The Fat Side
The Fat Side
Playlist by The Fat SideA footy podcast with a difference. Hosts of acclaimed fan podcasts, The DeeBrief and The Sash, Houghto and Rob talk without an agenda and chat to some of the game’s most celebrated legends, experts an…Follow the podcast:
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Hawks cult figure Matt Spangher jumps on for a chat
Matt Spangher had an interesting career as a footballer. He was at three different clubs when they won premierships, yet only played in one himself. Spang was in teams with some of the greatest players of the modern era, Judd, Goodes, Franklin to name just a few. He joins Crawf & Houghto for a fun …
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Tom Nicholls reflects on a whirlwind decade with the Gold Coast Suns
Tom Nicholls spent a decade with the Gold Coast Suns through their formative years. Tommy joins the Fat Side to reflect on that time, his journey to AFL and some of the best sprays he copped from former coaches. SHOW MORE
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Smokin' Joe Misiti
Joe Misiti is Essendon born and bred. From a little child watching his beloved Dons at Windy Hill, the promising talent worked his way through the juniors and became not only a premier midfielder of the competition, but a firm fan favourite. ‘Smokin’ Joe’, as he’s affectionately known by Bombers su…
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Footy's return with Cal Twomey & Joffa Corfe
Footy’s back! Cal Twomey from AFL.com.au joined us to discuss all the hype surrounding the return of footy and gives his predictions for the AFL 2020 season. Collingwood diehard Joffa Corfe also jumped on to chat about his beloved Pies all the way from Fiji, where he’s living a healthier, mellow li…
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Carlton cult legend Dennis Armfield
Dennis Armfield was a cult figure for the Carlton Football Club. An honest, hard-working player, Dennis endeared himself to the fans with his hard-nosed approach, always giving his all the Blues during his 145 game career. He touches on some of the side’s near misses, the glorious finals wins, laud…
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Sandy Roberts recaps an illustrious media career
Sandy Roberts’ iconic voice has been beamed into many households over the decades when watching the footy. Not only that, his influence in reporting Olympic Games makes him one of Australia’s most renowned commentators. We chatted to Sandy about his journey in the media industry, touching on his fa…
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Cale Morton lifts lid on Dees’ nightmare years
Melbourne experienced a torrid time between 2008 - 2013 and one player who experienced it first hand was Cale Morton. Drafted with pick 4 in the 2007 AFL draft, he came with high expectations. However, a poor environment and culture would greet the young Perth kid. He had a promising first year, bu…
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Russell Robertson reflects about his 12-year Demon career
Russell Robertson played 228 games for Melbourne and never took a backward step, playing the game with an infectious enthusiasm. Known for taking hangers and kicking insane goals, Robbo was a fan favourite during 12 years with the Dees. The man who hails from Penguin in Tasmania spoke about Melbour…
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Premiership Hawk Brad Sewell recaps a memorable career
Brad Sewell was an honest footballer. Hard-working and dependable, Sewell would win a club best & fairest and then go on to taste the ultimate success with Hawthorn in 2008 and 2013, cruelly missing out on being selected for the 2014 Grand Final victory due to injury. We had a wonderful chat with t…
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Ex-Carlton cult figure Glenn Manton relives Carlton's glory days
Glenn Manton had to fight tooth and nail to earn his spot on an AFL list, even more so to get himself into a premiership winning outfit. With very little luck on his side at Essendon, an opportunity at Carlton would be a career lifeline that he took full advantage of, winning the flag in 1995. Gle…
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