Michael Green

Mike Sheahan sits down with Michael Green (grandfather of Tom), whose family went through tragedy losing one grandson before seeing another drafted by the GWS GiantsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Sheahan sits down with Michael Green (grandfather of Tom), whose family went through tragedy losing one grandson before seeing another drafted by the GWS GiantsSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Michael Green: a grandparent's life went from devastation to delight

Callan Ward

After making his debut for the Western Bulldogs while still in high school, Callan Ward became captain of a young GWS side at the age of just 21. Nearing return following two knee injuries that ended his 2019 campaign, he spoke to Mike on the eve of the 2020 season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After making his debut for the Western Bulldogs while still in high school, Callan Ward became captain of a young GWS side at the age of just 21. Nearing return following two knee injuries that ended his 2019 campaign, he spoke to Mike on the eve of the 2020 season.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Callan Ward: from a son of the west to a Giant of men

Brian Lake

In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional interview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional interview.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brian Lake: "I'm still broken"

Dane Swan

After a controversial start to his career, Dane Swan became a Collingwood great before it came to an abrupt end after 258 games.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a controversial start to his career, Dane Swan became a Collingwood great before it came to an abrupt end after 258 games.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Dane Swan: the larrikin who became a legend

Tom Boyd

Tom Boyd was the number one pick in 2013 and led the Bulldogs to a fairytale premiership before he retired at the age of 23 in May 2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Boyd was the number one pick in 2013 and led the Bulldogs to a fairytale premiership before he retired at the age of 23 in May 2019.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Tom Boyd: from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows

Stevie Johnson

One of September's greatest performers, the mercurial Stevie Johnson, sits down with Mike to discuss his sparkling career.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of September's greatest performers, the mercurial Stevie Johnson, sits down with Mike to discuss his sparkling career.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Stevie Johnson: the truth behind the "Just call me 'Norm'!" story

Ray McLean

Credited with the turnaround of leadership standards in the AFL, Leading Teams' Ray McLean joins Mike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Credited with the turnaround of leadership standards in the AFL, Leading Teams' Ray McLean joins Mike.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ray McLean: Leading teams to greater glory

John Coleman

Mike Sheahan speaks to former Coleman Medalists and AFL legends to learn about John Coleman, one of the finest to play Australian Rules Football.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Sheahan speaks to former Coleman Medalists and AFL legends to learn about John Coleman, one of the finest to play Australian Rules Football.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

John Coleman: the greatest full forward of them all?

Scott Cummings

The Coleman Medalist in 1999, Scott Cummings kicked 349 goals in 128 games for four AFL clubs - including a bag of eight on debut.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Coleman Medalist in 1999, Scott Cummings kicked 349 goals in 128 games for four AFL clubs - including a bag of eight on debut.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Scott Cummings: the champion forward on "the darkest period of my life"

Ray Shaw

A captain for Collingwood, Ray Shaw played 146 games for the Pies. His sons, Rhyce and Heath, also became Magpies under the father / son rule, while his second cousin, Tim Paine, captains Australia in Test cricket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A captain for Collingwood, Ray Shaw played 146 games for the Pies. His sons, Rhyce and Heath, also became Magpies under the father / son rule, while his second cousin, Tim Paine, captains Australia in Test cricket.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Ray Shaw: the legacy of the the Shaw family traverses eras and sporting codes

Mike Sheahan, one of the AFL's most respected journalists, hosts Open Mike on Fox Footy, an insightful TV interview series featuring some of the greats of the game and providing viewers with the most in-depth and illuminating footy discussions. The show also works perfectly as an audio product for those catching up on their commute.

Enjoy listening to interviews with the greats of the game of footy. Wish most interviews were longer than 30 minutes.

