We were back in studio for a grand final washup - with Laraine the Demon supporter and Michael Happell, President of the MCC. Also joining the show, Andrew Rule.

We were back in studio for a grand final washup - with Laraine the Demon supporter and Michael Happell, President of the MCC. Also joining the show, Andrew Rule.

All the flavour and excitement of the Grand Final on the air from the Coodabeens' ABC studios.

All the flavour and excitement of the Grand Final on the air from the Coodabeens' ABC studios.

Coodabeens' Westralia correspondent, Sue Bullen gives us the mood of Perth a week pre-grand final and an old Academic Thinktank colleague of Torchy (and former Demon) Bob Stewart talks his new footy book.

Coodabeens' Westralia correspondent, Sue Bullen gives us the mood of Perth a week pre-grand final and an old Academic Thinktank colleague of Torchy (and former Demon) Bob Stewart talks his new footy book.

We celebrated (or lamented depending on which Coodabeen you were) Friday night's preliminary final along with chatting to Nancy Patterson, Vanuatu footy administrator and Jane Wines, mum of Port star and Brownlow favourite, Ollie.

We celebrated (or lamented depending on which Coodabeen you were) Friday night's preliminary final along with chatting to Nancy Patterson, Vanuatu footy administrator and Jane Wines, mum of Port star and Brownlow favourite, Ollie.

The CountryFootyScores.com.au most popular country footy nickname is announced and the Coodabeens chat to former Lion and Dog, Simon 'Axe' Atkins.

The CountryFootyScores.com.au most popular country footy nickname is announced and the Coodabeens chat to former Lion and Dog, Simon 'Axe' Atkins.

Two Cobden All-Australians and a long forgotten Demons pop song.

Two Cobden All-Australians and a long forgotten Demons pop song.

Narelle Smith coaches Woodville West-Torrens women's team and Ann-Maree Heppell is Dyson's mum!

Narelle Smith coaches Woodville West-Torrens women's team and Ann-Maree Heppell is Dyson's mum!

The Coodabeens journeyed to Tyabb to chat about Yabbies (the footy kind) and chatted with Steve 'Supa' MacPherson about his very talented sons.

The Coodabeens journeyed to Tyabb to chat about Yabbies (the footy kind) and chatted with Steve 'Supa' MacPherson about his very talented sons.

Col delivers breaking news, 300 games for the ‘Timbercutters’ and the power of 6. 

Col delivers breaking news, 300 games for the ‘Timbercutters’ and the power of 6. 

Chris Ross is the president of Phillip Island FNC and Harry Taylor is a Premiership champion Cat who retired just last year.

Chris Ross is the president of Phillip Island FNC and Harry Taylor is a Premiership champion Cat who retired just last year.

An I was there at the Timmy Watson hurdle match in 1981 with Garry Foulds, a D Baldock from Tasmania and our old friend, Peter 'Crackers' Keenan

An I was there at the Timmy Watson hurdle match in 1981 with Garry Foulds, a D Baldock from Tasmania and our old friend, Peter 'Crackers' Keenan

Samantha Bice is the Nangiloc women’s side footy coach and player and Adrian 'Gags' Gallagher is a Carlton legend

Samantha Bice is the Nangiloc women’s side footy coach and player and Adrian 'Gags' Gallagher is a Carlton legend

Cory Goodwin plays footy for Moulamein ... on one leg after losing his right in a car accident four years ago. And Darren Bewick is an Essendon premiership champion who fondly remembers the 1993 Preliminary Final comeback against the Crows.

Cory Goodwin plays footy for Moulamein ... on one leg after losing his right in a car accident four years ago. And Darren Bewick is an Essendon premiership champion who fondly remembers the 1993 Preliminary Final comeback against the Crows.

Drysdale believe their football ground is the best in the country and Vane Lindsay, the legendary cartoonist and Swans fan is turning 100!

Drysdale believe their football ground is the best in the country and Vane Lindsay, the legendary cartoonist and Swans fan is turning 100!

Scott Henderson will play his 400th game for Lismore Derrinallum today and Robert Shaw remembers coaching Tasmania to defeat a Victorian side in 1990.

Scott Henderson will play his 400th game for Lismore Derrinallum today and Robert Shaw remembers coaching Tasmania to defeat a Victorian side in 1990.

Sandy Breen was there in the St Kilda cheer squad through the '60s as was her namesake (no relation), Saints star Barry. And Simon Whelan is from AFL Gippsland. The other Simon Whelan. Hope we don't confuse you too much!

Sandy Breen was there in the St Kilda cheer squad through the '60s as was her namesake (no relation), Saints star Barry. And Simon Whelan is from AFL Gippsland. The other Simon Whelan. Hope we don't confuse you too much!

Peter Schwab knows what it feels like to resign as an AFL coach and Leesa Catto knows all the ins and outs of the AFLW trade period.

Peter Schwab knows what it feels like to resign as an AFL coach and Leesa Catto knows all the ins and outs of the AFLW trade period.

The history of the Fitzroy Stars and Guy Rigoni, Grand Final Demon.

The history of the Fitzroy Stars and Guy Rigoni, Grand Final Demon.

Caramut FNC is struggling in 2021 and last week, lost by 317 points to Tatyoon. But everything is not lost for the Mutters. And Tommy Floyd played for Geelong and Collingwood in his VFL career ... in the same season, 1982!

Caramut FNC is struggling in 2021 and last week, lost by 317 points to Tatyoon. But everything is not lost for the Mutters. And Tommy Floyd played for Geelong and Collingwood in his VFL career ... in the same season, 1982!

