The Indigenous Hall of Famers

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 top six Indigenous players from the 2000s

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 Indigen…

Boom time for Indigenous football in the 90s

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’Lough…

Awe and wizardry in the 80s

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…

The Indigenous pioneers of the 60s and 70s

Andy Krakouer and Gilbert McAdam take a look at the pioneers who built on the legacy of the inaugural Indigenous champions. From Elkin Riley and Syd Jackson at Carlton, Graham ‘Polly’ Farmer at Geelong and right through to Colin Graham and the great Robbie Muir, the boys celebrate the Indigenous c…

The inaugural years of Indigenous football

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. In Episode 1, we take a look at the story of Joe Johnson, the very first Indigenous player in the VFL and a premiership winner wi…

NEW PODCAST: Yokayi Footy Podcast

“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.”

Episode 6 - Lance Franklin

Yokayi Footy's Tony Armstrong speaks to Sydney superstar Lance Franklin about his life in the harbour city, Indigenous culture, a teammate that should be rated as highly as Alex Rance and more.

Episode 5: Stephen Michael

In this episode of The Deadliest podcast series, Stephen Michael reflects on his greatest achievement in football and a hunting mishap that resulted in a shotgun wound during his playing days.

Episode 4: Gavin Wanganeen

In this episode of The Deadliest podcast series, Gavin Wanganeen speaks about growing up at Essendon and his challenging transition out of football.