It was a game they just had to win, and the St Kilda Football Club duly delivered. It wasn't pretty but it was incredibly important, with the Adelaide Oval monkey off their back, and all eyes on a second game in five days in Adelaide - this time against Port Power - and a crowded upcoming AFL fixture featuring four games in 16 days. Former captain Luke Ball joins us this week to chat about the 2001 'Superdraft,' leadership and building a legacy, Finals campaigns and the personal toll the move to Collingwood took on him and his family.
LUKE BALL (St Kilda FC)142 games58 goalsTrevor Barker Medal (2005)All Australian (2005)St Kilda FC captain (2006-07)
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Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

The boys try their best to put a demoralising Round 6 result behind them, but the memory of losing a 36-point lead to Fremantle is ever-present. Focus turns to Round 7 against the Crows in Adelaide, with the St Kilda Football Club desperate for a chance at redemption and remain in AFL Finals contention. Childhood Saints supporter (and 12th all-time on St Kilda games played) Justin 'Frankie' Peckett, joins Unpluggered Podcast to talk about the ups and downs of his decade and half at St Kilda FC.
JUSTIN PECKETT 252 games (1992-2006 - #12 all time Saints)50 goalsSt Kilda Under 19s Best & Fairest - 19902nd Trevor Barker Medal - 19943rd Trevor Barker Medal - 1997
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Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

We're off to Queensland! With Melbourne in COVID-19 lockdown once again and the Saints heating up in sunny Noosa, the boys recap a pretty satisfying Round 5 victory over Carlton, which sees the St Kilda Football Club sitting in the AFL's Top-4 for the first time in a long time. We also hear from former St Kilda FC midfielder - 2000 Trevor Barker Medallist - Andrew Thompson, about his time at the St Kilda Football Club both as a player and director on the Club's board following his retirement in 2007. Plus, we have a special guest appearance from the co-founders of the Queensland Saints supporter group, Murray and Bev Browne, to give us some insight into club activities in the Sunshine State and what to expect as a St Kilda supporter up north as we look towards Round 6 against the Fremantle Dockers at Metricon Stadium in the "AFL Queensland Hub."
Andrew Thompson: 1996 AFL Draft #62221 games (1997-2007)93 goalsChannel 7 Player of the Year - 1999Trevor Barker Medal - 2000St Kilda Football Club Life Member
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Catch all our isolation interviews on the Unpluggered YouTube page: don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
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Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

It's always wonderful to depart the weekend with a big fat W on the board, and even more so when it's a convincing victory over the reigning AFL Premiers. Following the dismantling of Richmond in Maddie's Match, the St Kilda Football Club next face Carlton at Marvel Stadium on THURSDAY NIGHT following a late fixture change due to COVID-19 related travel restrictions. Listen as the boys recap the win over the Tigers and look forward to (hopefully) beating the Blues in primetime.
Due to some technical issues - as you'll notice with our audio this week - and some last minute guest rescheduling, we have two 'celebrity fan' guests this week, in former Victorian and Australian cricket wicketkeeper - and St Kilda U19 representative - Darren Berry, and the host of the first ever standalone AFL TV program internationally, Ollie Geale. Both our guests share stories of their Saints fandom, and what it's like following our club when living, travelling and working overseas.
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call, in conjunction with our episode partner, Marbled Meats - bringing the 'classic butcher' back to the suburbs of East Bentleigh. Get 10% off your online order with promo code 'plugger' with free delivery to a ton of locations around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Catch all our isolation interviews on the Unpluggered YouTube page: don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
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Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Lenny Hayes, Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Nathan Burke Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Aussie Jones, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Seb Ross and many more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google, Facebook or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

AFL Round 3, 2020 was a sobering experience for the St Kilda Football Club as they were comprehensively outplayed by a rampaging Magpie outfit. Luckily for Saints fans, there's always Round 4, with Maddie's Match - against the Richmond Tigers - always a special occasion. Listen as the boys chat through the ups and downs of the Collingwood loss, and look forward to supporting Maddie Riewoldt's Vision from afar this year.
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He played 323 games in red, white and black, and the roll call for the former skipper is truly a site to behold. 3x Trevor Barker Medallist. 4x All Australian. 11x State of Origin representative (VIC). St Kilda FC Hall of Fame. St Kilda FC Team of the Century. St Kilda's 1997 AFL Grand Final captain, Nathan Burke, is truly a legend of the St Kilda Football Club. He joins us on this week's edition of Unpluggered Podcast to talk about loyalty over his 17-year career, concussions and some of the most memorable AFL Finals moments for Saints fans through the 90's.
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call, in conjunction with our episode partner, Marbled Meats - bringing the 'classic butcher' back to the suburbs of East Bentleigh. Get 10% off your online order with promo code 'plugger' with free delivery to a ton of locations around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Catch the video of our chat with Nathan Burke (and all our isolation Zoom calls!) on the Unpluggered YouTube page: don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
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Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Lenny Hayes, Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Aussie Jones, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Seb Ross and many more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google, Facebook or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

