Kick to Kick

Here is part 2 of our look at the 1989 VFL Football season (there will also be a part 3 soon). We take a look at the 5 finalists here, and get stuck into the bombers resurgence, the Cats with some absolutely massive wins, and the Hawks machine just keeps on rolling. We also talk about the Brownlow and retrospective Brownlows awarded in 89.  The Kick to Kick Podcast aims to go through each year of...

We have arrived at the final season of VFL football, a season of football etched in the annals of history. To celebrate, here is part 1/3 of our take on the season. So we talk about the bottom 8 teams, and get into The Bears' coaching scramble, the terrible weather, Plugger's dominant first half of the year, Carlton's 125th year as a disaster, and Greg Williams' dominance (when not suspended).   T...

Here we are with the second part of the 1988 season (sorry for the delay). We'll dive into the top 5 before really discussing the finals. We learned about a controversial preliminary final we had never known about and we discuss the dominance of Hawthorn, a vintage Dermie year... in what was an incredibly dominant season. All this and more in the episode. We have had quite the issue with our softw...

In the first part of our focus on the 1988 VFL season, we get back to our roots and discuss the teams that finished the season 14th-6th. This includes rule changes, Tony Lockett throwing crutches, the rain in Queensland, KB now coaching the Tigers, Ablett kicking bags for the Cats, and the Swans putting bets on themselves. All this and more in our welcome return to form. Also many apologies for th...

Reviving our roots, we delve deep into the history of the AFL/VFL. To kick things off, we're revisiting the iconic 1988 Adelaide Bicentennial Carnival. This special event, the 22nd edition of the Australian National Football Carnival, featured top VFL talent. We break down all the teams, games, and the excitement that surrounded this historic tournament.   Sound grabs from here!  https://www.youtu...

Sorry we kept you waiting! Our Grand Final episode is finally here, packed with insights and analysis. We break down the Brownlow Medal, dive deep into the Grand Final stats, and discuss the Norm Smith, Gary Ayres, and other key awards. To wrap it up, we debate the best team of the century and the most deserving best and fairest players. Don't miss out on this comprehensive recap of the AFL Grand...

Another week of fantastic finals, and here we are with a rather shorter episode to chat about the prelims, Sydney ending their streak against the Power and finally breaking through for a win. We discussed the MCG on Saturday night—what a crowd and what a game! The Lions made a comeback once again. What does the grand final look like? What history are we looking forward to? And who will win the Bro...

Last week we poo-pooed the semi final week as the least interesting, and boy were we wrong! This weekend's game were amazing! The young Port team had a nice link to the 1961 Hawks team. History was on Port's side this week, but probably won't be next week. While the Lions had the third biggest comeback of all time in a final. Finally, we look ahead to Preliminary week and make some bold prediction...

Finally, the finals are here, and there are lots of storylines to look at. We'll examine the Cats' dominance, our MCG experience on Friday night, the Battle of the Bridge not disappointing, and the massacre at the GABBAtoir. We also preview potential Grand Final matchups, rank the finals weeks and look at the Gary Ayres medal hopefulls.    If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave...

It was a week off in preparation for the finals, which means it's award season. So we delve into the All-Australian team and all the medals handed out last week. We discuss the retirees, especially Dusty and Hawk. Then we dive into the four matches happening this coming weekend and examine the last time these teams played in the finals. All this and more on this episode.   If you enjoy our podcast...

The final round of the 2024 season (longest season ever) is done, and here is our breakdown of links and quirks. "The Dees play in another delayed game. We get a couple of unique scores in a big scoring game. Dyson Heppell joins an unwanted club. The Saints win a nail-biter, and the Dockers let a golden opportunity slip. Plus, we celebrate Jesse Hogan's Coleman win and check in on a leap year tren...

One round to go, Charlie and Tim wrap up the round and discuss some historical links to the games. We discuss Dyson Heppell, the Giants' absolute steal in Jesse Hogan, the Pies using their home ground advantage to win, the Power gritting their teeth and knocking the Crows out. The speedy Saints dominate in the second half, Sam Darcy kicks a bag, and we discuss the Rising Star award. All this and m...

