“In 1971 Ron Barassi asked me to join him as his assistant at Carlton and I knew then what I never had. I found Barassi’s coaching the ultimate... it changed me from a fellow who was dejected and disappointed at not being successful as a coach to a winner in a club which had a tradition of success...”

These are the recollections of the former North Melbourne club champion and coach Keith McKenzie, in a speech he penned for a keynote address more than 30 years ago. The speech was hidden amongst Keith’s papers for more than three decades. In this episode, Keith shares Barassi’s secrets.