Paul Newman is a Kyabram footy legend and now a life member, and Greg Phillips was a star in the SANFL for Port Adelaide but is best known now as AFLW Crow Erin's dad.

Paul Newman is a Kyabram footy legend and now a life member, and Greg Phillips was a star in the SANFL for Port Adelaide but is best known now as AFLW Crow Erin's dad.

Lou Wotton is a legend of women's football in Victoria and has trod the well worn path to elite coaching, at Hawthorn in the VFLW. And David Ackerly played almost 200 games of league football for North and Sydney, so why is he making a comeback at the age of 60?

Lou Wotton is a legend of women's football in Victoria and has trod the well worn path to elite coaching, at Hawthorn in the VFLW. And David Ackerly played almost 200 games of league football for North and Sydney, so why is he making a comeback at the age of 60?

Tim Wishart plays footy for Macorna - a dot on the map in the State's north while in 1978, bottom of the ladder Fitzroy defeated top team North in the mid-week night series. Tom from Malvern was there and so was Roys' new recruit, Rob Walls.

Tim Wishart plays footy for Macorna - a dot on the map in the State's north while in 1978, bottom of the ladder Fitzroy defeated top team North in the mid-week night series. Tom from Malvern was there and so was Roys' new recruit, Rob Walls.

Pauline Fritsch is a legend of the Coldstream football club and the mum of a couple of very talented footballers. Bailey plays for the Demons in the AFL and Darcy kicked 20 goals for the Cougars recently. Also on the show, Paul Harding - with a foot in the Hawks and Saints camps and a former Eagle too.

Pauline Fritsch is a legend of the Coldstream football club and the mum of a couple of very talented footballers. Bailey plays for the Demons in the AFL and Darcy kicked 20 goals for the Cougars recently. Also on the show, Paul Harding - with a foot in the Hawks and Saints camps and a former Eagle too.

In 1983, Peter Francis played for Carlton one week before crossing to Fitzroy the next. Also, today Stratford Swans are marking the memory of champion player Lachie Heywood with a Beyond Blue fundraising game against Boisdale Briagalong.

In 1983, Peter Francis played for Carlton one week before crossing to Fitzroy the next. Also, today Stratford Swans are marking the memory of champion player Lachie Heywood with a Beyond Blue fundraising game against Boisdale Briagalong.

It's AFLW Grand Final weekend as the Crows and Lions meet again in the big one and Rusty Berther has penned new gender non-specific lyrics to the Williamstown FC.

It's AFLW Grand Final weekend as the Crows and Lions meet again in the big one and Rusty Berther has penned new gender non-specific lyrics to the Williamstown FC.

Young gun Josh Leske is leading a loyal pack of umpires in the Sunraysia Football and Netball League and the legendary Peter Hudson joins the boys to discuss the art of kicking a bag.

Young gun Josh Leske is leading a loyal pack of umpires in the Sunraysia Football and Netball League and the legendary Peter Hudson joins the boys to discuss the art of kicking a bag.

A trip to the high country with Bright FNC president Kristi Hacket and the greatest league footy journeyman, former Eagle, Lion and Bear, Kevin Caton. And a preview of Champs' newest blockbuster footy anthem!

A trip to the high country with Bright FNC president Kristi Hacket and the greatest league footy journeyman, former Eagle, Lion and Bear, Kevin Caton. And a preview of Champs' newest blockbuster footy anthem!

Spud's game and AFLW with Nathan Burke and Peter Ryan on 30 years of tireless work for FIDA footy

Spud's game and AFLW with Nathan Burke and Peter Ryan on 30 years of tireless work for FIDA footy

Weddings anyone? Parties? Today's guest will pretty much play anything. Mick Thomas joined the show to remember the day he was there when the lights went out at Waverley.

Weddings anyone? Parties? Today's guest will pretty much play anything. Mick Thomas joined the show to remember the day he was there when the lights went out at Waverley.

The Coodabeens are back for season 2021. And we'll be with you right through the AFL season.

The Coodabeens are back for season 2021. And we'll be with you right through the AFL season.

Well, it's come down to this. We've walked down that long road and caught a tram (suitably masked and distanced of course) and we're here with you at our favourite ground. The Coodabeen Champions. Grand Final special. Back in the studio for the first time in 30 years..!

Well, it's come down to this. We've walked down that long road and caught a tram (suitably masked and distanced of course) and we're here with you at our favourite ground. The Coodabeen Champions. Grand Final special. Back in the studio for the first time in 30 years..!

And then there were three. Richmond into another Grand Final. Who will join them? Most likely you already know depending on when you're listening to today's episode...

And then there were three. Richmond into another Grand Final. Who will join them? Most likely you already know depending on when you're listening to today's episode...

And then there were ... 5. Tigers defeat Saints to move to a Prelim next weekend. And the Coodabeens have you covered for hot-takes and exclusives ... just kidding!

And then there were ... 5. Tigers defeat Saints to move to a Prelim next weekend. And the Coodabeens have you covered for hot-takes and exclusives ... just kidding!

The Coodabeen Champions - AFL sporting gurus each Saturday.

The Coodabeen Champions - AFL sporting gurus each Saturday.

Grand Final day live from the MCG! ... wait, what? We still have five more weeks of footy? Well that's a relief!

Grand Final day live from the MCG! ... wait, what? We still have five more weeks of footy? Well that's a relief!

It was 25 degrees in Melbourne on what would have been Preliminary Final day...but instead it's just the final round of the H&A!

