Plugger's Pathway Podcast

Changing it up a little for this episode as we welcome the first female guest and first basketballer into the studio, Steph Reid! Growing up in the Frankston area and representing the Blues through juniors, Steph always had the hard work to make it to the next level. She learnt the hard way, and what she lacked in height, she made up for in dedication. From a successful US college career for Buffalo University, and now returning to Australia where after a season with the Southside Flyers in the WNBL - has just put pen to paper with the Townsville Fire. This episode is brought to you by CORDSBAG - Corduroy Tote-bags designed and individually hand-made. Check them out at cordsbag.com/

Growing up in the area of Langwarrin, Kieran Collins burst in height and into recruiters minds in the late teenage years. With the presence of a "man child" he sequentially got given the nickname "Dad" - which followed him right through to his years with the Western Bulldogs in the AFL. Pick 26 in the 2015 National Draft, Collins spent a couple of years on the Doggies list including a debut in the Bulldogs premiership year of 2016. Listen as he takes Plugger through his story of growing up in the suburb of Langy to now as he try and earns a spot back on an AFL list. Thanks to our partners Rare Supply Co. and Lorenzo's Pizza & Cafe Aspendale for making this all possible!

Drafted to to Brisbane Lions in 2004, Luke Forsyth couldn't seem to catch a break in his two years at AFL level. Luke talks to Plugger about his early days leading into being drafted at a young age, and what it was like up at the Sunshine State. After falling out of love with footy, "Skin" now coaches his much-loved Karingal Bulls and has since re-gained a great passion for the sport. Thanks to Rare Supply Co and Lorenzo's Pizza and Cafe. Use Rare Supply Co FREE shipping code: PPPCFREESHIP

Plugger continues with his 2nd episode with another ex-AFL player and someone he has got to know very in recent times, Trent Dennis-Lane. TDL speaks about his unique introduction to footy as well as his continual persistance in his early years in Perth. He also opens up on the hardships of his career with both Sydney and St Kilda and where he finds himself now as a key player for the Bonbeach Sharks. All this and everything in between in what was a great, in depth episode. Thanks to Rare Supply Co and Lorenzo's Pizza and Cafe! Check out Instagram and Facebook for more quality content including "Answer or Eat It" and the viewer questions!

Plugger opens this series with a great chat with a great mate, Mitch McCarthy. Mitch was Pick 7 in the 2016 Rookie Draft and had one season on Collingwood's list and has since had a promising career in the VFL with Frankston and Port Melbourne. Covering his decision between basketball and football as a youngster and giving us an insight of his time at Collingwood including an awkward encounter at his first AFL family day. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for "Answer or Eat It" an added bonus where Mitch is asked some tough questions and if he doesn't answer them, he eats his most hated food. Brought to you by Lorenzo's Pizza and Cafe.