Glory Days

Pleasant Hills Football Club - The Last Point Post

March 27, 2024 02:55 - 59 minutes - 81.3 MB

A football team from Pleasant Hills - yep we all knew it had a pub but a football team! ! Yes for fifty years the Hillites competed despite two World Wars, a pandemic after WW1 called the Spanish Flu and the Great Depression between world wars - success was rare with just one premiership - they gave it everything until there was nothing left to give 1905 to 1955 - it’s a bloody good story - The Last Point Post

Tiger Tales 1997 - "The Incredible Treble"

March 13, 2024 06:50 - 1 hour - 84.9 MB

The year was 1997 and Albury after back to back premierships in 1995 and 96 had a new coach with Michael Buchanan taking over from Paul Spargo - Mikki as he was known was one of Spargo’s trusted foot soldiers - a hard nut on field and a loveable larakin off field Buchanan and his band of men stuck it up the doubters who gave the Tigers no chance after losing eight premiership players - they loved success and knew what it took to achieve success taking Albury to its first ever triple premiers...

Tiger Tales 1902, 1908 & 1913 - ”Gold, Guts & Glory”

December 07, 2023 06:45 - 43 minutes - 100 MB

The Albury Tigers have won 22 premierships in the Ovens and Murray FL – it all started way back at the turn of the 20th century – this episode takes a historical look back at the first three premierships and just what it was like playing football at the time as Albury celebrated their 1902, 1908 and 1913 flags with names synonymous to the Albury club and league were emerging.

Yarrawonga 1959 -”Its A premiership For Yarrawonga”

November 02, 2023 06:45 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

The year was 1959 and former Fitzroy legend Bill Stephen had the Pigeons primed for a tilt at its first ever OMFL premiership and to break a 32 year premiership drought – the biggest challenge was defending premier Wangaratta Rovers under Collingwood legend Bob Rose – they found away that thrilled a community and town in one of the all time grand finals.

Remembering Merv - Merv Wegener interview 2021

October 27, 2023 07:00 - 45 minutes - 38.9 MB

On October 25th 2023 the sporting world and community of Walla Walla lost one of natures gentleman - Merv Wegener an absolute icon of the Hume Football netball league and the unofficial Mayor of Walla Walla - in November 2021 Merv was interviewed on 1494 2AY by Robbie Mackinlay - here is the interview as a tribute to Merv his family and his many admirers across the community.

Tiger Tales 1996 Part B - ”Spargo’s Soldiers - Against All Odds”

September 21, 2023 03:10 - 1 hour - 86.6 MB

Albury were on its knees after a loss in week one of finals their backs were to the wall ahead of its first semi-final showdown – they had injuries and suspensions and had be written off in the media – but they had a card up their sleeve and they were about to deal it they were also a resilient lot and came out to fight back – enjoy Part B of Tiger Tales 1996 – “Spargo’s Soldiers – Against All Odds”.

Tiger Tales 1996 Part A - ”Spargo’s Soldiers - Against All Odds”

September 06, 2023 07:00 - 48 minutes - 66.9 MB

The Tigers were on the hunt for back to back premierships in 1996, gains outweighed the losses on the recruiting front – they had negotiated the home and away rounds with just two losses to finish second behind Lavington on percentage – a bizarre finals schedule, injuries, suspensions and a loss in week one of finals had the Tigers at the crossroads enjoy Part A of Tiger Tales 1996 – “Spargo’s Soldiers – Against All Odds”

Tiger Tales 1995 - ”100 Reasons to Celebrate”

August 17, 2023 07:55 - 1 hour - 148 MB

The Albury Tigers under new coach Paul Spargo had made it to a preliminary final in 1994 they hadn’t tasted premiership success since 1985 – they launched a bold recruiting plan and landed some real quality to what was already a talented list – they played hard on and off the field and when it counted, they stood up under enormous pressure when challenged.

