Geelong (part 1): Grand Final heartbreak

The Coodabeens!

The iconic Coodabeen Champions radio program was the soundtrack to footy throughout the 1990s. Anthony Hudson talks to the brains behind the show that lasted a remarkable 43 years on-air.  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Geelong (part 2): Four Opportunities

Nothin' Like the 90s is back for season two! In this episode, we pick up where we left off with Geelong, and look at the second half of the decade under new coach Gary Ayres. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Geelong (part 1): Grand Final heartbreak

In this episode of Nothin' Like the 90s we look at the Geelong football club, starting with the game that many call the greatest Grand Final ever played. Interviews with Barry Stoneham, Peter Riccardi, Tim McGrath, Ken Hinkley and Gary Ayres paint the picture of how a town was transformed with the hope of success, led by the brilliant Gary Ablett Sr. See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Carlton (Part 2): The Great Heist

Saturday September 18, 1999 — A momentous day in Victoria's history. A day where football and politics collided and what unfolded was impossible to comprehend. But the Blues stunning win over rival and red-hot premiership favourite Essendon was only part of the reason why that day remains one of the most remarkable and remembered days in Victoria's modern history. Because an even wilder shock was emerging in the other ‘divisive’ game that stirs the state’s passions - politics.  Like the Blues - the relatively unknown Labor Leader Steve Bracks was pitted against a powerhouse - the Liberal Premier Jeff Kennett. In this episode - how Carlton pulled off one of football's great heists against a formidable Essendon side. Guests: David Parkin - Andrew McKay - Anthony Koutoufides - Matthew Lloyd - Mike Sheahan - Tim Lane See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Carlton (Part 1): Sweet 16

The Blues were a foundation member of the VFL and won 8 flags in the competition's first 50 years. After a 21-year drought - the club would became a force again - following the arrival of the legendary Ron Barassi in 1968. A further 7 premierships would follow up until 1987…often on the back of big name recruits and an even bigger chequebook. For a powerful club, the sight of Carlton languishing at the bottom of the ladder was not a common sight during the 70s and 80s, but come the ‘90s that’s exactly where the Blues found themselves.  In this episode - the story behind legendary coach David Parkin relinquishing control as the players took control and how Carlton built a premiership-winning machine off the back of disappoints in '93 and '94. Guests: David Parkin - Andrew McKay - Mil Hanna - Mike Sheahan See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.