This week on Great Australian Lives, Craig catches up with renowned coach, David Parkin.

A former AFL player, Parkin's stature in the history of Australian Rules Football is based mainly on his achievements as a coach. 

Building on his experience as a player and educator, Parkin won four premierships (one at Hawthorn, three at Carlton) and is considered one of the most influential coaches of the modern era.

This week on Great Australian Lives, Craig catches up with renowned coach, David Parkin.
A former AFL player, Parkin's stature in the history of Australian Rules Football is based mainly on his achievements as a coach. 
Building on his experience as a player and educator, Parkin won four premierships (one at Hawthorn, three at Carlton) and is considered one of the most influential coaches of the modern era.

Craig Willis will celebrate the lives of some of Australia's most influential and prolific personalities from a diverse range of backgrounds - entertainers, humanitarians and those with untold stories.

Craig Willis will celebrate the lives of some of Australia's most influential and prolific personalities from a diverse range of backgrounds - entertainers, humanitarians and those with untold stories.

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David Parkin on Great Australian Lives

This week on Great Australian Lives, Craig catches up with Sue Stanley.

Starting dance classes at the age of four, Stanley went from ballet to gymnastics to becoming a five-time world champion in two disciplines. 

She then went on to purchase a gym and started doing aerobics which led to international stardom.

This week on Great Australian Lives, Craig catches up with Sue Stanley.
Starting dance classes at the age of four, Stanley went from ballet to gymnastics to becoming a five-time world champion in two disciplines. 
She then went on to purchase a gym and started doing aerobics which led to international stardom.

Sue Stanley on Great Australian Lives

This week, Craig catches up with Olympic medalist Kathy Watt.

Watt is an Australian racing cyclist who won two medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain (gold in the road race, and silver in the pursuit)

She has been able to juggle an academic career with her chosen sport which has taken her all over the globe.

She is also heavily involved in promoting sports amongst Australian youngsters and is having a big impact.

This week, Craig catches up with Olympic medalist Kathy Watt.
Watt is an Australian racing cyclist who won two medals at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona, Spain (gold in the road race, and silver in the pursuit)
She has been able to juggle an academic career with her chosen sport which has taken her all over the globe.
She is also heavily involved in promoting sports amongst Australian youngsters and is having a big impact.

Kathy Watt on Great Australian Lives

This week on Great Australian Lives, Craig catches up with legendary AFL footballer, Brian Beers.

A half-forward, Beers was a member of Collingwood's 1958 premiership team and kicked the first and last goals in an epic and historic grand final at the MCG. 

Once Brian had decided to retire from VFL/AFL football, tennis resumed its place in his life and he played at a high level before heading into the game’s administration.

This week on Great Australian Lives, Craig catches up with legendary AFL footballer, Brian Beers.
A half-forward, Beers was a member of Collingwood's 1958 premiership team and kicked the first and last goals in an epic and historic grand final at the MCG. 
Once Brian had decided to retire from VFL/AFL football, tennis resumed its place in his life and he played at a high level before heading into the game’s administration.

David Parkin on Great Australian Lives

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