It was 25 degrees in Melbourne on what would have been Preliminary Final day...but instead it's just the final round of the H&A!

Springtime used to bring on the finals...but these are strange times indeed. The Coodabeens are still on your radio though, and in your podcast feed.

Springtime used to bring on the finals...but these are strange times indeed. The Coodabeens are still on your radio though, and in your podcast feed.

We are all excited for the Grand Final on October 24. Played at the home of footy, the mighty G(ABBA) ...!

We are all excited for the Grand Final on October 24. Played at the home of footy, the mighty G(ABBA) ...!

The day after the night before - to paraphrase Danny from Droop Street, after quarter time, it was all down hill from there...

The day after the night before - to paraphrase Danny from Droop Street, after quarter time, it was all down hill from there...

In what was once going to be the penultimate round of AFL home and away season 2020, we've all come to the realisation that there's still a whole lot of footy left to go. Which teams are going to make the 8 and which will shape it?

In what was once going to be the penultimate round of AFL home and away season 2020, we've all come to the realisation that there's still a whole lot of footy left to go. Which teams are going to make the 8 and which will shape it?

How about some Mutton Duck for your Saturday morning? Goes well with a Brownlow doesn't it!

How about some Mutton Duck for your Saturday morning? Goes well with a Brownlow doesn't it!

An AFLW star and a member of a very exclusive VFL/AFL club. What more could you want?

An AFLW star and a member of a very exclusive VFL/AFL club. What more could you want?

Day 4 of 22 straight days of AFL footy...how are you feeling so far?

Day 4 of 22 straight days of AFL footy...how are you feeling so far?

Footy played on every day of the week. Too much of a good thing? Or too much is never enough when it comes to our game?

Footy played on every day of the week. Too much of a good thing? Or too much is never enough when it comes to our game?

In the dead of winter, with no footy in Melbourne, one shining light remains on the football landscape. The Coodabeens.

In the dead of winter, with no footy in Melbourne, one shining light remains on the football landscape. The Coodabeens.

Footy is certainly the national pastime this weekend - except in Victoria!

Footy is certainly the national pastime this weekend - except in Victoria!

Just run at the ball hard and kick it as far as you can so it's someone else's problem.

Just run at the ball hard and kick it as far as you can so it's someone else's problem.

Thanks for listening to our Saturday morning footy show - in podcast form! You won't regret it...promise!

Thanks for listening to our Saturday morning footy show - in podcast form! You won't regret it...promise!

Footy, hey?

Footy, hey?

Footy's on, footy's here again. Back to greet me like an old friend!

Footy's on, footy's here again. Back to greet me like an old friend!

It's Queens Birthday weekend but with no footy, did Her Majesty even celebrate?

It's Queens Birthday weekend but with no footy, did Her Majesty even celebrate?

And a warm welcome to the newest member of our Grandstand footy calling team, Tony Armstrong!

And a warm welcome to the newest member of our Grandstand footy calling team, Tony Armstrong!

Why? Let me answer your question with another question. Why not? You won't regret spending the next 2 hours with us. We promise

Why? Let me answer your question with another question. Why not? You won't regret spending the next 2 hours with us. We promise

Plenty to talk about on today's show. I'm not going to spoil it for you. You'll find out when you listen in.

Plenty to talk about on today's show. I'm not going to spoil it for you. You'll find out when you listen in.

Barrie had a bit to say about the Ravens staying at Chateau Bodega and training in the Barossa...

Barrie had a bit to say about the Ravens staying at Chateau Bodega and training in the Barossa...

We have one name for you and one name only: Crackers. That's all you need to know about today's show!

We have one name for you and one name only: Crackers. That's all you need to know about today's show!

Anzac Day 1981, the Coodabeens was first imagined and a young man made his debut for Geelong - Bernard Toohey!

Anzac Day 1981, the Coodabeens was first imagined and a young man made his debut for Geelong - Bernard Toohey!

Guess who's back, back again? Simon's back, tell a friend! And joining the show, Timmy from Thomastown's favourite player, Craig Starcevich!

Guess who's back, back again? Simon's back, tell a friend! And joining the show, Timmy from Thomastown's favourite player, Craig Starcevich!

Footy above the Barassi Line you say? And 90s Fitzroy rover, Matt Dundas

Footy above the Barassi Line you say? And 90s Fitzroy rover, Matt Dundas

Today we've got the answer for how to keep country-footy-fit in this time of isolation. And AFL footy returning to suburban grounds you say? Why not!

Today we've got the answer for how to keep country-footy-fit in this time of isolation. And AFL footy returning to suburban grounds you say? Why not!

Vale Preston FC. We celebrated the passing of the Bullants today. And you'll get you fill of songs. And plenty of talkback. The usual really!

Vale Preston FC. We celebrated the passing of the Bullants today. And you'll get you fill of songs. And plenty of talkback. The usual really!

Show number one of season 40 under our belts and didn't it feel strange. But we hope you enjoy this escape from the new reality we are faced with!

Show number one of season 40 under our belts and didn't it feel strange. But we hope you enjoy this escape from the new reality we are faced with!

Coodabeens 2019 Footy Show.

Coodabeens 2019 Footy Show.

'The Penultimate One'. Where did the season go?

'The Penultimate One'. Where did the season go?

And then there were 5. The Coodabeens studio was a happy place today as Billy and Covey's Cats are into a Prelim

And then there were 5. The Coodabeens studio was a happy place today as Billy and Covey's Cats are into a Prelim

Springtime, it brings on the finals!

Springtime, it brings on the finals!

