At The 'G
At The 'G
Hosted by Anthony Hudson, At the ‘G captures and celebrates the essence of the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) and the place it holds in the hearts and minds of Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) members and the public.Social links:
DK Lillee - a legend of the MCG
In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson speaks to Dennis Keith Lillee, a sportsman whose connection with the MCG and its crowd is as strong as anyone in the history of the ground. The Dennis Lillee story is also one of resilience; returning after being told he might never bowl again due…
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The 1977 Centenary Test: Part 2
In this episode of At the ‘G – Part 2 of our 1977 Centenary Test special – host Anthony Hudson is joined by Rick McCosker, Rod Marsh, Kerry O’Keeffe and more to recap how one of the great Test matches finished with the most historic of results.
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The 1977 Centenary Test: Part 1
In this episode of At the ‘G – the first of a two-part special on the Centenary Test match played between Australia and England at the MCG in March, 1977 – host Anthony Hudson looks back at what is universally regarded as one of the greatest cricketing occasions, and matches, ever. Hudson hears fr…
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MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the coaching years
In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson brings you the second part of the MCG story of the great Leigh Matthews, sharing tales of triumph from his September deeds as a coach. Lifting off from Leigh’s acceptance of an assistant coaching role at Collingwood as part of a succession plan to …
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MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the playing years
In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson explores the career of the formidable Leigh Matthews and the highlights of a playing career from 1969 to 1985 that saw Leigh play 332 games, kick 915 goals for Hawthorn, win four premierships and an incredible eight best and fairest awards. We hear…
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Hearts Beat True
For the first time since 1964, the Demons were crowned minor premiers in 2021 following years of tribulation. Ahead of the Club's preliminary final match against Geelong at Optus Stadium on Friday 10 September, the latest episode of the MCC members’ podcast looks back on a decade of dominance for …
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Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games
In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson takes us back 65 years to the 1956 Summer Olympic Games which saw the Melbourne Cricket Ground play host to unforgettable sporting feats as the main stadium for Australia’s, and the southern hemisphere’s, first Games. Athletes from the 1956 Games, …
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Neale Daniher and the FightMND story
In this episode, host Anthony Hudson pays tribute to the incredible contribution of former Melbourne coach Neale Daniher, whose refusal to submit in the face of enormous adversity has seen him turn his personal battle with MND into an uplifting campaign to raise awareness – and important funds – in…
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In conversation with Brendon Gale
From almost being laughed out of a Channel Nine studio in 2010 following a bold declaration of 75,000 members, three Premiership flags and zero debts by 2020, to now sitting comfortably at the table of Australia’s best sports administrators. In this episode of At The ‘G, Richmond chief executive a…
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The 1981 Boxing Day Test: Part I
In this episode of At the ‘G – the first of a two-part special on the Boxing Day Test of 1981 – host Anthony Hudson takes a look at one of the most remarkable and dramatic days of Test cricket, when Australia faced the all-powerful West Indies attack at the MCG and Vice-captain Kim Hughes delivered…
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