Dashing Dan’s Sporting Adventures

Round 17 of the AFL was the first time all 18 clubs played since round 11 and there were some big results as the battle for the wildcard spots in the top ten tightened up.   For D'asporto Italian restaurants, iconic member of the popular radio footy panel show and Geelong fan, Ian Cover and passionate Brisbane Lions supporter and Mornington Peninsula Football League Commentator, John Harvey Joined...

This week on View from the Outer Podcast, which you can access on all social media platforms and spotify for D'asporto Italian Family restaurants, the best Italian Food ever, Long time friend, Passionate Hawthorn Supporter, Footy Head and Respected Junior Footy Coach and Professor of Law at Melbourne Uni John Tobin Joins me to give his insightful view on Round 16 of the AFL including his insightfu...

Round 15 of the AFL is done and dusted with Carlton continuing to win making it five in a row against a disappointing GWS, while Gold Coast lost their 4th on the trot and now find themselves battling for a wildcard spot and not top four and St Kilda had a dirty day against the Bulldogs.   They not only lost but suffered injuries to key players, while Fremantle keep on keeping on with a full list t...

On the latest View from the outer podcast on the Dashing Dan's sporting adventures podcast which was looking at Round 14 of the AFL and a stunning victory by the Socceroos in their first match of the world Cup, Bob Utber, Passionate sports lover, raconteur,  part time broadcaster, author, Journalist and grandfather of Geelong super star, Patrick Dangerfield joined me for the first half of the podc...

Apologies for audio issues.    Round 13 of the AFL had six close finishes decided by 8 points or less, Fremantle thrashed a disappointing North Melbourne and Brisbane proved they are not done yet by beating up Gold Coast who continue to be underwhelming.   Brendan Sheehan passionate Richmond fan and great friend of mine joins on our view from the outer podcast and discusses all the big footy issue...

Here"s the intro for the latest podcast.   Round 12 of the AFL is done and dusted, with the first week of the wretched byes in place now for 5 rounds.   Some magnificent football was played with Freo firming as Premiership favourites and Brisbane the team they conquered, losing three games in a row and at the moment even in danger of missing the top ten.   Carlton is on the rise as they mount a ch...

Round eleven of the AFL produced some great highlights and thrilling contests as Scott Pendlebury played his record-breaking game.   Passionate North Melbourne supporter, Brett Rees, a great view from the outer joins me, along with Esteemed Journalist, Darren Parkin, to discuss the round on View from the Outer for Dashing Dan's sporting Adventures, thanks to D'asporto Italian restaurants based in...

Round 10 of the AFL provided upsets, saw Carlton bounce under new coach, Josh Fraser, North Melbourne go back to its bad old days in recent years getting thrashed, The Bulldogs suffering more injuries to key players and Geelong flexing its considerable muscle over the reigning Premiers, Brisbane.   Hayden Stephens Passionate Bulldogs Supporter and Former Member, along with Scotty Coghlan, the Arde...

Unless you have been living under a rock or don't like football, Michael Voss and Carlton parted ways during the week, with the news officially broken on Tuesday morning, even though Voss and the board of Directors and executives had come to a decision before the Brisbane game privately that that match would be the former Brisbane champion player's last as coach.   Vince Loccisano a former preside...

Round nine of the AFL saw very competitive performances by North Melbourne, Essendon, Carlton and Richmond against more highly fancied opponents, Geelong flex their competitive muscle over Collingwood, The Bont inspires the Dogs again and Fremantle Continue to prove they are legitimate premiership contenders.   It's all unpacked on the latest podcast on Spotify and all other social media platforms...

Our guest this time on Dashing Dan's sporting adventures is current Hawthorn Football Club President, Andrew Gowers.   He took on the role in 2022, coinciding with the appointment of senior coach Sam Mitchell.   He also played 140 games for Hawthorn and Brisbane, including the Hawks' premiership in 1991 and also Brisbane's fairytale first final in 1995.   Here is his story on Dashing Dan's sportin...

Round 8 of the AFL saw the top sides like Fremantle, Brisbane and Sydney continue to enhance their credentials, while Carlton's fadeouts get worse and Richmond finally open their account.   Dan Lonergan has former Carltonians Coterie President, Vince Loccisano join me to discuss the round on View from the Outer as part of Dashing Dan's sporting adventures podcast for D'Asporto , the best Italian r...

