Back Pocket Banter

Episode 24 out now. Connor and Blair chat all about the recently announced All Australian side as well as tips for the finals and club B&F winners, Grand Final predictions, story of the week, hero of the week and much more. We will post our own AA sides soon. A delayed Blair's Blowtorch has been bottled up for a while. Have a ripper weekend and tune in next week for another special guest.

Episode 23 is here. Another big guest on the pod for this week. Connor and Blair were joined by 2x Premiership Player Travis Varcoe, who currently plays for the Collingwood football club. He has played 229 games and kicked 171 goals over his time at Geelong and now Collingwood. We chat all about playing in 4 Grand Finals as well as speaking about some Indigenous greats, discuss what it's like to kick the opening goal of two different Grand Finals, the youth work he does in his spare time and much more. Thanks heaps for coming on Trav🤙🎙

Episode 22 out now. We caught up with former AFL player and current AFL umpire, Leigh Fisher. He played 55 games for the Saints and then made the transition to umpiring. We talk about the routines of AFL umpires as well as playing in front of big crowds on the 'G and also discuss his transition from playing to umpiring. Thanks heaps for coming on Leigh🎙🤙

- Followed by chat about AFL, NBA, Cricket, Tennis and more.

- Segments 'Hero of the week' and 'Blair's story of the week'.

Episode 21 is here and it's another big one. Connor and Blair caught up with GWS young gun Harry Perryman a few weeks ago while he was in the Perth hub, we spoke about growing up in the remote town of Collingullie in NSW as well as his hot streak of goals early in the year to be leading the Coleman medal at one stage. We also speak about the Giants final campaigns and the pointy end of this season. Massive thanks to Harry for coming on to have a chat.

- Interview followed by football tips for next round and Blair's new segment 'story of the week'.

Episode 20 is out now. For this week's episode, we caught up with AFLW star Karen Paxman. She has been 4x All-Australian which is since the AFLW league started, she has also won her club B&F as well as being the current Vice Captain. We chat about her pathway to football, the introduction of the AFLW competition and speak about being a leader and much more. Thanks for coming on Karen🎙

- Interview is followed by round review, footy tips and viewer questions.

Huge Episode 19 is here.  We caught up with Australian cricket legend, Brett Lee. He played 322 games for Australia across all 3 formats, taking over 700 wickets. He is well known for bowling smoke with his fastest ball recorded at 161.1 kmph. We chat all things from hat tricks on the world stage to representing his country with his brother Shane as well as starring in a Bollywood movie. He's done it all, from being number 1 ODI bowler in the World to having a song reach number 1 on the charts. Thanks heaps for coming on Binga🏏🎙

Episode 18 is here and what a ripper chat it was. We caught up with top 4 Big Brother contestant and Broken Hill legend, Mat Garrick. We absolutely loved this chat with many laughs. We speak about all things from his close mate Taylor Walker kicking bags for North Broken Hill juniors to his Big Brother bromance with Goz and plenty more laughs. Thanks heaps for coming on Mat.

Episode 17 is here. We caught up with 3x Hawthorn Premiership Defender and 225 gamer, Josh Gibson. Some other credentials include 2x Peter Crimmins Medallist and All-Australian. We chat all things from the well known 3peat to funny stories on debut as well as his fitness company he owns, Revl Training and love for horse riding.  Thanks heaps for coming on Gibbo🎙🤙

Episode 16 is here and the big guests continue to come. We caught up with rising star for Port Adelaide in the AFL, Xavier Duursma. He has currently played 26 games and is a name you will hear plenty more of in the future. We discuss all things from his debut to his arrow celebration and his love for basketball. Thanks heaps for coming on Xave🏹

Join Connor and Blair as they speak with 141 gamer, Michael Barlow. He played for both Fremantle and Gold Coast in the AFL and also played a season for North Warrnambool in the Hampden football league. We speak with him about all things from his 2 broken leg injuries and discuss the current season with him. It was an awesome chat, be sure to give it a listen.  The interview is followed by footy tips and viewer questions, hang around for the viewer questions, they were a good laugh. Thanks heaps xx