Albury Thunder 2013 - ”Thunderstruck - Back to Back”

July 20, 2023 07:56 - 53 minutes - 122 MB

Albury Thunder were coming off its first ever Group Nine senior premiership and wanted more in 2013 – Josh Cale was coaching again and the hunger burnt strong to go Back to Back – they trained hard and gained the competitive edge that would take them to new heights as Thunder struck again in Group Nine rugby league.

Lockhart 2003 - “Spirit – In Da Club”

June 15, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 84.7 MB

Lockhart had last won a premiership in 1982 – the year was 2003 a new coach was found a rookie coach named Mick Glanvill – he and his recruiting committee dragged back former players and locals as Lockhart became a genuine force – they did it the hard way from elimination final to premiership glory by a spirit that swept every finals opponent aside.

Tiger Tales 1985 - ”Rags to Riches”

June 08, 2023 07:57 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Wooden spooners in 1984 with just two wins the Albury Tigers had hit the wall – coaching legend Tom Doolan stepped down as the search began for his replacement - it ended with a young man from Ganmain Russell Campbell appointed for 1985 – he rejuvenated and inspired the club to one of its greatest ever premiership victories as the Tigers roared back into contention in one of the all time great OMFL grand finals.

Benalla All Blacks 1981 - ”Written in Stone - Backs to the Wall”

May 25, 2023 07:57 - 47 minutes - 65 MB

The All Blacks were into their 4th season in the Tungamah FL and yet to play finals – they stepped it up with clever recruiting & found a strong bond amongst the senior playing group – both sides made it into the grand final as history awaited them – grand final day had it all in both grades – drama, tension, brutality and courage – I hope you enjoy “Written in Stone – Backs to the Wall”.

Tiger Tales 1947 - ”Back in Business”

May 03, 2023 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MB

The year was 1947 and the world was recovering from the horror of WW2 – community sport was making a return and the Albury Tigers were starting to regain momentum it had pre war after a close loss in the 1946 decider – they recruited a VFL/VFA legend Tommy “The Turk” Lahiff as coach and they got busy at getting better as they launched an assault on the 1947 OMFL premiership.

BENALLA ALL BLACKS 1976 – “Rush of Redemption”

April 20, 2023 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.9 MB

The All Blacks went into the 1976 season still reeling from a straight sets finals exit from the 1975 season after going through the home and away season unbeaten with a 12 goal average winning margin – they made change found a new coach kept the old coach and put together a stunning season of dominance to win its 10th premiership.

Benalla All Blacks 1971 - ”Beatle Mania”

April 06, 2023 08:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MB

The All Blacks 1971 season was all about squaring the ledger on old rivals Glenrowan after having suffered grand final defeats to the Tigers in the two previous seasons – they had a new coach and a new desire they were an unbeatable force throughout the home and away season – they just had to do it on the finals stage to lift a 9th premiership.

ACT Cricket 100 Years Episode 6 - ”Bringing Up The Ton”

March 02, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 94 MB

The final episode of the 100 years of ACT Cricket covers the period from 2005 to 2022. The Manuka Oval lights are switched on, men’s and women’s Test cricket and World Cup cricket came to town, along with BBL finals, Sheffield Shield final and the ACT Meteors were launched. A triple ton in club cricket plus a snapshot on the stars of the era Nathan Lyon, Jason Behrendorff, Erin Osborne and the team of the century men and women’s is announced as Cricket ACT raises the bat to a marvellous cen...

Tiger Tales - “Tiger Time with Jack”

February 24, 2023 07:00 - 55 minutes - 128 MB

This episode of Tiger Tales takes a look at the 1956 premiership when three time Essendon premiership player Jack Jones led Albury to premiership glory over old rivals North Albury. Jack Jones was not only a legend of the Essendon Football Club but he also became a Tiger legend being named as captain of the Albury Team of the Century – such was his standing at Tigerland. Before Jones started his VFL career with Essendon in 1946 he served in New Guinea and Bougainville during WW2 for 22 mo...