A controversial round seven with the Arc involving scoring decisions regarding goals and behinds, and the annoying Stand rule overshadowing the excellent footy played. Darren Parken esteemed commentator and walking sports encyclopedia, joined me to chat about the round on "View from The Outer" part of the Dashing Dan Sporting Adventures Podcast for D'asporto Italian restaurants in the Western Subu...

The latest podcast on Dashing Dan's sporting adventures again has the sub heading "View from the Outer, " looking at every round of the AFL season from the perspective of AFL supporters not in the media.   Tonight a long-time friend of mine and a successful Doctor and Keen Carlton Supporter, Peter Mount, joins me with my brother Tim, a passionate Hawthorn fan, to unpack Round 6, the most exciting...

Round five of the AFL was Gather Round. The spectacle and activities in Adelaide off the field were sensational, but the fixtures, bar a couple, were somewhat ho-hum. Brad Canavan respected in local Footy leagues at several Comps including the MPFNL and Southern, where he won two flags with Bentleigh joined me to pull apart the round and to look ahead at Round six on View from the Outer part of th...

The best round of the AFL season so far was played over the Easter Weekend with many close games, including probably the best of the season so far between traditional rivals on Easter Monday Geelong and Hawthorn, and it might have been one of the greatest contests they have produced and that is saying something considering the magnificent rivalry they have enjoyed over the past 35 years.   Respect...

 The AFL season is well underway, and esteemed sports Broadcaster and walking sports encyclopedia Darren Parkin joined me to assess the start of the season for our footy segment view from the outer as part of Dashing Dan's Sporting Adventures podcast for Breheny Brothers Brewery — Australian-owned family brewers since 1864. Find them at https://www.brehenybros.com/

Dashing Dan interviews Glenn Mitchell in a tribute-filled episode that honours Dennis Cometti’s extraordinary broadcasting career, explores the craft of sports commentary, and shares personal anecdotes. Glenn also discusses retirement, mental health in media, the state of Australian cricket and women’s game, and the current challenges facing AFL clubs — all thanks to sponsor Breheny Brothers Brewe...

On the day that the incomparable sports broadcasting great, Dennis Cometti passed away, who is a member in the AFL Hall of Fame and is famous for painting the picture of crucial moments in games, on Dashing Dan's Sporting Adventures for Breheny Brothers Brewery , I speak with one of the best of the young breed of sports broadcasters who in years to come may be considered part of Dennis' stratosphe...

Renowned tennis player and commentator Louise Pleming discusses her journey from regional Australia to the world stage, her coaching and broadcasting career, and the chance meeting that inspired the mental health program Rally 4  Ever https://rally4ever.org/ . Louise explains how sport — from tennis to pickleball — builds community, supports individuals facing isolation and mental health challenge...

The Australian Open tennis tournament was largely dominated by the seeded players, with most of the top ten comfortably winning their early matches to advance to the quarter-finals and beyond. As a result, there were a few upsets. However, the tournament took an exciting turn on Men's semi-final day, featuring two remarkable matches that lasted a combined total of 10 hours. The finals for both the...

Bharat Sundaresan has established a fine media career, especially since moving to Australia from India after covering the Indian Cricket team for a decade.   He moved to Australia and Adelaide in 2018 to join his wife in Adelaide, who was finishing off her master's at Flinders University.   They are now settled in Adelaide and Bharat with his long hair, which he has now had cut for years except fo...

Dwayne Russell former footballer with Port Adelaide Magpies and Geelong in the AFL has had a wonderful media career for more than 30 years as an esteemed sports broadcaster and commentator, particularly in football. He has also had a passion for writing and has just written his first novel a thriller called Killing for Sport. He joined me on the return of my podcast for Dashing Dan's Sporting Adve...

Our guest today on Dashing Dan Sporting adventures this week I am delighted to say is head of the AFL, the CEO Andrew Dillon.   He has been in the job 18 months and we speak about all the issues that matter from his recent key executive appointments to whether the Tasmanaina team will get off the ground and his passion for community and local footy considering he played 290 games for the Old Xaver...

My guest today on Dashing Dan's sporting adventures for Kiss Professional solutions is leading Tasmanian Radio sports Broadcaster, David Flash Lithgow.   Flash on his breakfast show on SEN had been a big advocate for the introduction of the Tasmanian AFL side the Devils, which has been given the go ahead for 2028 on the proviso which is the AFLs mantra and part of their non-negotiable for the team...