John Platten played more than 250 games for Hawthorn at 170 centimetres and 70 kilograms. It was a tribute to his bravery and resilience in an era where the football ground was a battlefield, but there was a price. The Brownlow medallist is at his best with Mike Sheahan

<div>John Platten played more than 250 games for Hawthorn at 170 centimetres and 70 kilograms. It was a tribute to his bravery and resilience in an era where the football ground was a battlefield, but there was a price. The Brownlow medallist is at his best with Mike Sheahan<br></div>

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.

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John Platten played more than 250 games for Hawthorn at 170 centimetres and 70 kilograms. It was a tribute to his bravery and...

Open Mike:  John Platten

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

<div>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</div>

Mike Sheahan sits down with Michael Green (grandfather of Tom), whose family went through tragedy losing one grandson before seeing...

Michael Green: a grandparent's life went from devastation to delight

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.

<div>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.</div>

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...

Callan Ward: from a son of the west to a Giant of men

In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional interview.

<div>In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional interview.</div>

In the season finale, Brian Lake, along with his manager and friend, Marty Pask, opens up to Mike in a powerful and emotional...

Open Mike: John Platten

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