Fabric of the Essendon Football Club

One of the finest ruckmen of all time, Simon Madden achieved it all - two premierships, a Norm Smith Medal, four Crichton medals, and a former captain, just to name a few. He joins Dan Eddy to discuss his mighty career, the famous rivalry with the Hawks, his favourite memories and involvement with the club that has spanned decades and meant so much to him.

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Defender Darryl Gerlach was a key member of Essendon’s 1965 premiership side. He also played in the three-point Grand Final defeat by Carlton in 1968, won the 1970 Crichton Medal and represented Victoria. He then served Essendon in numerous roles post-football, including as a recruiter, chairman of selectors and vice-president. Indeed, red and black runs through Gerlach’s veins. But perhaps his most significant contribution came in the early 1970s, when he helped lead the movement for better renumeration and conditions for VFL players. He joins Dan Eddy to reflect on his interesting journey.

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Gary O'Donnell was made to toil for his breakthrough, playing 19 under-19s games and then 69 reserves games before his VFL debut in 1987. From there, the man affectionately known as GO'D never looked back, winning the 1993 Crichton Medal in the Baby Bombers' famous premiership year, while also captaining the club in a glittering 243-game career. He joins Dan Eddy to discuss the journey to his first game, the heartbreak of 1990 and crowning glory in 1993, some of his favourite moments, and plenty more.

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A childhood Bomber who went on to win three premierships in the red and black, Mark Harvey was revered for his incredibly bravery and team-first mentality. He joins Dan Eddy to discuss the differences between his three premierships, his experiences of playing under the legendary Kevin Sheedy, friendships with teammates (including those who have sadly passed away), and how the Essendon Football Club has changed from when he entered it in 1984 to today.

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One of the Bombers' most popular and most controversial figures in history, Alec Epis was a name synonymous with the club's success in the '60s, playing 180 games and starring in the 1962 and '65 premierships. An epic storyteller, 'The Kookaburra' joins Dan Eddy to discuss how his journey from WA goldfields to Windy Hill, why he had to wait to finally don the sash, his altercations with John Coleman and Kevin Sheedy, his five decades' involvement with the club, and what Essendon means to him today.

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One of the club's greatest captains of all time, Jobe Watson steered the Bombers through their most turbulent period in history. He joins Dan Eddy to discuss his early Essendon memories as the son of legend Tim Watson, how his father and others turned his career around after a slow start, the importance of risk-taking, and what he's learned about leadership.

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Everything is on the table as dual premiership forward Paul Salmon joins Dan Eddy on the show. The charismatic 'Fish' discusses a couple of infamous brawls at Windy Hill, how he picked himself up after the devastation of missing the 1984 VFL Grand Final through a career-threatening knee injury, breaking a run of 12 consecutive behinds to kick the winner in the iconic 'Jacket Wave' game, how he has Kevin Sheedy to thank for his 10-goal haul against Geelong in 1993, and more.

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One of the Bombers' greatest ever servants, classy 'Captain Ken' won two premierships and two best and fairests in an illustrious career playing under icons Dick Reynolds and John Coleman. He joins Dan Eddy to discuss his memories of Windy Hill, admiration for Coleman, the incredible bond that remains within the Bombers' 1962 premiership side, and how he led Essendon to an unlikely flag in '65 in his first season as captain.

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Part of a vaunted midfield, Joe Misiti rose to fame and fan favouritism in a glittering 236-game career. The two-time premiership player affectionately known as Smokin' Joe joins Dan Eddy to discuss his lifelong love for Essendon, his days at Keilor Park Football Club with Mark Mercuri, how he pushed past limitations to get the best out of himself, and more.

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A true Essendon icon, Tim Watson was a driving force behind the Bombers' success in the '80s and early '90s, winning three premierships, four Crichton medals and captaining the club. He joins Dan Eddy to discuss his journey from humble beginnings in Dimboola to an Essendon champion, and his favourite stories along the way.

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