AFL 2020 Round 2 is finally in the books - 84 days after the conclusion of Round 1 - and the Saints are now on the board with a win! The St Kilda Football Club delivered a withering burst of direct, beautiful football to dominate the Western Bulldogs after quarter time and now look forward to Round 3 against Collingwood, who are coming off a draw in a disappointing game against the Tigers. The boys look back at the best moments of the Saints 39-point victory and keep an eye on the upcoming Magpies clash.
He was supremely skilled on both sides of the body, and had a career full of memorable moments. This week 2x All Australian wingman/half-back, Aussie Jones, joins Unpluggered to chat about his 226 games in red, white and black, from draft year in 1994 to a goal for the ages in the 1997 Grand Final, and a revitalised career under Grant Thomas in 2004/05, before an early retirement at the age of 29.
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call, in conjunction with our episode partner, Marbled Meats - bringing the 'classic butcher' back to the suburbs of East Bentleigh. Get 10% off your online order with promo code 'plugger' with free delivery to a ton of locations around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Catch the video of our chat with Aussie Jones (and all our isolation Zoom calls!) on the Unpluggered YouTube page: don't forget to subscribe, rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
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Follow the boys on Twitter:@Darren_Parkin@nicksplitter@VAMH26@Unpluggered
Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Lenny Hayes, Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Seb Ross and many more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google, Facebook or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

81 days after the conclusion of Round 1, AFL footy is back with Round 1 and the Saints due to play the Western Bulldogs on Sunday evening at Marvel Stadium. The boys chat all the latest St Kilda FC news and updates, while current senior assistant coach - and former captain - Aaron Hamill joins the show to talk about his 190-game AFL career (98 with St Kilda FC) and give us some insight into the club during the global COVID-19 pandemic.
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call, in conjunction with our episode partner, Marbled Meats - bringing the 'classic butcher' back to the suburbs of East Bentleigh. Get 10% off your online order with promo code 'plugger' with free delivery to a ton of locations around Melbourne and the Mornington Peninsula.
Catch the video of our chat with Aaron Hamill (and all our isolation Zoom calls!) on the Unpluggered Facebook page: don't forget to rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
UNPLUGGERED ON SOCIAL MEDIA:facebook.com/unpluggeredtwitter.com/unpluggeredinstagram.com/unpluggeredpodcastEMAIL: [email protected]
Follow the boys on Twitter:@Darren_Parkin@nicksplitter@VAMH26@Unpluggered
Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Lenny Hayes, Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Seb Ross and many more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google, Facebook or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

Former St Kilda Football Club star, Lenny Hayes, joined us on an incredibly special episode of Unpluggered to chat about his incredible career at the Saints, and his induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame.
LENNY HAYES CAREER NOTES297 games, 95 goals3x Trevor Barker Medal (2003, 2010, 2012)5x other times placed 2nd/3rdSt Kilda FC Captain 2004, 20074x All AustralianNorm Smith Medal 2010Madden Medal 20142020 AFL Hall of Fame#ILoveLenny
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call.
Catch the video of our chat with Lenny Hayes (and all our isolation Zoom calls!) on the Unpluggered Facebook page, don't forget to rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
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Follow the boys on Twitter:@Darren_Parkin@nicksplitter@VAMH26@Unpluggered
Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Seb Ross and more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

It would have been Round 9 of the original 2020 AFL Fixture, however in reality we've only completed one week of action. AFL players have been in social isolation like the rest of the Australian community due to the global COVID-19 pandemic, wreaking havoc on sporting competitions and schedules.
With a return hopefully not too far away, St Kilda Football Club vice-captain and two-time Best and Fairest winner, Sebastian Ross, joined an special, shortened edition of the Unpluggered chat room to discuss what the extended layoff has meant for the Saints players, and how they are preparing for a return to full training and live footy action over the next few weeks.
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call.
Catch the video of our chat with Seb Ross (and all our isolation Zoom calls!) on the Unpluggered Facebook page, and don't forget to rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
UNPLUGGERED ON SOCIAL MEDIA:facebook.com/unpluggeredtwitter.com/unpluggeredinstagram.com/unpluggeredpodcastEMAIL: [email protected]
Follow the boys on Twitter:@Darren_Parkin@nicksplitter@VAMH26@Unpluggered
Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Adam Schneider and more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!

He's a lifelong Saints fan who ended up playing 28 games for his favourite club, and hes now on the verge of a completely new career in American with NFL franchise, Detroit Lions. Arryn Siposs has spent the last few years honing the American Football craft of 'punting,' putting to good use his booming 'Superboot,' having kicked 21 goals over 5 years in the AFL system. We talk to Arryn about his career in RWB, as well as his time in Alabama playing in front of 90,000 fans at the famed Auburn University and his next steps on transitioning to the NFL.
But, before we even get to our featured guest, we stop to check in with Saints forward and leadership group member, Tim Membrey, about his time in isolation, as well as looking back at Round 1 and how the game played out.
This podcast was produced in isolation via a Zoom conference call.
Catch the videos of our chats with Arryn Siposs and Tim Membrey on our Facebook page, and dont forget to rate and review Unpluggered wherever you listen or watch, and make sure to follow the lads on Twitter and stay connected with the podcast on all social media networks.
Feedback? Questions? Get in touch!
UNPLUGGERED ON SOCIAL MEDIA:facebook.com/unpluggeredtwitter.com/unpluggeredinstagram.com/unpluggeredpodcastEMAIL: [email protected]
Follow the boys on Twitter:@Darren_Parkin@nicksplitter@VAMH26@Unpluggered
Remember you can catch up on all our old episodes and interviews with the likes of Robert Harvey, Stewart Loewe, Peter 'Spida' Everitt, Leigh Montagna, Jarryn Geary, Stephen Milne, Grant Thomas, Adam Schneider and more, by searching for Unpluggered on Google or on your favourite podcast platform.
Get in touch for guest or sponsorship opportunities at [email protected].
Thanks as always to the brilliant Lloyd Spiegel for the use of his "When The Saints Go Marching In."
Go Saints!