The Cats' Whiskers

Listen in as The Inside Edge crew discuss the key stories in Australian and International Cricket.

Catch the team of Tom Meredith, Mark Brunger, Mark Browning, Anthony Petkovic and Wes Cusworth as they discuss Australia's momentous T20 WC win, the upcoming Ashes tour and the perils of privatising a community asset. 

The panel explores the growing trend of outspoken past players, tosses around ideas for Australia's upper order and delves deeply into the composition of the touring English Ashes squad. Catch Mark Browning, Tom Meredith, Mark Brunger, Anthony Petkovic and Wes Cusworth as they tackle the issues surrounding the game at the elite level.

Listen in as the Aussie boys get a bit of stick from the 'Lad from Liverpool', Tom Meredith, as he argues his countrymen can't be beaten at the T20 World Cup. Mark Brunger lashes the off-field goings on in the UAE and cricket historians Mark Browning and Anthony Petkovic reflect on the storied careers of the recently-passed Ashley Mallett, Peter Philpott and Alan Davidson.  

Listen in as cricket devotees Tom Meredith, Mark Browning, Mark Brunger and Anthony Petkovic join host Wes Cusworth to discuss cricket around the globe. UK born and bred Tom Meredith shares his insights into the English Ashes squad, while Anthony Petkovic takes aim at the BBL in 'Peka's Piece'. Meanwhile the Marks, Browning and Brunger, fail to agree on just where the T20WC trophy will be heading...

The crew catches up with John Byrnes (father of two-time premiership Cat and Melbourne runner/welfare and development coach Shannon Byrnes), along with Melbourne Dee-votee and former player Brad Campbell. Mark Brunger also assesses the Grand Final entertainment in accordance with the renowned 'Meatloaf Scoring System'. 

Gordon Hynes made his league debut in round 2 of 1963 and by season’s end he was a premiership player as the Cats captured their sixth flag with a 49-point defeat of Hawthorn. Gordon continued with Geelong for a further five seasons chalking up 61 games in total and booting 52 goals. After leaving the Cats at just 24 he went on to become a legend in local football circles leading North Shore to si...

Selected at pick 74 in the 1995 AFL draft, Clint joined the Cats from Kedron Grange and played 75 games at Kardinia Park over a six-year period. In 2002 he made the move up the highway to Melbourne where his game went to a new level as a defender, adding a further 88 games over another six years. Clint retired from football at the end of 2007 with a total of 163 AFL games, booting 79 goals along t...

Recruited from Barooga in the Picola and District Football League, Bernard Toohey made his debut for Geelong in Round 5, 1981 clash against Richmond at the MCG. Starting out as a rugged half back flanker, Toohey proved he could occasionally pinch hit in attack as he demonstrated with a seven goal haul (including 5 in the last quarter) also against the Tigers in 1982. His stand-out season with the...

Our guest on the Cats Whiskers was raised in Mount Gambier and went on to represent the Geelong in 154 games and kick 57 goals in a career that encompassed the entire 1980’s culminating during the 1990 season. Mark Yeates, son of a former Cats Captain and 1963 premiership player, John, made his debut in the hoops in Round 15 at VFL Park, Waverley against Hawthorn in 1980. Both the game itself (ind...

Recruited from Tocumwal in the Murray League after winning his clubs Best & Fairest in 1981, Ron became a prominent member of Geelong’s 1982 Under 19 team. After spending 1983 with Geelong West in the VFA playing as a ruck rover in their Grand Final side, Ron was invited back to Kardinia Park. Following some excellent form in the Reserves, Ron made his senior debut in Round 11 against Richmond...

Dale Smyth played seven games for the Cats in the early 1980’s. Recruited from Inverleigh he debuted at just 17 years of age. Dale played in three consecutive Reserve grade premierships with Geelong before leaving the club and handing over the number 25 jumper to none other than the infamous Mark ‘Jacko’ Jackson.

Harvey Davis is our guest this week, a man who played 44 games in the hoops over a five-year period from 1973 to 1977. Recruited from local league club Newtown & Chilwell, Harvey played his first senior game for Geelong in the great Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer’s first season as coach of the Cats. With Polly moving on after three years at the helm, Harvey enjoyed his most productive season in 1976 wi...

This week’s guest played 31 Test matches and three One Day Internationals for Australia before retiring from international cricket to pursue a career in educational leadership. The Rolls Royce of cover fieldsman and an elegant stroke maker, Paul Sheahan struck 1594 runs at an average of 33.91, including two centuries. While a student at Geelong College he not only excelled at cricket, but also imp...

The great Gareth Andrews returns to the podcast to reflect on the Brian Cook - Frank Costa era at Geelong. 

The Cats' Whiskers crew of Anthony Petkovic, Mark Browning and Wes Cusworth enjoyed the opportunity to catch up with former Geelong and Sydney Swans speedster David Bolton.

Four-game player Greg Wells joins 'The Cats' Whiskers' crew to share his story of a lifetime in football. Brother of recruiting guru Stephen Wells, Greg was the runner for Malcolm Blight and has some amusing stories to share of his time at Kardinia Park.

Former Western Bulldogs coach, (but more importantly a man who formed part of the brains trust behind Geelong's 2007 & 2011 premierships), Brendan McCartney joins 'The Cats' Whiskers' crew for a candid chat.

Along with reflecting on Geelong's Thursday night loss to Brisbane, the Cats' Whiskers crew relished the opportunity to interview esteemed Australian sports journalist Ken Piesse.

The Cats' Whiskers team enjoy catching up with former Victorian Premier and devoted Geelong Football Club supporter Steve Bracks.

In the second of a two-part series, The Cats' Whiskers crew delve deeply into the world of recruiting with talent identification maestro John Peake.

The Cats' Whiskers crew endeavour to unearth the keys to successful recruiting by speaking with 25-year veteran of the caper John Peake. 

MERGER tells the story of the Fitzroy Football Club's 1996 season in the Australian Football League, a season made infamous by the club's merger with the Brisbane Bears. It was nothing short of the worst year ever experienced by a VFL/AFL club. This book recounts that devastating year, providing a deep understanding of the experience of the players, supporters, club officials and volunteers. Each...

Mark Brunger and Anthony Petkovic join forces to interview Tim 'Bluey' McGrath about his fabulous career in the hoops.

The Cats' Whiskers crew catch up with acclaimed writer James Button, author of 'Comeback - The Fall and Rise of Geelong'. Anthony Petkovic examines Chris Scott's post-match press conference following the 63-point defeat of Richmond, while Mark Brunger questions the future for Carlton with a couple of big name players entering free-agency.