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.

The 1977 Centenary Test: Part 1

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.

MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the coaching 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 from ‘Lethal Leigh’ himself on his memories of football growing up in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, his development into one of the most respected players in the game and the highs and lows of his journey at Hawthorn in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Anthony Hudson is also joined by Leigh’s former teammate and coach, David Parkin, who shares his memories of Leigh’s uncompromising style and a single mindedness that took him to the heights of the league.

In this episode of At the &lsquo;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 from &lsquo;Lethal Leigh&rsquo; himself on his memories of football growing up in Melbourne&rsquo;s south eastern suburbs, his development into one of the most respected players in the game and the highs and lows of his journey at Hawthorn in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Anthony Hudson is also joined by Leigh&rsquo;s former teammate and coach, David Parkin, who shares his memories of Leigh&rsquo;s uncompromising style and a single mindedness that took him to the heights of the league.

MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the playing years

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 the Demons through the 1950s and 1960s that was followed by years of despair for the much-loved football club.

This episode of the MCC members' podcast is for the thousands of success-starved MCC members who have followed their beloved Demons through thick, thin and their return to the top of the ladder in 2021. Host Anthony Hudson interviews respected journalist Mike Sheahan, former Dees assistant coach Chris Fagan and ex-Melbourne players David Neitz and Jordan Lewis.

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&rsquo; podcast looks back on a decade of dominance for the Demons through the 1950s and 1960s that was followed by years of despair for the much-loved football club. This episode of the MCC members' podcast is for the thousands of success-starved MCC members who have followed their beloved Demons through thick, thin and their return to the top of the ladder in 2021. Host Anthony Hudson interviews respected journalist Mike Sheahan, former Dees assistant coach Chris Fagan and ex-Melbourne players David Neitz and Jordan Lewis.

Hearts Beat True

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, Marlene Matthews and Gloria Cook Wigney, reflect on the highs and lows of competing, Bruce McAvaney details the extraordinary feats of Betty Cuthbert and Shirley Strickland on the MCG track, while Gordon Bennett, David Studham and Jed Smith share little-known facts on how the Melbourne Games came to life.

In this episode of At the &lsquo;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&rsquo;s, and the southern hemisphere&rsquo;s, first Games.
Athletes from the 1956 Games, Marlene Matthews and Gloria Cook Wigney, reflect on the highs and lows of competing, Bruce McAvaney details the extraordinary feats of Betty Cuthbert and Shirley Strickland on the MCG track, while Gordon Bennett, David Studham and Jed Smith share little-known facts on how the Melbourne Games came to life.

Melbourne 1956 Olympic Games

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 the fight against the ‘Beast’.

We hear about Daniher from those close to him – daughter Bec, whose passion and drive is doing so much to lead the fight, and friends including Tim Watson, Garry Lyon, Chris Fagan, Nick Riewoldt, Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson.

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 &ndash; and important funds &ndash; in the fight against the &lsquo;Beast&rsquo;.
We hear about Daniher from those close to him &ndash; daughter Bec, whose passion and drive is doing so much to lead the fight, and friends including Tim Watson, Garry Lyon, Chris Fagan, Nick Riewoldt, Gerard Whateley and Mark Robinson.

Neale Daniher and the FightMND story

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 and former Tigers star, Brendon Gale, sits down with host Anthony Hudson to share his experience being at the helm of the rise of the current Richmond dynasty that has garnered three flags in the last four years.

Gale and Hudson cover Brendon’s first days at Tigerland and his resulting days as player over a 12-year career, the lengths that have been achieved to save the Club and which game was the most important win for the Club in their modern-day history… and it wasn’t a Grand Final!

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&rsquo;s best sports administrators.
In this episode of At The &lsquo;G, Richmond chief executive and former Tigers star, Brendon Gale, sits down with host Anthony Hudson to share his experience being at the helm of the rise of the current Richmond dynasty that has garnered three flags in the last four years.
Gale and Hudson cover Brendon&rsquo;s first days at Tigerland and his resulting days as player over a 12-year career, the lengths that have been achieved to save the Club and which game was the most important win for the Club in their modern-day history&hellip; and it wasn&rsquo;t a Grand Final!

In conversation with Brendon Gale

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 one of the most courageous centuries the game has ever seen.

Speaking to Hughes and guests Terry Alderman and Mike Coward, Hudson situates Hughes’ unforgettable MCG century within his larger cricketing story and explores how the audacious stroke maker would eventually step away from the game due to the relentless might of the West Indies and the fractious state of Australian cricket.

Stay tuned for Part II of the 1981 Boxing Day Test, which looks at another memorable performance from the match – that of legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee.

The MCC would like to acknowledge and thank Cricket Australia, ESPN CrickInfo and Radio SEN for the use of audio within this podcast. 

In this episode of At the &lsquo;G &ndash; the first of a two-part special on the Boxing Day Test of 1981 &ndash; 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 one of the most courageous centuries the game has ever seen.
Speaking to Hughes and guests Terry Alderman and Mike Coward, Hudson situates Hughes&rsquo; unforgettable MCG century within his larger cricketing story and explores how the audacious stroke maker would eventually step away from the game due to the relentless might of the West Indies and the fractious state of Australian cricket.
Stay tuned for Part II of the 1981 Boxing Day Test, which looks at another memorable performance from the match &ndash; that of legendary fast bowler Dennis Lillee.
The MCC would like to acknowledge and thank Cricket Australia, ESPN CrickInfo and Radio SEN for the use of audio within this podcast.

The 1981 Boxing Day Test: Part I

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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