John Stanley's Only Fans
John Stanley's Only Fans
Playlist by John Stanley's Only FansVeteran broadcaster John Stanley is entering a very different kind of digital space. Welcome to John Stanley’s Only Fans, the show where the only thing on display is a deep, enduring love for the game…15 clip(s) in playlist
Chris Minns: Top Dog in the Premier’s Office
Born just days before the Bulldogs’ 1979 grand final loss to the Dragons, NSW Premier Chris Minns grew up during the club’s golden era. He joins John Stanley to reveal the Bulldogs obsession that survived growing up in Saint George territory and now powers a split Bulldogs-Dragons household. It’s a…
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Mike Whitney: The Spirit of South Sydney
Mike Whitney has worn the Baggy Green, hosted some of Australia’s biggest TV shows, and lived a sporting life most fans could only dream of. But ask him what really gets the heart racing, and it’s South Sydney. From childhood days on the Paddington Hill to the brutal fight for the Rabbitohs’ surviv…
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Morris Iemma: Built by the Red V
Former NSW Premier Morris Iemma reveals a lifelong devotion to the Red V. He relives the heartbreak, glory years, and the premiership triumph that still ranks among the greatest moments of his life. Along the way, he shares stories of Wayne Bennett, Billy Smith, political life as a Dragons tragic, …
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Denis Carnahan: The Ballad of the Green Machine
Musician Denis Carnahan strips back the Rugby League parody songs to reveal a lifelong obsession with the Canberra Raiders. From the club’s arrival to the glory days of Mal Meninga, Ricky Stuart and Laurie Daley, Denis relives the moments that shaped both his fandom, the city itself and why 1989 st…
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Lane Pittman: Country Roads to Belmore
At only 20 years old, Lane Pittman may be taking over the country music world, but at heart he’s still a Bulldogs tragic... From his dad passing down the blue-and-white obsession to meeting the Dogs players after performing at Accor Stadium, Lane opens up about football, family, fame and following …
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James Bracey: Bears Out Of Hibernation
James Bracey strips back the sports presenter polish to reveal a lifelong love for the red and black. Born into North Sydney Bears devotion, he relives the heartbreak of losing his team, the years of being laughed at, and the excitement of seeing the Bears roar back through Perth. It’s nostalgic, e…
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Clinton Maynard: Turn Your Porch Lights Off
From flipping footy cards as a kid in Sutherland to living every heartbreak and near-collapse, Clinton Maynard’s Sharks obsession runs deep. In this Only Fans episode, he relives the decades of pain, the radio-fuelled fandom that shaped his career, and the ultimate release of Cronulla’s 2016 premie…
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Alan Katzmann’s Roosters Records
Imagine your first year as a footy fan being a total duck egg... an entire season without a single win. That winless 1966 season might've caused lesser fans to walk away, but for Sydney Roosters official historian Alan Katzmann, it was the beginning of a lifelong obsession.
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Wendy Harmer: Fallen Angel's Manly Breakup
Legendary comedian and radio host Wendy Harmer bares all in this honest John Stanley's Only Fans session. As the pioneer of the Eagles Angels, she once lived for Manly - until the club broke her heart. Hear how a lack of support from the NRL and the club's new owners caused this iconic fan to clip …
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Ian Leslie: 60 Minutes of Blessed Eels
TV journalism pioneer Ian Leslie strips back his investigative persona to reveal a heart of Blue and Gold. The 60 Minutes icon shares the incredible story of a trip to Rome that resulted in a Papal blessing for Parramatta on the eve of their debut Grand Final win. Praise be.
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