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 take over from Bob Rose, Huddo explores Leigh’s historic 1990 Grand Final win at the helm of the Pies, followed by the remarkable Brisbane Lions three-peat. Plus, Leigh reflects on the pressure and stress of coaching that comes hand in hand with euphoria an exhilaration and his thoughts and feelings in the aftermath of claiming the ultimate victory.

In this episode of At the &lsquo;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&rsquo;s acceptance of an assistant coaching role at Collingwood as part of a succession plan to take over from Bob Rose, Huddo explores Leigh&rsquo;s historic 1990 Grand Final win at the helm of the Pies, followed by the remarkable Brisbane Lions three-peat. Plus, Leigh reflects on the pressure and stress of coaching that comes hand in hand with euphoria an exhilaration and his thoughts and feelings in the aftermath of claiming the ultimate victory.

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.

Hosted by Anthony Hudson, At the &lsquo;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.

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MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the coaching years

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 to stress fractures in his back. In this episode, Lillee details the journey to overcoming the adversity which saw him sit out of Test cricket for 18 months and the recovery that led to his return as a different but no less effective bowler.

In this episode of At the &lsquo;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.&nbsp;
The Dennis Lillee story is also one of resilience; returning after being told he might never bowl again due to stress fractures in his back. In this episode, Lillee details the journey to overcoming the adversity which saw him sit out of Test cricket for 18 months and the recovery that led to his return as a different but no less effective bowler.

DK Lillee - a legend of the MCG

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.

In this episode of At the &lsquo;G &ndash; Part 2 of our 1977 Centenary Test special &ndash; host Anthony Hudson is joined by Rick McCosker, Rod Marsh, Kerry O&rsquo;Keeffe and more to recap how one of the great Test matches finished with the most historic of results.

The 1977 Centenary Test: Part 2

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 from courageous opening batter Rick McCosker, Kerry O’Keeffe and the record-breaking Rodney Marsh while reflecting on theextraordinary hitting of debutant David Hookes against arch enemy Tony Greig, the eccentric Englishman Derek Randall who refused to be intimidated by the Aussies, and legendary Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee who had the crowd at fever pitch.

In this episode of At the &lsquo;G &ndash; the first of a two-part special on the Centenary Test match played between Australia and England at the MCG in March, 1977 &ndash; host Anthony Hudson looks back at what is universally regarded as one of the greatest cricketing occasions, and matches, ever.
Hudson hears from courageous opening batter Rick McCosker, Kerry O&rsquo;Keeffe and the record-breaking Rodney Marsh while reflecting on the extraordinary hitting of debutant David Hookes against arch enemy Tony Greig, the eccentric Englishman Derek Randall who refused to be intimidated by the Aussies, and legendary Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee who had the crowd at fever pitch.

MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the coaching years

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