ACT Cricket 100 Years Episode 5 ”The Rise and Fall of the Canberra Comets”

February 02, 2023 07:29 - 1 hour - 164 MB

This episode looks at the rise and fall of the Canberra Comets who after three years were dumped from the Mercantile Mutual Cup competition – interviews with coach Mike Veletta and players tells it all. A triple century in Women’s cricket, T20 club cricket arrives, while again we look at the star players of the era and the club snapshot with Weston Creek Molonglo and Norths.

ACT Cricket 100 Years Episode 4 ”The Re-Birth of the PM’s XI”

January 05, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 178 MB

This episode takes a look at the return of the PM XI matches, some of the all time great players including Michael Bevan, Neil Bulger, Peter Solway, Glenda Hall, Greg Irvine along with men’s and women’s World Cup matches in Canberra and the ACT CA tour of New Zealand and the restructure of grade cricket.

Tiger Tales - ”A Man Called Weideman and His Foreign Legion”

December 22, 2022 07:00 - 55 minutes - 76.9 MB

Some big-name players had departed the Tigers ahead of the 1966 season - a Morris Medallist and a Brownlow Medallist and a future Richmond premiership star - a fall down the ladder was feared – but not for a man called Weideman – the man was a winner and he set about doing just that – I hope you enjoy Tiger Tales – “A Man Called Weideman and his Foreign Legion”

ACT Cricket 100 Years - Episode 3 ”Country Powerhouse to Regional Powerhouse”

December 01, 2022 07:00 - 57 minutes - 79.4 MB

It all happened in the sixties and seventies with the re organisation of club cricket, Women’s Cricket was finding its feet and World Series Cricket hit Canberra, coaching and junior cricket were thriving and the star players were a plenty - I hope you enjoy Episode 3 “Country Powerhouse to Regional Powerhouse” as we celebrate the 100th Year of Cricket in the ACT.

ACT Cricket 100 years - Episode 2 ”Emerging From The War”

November 03, 2022 07:00 - 47 minutes - 65.9 MB

The guns had fallen silent on the battlefields as World War II finished – communities across Australia needed the return of sport and cricket was ready to return and despite obvious restrictions and hardship it quickly returned to a normal part of life in the nation’s capital and this is how it happened - I hope you enjoy Episode 2 “Emerging From The War” as we celebrate the 100th Year of Cricket in the ACT.

ACT Cricket 100 years - Episode 1 ”The Early Years”

October 06, 2022 07:00 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MB

The residents of Canberra sought to develop recreational activities after World War 1 had concluded – the first of these was cricket as seven clubs commenced The Federal Territory Cricket Association or as we know it today ACT Cricket Association so from foundation in the early twenties to the bright lights of Manuka Oval it has been an amazing journey, I hope you enjoy Episode 1 “The Early Days” as we celebrate the 100th Year of Cricket in the ACT.

Griffith Black and Whites Rugby League Club 100 Years Episode B

June 04, 2022 22:15 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MB

Episode B of the Griffith Black and Whites 100 years anniversary looks back at the last four decades of the famous club through the eyes of past players and administrators where it has overcome many challengers to still be a strong, vibrant and community inclusive club in Griffith and Group 20 rugby league.

Griffith Black and Whites Rugby League Club 100 Years Episode A

June 02, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 80 MB

It all started from humble beginnings the Griffith Rugby League club that transformed into the mighty Griffith Black and Whites Rugby League Club still going strong today in Group 20 – this episode looks at the first six decades of a wonderful 100 years of history through the eyes of the people who made it all happen on and off the field.

Lockhart 1982 - ”The Premiership Trail”

April 14, 2022 08:30 - 1 hour - 87.3 MB

The last decade in the Farrer FL for Lockhart was a tough one with no finals appearances. They made the move to the Hume FL that rejuvenated a community and club – they found a spark under a new coach, new president and a new attitude – scraping into the finals they found form at the right time – they learnt how to win – enjoy Lockhart 1982 – "The Premiership Trail”

Tallangatta Cricket Club - ”Heart of the Bushies”

March 23, 2022 07:00 - 1 hour - 104 MB

The Tallangatta cricket club were on a high – they had fought its way through a tough finals series and were ready to for the final challenge on grand final day – however tragedy struck just days before the decider – they found a way to process, unite and complete an emotional backs against the wall triumph enjoy “Tallangatta – Heart of the Bushies”

