S2 Ep 5 - We have an exclusive!

1984 Premiership Reunion

Presenting the number 32 to Ben McKay

Re-capping the Grand Final, the fight in the game

Dermott’s role in the day

An issue Tim has had to deal with since moving to Peninsula

Less privacy in the backyard, which has caused some issues

Jim Stynes

12 years ago today since his passing

Garry told stories about Jim Stynes

Re-capped a story he told at Jim’s funeral

INTERVIEW – SHARNELLE VELLA; Ch 7 State Political Reporter

Her path to her role now

Told some great stories about jobs she had while putting in the hours to chase her dream

One job was to carry a journalists handbag while the journalist did interviews!

Her parents still watch every night – and they time it!

She gave us an exclusive – told us the story about when Mal Brown sprayed her! She was rapt to get the lead story!

She was involved with the stake outs at James Hird’s house – they were there so often that they knew the neighbours’ movements

There was a day when she got a good 3 minute chat out of Hird … One of the only times he spoke properly… And the cameraman didn’t hit record!

They were at Hird’s house so often than a cameraman used to water his front lawn

It was respectful between Hird and the reporters – Hird understood it but it was uncomfortable for everyone

She has snuck victims out of courts to avoid media before

We don’t have an opposition government in this town! They are just not unified – that’s the crux of the problem. There’s one team out on the field playing the game, the opposition is still in the rooms planning

Why she loves politics and reporting on it

On Dan Andrews – could get up in front of crowds and present without flinching, he’s an incredible political figure, he was ruthless and cut throat

The way the state has been left, in some ways, is shameful

Other discussion points

Worst thing you can do on a footy field

Protesters

FOOD for Cobram Estate Olive Oil

Sweet Potato chips

Garry’s food tip – download the YUKA app 

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