A Couple of Drop Kicks from the Whitten Oval: Recent Episodes
Nicholas Murray, Jason Murray
Jas and Nick chat about all things Western Bulldogs in the AFL. We will be chatting about the weekend's games in AFL and AFLW, going down the nostalgia path and looking into the fan perspective of the history of the Footscray Football Club. This podcast is not affiliated to the Western Bulldogs Footscray Football Club Pty Ltd in any way, the views shared by Jas and Nick are their own. Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CoupleofDropKicksfromtheWhittenOval/
In this Preseason Special, Jas and Nick revisit the 1985 Preliminary final against the Hawks. In a game of chess between Mick Malthouse and Allan Jeans for the final grand final spot against Essendon, the mighty Footscray Football Club come agonisingly close.
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Couple of Dropkicks are back for Season 2023!! After a small hiatus for Jas and Nick (Did we miss anything?), the boys are ready to get excited about all things Red White and Blue. In this episode the boys share their thoughts on the end of the 2022 AFL Mens season and the hype behind the new recruits and Bevo's moving the magnets during preseason training. Jas gives a recap of the AFLW season and the successful steps made by the Daughters of the West."LIKE" us and follow on Facebook and Instagram 👍https://www.facebook.com/CoupleofDropKicksfromtheWhittenOval@coupleofdropkickswbfc Listen and Subscribe on all good podcast providersSpotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3vjVa7azCtSfBshG5W0gxS?si=bjJof_JPRCKGa8iompeMkQ&dl_branch=1Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/a-couple-of-drop-kicks-from-the-whitten-oval/id1559485859
It is getting to the pointy end of the season for the boys of the red, white and blue. Excitement is building for the Bulldogs with a couple of strong wins against St Kilda and Melbourne, but the hurdle of Geelong and the narrow ground of Kadinia Park showed that there are still areas to improve in. Jas previews the imminent AFLW season and the first preseason match against the Giants. Nick and Jas reflect on some of the Whitten Oval Warriors of that era and who encapsulates the Whitten Warrior spirit. Finally, the boys preview the key match ups in the importing match against Fremantle."LIKE" us and follow on Facebook and Instagram 👍
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Mid-Season Bye went for a little longer than expected for Jas and Nick. Mixed fortunes from the last month of football with some concerns and promising signs. Nick goes through the recruits from the AFLW 2022 Draft and looks ahead for the opening round at the end of the month. Jas shares his own interpretation of the top 5 coach 'sprays' in the Red, White and Blue. Finally, the boys look ahead to the next few rounds and the potential implications on the road to the 2022 finals campaign.
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Finally, after many weeks, A Couple of Dropkicks from the Whitten Oval is back. Nick has got the Edge of Sunraysia Studios all wired up and Jas has been waiting patiently to share the mixed fortunes of the first half of the season. The boys provide us with an update of all the news coming from the AFLW trade period and player movements at the Kennel. Finally, Nick opens up the Semester One report card and shares the Good, Not so Good, and Areas to Improve for the remainder of the season.
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Jas and Nick had a bit of homework since the last podcast, three games and a match preview. This episode, we take a look at mixed fortunes of Rounds 2-4, the win against Sydney and the frustrations of inaccurate goal kicking that made the losses to Carlton and Richmond sting a little bit more. We celebrate the AFLW team awards and discuss the impact of player movements during the expansion period of the women's competition. Finally, the boys discuss the Food Friday clash against North Melbourne and have a quick look at the history of trades and movements between the Kangas and the Bulldogs.
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Jas and Nick catch up and discuss the big stories from Round One of 2022. This episode, we take a look at how the opening game of the season played out, discuss the fallout from the game and 'that' press conference. Jas found a gem of a game from while looking through the Record and explore a big win against Melbourne in 1985. We take one last look at the AFLW for 2022, the successes and standout players from the season. Finally, Nick takes us through this week's game against the spritely Carlton crew and have a quick look at the history of trades and movements between the Blues and the Bulldogs.
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Jas and Nick are ready and raring to go for Season 2! This episode, we will be seeing how the pre-season and Community series games have played out for the Bulldogs and preview the opening game against Melbourne. Jas unpacks the AFLW season to date, the challenges faced by the Bulldogs and some of the rising and shining stars leading into the last round. Finally, Nick puts on his 'Bevo' Summer Moustache and selects the team for the opening round... there may be some heartbreak and some surprises!