Round 22 was a close one, and we're here with a breakdown. Saturday was one of the closest days in history. The Lions' streak is over, we get some old-school throwback jumpers, the Dons lose for the third year in heartbreaking fashion, and the Crows continue the Dogs' poor form in Adelaide."   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a commen...

Only a few rounds to go, here is the Round 21 review. We debate Scott Pendlebury's standing against other Collingwood greats. The Dogs copy their 1954 counterparts, Curnow's streak is over, The Swans slump to their biggest loss since 1998, The Giants flip the tables on the Hawks, The Bombers are back (for a week at least), There is a new Coleman leader, and the Ladder has a lovely 'Australian Game...

  Round 20, we discuss teams that have won in Olympic years. The North Melbourne curse, Zorko staring again in a Q-clash, the traditional derby melee, game #399 records, and the Dogs' recent, amazing first quarters. We also continue our chat on footy in the year 2050 and how technology might change that.  All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or le...

Round 19 has been and gone, and we have lots to chat about. Tim and Charlie both lament losses for the Demons and Bombers. The Giants take another Expansion cup, Brad Hill joins an elite group, Do more teams need to play at Kardinia Park? Butters Pays up, and could Harry Sheezle achieve a 90 year first?   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or le...

  This week's podcast dives into a wild Round 18! We've got more Pendlebury's stats, Breust tying a games record, the Swans' stars returning, Ben Keays reaching a milestone, Melbourne conquering the Dons in the wet, the Gold Coast Suns' break a long standing hoodoo, and there is some cheeky GWS trash talk aimed at both the Swans and Tigers! Tune in for all the details!   All this and more on this...

We held off recording for a day and look what happened! Big breaking news from the West. We discuss Adam Simpson and his legacy at the Eagles. Charlie begins to give Tim some advice on trusting your AFL team when they start getting better. The Suns deal with the perfect storm of can't win away and the Hardwick Dome curse. Shaun Mannagh has a huge day in Geelong. Heeney becomes a favorite for the M...

All the teams are back in action, and so are we. Now before Tim gets to his diatribe about the umpiring on Saturday night, we cover Fagan's 100th game as coach, The Dockers with end a long streak and beat the Swans. The Suns with the rare double-poster, hang on for an impressive win. Ben Keay's edges closer to his 100th consecutive game, the Blues do it in 1 quarter and the Hawks with another easy...

With the last of the bye rounds out of the way, we now have an even ladder. Carlton has an impressive win, Errol Gulden goes three in a row, The Dees hang on in an accurate game, and Jake Stringer has a day out.   All this and more on this week's pod! If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a rating or leave a comment. Also, please refer us to friends and let other people know about what we do! W...

Only 6 games this weekend, and we have some nice little historical links to share with you. The Saints score a rare 100 points, with Joe Daniher reaching some new heights. What a crowd for the Hawks and Tigers. Joel Amartey kicks a genuine bag. The Roos get their highest score of the year....by half time and the Giants have the yips!    All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podc...

As we slog our way through the bye rounds, we are here to provide some interesting facts and links to history. The circle of parity is complete, Saturday is a good day for Victorian teams, The Roos achieve 2 firsts for the season. The Swans continue an interesting Round 13 oddity, and the Madden trophy wasn't awarded, but the Neale Daniher trophy was! All this and more on this week's pod!   If you...

Here we are at the bye rounds, and we are here for all the footy history links and tidbits. We talk the Blues at Adelaide oval (back in 1970), we get into the atrocity of no Robert Rose Cup, Is Nicks the worst coach the crows have had? Why can't the Cats win in May and We decide a new medal needs to be awarded post Brownlow! All this and more on the Pod...   All this and more on this week's pod!  ...

Round 11 is done, and Charlie and I have done our best to make as many links and connections to the past as we can. We chat about Pendles accumulating records, Another draw, The Cats at Geelong, Ben McKay enjoying the Bombers. Is there a Hawks/Lions conspiracy, and the Dees and Saints revisit a familiar score....   All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast, please give us a...

Round 10 has been and gone and we have much to talk about, especially the record breaking Gold Coast Suns! There are excellent signs for the Swans, Old Man Pendlebury keeps on keeping on. The Lions are also big winners, but their score isn't a unique score! The Bombers are in a rare spot, And the Demons lose a rare one in Perth.    All this and more on this week's pod!   If you enjoy our podcast,...