The 90's Club Footy Podcast

This week we go back in time with former Brisbane Bears defender Matthew Kennedy. Matthew reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Matthew, a Queensland native, made his debut with the Brisbane Bears during the 1990 season. The key defender spent all of his career in the Sunshine State, playing 188 over his 12-year career. In this episode, Mattew talks about the early years at the Brisbane Bears, what motivated him during the losses, Leigh Matthews, Brisbane's first finals campaigns, the merger with Fitzroy and working within the AFL Space post his career. A great listen with the eighty-seventh member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Fitzroy Lion defender Brett Stephens. Brett reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Brett, a mature-age recruit, was picked up by the Fitzroy Football Club as a 26-year-old in the 1987 season. After stints with Essendon Reserves, playing in Tasmania and playing in Western Australia, Brett went on to play 133 games over 7 seasons with the Lions, which featured captaincy responsibilities, State of Origin selection and Australian International rules representation. In this chat, Brett talks about his long apprenticeship before playing in the major league, playing under David Parkin, his role as a defender and playing on the gun forwards, the tough on field times at Fitzroy and his move onto the professional tennis circuit working with some of the game's greatest names. A great listen with the eighty-sixth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with premiership Hawthorn defender Andy Collins. Andy reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Andrew, a mature age recruit from Sandringham, made his way to the Hawthorn Football Club for the 1987 season. A ready-made defender, Andrew spent 10 seasons in the brown and gold, accumulating 212 games, which featured premierships in 1988, 1989 and 1991. In this episode, Andrew talks about his journey to Hawthorn, playing in four Grand Finals including three flags, the brotherhood he created amongst team-mates, 1996 season which featured the merger talks and his long association with coaching and football development. A great listen with the eighty-fifth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Geelong and Port Adelaide forward Shayne Breuer. Shayne reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favorite moments and people in the game. Shayne, a Wimmera Football product, was drafted by the Geelong Cats in the 1993 AFL National Draft with pick 70, after a standout season in the SANFL. Shayne played three seasons in the hoops, playing a total of 71 games including the 1994 and 1995 AFL Grand Finals. He then ventured to Port Adelaide as an inaugural squad member, playing three seasons and 54 games. In this episode, Shayne talks about his unexpected drafting to Geelong, being a regular fixture in a very strong Geelong squad, playing alongside Gazza, moving to Port Adelaide, kicking the first ever goal for the Power and playing in the showdowns. A great listen with the eighty-fourth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Melbourne and West Coast midfielder Andy Lovell. Andy reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Andy, a proud Tasmanian football product, was recruited by the Melbourne Football Club for the 1988 VFL season. He played 22 games in his debut season, including the 1988 Grand Final against Hawthorn. During his 8 year stint with the Demons, he played 121 games and kicked 146 goals. In 1996, Andy made the move to the West Coast Eagles, spending a further three seasons with the royal blue and gold, playing 43 games. In this episode, Andy talks about moving to Victoria to pursue his AFL dream, his debut year of 1988, the difficulty of the 1991 season, his eight goal haul against Richmond, moving to West Coast and his extensive AFL coaching experiences. A great listen with the eighty-third member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former St Kilda defender Justin Peckett. Justin reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Justin's long association with the St Kilda Football Club began in the late 1980's with the teams U19 squad. He secured a place on the senior list in 1992. Justin wore the red,white and black on 252 occasions during his 15 year AFL career. In this episode, Justin talks about the long journey of gaining a spot on the senior list, playing as a defender in the attacking era of the 1990's, the 1996 Ansett Cup premiership, the disappointment of the 1997 Grand Final loss, featuring in a film-clip for Australian band 'Tism' and his work with Leading Teams. A great listen with the eighty-second member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former South Melbourne and Collingwood defender Shane Morwood. Shane reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Shane first began his VFL/AFL career with South Melbourne in the early 1980's. He spent two seasons playing with the club, playing 17 games before transferring to Collingwood. Shane spent 11 seasons in the black and white, playing 195 games, including the famous 1990 AFL Grand Final. In this episode, Shane talks about playing alongside his two brothers at South Melbourne, the reasons why he joined Collingwood, the 1990 