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The Mid-Year Festival of Footy - Part 2

The Mid-Year Festival of Footy - Part 2

FromThe People's Game


The Mid-Year Festival of Footy - Part 2

FromThe People's Game

ratings:
Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Apr 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Keeping with the times of modern AFL list management practices The People's Game have made a late change this week:
OUT: Kasey Symons (larynx awareness)
IN: Fiona Bell (debut)

This week JB, Gordo and Fi discuss all things ANZAC Footy, pre-game music and more including:

•Fi's journey from Sydneysider to Western Bulldogs diehard
•The difference between Sydney and Melbourne sporting cultures
•How long is Luke Beveridge's leash at the Bulldogs?
•Why would Buddy want to live in Sydney?
•Are in-game interviews just a little bit naff?
•Has Eddie Betts joined the All-Time small forward group with Daicos and Milne?
•Should ANZAC Day games have pre-game entertainment?
•Why do we feel compelled to offer pre-game entertainment and other types of 'fan engagement'?and

This week's Book Club discussion is based on Martin Flanagan's The Game in Time of War and footy's role in escapism from the trials of modern life.
Released:
Apr 25, 2019
Format:
Podcast episode

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