The last day of winter and not an AFL game in sight! Lucky there's plenty of finals footy around.

The last day of winter and not an AFL game in sight! Lucky there's plenty of finals footy around.

Can you smell that? That's spring right around the corner. And it must mean we're down to the final round of the season...where has the time gone?

Can you smell that? That's spring right around the corner. And it must mean we're down to the final round of the season...where has the time gone?

Footy doesn't matter any more. (written by a Melbourne supporter)

Footy doesn't matter any more. (written by a Melbourne supporter)

Snow in Canberra, freezing rain in Melbourne - a return to traditional footy values or the sign of things to come? Don't worry, the Coodabeens don't know either...

Snow in Canberra, freezing rain in Melbourne - a return to traditional footy values or the sign of things to come? Don't worry, the Coodabeens don't know either...

The last month of winter was greeted by another Coodabeens show. And so it should! It wouldn't be footy season without it...

The last month of winter was greeted by another Coodabeens show. And so it should! It wouldn't be footy season without it...

It's the Coodabeens live from the ABC foyer, as part of the ABC Open Day, featuring Catherine Murphy and more.

It's the Coodabeens live from the ABC foyer, as part of the ABC Open Day, featuring Catherine Murphy and more.

Doc! (you'll get it once you listen to the episode...)

Doc! (you'll get it once you listen to the episode...)

To quote the greatest Sub editor of his generation, all we need to say is simply 'Hot Pies!'

To quote the greatest Sub editor of his generation, all we need to say is simply 'Hot Pies!'

No upset on the cards this week with the Coodabeen Champions - as usual, they go right on with the business.

No upset on the cards this week with the Coodabeen Champions - as usual, they go right on with the business.

You won't need a goal review to see the latest Coodabeens show went right through the sticks.

You won't need a goal review to see the latest Coodabeens show went right through the sticks.

The Coodabeens - the behavioural engagement officers of your dreams.

The Coodabeens - the behavioural engagement officers of your dreams.

A treat on a cloudy winter's morning - or at least a treat for Torch and Marty - 'Sticks' Giblett joined the show to reminisce on the old days at the Lake Oval.

A treat on a cloudy winter's morning - or at least a treat for Torch and Marty - 'Sticks' Giblett joined the show to reminisce on the old days at the Lake Oval.

We said hi to the mum of one of the current best today - Max Gawn's mum Sandra. Along with Cameron Wood who had a foot in a few camps - Brisbane, Collingwood and Carlton. And up the bush to Sandhurst.

We said hi to the mum of one of the current best today - Max Gawn's mum Sandra. Along with Cameron Wood who had a foot in a few camps - Brisbane, Collingwood and Carlton. And up the bush to Sandhurst.

Football is a ...? Winter sport! And given it was the first day of winter, who better to share it with than the Coodabeens! And a large plate of Barry Young's mashed potato...!

Football is a ...? Winter sport! And given it was the first day of winter, who better to share it with than the Coodabeens! And a large plate of Barry Young's mashed potato...!

It's mid-season draft time and the ABC's own Danny Morgan has a few memories of his mid-season draft selection 27 years ago.

It's mid-season draft time and the ABC's own Danny Morgan has a few memories of his mid-season draft selection 27 years ago.

The Coodabeens were keeping you company at the polling booth today with a great suite of songs, calls and guests. We hope you enjoyed your democracy sausage.

The Coodabeens were keeping you company at the polling booth today with a great suite of songs, calls and guests. We hope you enjoyed your democracy sausage.

It was John Ironmonger day on the Coodabeens - the former Roy and Swan and now - current day all-American!

It was John Ironmonger day on the Coodabeens - the former Roy and Swan and now - current day all-American!

A 500 game Gippsland champ, the start of the VFLW season and Stan Magro...what more could you want?!

A 500 game Gippsland champ, the start of the VFLW season and Stan Magro...what more could you want?!

Last week, Young Andy's ski jumper seeped into his veins and he started dreaming of Queen's Birthday weekend - hence the June 20 podcast title... This week, with two Demons losses under his belt, that's all out of his system, so we're back on the April track. We go academic - but still footy - with Nick Marshall PhD, AFLW expansion with Peta Serle and Tiger premiership player, Stephen Mount.

Last week, Young Andy's ski jumper seeped into his veins and he started dreaming of Queen's Birthday weekend - hence the June 20 podcast title... This week, with two Demons losses under his belt, that's all out of his system, so we're back on the April track. We go academic - but still footy - with Nick Marshall PhD, AFLW expansion with Peta Serle and Tiger premiership player, Stephen Mount.

A man down but the Coodabeens' zone defence filled the hole. We talked France with Wallsy and the Demons and Saints with Stephen Newport.

A man down but the Coodabeens' zone defence filled the hole. We talked France with Wallsy and the Demons and Saints with Stephen Newport.

The Coodabeens check in with Phillip Island's coach Beau Vernon; we go to the home of football in the US, Washington D.C., to talk with a D.C. Eagle footballer, Johanna Gleeson plus we raise the level of tone with barrister and ex-Tiger, Stephen 'The Jurica Stockade' Jurica.

The Coodabeens check in with Phillip Island's coach Beau Vernon; we go to the home of football in the US, Washington D.C., to talk with a D.C. Eagle footballer, Johanna Gleeson plus we raise the level of tone with barrister and ex-Tiger, Stephen 'The Jurica Stockade' Jurica.

The Coodabeens reconnect with comedian Matthew Hardy, head across the ditch to find out what’s happening with Aussie Rules, New Zealand-style, talk with AFLW star, Shae Sloane, and tap into the world of pilot Peter Moore. Sauce from Sea Lake reads poetry while Cliff from Clematis has a hot tip.