premiership win, some of his toughest opposition and State of Origin Football. A great listen with the eighty-first member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former St Kilda ruckman Lazar Vidovic. Lazar reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Lazar, a tough big-man originally from the suburb of Carlton, was recruited by the St Kilda Football Club in the pre-season draft of 1989 from Castlemaine. Lazar spent eight years at Morrabbin, playing 80 games and kicking 13 goals. In this episode, he talks about his love of AFL over soccer, missing out on getting a photo with Elle McPherson, his light-hearted personality around the club, playing against some of the game's great ruckman and missing out playing in the 1997 Grand Final due to injury. A great listen with the eightieth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former AFL Club CEO Cameron Schwab. Cameron reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Cameron is one of Australia's well-known sporting administrators. During his long reign in the AFL, he worked for three clubs Richmond, Melbourne and Fremantle, with the Tigers giving him his first opportunity as a CEO at the age of 24. In this episode, Cameron talks about his initial working days in recruitment at Melbourne, taking on the CEO role with Richmond, the SOS campaign to save the Tigers, some of the hard decisions he had to make, working with the Fremantle Dockers and the influence his late father Alan had on his career. A great listen with the seventy-ninth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Essendon and Sydney big man Ryan O'Connor. Ryan reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Ryan, who hails from Ulverstone, Tasmania - made his way to the Essendon Football Club via the 1991 AFL National Draft, where he was selected with pick 37. Ryan made his senior debut in the 1994 season, he represented the black and red on 63 occasions, kicking 47 goals. At the end of the 1998 season, the 192cm forward received a second chance, playing with the Sydney Swans for two seasons, playing a further 24 games. In this episode, Ryan talks about his apprenticeship in the Bombers Reserve team, his journey starting alongside the names of Mercuri, Hird and Misit, his breakout 1995 season, the 1996 Waverley Blackout Game, playing with the Allies and being a Talent Manager in the TAC Cup. A great listen with the seventy-eighth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Sydney Swan midfielder Neil Brunton. Neil reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Neil, a New South Welshmen, began his AFL journey with the Sydney Swans in the 1991 season, making his debut against the Geelong Cats. The midfielder spent five seasons with the club, featuring in 71 games as well as two State of Origin matches for his state. In this episode, Neil chats about his long journey of making the big time, he gives an insight of the Swans during the early 90's, what his experiences were like playing on the competition's best midfielders, the coaching changes and the famous pig incident at the SCG. A great listen with the seventy-seventh member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Essendon, St Kilda and Sydney forward Craig O'Brien. Craig reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Craig, who was recruited from the Mornington Peninsula, first started his VFL/AFL journey with the Essendon Football Club in 1989. He played with the Bombers for three seasons, accumulating 21 games. The next part of his career was at St Kilda, where he spent four seasons, playing 52 games and kicking 116 goals. His next move was with the Sydney Swans, playing in the Harbour City for five seasons, which included playing the 1996 AFL Grand Final. In this episode, Craig talks about playing alongside all four Daniher Brothers, leaving the Bombers for more opportunity, sharing the forward line with the great Plugger Lockett, the Swans tight final series in 1996 and the Grand Final defeat. A great listen with the seventy-sixth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Richmond and Port Adelaide goal-sneak Chris Naish. Chris reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Chris, an inventive and clever small forward from Wangaratta, was drafted by Richmond with pick 5 in the 1988 VFL National Draft. Chris made his debut with the Tigers in the 1990 season and then went on to play 143 games in the yellow and black, kicking 212 goals. At the end of 1997 season, Chris was traded to South Australia and played with the Port Adelaide Power for two seasons, adding further 18 games and 16 goals to his tally. In this episode, Chris talks about delaying his AFL journey to finish school, his early years at the Tigers, roving to some the club's best forwards, playing State of Origin Football, the Tigers coaching landscape during the 90's, almost heading to Sydney, playing in an AFL Reserves premiership and playing with Port Adelaide. A great listen with the seventy-fifth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with Essendon premiership player David Calthorpe. David reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. David played with three clubs during his nine year career in the AFL. David's first opportunity came with the Essendon Football Club, where he debuted