Kick To Kick

Round 13, we chat about the Winner of the RD Barassi trophy. Luke Bruest joins an exclusive club, Tom Stewart kicks a goal. The suns dominate in Darwin. And the Tigers finally win a close one.    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 as always to our inspiration, SirSwampthing! 

Here is our Round 11 review. We give a quick rundown on who Doug Nicholls was, as well as going through the rest of the indigenous jumpers. We discuss some other foreign born players who have played over 100 games, The Cats Irish connection gets stronger, and the Tigers caretaker 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   Thanks as always to our inspiration, SirSwampthing!  Music used is "Every Day My Mother's Voice" by Australian Paul Kelly and Dan Sultan

Round 10 of the AFL season is in the books, and we break down some of the historical links to the round. We chat about the Swans and Roos interchange incident history, The eagles hitting new lows, the Bombers big win and we also go through some of the incredible jumpers on display during the 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   Background art used is by Gavin Wanganeen, http://www.gavinwanganeenart.com.au/exhibitions.html Colour of Your Jumper is a song written by Australian singer songwriter Archie Roach    

Round 9 is done and dusted and we pick out all the historical links that took place! Including the Eagles achieving a league first, Tom Jonas kicking goals, Tex walker a SA star and the Giants with an excellent banner!    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 used is I Do Love A Saturday Arvo - Captain Rock 1981 

In our round 8 review we discuss jock McHale, Carlton's 100 point curse, A bad year for Doug Wade, Matt Rowell eating grass and we prepare everyone for the worst!    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   Featured song at the end is "Its Time for a tassie team" Song written and performed by Tony Naylor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJCow1ITtI

We review Round 7 of the 2023 season, discussing the circle of parity now being complete. Buddy Franklin is the best goal kicker in NSW, we celebrate Tasmania and discuss if The Bont fits on the Bulldogs Mt Rushmore.    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   Featured song at the end is "Its Time for a tassie team" Song written and performed by Tony Naylor. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJCow1ITtI  

The ANZAC round is in the books, and we get stuck into it on a Tuesday evening. We try to give some explanations on who Len Hall, Peter Badcoe, Checker Hughes and Frank MacDonald are. We chat about Goldy's 300th, The swans biggest loss in a long time and did we predict Charlie Cameron's goal haul at Manuka oval??????   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   Featured song at the end is How Goods Footy by Simon Wood, Released July 23, 2020. All music written and performed by Simon Wood. Special guest guitars on "How Good's Footy?" by Matt Katsis. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oybBUKkf3J4   Thanks to SirSwampthing on Twitter, who is a major source and inspiration!

We chat about Gather Round with Tim, who was actually there and attended 4 games. We discuss who the record goal kicker is for some obscure venues, The Fremantle cheersquad and the Winmar apology, amongst other things! 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 SirSwampthing on Twitter, who is a major source and inspiration!  The Hickey Stand link can be found here - https://thehickeystand.com/2017/08/03/the-61-players-who-hold-a-goalkicking-record-at-a-vflafl-venue/

Here is our Round 4 preview! chatting about the begining of stats in 1965, The Big O dominating the ruck, The ladder looking like the original VFL. and then we look ahead to 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     Thanks to SirSwampthing on Twitter, who is a major source and inspiration! 

A breakdown of some of the historical links found in round 3, including 200 gamers, MCG records, The name Arthur, and the McCaskill link that is still around today!   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 SirSwampthing on Twitter, who is a major source and inspiration!   

Round 2 is in the bag, we chat blackouts, wooden spooners winning 2 in row, Premiers losing 2 in a row! US ambassadors, hyphenated records and after the siren kicks!   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  

Here at Backward in Coming Forward, we explore the historical connections between the games that have just been played and the past! This episode we talk about Round 1 of the 2023 season, including StPatricks Day, some Scorigami, links to Ron Barassi and Ian Stewart and then preview the round 2 games, including a potential league first on Thursday night!   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

Charlie and Tim provide a round 1 preview, looking at some rivalries, and discussing some links this round has back to the VFL of old! We start to think about what defines a rivallry, and we chat about the McClelland trophy and look at some excellent, and not so excellent comebacks!   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  

The Kick to Kick Podcast present a new show for the 2023 season. Entitled Backward in Coming Forward, we plan to present a show each week looking at how the season 2023 links back to the history of the game.  In our first episode we chat about what to expect from the new pod, then go through some things to look forward too in the 2023 season, as well as a 2023 season preview, team by team.  We hope you enjoy!     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    

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

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

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 https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-greats-recall-historic-198485-backtoback-pr

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

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!

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