Sans Champs today - but Shae Sloan joined the show, as did an old friend, comedian and former song collaborator from the '80s Matthew Hardy. So you certainly won't go without!

The Coodabeens reconnect with comedian Matthew Hardy, head across the ditch to find out what’s happening with Aussie Rules, New Zealand-style, talk with AFLW star, Shae Sloane, and tap into the world of pilot Peter Moore. Sauce from Sea Lake reads poetry while Cliff from Clematis has a hot tip.

Sans Champs today - but Shae Sloan joined the show, as did an old friend, comedian and former song collaborator from the '80s Matthew Hardy. So you certainly won't go without!

The Coodabeens were good for the run this week, and didn't it show second game back! All the skills were on display and they went right on with the business. Simon Wiggins, former Blue and current train driver was a special guest.

The Coodabeen Champions: Show 2, 2019 featuring Leesa Catto’s preview of the AFLW Grand Final, we tap into a push to ‘Save Our Crabs’ in the SA ammos and meet a real-life footballing Casey Jones in ex-Carlton champ, Simon Wiggins. Callers include Danny from Droop St and Barry from the Barossa while Greg Champion reinvents David Bowie.

The Coodabeen Champions: Show 2, 2019 featuring Leesa Catto’s preview of the AFLW Grand Final, we tap into a push to ‘Save Our Crabs’ in the SA ammos and meet a real-life footballing Casey Jones in ex-Carlton champ, Simon Wiggins. Callers include Danny from Droop St and Barry from the Barossa while Greg Champion reinvents David Bowie.

The Coodabeens were good for the run this week, and didn't it show second game back! All the skills were on display and they went right on with the business. Simon Wiggins, former Blue and current train driver was a special guest.

The Coodabeen Champions: Show 1, 2019 featuring legendary Magpie Dermott Brereton on his local cricketing exploits and Leesa Catto on the AFLW preliminary finals. Talkback caller, Pearl, checks in while Greg Champion takes on ‘The Gambler’ aka ‘Award No Frees (When the Game is in the Balance)’.

The Coodabeen Champions: Show 1, 2019 featuring legendary Magpie Dermott Brereton on his local cricketing exploits and Leesa Catto on the AFLW preliminary finals. Talkback caller, Pearl, checks in while Greg Champion takes on ‘The Gambler’ aka ‘Award No Frees (When the Game is in the Balance)’.

It's talkback from the Coodabeens' 2018 grand final special. Think Guru Bob, Nige and Pearl.

It's the annual Coodabeen Champions grand final special, September 29 2018-style.

It's the annual Coodabeen Champions grand final special, September 29 2018-style.

It's talkback from the Coodabeens' 2018 grand final special. Think Guru Bob, Nige and Pearl.

Andy 'Chopper' Lovell joined the show - Suns assistant coach, former Demon and former Eagle. And former Tasmanian junior woodchopper!

Andy 'Chopper' Lovell joined the show - Suns assistant coach, former Demon and former Eagle. And former Tasmanian junior woodchopper!

Star Collingwood VFLW coach, Penny Cula-Reid, and Jason Heatley - 21 years after he kicked the Saints into a Grand Final in 1997.

Star Collingwood VFLW coach, Penny Cula-Reid, and Jason Heatley - 21 years after he kicked the Saints into a Grand Final in 1997.

Grand Final 1977. Draw. Grand Final replay 1977 - the VFL had no pre-match entertainment. Enter, the only playoff for third played. Between Hawthorn and Richmond. Neville Roberts joined us to chat about playing in the game.

Grand Final 1977. Draw. Grand Final replay 1977 - the VFL had no pre-match entertainment. Enter, the only playoff for third played. Between Hawthorn and Richmond. Neville Roberts joined us to chat about playing in the game.

Back to King Island for their Grand Final, a VFLW goal kicking record, cult hero Peter Street and a footy beanie knitting project.

Back to King Island for their Grand Final, a VFLW goal kicking record, cult hero Peter Street and a footy beanie knitting project.

As the demolition of Adelaide's Football Park begins, we talk to one of the designers of the iconic South Australian stadium.

As the demolition of Adelaide's Football Park begins, we talk to one of the designers of the iconic South Australian stadium.

As the demolition of Adelaide's Football Park begins, we talk to one of the designers of the iconic South Australian stadium.

As the demolition of Adelaide's Football Park begins, we talk to one of the designers of the iconic South Australian stadium.

It is 25 years since Derek Kickett kicked 8 goals for the Bombers in a game - a month later, he was dropped for what ended up being a premiership team. Derek joined the show today.

It is 25 years since Derek Kickett kicked 8 goals for the Bombers in a game - a month later, he was dropped for what ended up being a premiership team. Derek joined the show today.

It was a damp day at Coodabeens HQ but hopefully Warwick Irwin, Angela Foley and Gavin Doig helped keep you dry.

It was a damp day at Coodabeens HQ but hopefully Warwick Irwin, Angela Foley and Gavin Doig helped keep you dry.

Grand Final day 2012. Alex Johnson played in a premiership for the Swans. His dad, Graeme joined us on the day. This weekend, he plays his next game. His dad joined us again to talk through the moment.

Grand Final day 2012. Alex Johnson played in a premiership for the Swans. His dad, Graeme joined us on the day. This weekend, he plays his next game. His dad joined us again to talk through the moment.

