Kick to Kick

In the second half of the 1984 episode, we discuss the turnaround at Fitzroy! The Pressure the board and coach are under at Collingwood. Carlton have some big wins. And the Bombers can't quite get over their nemisis....The Hawks......or can they!

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

References

https://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/afl/essendon-greats-recall-historic-198485-backtoback-premiership-victories/news-story/c3482a65cbfcc7c50b266fe8593e381d

GRAND FiNAL RECORD 2004 Page 42  Essendon

Champions of Essendon (Simon Matthews) P88

TD INterview - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KIQUp9edIU

We are back for 2023!!!! This episode will focus on the teams that finished 12th - 6th on the ladder in 1984, highlights include  the roos hit the skids and look destined for the wooden spoon, The tigers celebrate 100 years, a Carey/Stevens situation seems to be brewing up in Sydney. The cats have a star studded lot of debutants for round 1 and Mick Malthouse lifts the dogs! 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

We have come to the end of the 2022 calendar year and than means it's time to wrap up the seasons we covered this year. This includes seasons 1970-1983

We discuss out best of list including

Best VFL Initiative

We make our traditional, best of team, of the players from 70-83

and we finish off with some big news. 

thanks for listening!

In the second half of the 1983 season, we get stuck into the top 5, we discuss the bushfire charity game, Fitzroy’s big season, the Bombers thuggery and Norths big stars all fire at the right time, and the Hawks are fairly handy also!

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

Leigh Matthews Accept the Challenge

Lethal by Leight Matthews with Mike Sheehan

The Jeans Machine at Full Steam by Dan Eddy

The Hard Way - Harry Gordon

Philip Mendes remembers the Lions 1983 season 

And we also mentioned the Peter Carter book, which can be found here 

In the 1983 episode (Part 1), a full on trade war breaks out between the pies and tigers, StKidla created headlines after Silvio Forschnini takes the league to court, the Saints use this to their advantage, and R4 against Geelong is a memorable game. The Tigers tumble down the ladder, but KB eyes the record books. Hafey is at a 3rd club, The Dogs are on the up and up, and the Pies spend spend spend. …..all this and more…….

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Thanks to Philip Mendes who wrote about the Lions 1982 season, available here https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/on-the-rise-but-just-short-of-finals-action-fitzroys-promising-1982-season/

In the second half of the 1982 season…we discuss the new "big name" recruits at North, Hawthorn and Richmond! Essendon’s new captain doesn't play a game at all, And we discuss an eventful grand final, and that ground invader! 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/vfl-1982-grand-final-you-really-cant-stop-the-music/

Interview with David Parkin post Game

Out of the Blue - Defining moments in the Carlton Football Club. p203 - 207

The Blue Boys. The History of the Carlton Football Club from 1864 - Brian Hansen

Larrikins and Legends: The Untold Story of Carlton's Greatest Era Book by Dan Eddy

Thanks To Foxy, Moz, Marty, Christina, Sarah C & Britany for their help with this episode! 

In Part 1 of the 1982 episode, the Demons have turned things around (perhaps thanks to Jacko???). Barry Breen edges towards 300 games. The Swans start life in sydney in the best possible way and a captain and coach from a 1970s powerhouse both get their marching orders on the same week..all this and more…….

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Thanks to Philip Mendes who wrote about the Lions 1982 season, available here https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/on-the-rise-but-just-short-of-finals-action-fitzroys-promising-1982-season/

We made mention of "Carn" by Andrew Mueller

Silvio Forschini comments come from The Bloods Podcast, Episdoe 1: Leaving South Melbourne

Thanks to Jaqui, Janelle, Tahnee, Sarah L, Louisa, Gretl, Melinda

We discuss the South Melbourne Swans decision to move it's home games to Sydney for the 1982 season! We discuss the timeline of events following the announcement, we talk about the players and fans reactions, as well as the Keep South at South group. 

Apologies for the rough sound of the recording. 

If there is something that we might have glossed over/missed/got wrong please let us know!

Resources used for this episode include...

Saving South 

The Bloods Podcast Episode 1 - Leaving South Melbourne (The Horde)

http://www.footyindustry.com/?page_id=297

https://www.theroar.com.au/2012/07/06/the-south-to-sydney-saga/

https://www.sydneyswans.com.au/news/249612/on-this-day-swans-move-to-sydney

 https://www.bigfooty.com/forum/threads/vfl-afl-soap-opera.2101/

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

The 1981 Season, Part 2! There are new coaches at Carlton, Fitzroy and Essendon, all having successful seasons. We talk about Fitzroys rise up the ladder again, The Sheedy led Bombers go on an amazing streak, and the Cats fly in a new recruit by helicopter and the the Blues do what they need with a couple of interstate recruits.

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Our Grand Final Interviews are done with the utmost respect to the players involved. The creation of these is done using old interviews, audio clips and any match reports that we can get our hands on. 

Thanks To Andrew FL

Footy Favourites, 1981, Studio One Records

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Tim Watson (4)– Ruby (Don't Take Your Love To Town) Written-By – Mel Tillis

RESOURCES used for the Premiership captain Interview

1981 Grand Final Replay: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGMSXVGEjRg

The Final Story - 1981 Grand Final: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsG1ZNp4vQ4

1981 Grand Final - David Parkin Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hwCXdumo0bY

1981 Grand Final Presentations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lb5TuSWppfk

1981 Grand Final - 4 minutes to go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JdTSyYM-OP4

1981 Grand Final - Channel 7 coverage Intro.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfD0Q9Jpl8M - voice over introduction by Don Rainsford

Channel 7 Bruce Doull Interview on World of Sport: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzAqqk2u6y0

In the 1981 episode (part 1), Ron Barassi is back where it all began! The Dogs suffer a preseason setback which impacts their whole season! Hawthorn and North start life with new coaches, and South spend the season thinking about their future. 

And yes we will get to the Swnas to Sydney drama in a seperate episode. 

The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of the VFL/AFL season and bring out the stories, highlights, winners, and losers of days gone by. 

If you enjoy our podcast please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do!

We use a range of resources when working on our show, to see a list of this constantly growing list click on the following link https://www.kicktokickpodcast.com/resources

Thanks to Sam Steele who wrote about the 1981 season during the Covid Lockdowns, his research has helped to inform our podcast today in many ways! (https://www.footyalmanac.com.au/1981-revisited-round-1-carlton-v-richmond-just-like-starting-over/)

Footy Favourites, 1981, Studio One Records

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A2 Trevor Barker– I Can See Clearly Now Written-By – Johnny Nash