England v Zimbabwe ” Lions Amongst The Chickens”

March 01, 2022 08:15 - 1 hour - 97.4 MB

It was the biggest sporting event to hit the Murray River city of Albury and it turned out to be one the biggest upsets in World Cup cricket history – a bunch of amateur cricketers from all walks of life in Zimbabwe took on the professionals from England and stunned the cricketing world and catapulted its entry into full ICC playing status enjoy “ Lions Amongst The Chickens”

Border Bullets ”Bullet Dodged - The SCG Miracle”

December 22, 2021 07:24 - 1 hour - 105 MB

It was one of the finest ever achievements in the history of cricket in Albury Wodonga – a bunch of local cricketers making their way to the Sydney Cricket Ground and taking out regional NSW biggest prize – it wasn’t all smooth sailing as the Border Bullets produced an amazing comeback to claim the trophy – enjoy “Bullet Dodged – The SCG Miracle”

Balldale 1972 - ”The Final Quarter”

December 01, 2021 07:25 - 1 hour - 86.7 MB

Things had been lean for the Balldale Magpies since its last premiership in 1962 – the club were up for one more fling at a Hume FL flag and with the signing of former Richmond star Dick Grimmond as coach he had his trusty side kick Les Waldron as assistant and a few very handy recruits – they completed an unbeaten premiership season in 1972 but it took a mighty final quarter effort to do so – enjoy Balldale 1972 – "The Final Quarter"

Tiger Tales Episode 1 - ”Tiger Jackpot”

October 28, 2021 07:25 - 1 hour - 96 MB

Albury commenced its 1982 pre season with one thing and one thing only on its agenda – redemption for a gut wrenching loss in the 1981 decider against Wodonga – they trained incredibly hard, they recruited class and pace and they found a steely resolve that nothing was going to deny them to break a sixteen year premiership drought – this is Tiger Tales Episode One – “Tiger Jackpot”

Albury Thunder - ”Roaring Thunder 2012”

September 30, 2021 08:25 - 1 hour - 94.2 MB

Albury Thunder had played two decades in Group Nine without a senior premiership, they had gone close in recent years but could not take the next step, they recruited some top end talent, they got fitter and they changed a culture to become a force in one of country rugby leagues toughest competitions – enjoy "Roaring Thunder 2012".

North Albury 1984 - ”Rags to Riches” Episode B

September 16, 2021 08:25 - 57 minutes - 79.2 MB

The off field carnage was over the new committee had commenced the recovery mission – on field North Albury had drawn a line in the sand and were fighting hard despite all the dramas at 7 wins 5 losses after twelve rounds clinging to a spot in the top five – enjoy the finish of “North Albury 1984 – Rags to Riches” Episode B

North Albury 1984 - ”Rags to Riches”

September 09, 2021 08:30 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MB

Financially insolvent North Albury Football club faced extinction from the 1984 season after just seven rounds – players had not been paid for over two years – it came to a head on June 6th 1984, it was D Day, it was the night the club found a lifeline, it found leadership, it found hope and it rebounded – enjoy “North Albury 1984 Rags to Riches“ Episode A

Tumbarumba FNC - "50 not out"

July 31, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 85.5 MB

50 years of Australian Rules football in Tumbarumba is a story of resilience in the face of adversity in what was a Rugby League stronghold – they know how to fight, they don’t give up and they love their community – it’s a great story of emotion, humour and downright determination to survive and prosper its Tumba Bloody Rumba Fifty Not Out

Wodonga 1981 - "The Turnaround"

July 02, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

It was the centenary year for the Wodonga Football Club and they had recruited a South Melbourne legend David McLeish as coach, they had home grown talent to burn and started the season with twelve straight wins – a second semi final mauling by old foe Albury stunned the Bulldogs – the response was staggering as Wodonga made Ovens and Murray FL history – enjoy Wodonga 1981 – “The Turnaround”

