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]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Dr Dan Eddy https://storage.buzzsprout.com/nex4delmhq37tryw173nipolwnnu?.jpg Talking Parrots Podcast #34 Terry Benton #34 Terry Benton As captain-coach of our first premiership in the Latrobe Valley/Gippsland League—one of the most famous Grand Final victories in Leongatha's history—Terry Benton holds a special place in the hearts of the Parrot faithful. Some still suggest Benton is the club's greatest player and coach, such was his impact during his four years as a player with the club (1970-73). Benton won the League B&F in 1971 and the club B&F in 1972, etching his name into Parrots folklore. He had joined Leongatha after 77 VFL games with North Melbourne, where he won back-to-back night premierships (1965-66). After stints playing and coaching at Alberton League clubs Meeniyan-Dumbalk United and Foster, Benton returned to Parrot Park as non-playing coach for one final year, in 1985.

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]]> As captain-coach of our first premiership in the Latrobe Valley/Gippsland League—one of the most famous Grand Final victories in Leongatha's history—Terry Benton holds a special place in the hearts of the Parrot faithful. Some still suggest Benton is the club's greatest player and coach, such was his impact during his four years as a player with the club (1970-73). Benton won the League B&F in 1971 and the club B&F in 1972, etching his name into Parrots folklore. He had joined Leongatha after 77 VFL games with North Melbourne, where he won back-to-back night premierships (1965-66). After stints playing and coaching at Alberton League clubs Meeniyan-Dumbalk United and Foster, Benton returned to Parrot Park as non-playing coach for one final year, in 1985.

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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-19303631 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 +1000 6268 3 34 full false #33 Curly Tales: The Ian Salmon Story #33 Curly Tales: The Ian Salmon Story Over generations, the Salmon name has been royalty at Leongatha, and Ian 'Curly' Salmon remains one of Gippsland's greatest sportsmen. Four senior premierships with the Parrots (1970, 1977, 1979 & 1982), four best and fairest awards (1970, 1978, 1980 & 1984), a League B&F (1980) and a Stan Aitken Medal (1982) make for one of the most impressive resumes in LFNC history. Salmon also played 113 VFL games with Footscray (1970-76), coached Fish Creek to back-to-back flags (1991-92), and enjoyed a fine cricket career at Nerrena CC.
A private, humble man, Salmon has never told his story in full...until now!
So here it is, CURLY TALES: THE IAN SALMON STORY, an extended interview, conducted over two days, which provides a valuable historical record of a remarkable sporting life of a local legend.

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"Up the Parrots!" 

]]> Over generations, the Salmon name has been royalty at Leongatha, and Ian 'Curly' Salmon remains one of Gippsland's greatest sportsmen. Four senior premierships with the Parrots (1970, 1977, 1979 & 1982), four best and fairest awards (1970, 1978, 1980 & 1984), a League B&F (1980) and a Stan Aitken Medal (1982) make for one of the most impressive resumes in LFNC history. Salmon also played 113 VFL games with Footscray (1970-76), coached Fish Creek to back-to-back flags (1991-92), and enjoyed a fine cricket career at Nerrena CC.
A private, humble man, Salmon has never told his story in full...until now!
So here it is, CURLY TALES: THE IAN SALMON STORY, an extended interview, conducted over two days, which provides a valuable historical record of a remarkable sporting life of a local legend.

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"Up the Parrots!" 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-19253037 Thu, 28 May 2026 19:00:00 +1000 14938 3 33 full false #32 Ross Johnson #32 Ross Johnson Ross Johnson played seven VFL games with Hawthorn (1971-72), winning the 1972 reserves premiership with the Hawks alongside future Legend, Michael Tuck. In 1975, after two seasons as playing coach of Coleraine in the Western Border League, Johnson was headhunted to coach Leongatha during what proved a transitional period for the Parrots. The club missed the finals in '75, but Johnson blooded several youngsters who went on to win flags in green and gold. He stood down at season's end and was replaced by Angus Hume, then coached at Glen Alvie before returning to Parrot Park during 1979 where he played in a senior premiership under Neville Stone, in one of the greatest teams in Leongatha's rich history. There were further stints at Inverloch (player and president) and Tarwin (playing-coach), before Johnson served as president of the now-defunct Alberton Football Netball League.

