John Platten played more than 250 games for Hawthorn at 170 centimetres and 70 kilograms. It was a tribute to his bravery and...

Open Mike:  John Platten

Mike Sheahan, one of the AFL's most respected journalists, hosts Open Mike on Fox Footy, an insightful TV interview series featuring some of the greats of the game and providing viewers with the most in-depth and illuminating footy discussions. The show also works perfectly as an audio product for those catching up on their commute.

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Mike Sheahan sits down with Michael Green (grandfather of Tom), whose family went through tragedy losing one grandson before seeing...

Michael Green: a grandparent's life went from devastation to delight

After making his debut for the Western Bulldogs while still in high school, Callan Ward became captain of a young GWS side at the age...

Callan Ward: from a son of the west to a Giant of men

In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional...

Brian Lake: "I'm still broken"

After a controversial start to his career, Dane Swan became a Collingwood great before it came to an abrupt end after 258 games.

Dane Swan: the larrikin who became a legend

Tom Boyd was the number one pick in 2013 and led the Bulldogs to a fairytale premiership before he retired at the age of 23 in May...

Open Mike: John Platten

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