It almost seemed impossible at the time.

Essendon was in the midst of one of footy's greatest patches of dominance, flying again in the 2001 season after their historic 2000 premiership.

But in Round 10, 2001, the Brisbane Lions proved the Bombers could bleed.

And they quickly got a taste for it.

In this episode, Leigh Matthews explains the story behind his use of a well-known Arnold Schwarzenegger quote in the build-up to that game and how it helped spur the Lions to the first of their three successive premierships against the same club that season.

He also expresses his concerns about the AFL expanding to 19 teams and why Alastair Clarkson might not be the answer for clubs looking for a new coach.

Join the four-time premiership coach and host Matt Granland as they discuss Brisbane's breakthrough flag on Footy: Then and Now. 

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Each Wednesday, Footy Then and Now 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.

It almost seemed impossible at the time.
Essendon was in the midst of one of footy's greatest patches of dominance, flying again in the 2001 season after their historic 2000 premiership.
But in Round 10, 2001, the Brisbane Lions proved the Bombers could bleed.
And they quickly got a taste for it.
In this episode, Leigh Matthews explains the story behind his use of a well-known Arnold Schwarzenegger quote in the build-up to that game and how it helped spur the Lions to the first of their three successive premierships against the same club that season.
He also expresses his concerns about the AFL expanding to 19 teams and why Alastair Clarkson might not be the answer for clubs looking for a new coach.
Join the four-time premiership coach and host Matt Granland as they discuss Brisbane's breakthrough flag on Footy: Then and Now.  -------------------------------------------------------------------- Each Wednesday, Footy Then and Now 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.

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