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The brothers are reunited for the final episode of 2021 and are ready to celebrate a Season to remember. Back in the Edge of Suburbia Studios, Jas and Nick have a quick catch up before taking a look at what the Bulldogs got up to during the 2021 AFL Trade and Draft Period. We preview the first two rounds of the AFLW season against the Melbourne Demons and Geelong Cats. Finally, Jas and Nick get one more chance to un-wrap the many presents that the Bulldogs gave us this year and we have a sneak peek and predict the 'gifts' the Bulldogs might receive in 2022.
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After taking some time to recover, Jas and Nick come together to unpack the 2021 Grand Final, reflect upon how the final game of the season went for the Western Bulldogs and the successes from the 2021 Season. Jas takes his Final Bont-Watch for the year and discusses the results of the 2021 Best and Fairest. Nick goes though the AFL Trade Period and check out how busy the Bulldogs were.
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With the Grand Final hours away, Jas and Nic look West and start to delve deep into the final match of the 2021 AFL Season. We explore the potential match ups and tactics, and where the game will be won. Jas has put together his Post Brownlow Bont-Watch, covering all the excitement and heartbreak from the Count. Legends of Bulldogs Past fittingly acknowledges one of the greatest clubman and captains the Bulldogs has ever had, starting as a lanky defender/midfielder recruited from Warragul in 1999, struggling with injury setbacks during his career, and ending his 312-games career as an inspirational legend of the Red, White and Blue in 2017, not to mention a terrific wordsmith... Robert Murphy.
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Just when we thought the Semi-Final was epic, the Western Bulldogs showed everyone that the Adelaide Oval is a 'perfect' training venue. This episode, we go in depth and unpack the silky final demolition of Port Adelaide and try to control the excitement and anticipation for the 2021 Grand Final. Jas gives his update on Bont Watch on the eve of the 2021 Brownlow count. Legends of Bulldogs Past celebrates the one of the best defenders we have had at the club, the 'tackle' from the 'moment' that sealed the 2016 premiership, a player who has overcome a multitude of injuries, the rookie from Doutta Stars and Werribee, best known as 'The Glove' ... Dale Morris.
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Such an amazing finish to the Semi-Final up at Yo Gabba Gabba Stadium, with a match winning point in the dying moments, Jas and Nick are still recovering. This episode, we go in depth and unpack the epic final against Brisbane Lions and share where the game was won. Jas gives an update on his Bont 'Knee' Watch and celebrate Womens Football pioneer, Debbie Lee, and her induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame. Legends of Bulldogs Past celebrates the career of Bulldog favourite son from the 2016 premiership team, a tagger who made a name for himself as a skilful forward later in his career, a Son-of-a-gun, a standout in the 2016 finals series, the boy from Hamilton... Liam Picken.
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AFL finals have left Victoria once again, but the Bulldogs have shown in Week One, why they are truly a premiership contender in 2021. This episode, Jas and Nic reflect on the epic final game of the 2021 season with a challenging loss against Port Adelaide, as well as the Elimination Finals success in Launceston against an up and coming Essendon squad. Jas gives an update on his Bont Watch and celebrate individual accolades from the AFLPA, All-Australian and 22-under-22 squads. Legends of Bulldogs Past celebrates the career of a Bulldog favourite son ravaged by injuries, but was able to make a significant contribution to our premiership success in 2016, a small forward from Gippsland Power recruited in 2012, retired as a premiership player in 2018... Clay Smith.
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Lockdown continues but that hasn't stopped Jas and Nick having a deep dive into the disappointing results from the last two rounds against Essendon and Hawthorn, and gaze to the last round of the season against Port Adelaide and the eve of the 2021 finals series. Jas gives his review of the AFLW trade period and the new players picked up in the draft. Legends of Bulldogs Past returns and we celebrate the career of our saxophone playing ruckman with a career spanning 2004-2016, a player much 'loved' by Rocket Eade, Number 27 of the Red White and Blue.... Will Minson.
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Another Lockdown has separated Jas from Nick at the Edge of Suburbia Studios, but the boys have found a way look at Rounds 18 to 20. With games against a greatly improving Gold Coast Suns, a Top of the Table clash with Melbourne Demons, and a trip down the Western Highway for a windy encounter with the Adelaide Crows. Finally, Jas and Nick get excited about Schache going Back-e, start 'The Bont Watch' and begin to ponder the road to the finals.
