays guitar, is studying another language and is the coach of the inaugural AFLW Premiers, the Adelaide Crows. Like most women in footy Bec had to overcome sexism when umpiring and coaching lower grades, but has since gained the respect of the entire footy community, coaching a team spilt across Adelaide and the Northern Territory to Premiership Glory.

Episode Notes: Your host is Sam Lane

WARNING - Contains Adult Language

Talking WAYNE CAREY With Luke Darcy

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 15:09:34 +0000

Wayne Carey has been touted as the greatest player in 150 years of Australian Football. During his time in the game, "Duck" as he's affectionately known, was a dual-premiership captain at North Melbourne, four-time North Melbourne best-and-fairest and seven-time All-Australian. Since hanging up his boots Duck has gone from having one of the most contentious relationships with the media to becoming one of the most popular and respected voices in footy.

Episode Notes: Your host is Luke Darcy

Talking DAISY PEARCE With Hamish McLachlan

Mon, 27 Mar 2017 19:46:54 +0000

Daisy Pearce is the poster child of the AFLW and one of the league's most prestigious players. In addition to leading the Melbourne FC Women's side she is a Midwife, an AFL Boundary Reporter and regular panellists on Sunday Morning's Game Day.

Episode Notes: Your host is Hamish McLachlan

Talking Footy

Talking AFLW Season 3 with AASTA O'CONNOR, LILY MITHEN & SCOTT GOWANS

Talking DANIEL CROSS with Brad Sewell

Talking CHRIS NEWMAN with Brad Sewell

Talking CAMPBELL BROWN with Brad Sewell

Talking MICK MALTHOUSE with Brad Sewell

Talking STUART DEW with Brad Sewell

Talking MASON COX with Brad Sewell

Talking DALE MORRIS with Brad Sewell

Talking ZACH TUOHY with Brad Sewell

Talking STEPHEN MILNE with Brad Sewell

Talking RODNEY EADE with Brad Sewell

Talking AFLW FT. KATIE BRENNAN, LAUREN ARNELL & LILY MITHEN with Nigel Carmody

Talking LUKE HODGE with Brad Sewell

Talking LEIGH MATTHEWS with Hamish McLachlan

Talking NIGEL LAPPIN with Jimmy Bartel

Talking BRENDAN McCARTNEY with Cameron Ling

Talking MICHAEL BARLOW with Basil Zempilas

Talking CHRIS FAGAN with Brad Sewell

Talking TOM LONERGAN with Jimmy Bartel

Talking TOM HARLEY with Cameron Ling

Talking JUSTIN KOSCHITZKE with Bianca Chatfield

Talking TED RICHARDS with Brad Sewell

Talking JAMES PODSIADLY with Mark Soderstrom

Talking BRENDON GALE with Matthew Richardson

Talking PAUL CONNORS with Jimmy Bartel

Talking BOB MURPHY with Luke Darcy

Talking TAYLA HARRIS with Sam Lane

Talking EDDIE MCGUIRE with Brian Taylor

Talking MATTHEW RICHARDSON with Brian Taylor

Talking NIC NAITANUI with Basil Zempilas

Talking TRENT COTCHIN with Hamish McLachlan

Talking JAMES KELLY with Cameron Ling *BONUS EPISODE*

Talking JEFF KENNETT with Brad Sewell

Talking TOM HAWKINS with Sam Lane

Talking PAUL SALMON with Tim Watson

Talking JIMMY BARTEL with Cameron Ling

Talking GARRY 'BUDDHA' HOCKING with Mark Soderstrom

Talking BEC GODDARD With Sam Lane

Talking WAYNE CAREY With Luke Darcy

Talking DAISY PEARCE With Hamish McLachlan

Talking JAMES KELLY with Cameron Ling BONUS EPISODE