It's been 25 years since 1993 - long enough ago to judge whether it was the greatest season of all time? (The Coodabeens had been around for 12 years by that stage...though it may feel like we've been around forever!)

It's been 25 years since 1993 - long enough ago to judge whether it was the greatest season of all time? (The Coodabeens had been around for 12 years by that stage...though it may feel like we've been around forever!)

Covey was regional, remote and removed today but joined us live from the Barwon Heads FC Headquarters. Also on the show, Damian Callinan talking about his new movie, The Merger.

Covey was regional, remote and removed today but joined us live from the Barwon Heads FC Headquarters. Also on the show, Damian Callinan talking about his new movie, The Merger.

Big W and the one and only Big Q feature. Enjoy the mix and muddle of a winter sport.

Big W and the one and only Big Q feature. Enjoy the mix and muddle of a winter sport.

It was Troy Luff day on the Coodabeens today. Enough said. Say no more!

It was Troy Luff day on the Coodabeens today. Enough said. Say no more!

350 games for St Kilda - not a bad effort! But we're not talking about Robert Harvey, it's Belinda Bowey who plays her 350th for the St Kilda City Sharks this weekend. Also joining the show, Kelvin Templeton former Dog superstar and Demon.

350 games for St Kilda - not a bad effort! But we're not talking about Robert Harvey, it's Belinda Bowey who plays her 350th for the St Kilda City Sharks this weekend. Also joining the show, Kelvin Templeton former Dog superstar and Demon.

We're almost at the half way point of the 2018 footy season and my how it's flown! The Coodabeens were joined by a country footballer who flies from Katherine to Mildura every weekend to play! And former Crow cult hero, Wayne Wiedemann.

We're almost at the half way point of the 2018 footy season and my how it's flown! The Coodabeens were joined by a country footballer who flies from Katherine to Mildura every weekend to play! And former Crow cult hero, Wayne Wiedemann.

Ask any footballer and they'll tell you it's hard enough playing one game, but 600? Trevor Field from Avoca plays game 600 today. Also joining the show- AFLW pioneer Meg Hutchins and former Cat and Tiger, Gareth Andrews.

Ask any footballer and they'll tell you it's hard enough playing one game, but 600? Trevor Field from Avoca plays game 600 today. Also joining the show- AFLW pioneer Meg Hutchins and former Cat and Tiger, Gareth Andrews.

Every season up we go ...! It is Queen's Birthday weekend, and we were joined by former Dee and Pie, Peter Moore.

Every season up we go ...! It is Queen's Birthday weekend, and we were joined by former Dee and Pie, Peter Moore.

It was Clive day on the Coodabeens! A favourite of the show since the Dockers' early years, Clive Waterhouse embodied the fun style of Fremantle footy (a mantle that was taken by Shauny McManus into the 2000s!).

It was Clive day on the Coodabeens! A favourite of the show since the Dockers' early years, Clive Waterhouse embodied the fun style of Fremantle footy (a mantle that was taken by Shauny McManus into the 2000s!).

It was all-bush in the first hour - to Werrimul and with Paul Daffey, and then a chat with former Roy, Bill Lokan after the news.

It was all-bush in the first hour - to Werrimul and with Paul Daffey, and then a chat with former Roy, Bill Lokan after the news.

Up to the snow - to Omeo, and to ol' Moorabbin thanks to producer Chris. Earl Spalding joined the show in the second hour to reminisce on his Demons and Blues days.

Up to the snow - to Omeo, and to ol' Moorabbin thanks to producer Chris. Earl Spalding joined the show in the second hour to reminisce on his Demons and Blues days.

Footy is a winter game, and the Coodabeens came to play on a wintry Saturday. Adam White, ex-Carlton joined the show to chat about the day he was knocked out by an umpire!

Footy is a winter game, and the Coodabeens came to play on a wintry Saturday. Adam White, ex-Carlton joined the show to chat about the day he was knocked out by an umpire!

Back with a full contingent and the Coodabeens were firing. Old friend Lisa Williams is the new captain of the Essendon VFLW team and joined the show as did former Roo and dad of Demon Charlie, Paul Spargo. And Sergio Bjelke Petersen got a mention as well ...

Back with a full contingent and the Coodabeens were firing. Old friend Lisa Williams is the new captain of the Essendon VFLW team and joined the show as did former Roo and dad of Demon Charlie, Paul Spargo. And Sergio Bjelke Petersen got a mention as well ...

The team were sans Billy Baxter in studio this morning, but they were still able to create the overlap and score seemingly at will. Drew Petrie is a special guest, there's also a new women's masters footy comp and the discovery of a historical Aussie Rules/gridiron hybrid game called Austus.

The team were sans Billy Baxter in studio this morning, but they were still able to create the overlap and score seemingly at will. Drew Petrie is a special guest, there's also a new women's masters footy comp and the discovery of a historical Aussie Rules/gridiron hybrid game called Austus.

It's talkback, Coodabeens-style. Featuring Nige from Nth Fitzroy, Donnie from Devonport, Guru Bob and more.

Champs was back in town with a full swag of top tunes along with former Swan Daryn Cresswell, Keryn Ralph from our friends at the St Kilda Sharks, Ex-Magpie champ Craig Stewart and doyen of sports writing, Martin Flanagan

It's talkback, Coodabeens-style. Featuring Nige from Nth Fitzroy, Donnie from Devonport, Guru Bob and more.

