In just his third AFL season, Gavin Wanganeen won the Brownlow Medal and helped lead the ‘Baby Bombers’ to an unexpected premiership in 1993.

But just a few years later, he broke the hearts of Essendon fans by moving to the AFL's newest club, the Port Adelaide Power.

On this episode of Footy: Then and Now, Wanganeen reflects on the advice he received from Indigenous 'pioneers' of the game as a youngster as he tried to make his way in the game. And, in turn, the advice he gives to young players in today's game, including his own son, Tex, who is in his first year at the Bombers.

Wanganeen also shared his thoughts on the Port Adelaide 'prison bar' jumper situation, sharing an interesting thought about another Power guernsey he'd like to see worn.

Join the two-time premiership player and host Shane McInnes as they reflect on one of the greatest careers an Indigenous footballer has had in the game.

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Each Wednesday, Shane McInnes is joined by champions of the game to step down memory lane and discuss a momentous edition of a corresponding match of that round.
Never-before-heard stories about iconic footy moments, life after footy, and plenty of banter and insight to get you hyped for the round ahead!

Don't miss an episode: Follow/Subscribe to Footy: Then and Now on your podcast platform of choice today.

 

In just his third AFL season, Gavin Wanganeen won the Brownlow Medal and helped lead the &lsquo;Baby Bombers&rsquo; to an unexpected premiership in 1993.
But just a few years later, he broke the hearts of Essendon fans by moving to the AFL's newest club, the Port Adelaide Power.
On this episode of Footy: Then and Now, Wanganeen reflects on the advice he received from Indigenous 'pioneers' of the game as a youngster as he tried to make his way in the game. And, in turn, the advice he gives to young players in today's game, including his own son, Tex, who is in his first year at the Bombers.
Wanganeen also shared his thoughts on the Port Adelaide 'prison bar' jumper situation, sharing an interesting thought about another Power guernsey he'd like to see worn.
Join the two-time premiership player and host Shane McInnes as they reflect on one of the greatest careers an Indigenous footballer has had in the game.
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Each Wednesday, Shane McInnes is joined by champions of the game to step down memory lane and discuss a momentous edition of a corresponding match of that round. Never-before-heard stories about iconic footy moments, life after footy, and plenty of banter and insight to get you hyped for the round ahead!
Don't miss an episode: Follow/Subscribe to&nbsp;Footy: Then and Now&nbsp;on your podcast platform of choice today.
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