Kick To Kick

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

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-bu

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

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 Forsc

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...     Saving South  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 leav

The 1981 Season, Part 2! There are new coaches at Carlton, Fitzroy and Essendon, all having successful seasons. We talk about Fitzroys rise up the ladder again, The Sheedy led Bombers go on an amazing streak, and the Cats fly in a new recruit by helicopter and the the Blues do what they need with a couple of interstate recruits.   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.  Thanks To Andrew F

In the 1981 episode (part 1), Ron Barassi is back where it all began! The Dogs suffer a preseason setback which impacts their whole season! Hawthorn and North start life with new coaches, and South spend the season thinking about their future.  And yes we will get to the Swnas to Sydney drama in a seperate episode.    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 Sam Steele who wrote about the 1981 season during the Covid Lockdowns, his research has helped to inform our podcast today in many ways! (https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/1981-revisited-round-1-carlton-v-richmond-just-like-s

Sorry for the delay between episodes, Here it is the 1980 season, part 2. We are going to get stuck into the crisis at Carlton that led to Alex Jesaulenko’s departure, Barassi has his kangaroos swan song, some more big scores are kicked and the Cats prove to be the surprise packet of the season.     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.  RESOURCES Richmond F. C. 2019: The Tigers - a Pr