The electrifying 1980s saw further growth in numbers of Indigenous players in the VFL and playing Australian football around the country.

The flair and pure talent were on show every Saturday through the likes of 1982 Norm Smith medallist Maurice Rioli, the Krakouer brothers at Arden St, Phil Egan, Chris Lewis and plenty more.

The electrifying 1980s saw further growth in numbers of Indigenous players in the VFL and playing Australian football around the country.
The flair and pure talent were on show every Saturday through the likes of 1982 Norm Smith medallist Maurice Rioli, the Krakouer brothers at Arden St, Phil Egan, Chris Lewis and plenty more.

“The Yokayi Footy podcast, hosted by Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam, is a six-part series that shares the stories of Indigenous footballers from the first to the many.”

“The Yokayi Footy podcast, hosted by Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam, is a six-part series that shares the stories of Indigenous footballers from the first to the many.”

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“The Yokayi Footy podcast, hosted by Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam, is a six-part series that shares the stories of Indigenous footballers from the first to the many.”

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“The Yokayi Footy podcast, hosted by Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam, is a six-part series that shares the stories of Indigenous footballers from the first to the many.”
Available wherever you listen to podcasts.

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Awe and wizardry in the 80s

There have been a handful of Indigenous players who have been fortunate and deserving of a spot in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. We pay tribute to them and discuss the impact they have had on the game, not only in Victoria but right across the country.

There have been a handful of Indigenous players who have been fortunate and deserving of a spot in the Australian Football Hall of Fame. We pay tribute to them and discuss the impact they have had on the game, not only in Victoria but right across the country.

The Indigenous Hall of Famers

The modern era has been a magnificent one for the game’s Indigenous players. Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin has set stadiums alight, Cyril Rioli excited the fans in droves, Shaun Burgoyne seemed to play forever and Adam Goodes changed the game.

Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam celebrate the modern Indigenous champions, and name their top six who have had the biggest influence since the turn of the century.

The modern era has been a magnificent one for the game’s Indigenous players. Lance ‘Buddy’ Franklin has set stadiums alight, Cyril Rioli excited the fans in droves, Shaun Burgoyne seemed to play forever and Adam Goodes changed the game.
Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam celebrate the modern Indigenous champions, and name their top six who have had the biggest influence since the turn of the century.

The top six Indigenous players from the 2000s

The 1990s put Indigenous players in the spotlight, not always for reasons worth celebrating.

Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam remember that infamous day at Victoria Park, marvel at Norm Smith Medal winning performances from Peter Matera and Andrew McLeod and celebrate the debuts of Michael O’Loughlin, Adam Goodes and ‘The Wizard’ Jeff Farmer in a memorable decade.

The 1990s put Indigenous players in the spotlight, not always for reasons worth celebrating.
Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam remember that infamous day at Victoria Park, marvel at Norm Smith Medal winning performances from Peter Matera and Andrew McLeod and celebrate the debuts of Michael O’Loughlin, Adam Goodes and ‘The Wizard’ Jeff Farmer in a memorable decade.

Awe and wizardry in the 80s

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