Yackandandah 2000 – "Yackety Yack, What A Comeback”

June 18, 2021 09:00 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MB

They were one of the oldest football clubs in Australia, but Yackandandah hadn’t converted longevity into premierships with 1964 its last success. They had been beaten in four prelim finals in the nineties. Things were about to change as the party boys got fair dinkum. They got fit and they got the prize – enjoy “Yackandandah 2000 – Yackety Yack, What A Comeback”

Hay 1992 - The Triple Treat

May 07, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

A decade had passed since Hay’s first and only premiership, they had been close several times for that elusive second flag – they appointed a 21 year old as coach who pulled a town and playing group together to become a powerful force that re wrote the history books in Hay’s proud sporting history --- they played hard on the field and just as hard off enjoy Hay 1992 The Triple Treat --

Hay 1992 - "The Triple Treat"

May 07, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MB

A decade had passed since Hay’s first and only premiership, they had been close several times for that elusive second flag – they appointed a 21 year old as coach who pulled a town and playing group together to become a powerful force that re wrote the history books in Hay’s proud sporting history --- they played hard on the field and just as hard off enjoy Hay 1992 The Triple Treat --

Belvoir 2015-16 '"Captain's Call"

March 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 82.9 MB

Things were looking bright for Belvoir ahead of the 2015/16 season – a new coach, new recruits and a strong hunger for success as they were searching for its first ever CAW Provincial A grade premiership – they got there in the end, but it was one hell of a ride in a season that had the lot – enjoy “Belvoir 2015/16 Captains Call” ---

Corowa 1968 - "Last to First" - Part B

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.3 MB

Episode B of “Corowa 1968 – Last to First” starts with a massive final home and away match and then into a gripping and emotion charged finals series that engulfed a club and a community as the mighty Spiders pulled off a remarkable rags to riches victory ---

Corowa 1968 - "Last to First" Part A

February 09, 2021 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MB

Wooden spoons for Corowa Spiders in 1966 and 1967 was enough for the committee and community. “Things had to change” said President Jack Fisher, and change they did, by recruiting Richmond’s 1967 premiership captain Fred Swift – the ball was rolling for the “Last to First” campaign and this episode starts the journey ---

Myrtleford 1983 - the Ablett year

December 01, 2020 09:07 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Myrtleford were looking for its 2nd Ovens and Murray FL flag and had appointed Greg Nichols as coach along with other stars like Peter Ruscucklic and then of course there was one Gary Ablett who made his way to town -- this is one hell of a story that delivered one of the leagues greatest ever seasons that had everything ----

Myrtleford 1983 - "The Ablett year"

December 01, 2020 09:07 - 1 hour - 94.4 MB

Myrtleford were looking for its 2nd Ovens and Murray FL flag and had appointed Greg Nichols as coach along with other stars like Peter Ruscucklic and then of course there was one Gary Ablett who made his way to town -- this is one hell of a story that delivered one of the leagues greatest ever seasons that had everything ----

Daysdale 1994 Premiership

October 22, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 47.1 MB

Times had been tough for Daysdale having won five games in the last five years heading into the 1994 Coreen Football league season – the clubs 100th year – they had had enough and the planning over the last few years was starting to take shape to break a thirty year premiership drought --- the Black and Whites were ready to fight and fight they did in a remarkable fairy tale finish ---

Glory Days rewind.....

September 24, 2020 09:00 - 4 minutes - 5.34 MB

First three episodes completed and currently into production phase of what is going to be a cracking set of Glory Days podcasts coming up --- to keep you in the mood we have produced a short recap on some of the great moments from season one ----

Holbrook 1955 Premiership A & D FL

September 16, 2020 19:00 - 26 minutes - 36.3 MB

Holbrook led by WW II returned veteran and 1948 Melbourne premiership player Stan Rule looked anything but a flag contender after winning just 2 of its first 8 games - Culcairn had won the last three premierships, North Wagga were led by a Brownlow medalist and MCU the old enemy were looking good --- but the Brookers found a way - its a great story enjoy !

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