Champs was back in town with a full swag of top tunes along with former Swan Daryn Cresswell, Keryn Ralph from our friends at the St Kilda Sharks, Ex-Magpie champ Craig Stewart and doyen of sports writing, Martin Flanagan

It was about friends old and new this weekend on the Coodabeens. Sans Champs due to wild weather and an Adelaide connection, the team soldiered on regardless with a myriad of guests and some of your favourite talkback callers on for the ride.

It was about friends old and new this weekend on the Coodabeens. Sans Champs due to wild weather and an Adelaide connection, the team soldiered on regardless with a myriad of guests and some of your favourite talkback callers on for the ride.

This week the boys asked where Gillon McLaughlin should be sending the Gold Coast Suns while the Commonwealth Games exiles them from their regular ground and spoke with former Geelong forward Larry Donohue about this 105 goal Coleman Medal-winning season in 1976. Essendon and Port Adelaide legend Gavin Wanganeen also joined the Coodas to discusses his emerging post-football career as a painter.

This week the boys asked where Gillon McLaughlin should be sending the Gold Coast Suns while the Commonwealth Games exiles them from their regular ground and spoke with former Geelong forward Larry Donohue about this 105 goal Coleman Medal-winning season in 1976. Essendon and Port Adelaide legend Gavin Wanganeen also joined the Coodas to discusses his emerging post-football career as a painter.

Easter footy can only mean one thing - talking about the iconic Stawell Gift! The Coodabeens' own 'Coodabeens' own' Chloe Molloy joined the show hot off her AFLW Rising Star.

Easter footy can only mean one thing - talking about the iconic Stawell Gift! The Coodabeens' own 'Coodabeens' own' Chloe Molloy joined the show hot off her AFLW Rising Star.

It was show one of the 2018 season and the boys came at it with a bang. All the skills were on display, but were there some jungle drums beating?

It was show one of the 2018 season and the boys came at it with a bang. All the skills were on display, but were there some jungle drums beating?

The Coodabeens wrap up the 2017 grand final in the way that only they can.

The Coodabeens wrap up the 2017 grand final in the way that only they can.

It was the Coodabeens Grand Final spectacular live from the MCG and all the skills were on display. Special guests galore, songs, talkback chat - enjoy the show as much as we did!

It was the Coodabeens Grand Final spectacular live from the MCG and all the skills were on display. Special guests galore, songs, talkback chat - enjoy the show as much as we did!

From Port Fairy to the Adelaide Oval (with Crows Premiership star Matthew Robran), Won Wron and former Tiger No.1 Draft pick Anthony Banik and back to the studio where Diamond Creek star Chloe Molloy joined the show in the lead up to the VFLW Grand Final on Sunday.

From Port Fairy to the Adelaide Oval (with Crows Premiership star Matthew Robran), Won Wron and former Tiger No.1 Draft pick Anthony Banik and back to the studio where Diamond Creek star Chloe Molloy joined the show in the lead up to the VFLW Grand Final on Sunday.

At finals time, the intensity goes up a notch, and this weekend's show was no different. Covey was buoyant about the Cats and Torchy wasn't pulling any punches about the Swannies. We spoke to Michael Braun, Shelley Haynes (mum of Nick from the GWS), Rosemary Langley from the Harrow Balmoral FNC and Jason Reddick from Williamstown in the VFL.

At finals time, the intensity goes up a notch, and this weekend's show was no different. Covey was buoyant about the Cats and Torchy wasn't pulling any punches about the Swannies. We spoke to Michael Braun, Shelley Haynes (mum of Nick from the GWS), Rosemary Langley from the Harrow Balmoral FNC and Jason Reddick from Williamstown in the VFL.

We went up country to Mirboo North today were the Maggies are playing Yinnar and spoke to club stalwart Bernice Snell. Former Tiger, Nathan Foley had Leather Poisoning in 2011, we spoke to future Swans CEO Tom Harley about the view from the other side of the fence and you heard future AFLW Number 1 draft pick Chloe Molloy first on the Coodabeens!

We went up country to Mirboo North today were the Maggies are playing Yinnar and spoke to club stalwart Bernice Snell. Former Tiger, Nathan Foley had Leather Poisoning in 2011, we spoke to future Swans CEO Tom Harley about the view from the other side of the fence and you heard future AFLW Number 1 draft pick Chloe Molloy first on the Coodabeens!

We went north to the Loddon Valley FNL, State of Origin with Debbie Lee, Ollie Wines' mum Jane and the Walter Eliza Hall Institute's Margs Brennan

We went north to the Loddon Valley FNL, State of Origin with Debbie Lee, Ollie Wines' mum Jane and the Walter Eliza Hall Institute's Margs Brennan

Today we paid tribute to a great friend and superb sports commentator, Drew Morphett who we lost far too young overnight. Plenty more to keep you entertained there as well - JD Hayes from Euroa, Matt Armstrong, Simon Madden and Jane Steicke from Woorinen.

Today we paid tribute to a great friend and superb sports commentator, Drew Morphett who we lost far too young overnight. Plenty more to keep you entertained there as well - JD Hayes from Euroa, Matt Armstrong, Simon Madden and Jane Steicke from Woorinen.

A great deal of fun was had by all and sundry on the Coodabeens footy show this week.

A great deal of fun was had by all and sundry on the Coodabeens footy show this week.

The Coodabeens went truly national today - to Penguin in Tassie, Glenelg in SA to speak with Glenn Elliott, back to Vic and new EJ Whitten Foundation CEO Nick Holland and the Peanut Farm from where Leesa Catto spoke with us about the Pride Round in the SFNL.

