Kick To Kick

Round 10 has been and gone and we have much to talk about, especially the record breaking Gold Coast Suns! There are excellent signs for the Swans, Old Man Pendlebury keeps on keeping on. The Lions are also big winners, but their score isn't a unique score! The Bombers are in a rare spot, And the Demons lose a rare one in Perth.    All this and more on this week's pod!   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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com  

Round 9 is in the books, and before we chat about that, we discuss the merits of a team in the NT. The Demons and Blues seem to have a great new rivalry. We compare the Blues' and Power's similar wins. It was the Blue-Ribbon Cup in Tassie. The Bombers (with a low %) claim a big scalp. And the draw on Sunday (only the Crows' 3rd ever) has unique scorelines. All this and more...     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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Shout out to these people, whom we get information from  @sirSwampthing Useless AFl stats, Rhett Bartlett, Andrew Gigacz https://www.hardballget.net/

Here is our Round 8 review, with all the quirks and history links we could think of. The Lions reminds us a little of the "33" Saints. We talk scoreless quarters, the Dockers MCG form and MCG crowds. There are medals galore handed out this round and then we project forward to round 9, with the top 8 all playing each other!    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com  

In our round 7 preview we continue to connect the current AFL season to history and events. We discuss some draw records, Ben Keays chasing some obscure Crows history. The match at the MCG on Saturday saw Zach Tuohy kick 3 goals and then enjoy an Irish jig pumped around the G. Nat Fyfe turns back the clock and the MCG breaks a weekend attendance record.  As well as a preview for a big rivalry round next week!    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

In a late episode, getting stuck into round 6, we discuss the Saints big loss, the Bombers controversial loss. Chelsea Roffey with a milestone at the MCG. We do a deep dive on some of the different animals that have interrupted football games. The Eagles go back to back and the Kangaroos edge closer to some unwanted history. 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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Round 5 has been, and we are back in a better recording equiptment! We discuss the milestone man Lachie Neale, The EJ Whitten Cup, The Saturday margins, Eagles with their first win for the season and Port claim the Hyphenated lineup record.  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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

We had some technical difficulties recording this, and the first attempt didnt work. So here is a quick recording with just Tim, no frills, no artwork and no sound effects. Tim talks about his experience at Gather Round, being at the games and the festival site. We look to be back in a proper recording room next week! thanks for bearing with us!   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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

As Tim heads towards Adelaide for Gather round, we review an interesting Easter weekend of football. And please excuse this episodes lack of song, sound effects and artwork! We discuss the Lions at the GABBA, the Scorigami Friday, Curnow with 50 in a row, the Bombers and Demons great wins. The Tigers upset, and the smoke in mlebourne. All of this before projecting towards Gather Round.    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Welcome to our Round 2 review. We get stuck into the  most disposals over the first 50 games, 2 time rising star nominees, the most experienced subs, the Bombers and Swans rivalry. The Rocket Eade cup and the Richmond pregame haka! We also project forward to the Easter round of football, with Tom Hawkins bringing up a big milestone in a game he always features in! And can Curnow go 50 in a row?   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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Thanks to Swampthing on twitter, an endless source of information for us! 

The first full round of football has been and gone and we are here to provide the historical links for what has happened. Nick is filling in today for Charlie!  We talk about the round 1 records that were broken, the Blues being 2-0, the Pies premiership celebration, The Hawks and Bombers clash, Jesse Hogan, We discuss our friend Shaun Mannagh's debut, Clayton Oliver, and then we preview round 2.    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com   Thanks to Swampthing on twitter, an endless source of information for us! 

With opening round in the books, it is time to give our history links to the games. We loved what and who we saw in the Swans 150th celebrations, The lions and Blues played a cracker. The Suns make a pleasing start to life with their new coach and the Giants are very impressive, as was their social media. We also preview all of round 1. It’s good to be back!   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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

Welcome to our Opening round preview. We will preview the 4 games happening this week, and give some links to the past. Such as...are we reliving round 1 1897? How many of the original 8 VFL teams have played in a grand final against each other? Brodie Grundy has a history of winning against his old teams. And how have the Pies gone playing their first game as reigning premier? We also discuss the naming of Opening Round and give some options for other themed rounds.    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com

It's that time of year where we once again pivot from foussing on the year by year goings on in the VFL, to trying to connect with the current 2024 season. Each week we will try to give connections between today's game and past. Looking at the history when things have happened before, looking at the trends and the story lines.    Please note, you will hear us forget about West Coast's new captains for a long time, we eventually remember this! We have a new theme song.  Previous episodes and resources can be found here https://kicktokick.podbean.com/  

Here it is, the second half of the 1987 season, so sorry it took so long! but we are back with this exciting season, talking about the Demons, Kangaroos, Swans, Hawks and Blues. We also talk Brownlow, finals and chat with the premiership captain.  It's good to be back!   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   Stephen Kernahan Interview comes from here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47N1Oe0_-TQ&t=1s    

1987 is a big year of change for the VFL, with the introduction of the Eagles and the Bears. We also mix things up by beginning our yearly focus talking about round 22 and the battle to qualify for finals. We also get into the rumours about Collingwood, the Saints turnaround (led by Lockett) and the success of the Eagles in the West!   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

With the 1987 season fast approaching us, we thought it was only right to sit down with Brendan Campbell who is part of the Fitzroy-Brisbane Lions Historical Society and runs the tours at the Marvel Stadium Brisbane Lions Museum to chat about the birth of the Bears. We ask him my Brisbane, why the bear and why the colours!    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     For more on the Brisbane Lions Historical Society check this link https://www.facebook.com/fitzroybrisbanelionshistoricalsociety/  

We are still back to our traditional format, taking a look back at the 1986 season, this time the top 5.  We chat about Essendon's injury woes, the Lions last foray into September action, The Hawks and the Blues raid some of the best talent from South Australia and the Swans are finally the big ticket item in Sydney they have always tried to be!    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 Aaron from useless AFL facts for your help with this episode! Check out his page if you havent yet done so!  https://www.facebook.com/uselessaflstats  

We are back to our traditional format, taking a look back at the 1986 season. As we edge closer to the national expansion, many VFL teams are feeling the financial strain. Brad Hardie has a falling out at the Doggies, the Saints try a rebrand, Many teams have a new coach stamping their mark and the night series is renamed the Fosters Cup!   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

We have let the dust settle on the 2023 season, and here it is our discussion on the great grand final we witnessed this year.  We chat about the brownlow, Tim has a Colliwobbles theory. We discuss Bobby Hill, Darcy Moore, Chris Fagan and our concern for interstate football. We finish up with a wrap up of the teams that didn't win the premiership!    Thanks for listening to our 2023 season breakdown, next week we will be returning to regular programing, looking at the 1986 season!    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com Song of the day Kevin Johnson - Aussie rules I thank you

We have reached the final week of the season and we need to break down those 2 amazing prelims. John Cassin's record is in tact for now, The Lions keep on taking on teams led by ex-lions, Voss loses a final at the GABBA and Curnow achieves an AFL first.    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 www.kicktokick.podbean.com Song of the week is One day in September by Mike Brady