Enjoyable Footy Pod

Open Mike

Sandy Roberts

Veteran broadcaster Sandy Roberts has announced his retirement from TV after a career spanning 46 years and more than 1100 VFL / AFL games. In a special extended Open Mike, he reflects on a career that saw him play a central role in eight Summer Olympics, three Winter Olympics, tennis, golf and racing alongside AFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran broadcaster Sandy Roberts has announced his retirement from TV after a career spanning 46 years and more than 1100 VFL / AFL games. In a special extended Open Mike, he reflects on a career that saw him play a central role in eight Summer Olympics, three Winter Olympics, tennis, golf and racing alongside AFL.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Sandy Roberts: a broadcasting legend reflects on his stellar career

Richmond was a basket case when Brendon Gale started as a player in the late 1980s. The situation was much the same when he became the club's chief executive in 2009. In 2017, the Tigers completed their most successful home-and-away season since 1995, finishing third with 15 wins. Gale discusses it allSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richmond was a basket case when Brendon Gale started as a player in the late 1980s. The situation was much the same when he became the club's chief executive in 2009. In 2017, the Tigers completed their most successful home-and-away season since 1995, finishing third with 15 wins. Gale discusses it all See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Brendon Gale

Mike Fitzpatrick

After winning three flags at Carlton, the Rhodes Scholar Mike Fitzpatrick sat on the AFL Commission throughout all the big issues of the past decade in football: the Essendon supplements saga, Ben Cousins and the expansion clubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After winning three flags at Carlton, the Rhodes Scholar Mike Fitzpatrick sat on the AFL Commission throughout all the big issues of the past decade in football: the Essendon supplements saga, Ben Cousins and the expansion clubs.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Mike Fitzpatrick

Hannah Mouncey

Hannah Mouncey made headlines after being ruled ineligible for selection in the 2017 AFLW Draft. The transgender footballer makes her case again and opens up to Mike on her very personal journey away from the footy ground.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hannah Mouncey made headlines after being ruled ineligible for selection in the 2017 AFLW Draft. The transgender footballer makes her case again and opens up to Mike on her very personal journey away from the footy ground.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Hannah Mouncey

Dustin Fletcher

Dustin Fletcher started his AFL career as a shy, spindly 17-year-old schoolboy. It was to be 23 years before he finished the longest career in VFL/AFL history. He finished with 400 games, 2 Premierships and a best and fairest at the BombersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Fletcher started his AFL career as a shy, spindly 17-year-old schoolboy. It was to be 23 years before he finished the longest career in VFL/AFL history. He finished with 400 games, 2 Premierships and a best and fairest at the Bombers See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Dustin Fletcher

Brendon Goddard

Over 330 games for St. Kilda and Essendon, Brendon Goddard was named All-Australian twice but despite his best effort, a premiership eluded himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Over 330 games for St. Kilda and Essendon, Brendon Goddard was named All-Australian twice but despite his best effort, a premiership eluded himSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Brendon Goddard: from a Saint to a Bomber

Mike Allen

Not many people diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer feel ‘unbelievably lucky’, but former golfer and popular radio personality Mark Allen does. The 50-year-old recently had surgery to remove 70 per cent of his rectum, after undergoing an operation to remove 18 per cent of his lungs earlier this year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Not many people diagnosed with stage four bowel cancer feel ‘unbelievably lucky’, but former golfer and popular radio personality Mark Allen does. The 50-year-old recently had surgery to remove 70 per cent of his rectum, after undergoing an operation to remove 18 per cent of his lungs earlier this year.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

"I knew there was no stage five" - champion golfer Mike Allen speaks to Mike

Bob Murphy

Writer, rock n roller, 300-game player, club captain, rascal, Bob. Mike Sheahan has a yarn with legendary Western Bulldog Robert ‘Bob’ Murphy including missing out on that drought-breaking 2016 Premiership.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Writer, rock n roller, 300-game player, club captain, rascal, Bob. Mike Sheahan has a yarn with legendary Western Bulldog Robert ‘Bob’ Murphy including missing out on that drought-breaking 2016 Premiership.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Bob Murphy

