Phil Hetherington joins the boys for the latest installment of First Drop.  One of the best bats to come out of Bendigo, Phil takes us through his time in premier cricket with clubs, South Melbourne and Carlton. Phil also touches on his time with Bendigo club, Golden Square and some memorable moments in the change rooms with some big name test cricketers. 

The First Drop crew is joined by former Victorian State player and current Cricket Australia Spin Guru, Craig Howard. Craig was once touted as one of the best leg spinners in the game but was cut short due to injury early in his state career. Despite the injuries, Howie went on to  be an accomplished off spinner, changing his game and the fortunes of the clubs he passed through by winning Premierships at Balwyn, Strathdale and Sandhurst.  Craig is now heavily involved in mentoring Australia's up and coming spin prospects and from our time together, its evident, the future is in good hands. 

The First Drop Podcast crew is joined by Peter Tossol, one of the best country sportsmen Victoria has seen. Peter grew up in Thornton and has left a legacy of  success wherever he has gone. Now residing in Wanagaratta, Toss reflects fondly and passionately on his time in cricket and we as listeners get a terrific insight into why this man is so highly revered throughout the land. 

The First Drop podcast welcomes its most recognised guest to date. Merv Hughes. Big Merv is one of the most loved cricketers in the history of the sport and his time on First Drop has done the great man no harm. Merv takes the lads through his early days in the North East of Victoria, tells some classic tales and gives some great insight into his playing days across the three levels he excelled at. 

The First Drop lads are joined by Bendigo United Cricket Club superstar, Miggy Podoski. Miggy is a highly respected man within the community and has been a permanent fixture of cricket in Bendigo for well over a decade, winning two premierships, making countless friends and ensuring his club remains on track for their next shot at the title. 

The First Drop lads are joined by Delatite legend Ken Cousins. Ken is a revered figure in North Eastern Victoria and is a much loved member of the Mansfield community in which he resides. Kenny has played countless years of representative cricket and holds every record possible at the club he played most of his cricket for, Delatite CC. A truly great man, Ken's love of the game and its importance to his and his towns development shines through. 

The First Drop lads are joined by popular and prominent Bendigo figure, Peter McRae. Pete has been heavily involved in cricket for the majority of his life and has dedicated a large portion of his time volunteering to ensure the playing of the great game continues. Pete is also a gifted storyteller and we scratch the surface on some absolute corkers.

Rod 'Rocket' Lane joins the boys for the next installment of First Drop.  Rocket hails from Corowa and  dominated country cricket in the area for many years. Rocket also made his way to Carlton and was a highly respected opening bowler for their 1st XI side for six seasons. If not for a mismanaged knee injury,  Rod would have very likely gone on to play state cricket. His handful games in the Victorian 2nd XI is testament to that. 

The lads are joined by Lloyd 'The King' Rosenow for the latest episode of First Drop. Lloyd has enjoyed a colorful career in cricket and has met and befriended many big names along the way. Lloyd experienced many successes as a player, playing in too many premierships to remember and captaining a Vic Country side against the West Indies in 1984.
Lloyd also operates a sportsman's night business and can be contacted on 0400 580 975 to assist in organising a fundraising event  for your sporting club. 

The First Drop lads are joined by Bendigo District Cricket Association Hall of fame inductee, Max Taylor. Max has had a stellar career, amassing eleven XI premierships and consistently  scoring runs and taking wickets in big games. Max played at the top level in Bendigo until he was 51 and then went on to become one of the more highly respected and sort after umpires in the region.