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This episode, in the shadow of another Victorian Lockdown, Jas and Nick take an in-depth look at the last two games against North Melbourne and 'South Melbourne' ... Sydney. Jas has done a bit of homework and put together his team of former Western Bulldogs/Footscray VFL squad who are currently playing with other clubs. Finally, Jas and Nick celebrate a Legend of Bulldogs Past, Charles Sutton Medalist, a member of the 90's Bulldog Mafia, loyal clubman and AFL Beep Test record holder... Jose Romero.
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This episode, Jas and Nick explore the "season defining" moments from the loss to Geelong at the Cattery and the strong win against West Cost Eagles. Jas gives an update on the AFLW trading and retirements. Finally, Jas and Nick attempt to heal the scars the many Bulldog have had to deal with and revisit the most painful of Preliminary final losses, 1997 and the rollercoaster ride against the Adelaide Crows.
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This episode, Jas and Nick see the light at the end of the latest Victorian lockdown 'tunnel' and look back at the the highs and lows of Round 11 and 12 against Melbourne and Fremantle. We reflect where the Bulldogs are placed leading into the second half of the season in our Mid Season Review. Jas gives an update on the AFLW trading and retirements. Finally, this episode's Legends of Bulldogs Past we celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls round and acknowledge the amazing indigenous players who have pulled on the Red, White and Blue.
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This episode, Jas and Nick look back at the the successes of Round 9 and 10 against Port Adelaide and St Kilda. We have a look at the top of the table clash with Melbourne with the fog of Lockdown floating around on the weekend and the Bulldogs game against Fremantle before the mid-season bye. In our Bulldog Classic game, we head back to 1997 and the last AFL game at the Whitten Oval and the 'warm' welcoming given to the West Coast Eagles. Finally, this episode's Legend of Bulldogs Past we chat about our goal kicking legend of the 1980s; Coleman Medalist; All-Time Leading Goal Scorer; 'Team of the Century' Full-Forward; the broker from Swan Districts... Simon Beasley.
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This episode, Jas and Nick look back at the ups and downs of Round 7 and 8 against Richmond and Carlton. We explore the challenges facing the Bulldogs in the upcoming games against Port Adelaide and St Kilda. In our Bulldog Classic game, we take a look at the 1994 season and the nemesis of the early 90s, when Footscray faced Geelong in the Qualifying Final under the Friday night lights. Finally, this episode's Legend of Bulldogs Past we chat about goal kicking legend; Brownlow Medalist; two-time Coleman Medalist; 'Team of the Century' Centre Half-Forward; the boy from Traralgon... Kelvin Templeton.
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This episode, Jas and Nick look back at the injury toll from the decisive wins against Gold Coast Suns and GWS. We celebrate the individual accolades of our AFLW players, recognising the great 2021 season and building the excitement for 2022. In our Bulldog Classic game, we take a look at the 1992 season and our first Preliminary heartbreak of the 1990s. Finally, this episode's Legend of Bulldogs Past we chat about Hall of Fame inductee and Braybrook legend, 'Wee' George Bisset .
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This episode, Jas and Nick look back at the two great wins against North Melbourne and Brisbane. We reflect on the positive signs in our Women's team in AFLW 2021 Season-In-Review. In our Bulldog Classic game, we head back to 1991 where Footscray kept Carlton to a solitary goal in a wet and windy encounter at the Whitten Oval. Finally, this episode's Legend of Bulldogs Past we chat about a gentleman of our club, John Schultz.
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This episode, Jas and Nick move into the new Edge of Suburbia Studios and chat about a fantastic weekend of success for the Western Bulldogs. We talk about the thrilling AFL Round 2 win against West Coast Eagles and final round win against Richmond in the AFLW. We return to VFL Park Waverley, the 1985 Preliminarily Final against Hawthorn and the key moments of the game. Finally, we show our appreciation to Arthur Edwards - a Legend of Bulldogs Past.
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This is the first episode brought to you by two brothers who have the Western Bulldogs close to their hearts. We will share about the origins of the podcast, chat about the weekend's games and have a discussion about the new recruits for 2021.
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