Parlez Vous Hockey

Parlez Vous Hockey

By Simon Orchard and Adam CliffordSportsHockey
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  • Top 10 Players To Watch feat. The Froth Master General

    Orch caught up with his old mate Nick Budgeon to work out who the top 10 hockey players (from outside Australia) are to watch during the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.


    'Budge' is a former Kookaburra and has been based in Europe for several years so knows the international talent like the back of his hand.


    Number one will knock your socks off!


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    36 min
  • Old Young's Monday Memory Lane | Mark Knowles

    Once a week, the boys will take a walk down Olympic memory lane and rehash some old stories from yesteryear.

    On today's episode of Monday Memory Lane, Orch catches up with his former teammate, Olympic gold medalist and 2024 Australian Olympic Team Deputy Chef De Mission, Mark Knowles.


    Knowlesy talks about his four Olympic campaigns and spins some good yarns about John Eales swapping the shirt off his back for a box of beer, about Anna Meares sculling a Bundy Rum on the party plane back from London, and running into a sporting hero in Ryan Giggs.


    He also shared some little-known details about the foot injury that almost cost him a spot at the Rio Olympics and much more.

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    44 min
  • Would You Rather Keep Your Finger or Go To The Olympics? Feat. Matt Dawson

    Kookaburra Matt Dawson sensationally had part of his finger amputated a week ago so he could compete in the Paris Olympic Games.


    'Dawso' shared every detail about the incident, the aftermath and the almighty decision that followed.


    He also gave us a quick insight into the Olympic village and Australia's first opponents, Argentina.

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    18 min
  • Will Matt Dawson Take His Place In Paris? Plus Five Other Burning Questions

    On today's episode, Orch and Cliffo discuss six burning questions about our Australian hockey teams ahead of the Paris Olympics.

    1) What on earth happened to Matt Dawson's finger?
    2) Can the Hockeyroos beat Holland and how?
    3) Who are the best shoot out takers in both sides?
    4) Which players could have 'breakout' Olympic Games?
    5) What results do Katrina Powell and Colin Batch need to warrant coaching on?
    6) Who would you want to be handcuffed to for the after party if both teams won gold?
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    48 min
  • Old Young's Monday Memory Lane | Ric Charlesworth

    Once a week, the boys will take a walk down Olympic memory lane and rehash some old stories from yesteryear.

    On today's episode of Monday Memory Lane, Orch catches up with his former coach and Australian hockey great, Ric Charlesworth.


    Ric recounts his earliest Olympic memories, the bizarre way he found out he was going to 1972 Games and the best part of bearing the flag for Australia.


    He also discussed his current role with the Chinese women's side, opened up about his toughest selection decisions as a coach and gave his thoughts on who is the best ever Kookaburra.

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    42 min
  • The Malone Appeal...The Final Chapter

    Orch and Cliffo discuss the National Sports Tribunal's official decision to squash the appeal of Rosie Malone who was controversially omitted from the Hockeyroos' side for the Paris Olympics.


    It's a juicy episode filled with eye-opening insights so grab a bevvy and enjoy as the boy's put a full stop on the saga.

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    28 min
  • Jake Whetton Is In The House. And Which Aussie Players Are The Most Important?

    Kookaburra and three-time Olympian Jake 'The Puss' Whetton drops by for a chat with Orch and Cliffo.

    He talks selection, Olympic highlights, THAT penalty shoot-out, plus he is the first brave soul to enter the 'Mixo Zone'.
    The fellas then draft their '10 Most Important Australian Players' across both Olympic hockey sides.

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    50 min
  • Malone Malaise? Here's Some Great Stories Instead

    Sick of negative hockey news?

    Simon Orchard and Adam Clifford are joined by Hockeyroo legend and certified newshound Ash Nelson to discuss the five best stories to come out of the 2024 Paris Olympic hockey team announcements.

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    38 min
  • Hockeyroo Headache

    Rosie Malone has been left out of the Hockeyroos side for the Paris Olympics and it has dominated media headlines.


    Orch and Cliffo discuss the selection process, the fall out and the appeal decision in Episode 2.

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    31 min

About Parlez Vous Hockey

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Dual Olympian Simon Orchard and hockey journo Adam Clifford follow the fortunes of Australia's hockey teams on route to the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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