The Coodabeens went truly national today - to Penguin in Tassie, Glenelg in SA to speak with Glenn Elliott, back to Vic and new EJ Whitten Foundation CEO Nick Holland and the Peanut Farm from where Leesa Catto spoke with us about the Pride Round in the SFNL.

A trip across the border to Thurgoona, to Aberfeldie and Jo Daniher, mum of Joe, some International Cup flavour and a super chat with Kevin 'Bulldog' Murray.

A trip across the border to Thurgoona, to Aberfeldie and Jo Daniher, mum of Joe, some International Cup flavour and a super chat with Kevin 'Bulldog' Murray.

One of the original leather poisoning candidates, Barry Price joined the show - 52 possessions for Collingwood in 1971!

One of the original leather poisoning candidates, Barry Price joined the show - 52 possessions for Collingwood in 1971!

We were all over Australia today - Katunga in the Picola and District FL, Craig Starcevich in Cairns and the AFL National Inclusion Carnival on the Gold Coast

We were all over Australia today - Katunga in the Picola and District FL, Craig Starcevich in Cairns and the AFL National Inclusion Carnival on the Gold Coast

From Ororoo where Deb Trengove (mum of Jack and Jess) joined us from, to Grovedale and Ian Nankervis - and the studio where Taylah Morton from the Under 15 State Schools Big V team.

From Ororoo where Deb Trengove (mum of Jack and Jess) joined us from, to Grovedale and Ian Nankervis - and the studio where Taylah Morton from the Under 15 State Schools Big V team.

From Shepparton to Old Scotch and everywhere in between - including a chat with Phil Egan who had leather poisoning in 1990.

From Shepparton to Old Scotch and everywhere in between - including a chat with Phil Egan who had leather poisoning in 1990.

Billy Baxter was back with the boys on Saturday! It was great to have him back

Billy Baxter was back with the boys on Saturday! It was great to have him back

From the Metro Under 15 girls champs to the old 'Teal Cup' and the Vic Metro v Vic Country Under 18s match, Newbridge near Bendigo and Jordan Bannister - former ump and player.

From the Metro Under 15 girls champs to the old 'Teal Cup' and the Vic Metro v Vic Country Under 18s match, Newbridge near Bendigo and Jordan Bannister - former ump and player.

To Tatura in the country, North-East Arnhem Land, a chat with the mum of Cam Guthrie of the Cats and former Lion and Dog, Simon Atkins!

To Tatura in the country, North-East Arnhem Land, a chat with the mum of Cam Guthrie of the Cats and former Lion and Dog, Simon Atkins!

From Sandhurst Footy Club and Wayne Primmer to David Neitz and Freeze MND, Perth Breakky and former AFL Champion Peter Bell and the 2016 volunteer of the year.

From Sandhurst Footy Club and Wayne Primmer to David Neitz and Freeze MND, Perth Breakky and former AFL Champion Peter Bell and the 2016 volunteer of the year.

Bambill Footy Club in Mildura to Andrew Mackie's mum, Joanne and one of the true gentlemen of footy, Thorold Merrett

Bambill Footy Club in Mildura to Andrew Mackie's mum, Joanne and one of the true gentlemen of footy, Thorold Merrett

Live from Box Hill City Oval for the VFL Women's match between Box Hill Hawks and St Kilda Sharks.

Live from Box Hill City Oval for the VFL Women's match between Box Hill Hawks and St Kilda Sharks.

Alicia Sometimes joined the team with guests including sweet 16, Terry Keays and Bernadette Kennedy mother of Josh.

Alicia Sometimes joined the team with guests including sweet 16, Terry Keays and Bernadette Kennedy mother of Josh.

It was China to the bush with plenty of chatter about the footy in Shanghai

It was China to the bush with plenty of chatter about the footy in Shanghai

From Tocumwal to Cranbourne, appreciating AFL umpire Scott Jeffrey and Sweet 16, Sid Catlin

From Tocumwal to Cranbourne, appreciating AFL umpire Scott Jeffrey and Sweet 16, Sid Catlin

The Coodabeens brought the fun with songs and talkback and guests the likes of 'Toby' Bairstow and Sharon McEvoy, mum of Ben

The Coodabeens brought the fun with songs and talkback and guests the likes of 'Toby' Bairstow and Sharon McEvoy, mum of Ben

The Coodabeens were after suggestions for the right music to play when Port Adelaide take on the Suns in China.

The Coodabeens were after suggestions for the right music to play when Port Adelaide take on the Suns in China.

The Coodabeens were sans Champs in studio today.

The Coodabeens were sans Champs in studio today.

The Coodabeens went long and direct with the footy discussing the Swans 0-3 start and ... Chimney Sweeps from Geelong

The Coodabeens went long and direct with the footy discussing the Swans 0-3 start and ... Chimney Sweeps from Geelong

The boys were live from the lower Town Hall at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

The boys were live from the lower Town Hall at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival.

Footy's back and so are the Coodabeen Champions to talk flaming scoreboards and catch up with Robert Wiley.

Footy's back and so are the Coodabeen Champions to talk flaming scoreboards and catch up with Robert Wiley.

The Coodabeens were back this week - the first show for 2017! Champs was out for the day so we subbed in Alicia Sometimes from the Outer Sanctum Podcast

We were back with you for the first time in 2017! For this week it was out: Champion (music festival), in: Sometimes (Alicia from the Outer Sanctum)

We were back with you for the first time in 2017! For this week it was out: Champion (music festival), in: Sometimes (Alicia from the Outer Sanctum)

The Coodabeens were back this week - the first show for 2017! Champs was out for the day so we subbed in Alicia Sometimes from the Outer Sanctum Podcast