Golden Years

The gang sit down with James Morrissey for a chat about his career, and more specifically, his 1991 Premiership (James' third). An episode you don't want to miss.

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Hear from Nathan Thompson as he chats with the Golden Years crew about the Round 6 clash of 2001. It was the Hawks first of many as they begun the now 21 years of partnership.

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This week the Golden Years crew speak with the one time senior coach at the Hawks who holds a perfect record alongside Brendan Bolton. Chris Connolly is well known as the former coach of Fremantle, but his time at the Hawks was varied and enriched with stories that will delight Hawks fans.

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Flashback to Round 3 last year, when the Hawks manage to defeat the reigning premiers in a stunning victory.... but no-one was there to enjoy it. Tom Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss this incredibly unique occasion.

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Hawthorn Legend Leigh Matthews joined the crew for a chat on the Golden Years podcast. Talking about the premierships, the coaches and the moments from his decorated career.

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Ray Wilson is one of the players who can say they found out they had made a Grand Final team via the announcement on the radio. That is a far cry from what happens these days. Wilson brings his unique story telling

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Hawks Will Day chats with the Golden Years crew about the moment he got drafted and his whirlwind debut season.

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Hawk then Docker, then Hawk again, Trent Croad speaks to the gang about the move West on 'loan' before his return to the brown and gold. In this candid interview, Trent sheds light on how the deal was made as well as his insight into that famous Grand Final day injury.

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Imagine flying in to play a game of footy in a helicopter? Well, Peter Hudson did just that, in the one and only match he played in the 1973 season, the Hawks came calling and the big forward delivered with eight goals, whilst not enough to secure the win and a push into the finals, the tall Tasmanian created some memories of a unique means of getting to a match.

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If you mention the merger match to anyone who lived through the 90's, they will remember the scenes of that turbulent time for both Hawthorn and Melbourne Football Clubs. The Hawks defeated the Dees in what was known as the Merger Match and both clubs went on to survive on their own. Andy Collins joins the Golden Years crew for a chat about the game that was almost the end for Melbourne and the second last for the Hawks.

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