Open Mike
Open Mike
Mike Sheahan, one of the AFL's most respected journalists, hosts Open Mike on Fox Footy, an insightful TV interview series featuring some of the greats of the game and providing viewers with the most in-depth and illuminating footy discussions. The show also works perfectly as an audio product for those catching up on their commute.Social links:
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Michael Green: a grandparent's life went from devastation to delight
Mike Sheahan sits down with Michael Green (grandfather of Tom), whose family went through tragedy losing one grandson before seeing another drafted by the GWS Giants
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Callan Ward: from a son of the west to a Giant of men
After making his debut for the Western Bulldogs while still in high school, Callan Ward became captain of a young GWS side at the age of just 21. Nearing return following two knee injuries that ended his 2019 campaign, he spoke to Mike on the eve of the 2020 season.
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Brian Lake: "I'm still broken"
In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional interview.
28:47
Dane Swan: the larrikin who became a legend
After a controversial start to his career, Dane Swan became a Collingwood great before it came to an abrupt end after 258 games.
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Tom Boyd: from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows
Tom Boyd was the number one pick in 2013 and led the Bulldogs to a fairytale premiership before he retired at the age of 23 in May 2019.
29:00
Stevie Johnson: the truth behind the "Just call me 'Norm'!" story
One of September's greatest performers, the mercurial Stevie Johnson, sits down with Mike to discuss his sparkling career.
28:23
Ray McLean: Leading teams to greater glory
Credited with the turnaround of leadership standards in the AFL, Leading Teams' Ray McLean joins Mike.
28:54
John Coleman: the greatest full forward of them all?
Mike Sheahan speaks to former Coleman Medalists and AFL legends to learn about John Coleman, one of the finest to play Australian Rules Football.
28:32
Scott Cummings: the champion forward on "the darkest period of my life"
The Coleman Medalist in 1999, Scott Cummings kicked 349 goals in 128 games for four AFL clubs - including a bag of eight on debut.
29:08
Ray Shaw: the legacy of the the Shaw family traverses eras and sporting codes
A captain for Collingwood, Ray Shaw played 146 games for the Pies. His sons, Rhyce and Heath, also became Magpies under the father / son rule, while his second cousin, Tim Paine, captains Australia in Test cricket.
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