Mike Sheahan

Player Takeover continues on Fox Footy with one of the competition’s finest swapping his boots for the clipboard. North Melbourne full-forward Ben Brown takes aim at award winning journalist and AFL life member – Mike Sheahan. Don’t miss ‘Open Ben’.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Player Takeover continues on Fox Footy with one of the competition’s finest swapping his boots for the clipboard. North Melbourne full-forward Ben Brown takes aim at award winning journalist and AFL life member – Mike Sheahan. Don’t miss ‘Open Ben’.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Ben: Mike Sheahan

Two of the best players of their era, Kelvin Moore and David Dench sit down with Mike to discuss their careers and rivalries throughout their era.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two of the best players of their era, Kelvin Moore and David Dench sit down with Mike to discuss their careers and rivalries throughout their era.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Moore vs Dench - a rivalry that defined football in the 1970s

Rodney Eade

Mike is joined by four-time premiership player Rodney Eade, who after a glittering playing career then coached 377 games of AFL football with a premiership eluding himSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike is joined by four-time premiership player Rodney Eade, who after a glittering playing career then coached 377 games of AFL football with a premiership eluding himSee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Rodney Eade: Rocket was an expressive coach - will he open up to Mike?

Shaun Rehn

In Grand Final week, two-time Premiership hero Shaun Rehn opens up on a successful career battling both mental and physical challenges along the way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Grand Final week, two-time Premiership hero Shaun Rehn opens up on a successful career battling both mental and physical challenges along the way.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Shaun Rehn

Paul Connors

Paul Connors is the AFL's Jerry Maguire ... a young, starry-eyed player manager who built an empire from a hope and a prayer. Paul Connors had to sell his house to start his business ... and ended up with clients named Judd, Hodge, Dangerfield, Naitanui, Hurley, Sydney's Josh Kennedy and the $9 million man, Josh KellySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Paul Connors is the AFL's Jerry Maguire ... a young, starry-eyed player manager who built an empire from a hope and a prayer. Paul Connors had to sell his house to start his business ... and ended up with clients named Judd, Hodge, Dangerfield, Naitanui, Hurley, Sydney's Josh Kennedy and the $9 million man, Josh Kelly See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Paul Connors

Justin Madden

Standing at 206cm, Justin 'Harry' Madden played 332 games, won two premierships and later became a state minister - all with a smile on his face. Big Harry has a laugh in this edition of Open Mike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Standing at 206cm, Justin 'Harry' Madden played 332 games, won two premierships and later became a state minister - all with a smile on his face. Big Harry has a laugh in this edition of Open Mike.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Justin Madden

Danny Southern

From 1990's Bulldogs hard man to jet-setter and Islam convert - Daniel Southern has lived a life. He tells Mike Sheahan all about it in this return of Open Mike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From 1990's Bulldogs hard man to jet-setter and Islam convert - Daniel Southern has lived a life. He tells Mike Sheahan all about it in this return of Open Mike.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Danny Southern

Mark Brayshaw

The rollercoaster that is having three sons in the AFL at the same time is an emotional one. Mark Brayshaw, father of Angus, Andrew and Hamish, is on that ride and joins Mike Sheahan on Open Mike.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The rollercoaster that is having three sons in the AFL at the same time is an emotional one. Mark Brayshaw, father of Angus, Andrew and Hamish, is on that ride and joins Mike Sheahan on Open Mike.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Mark Brayshaw

Merv Keane

Merv Keane is a three-time Premiership player and part of Richmond's Team of the Century. Tragically, Merv suffered incomprehensible personal loss in 2017. He sits down with Mike to tell his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Merv Keane is a three-time Premiership player and part of Richmond's Team of the Century. Tragically, Merv suffered incomprehensible personal loss in 2017. He sits down with Mike to tell his story.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Open Mike: Merv Keane

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