in 1992 and the next season was a part of the famous Baby Bombers that won the 1993 premiership. During his seven seasons at Windy Hill, David played 92 games and kicked 58 goals. He then joined the Brisbane Lions for one year in 1999 before returning to Victoria and finishing his AFL career with North Melbourne. In this episode, David talks about the famous Baby Bombers season, winning the EJ Whitten Medal, the privilege he had playing with one of the competition powerhouses, Kevin Sheedy, the circumstances that see him transfer to Brisbane and why he finished his career back in Victoria. A great listen with the seventy-fourth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Essendon, Fremantle and St Kilda mdfielder Tony Delaney. Tony reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Tony, a Western Australian product, was selected by the Essendon Football Club with pick 12 in the 1992 AFL National Draft. He spent two seasons playing at Windy Hill, recording 15 games. At end of the 1994 season, he was traded to the Fremantle Dockers, allowing him to return to his home state. Tony spent five seasons with the Dockers, playing a further 28 games before moving to St Kilda, and playing under ex-teammate Tim Watson. In this episode, Tony talks about moving to Victoria and lining up with Essendon, being at the club during their 1993 premiership year, how and why he joined Fremantle, State of Origin Football and playing with St Kilda. A great listen with the seventy-third member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Richmond and Brisbane ball-winner Craig Lambert. Craig, a Dandenong football product, made his VFL debut with Richmond in 1988. The left-footer and elite handballer spent six seasons at Punt Road, playing 123 games before a move up north. In 1994, Craig made his way to the Brisbane Bears and was also an inaugural member of the Brisbane Lions squad, playing a further 96 games. In this episode, Craig talks about his early years at the Tigers, winning a Jack Dyer medal, lining-up against the game’s best midfielders, his move to Brisbane and being a part of the Brisbane Lions coaching panel during the clubs superior reign during 2001 and 2003. A great listen with the seventy-second member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Fitzroy midfielder Jim Wynd. Jim, a hard-nosed midfielder, made his senior debut with the Fitzroy Lions in 1986 after taking some time to make it into the VFL. He spent nine seasons with the Lions, playing 137 games and kicking 62 goals. In this episode, we chat about his journey into the VFL, his fondest experiences at Fitzroy, the challenges of playing with the Lions during the 90's, why he left at the end of 1994 and his love of hang-gliding. A great listen with the seventy-first member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Melbourne, Carlton and Port Adelaide small forward Brent Heaver. Brent began his AFL journey with the Melbourne Demons in the 1990 season. He played 12 games in two seasons in the red and blue, before moving to Carlton in 1992. He lined up in the Navy Blue 64 times, which included playing in the 1993 AFL Grand Final. His final two seasons at the top level were with Port Adelaide under the legendary John Cahill. In this episode, Brent talks about kicking five goals on debut, why he went to the Blues, playing in the 1993 AFL Grand Final, being a part of the first ever Port Adelaide team and playing alongside champions such Kernahan and Bradley. A great listen with the seventieth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Brisbane recruiter and current Sydney Swans List Strategy and Recruitment General Manager Kinnear Beatson. Kinnear, a former physical education teacher, has been involved in the VFL/AFL industry since the late 1980's. He coached with the Carlton U19's, then working as the Western Jets Regional Manager in the TAC Cup before moving to Brisbane, to be a part of their AFL recruiting program in 1994. After 12 seasons and three premierships, his next move was to the Sydney Swans, where he remains today. In this episode, Kinnear talks about his start in recruiting, the early years working at the Bears, the amalgamation with Fitzroy, the pressures of having the number one pick, building lists that win premierships, the changes in drafting to the current day and some of his favourite drafting moments. A great listen with the sixty-ninth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.

This week we go back in time with former Eagle and Carlton premiership player Matt Clape. Matt reminisces about his career, reflects on some of his favourite moments and people in the game. Matt, an East Perth football product, was drafted by the West Coast Eagles with pick 9 in the 1990 AFL Draft. He made his debut in 1992 against Hawthorn and then went on to play 29 games at the Eagles before moving to Carlton in 1995, playing a further 58 games including the 1995 premiership. In this episode, Matthew talks about the early successful years of the Eagles, moving to Carlton, the premiership win, Peter Dean's funny Grand Final podium fall, playing under both Malthouse and Parkin, and competing in the World Masters Games. A great listen with the sixty-eighth member of 'The 90's Club Footy Podcast'. This episode has been produced by Set Sounds.