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]]> Ross Johnson played seven VFL games with Hawthorn (1971-72), winning the 1972 reserves premiership with the Hawks alongside future Legend, Michael Tuck. In 1975, after two seasons as playing coach of Coleraine in the Western Border League, Johnson was headhunted to coach Leongatha during what proved a transitional period for the Parrots. The club missed the finals in '75, but Johnson blooded several youngsters who went on to win flags in green and gold. He stood down at season's end and was replaced by Angus Hume, then coached at Glen Alvie before returning to Parrot Park during 1979 where he played in a senior premiership under Neville Stone, in one of the greatest teams in Leongatha's rich history. There were further stints at Inverloch (player and president) and Tarwin (playing-coach), before Johnson served as president of the now-defunct Alberton Football Netball League.

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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-19163847 Wed, 13 May 2026 08:00:00 +1000 7063 3 32 full true #31 Ben Harding #31 Ben Harding As surely one of Leongatha's best ever first-year recruits, WA-born Ben Harding enjoyed a remarkable debut season at the Parrots in 2025. Playing predominantly on the wing, he not only claimed the Gippsland League senior best & fairest award (Trood Award & Rodda Medal), but was a key member of the side that comfortably defeated Traralgon in the Grand Final. For Harding—who quickly became one of the most popular players amongst teammates, coaches & supporters alike—this was his first premiership win throughout his football career, which has included stints in the WAFL & the VAFA. An interesting sidenote: Ben is the nephew of West Coast Eagles' 1992 premiership-winning ruckman, Paul Harding.

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]]> As surely one of Leongatha's best ever first-year recruits, WA-born Ben Harding enjoyed a remarkable debut season at the Parrots in 2025. Playing predominantly on the wing, he not only claimed the Gippsland League senior best & fairest award (Trood Award & Rodda Medal), but was a key member of the side that comfortably defeated Traralgon in the Grand Final. For Harding—who quickly became one of the most popular players amongst teammates, coaches & supporters alike—this was his first premiership win throughout his football career, which has included stints in the WAFL & the VAFA. An interesting sidenote: Ben is the nephew of West Coast Eagles' 1992 premiership-winning ruckman, Paul Harding.

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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-19131455 Wed, 06 May 2026 07:00:00 +1000 4485 3 31 full true Mary Haywood on Trevor Haywood Mary Haywood on Trevor Haywood In this special edition of the Talking Parrots Podcast, Mary Haywood remembers her late husband Trevor's remarkable career at Leongatha which included an equal-club-record five senior premierships.

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]]> In this special edition of the Talking Parrots Podcast, Mary Haywood remembers her late husband Trevor's remarkable career at Leongatha which included an equal-club-record five senior premierships.

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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-18593881 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +1100 1735 3 30 full false #29 Adrian Campbell #29 Adrian Campbell One of the all-time great Parrots, Adrian Campbell came to Leongatha via Traralgon, Footscray and Melbourne. He played in the 1995, 1997 & 2001 senior premierships and in 1997 became the first Parrot to kick 100 goals in a season; in two games that year, Campbell kicked bags of 17 and a league-record 19 goals, famously topping the ton on Grand Final day. Then, during a challenging period in the early 2000s, Campbell returned to the club as coach (2007-11), where he introduced a new crop of future champions who have gone on to carry the club into its next golden era.

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]]> One of the all-time great Parrots, Adrian Campbell came to Leongatha via Traralgon, Footscray and Melbourne. He played in the 1995, 1997 & 2001 senior premierships and in 1997 became the first Parrot to kick 100 goals in a season; in two games that year, Campbell kicked bags of 17 and a league-record 19 goals, famously topping the ton on Grand Final day. Then, during a challenging period in the early 2000s, Campbell returned to the club as coach (2007-11), where he introduced a new crop of future champions who have gone on to carry the club into its next golden era.

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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-17870955 Fri, 19 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +1000 4736 3 29 full true #28 Don Allen #28 Don Allen Former Parrots president, Don Allen, reflects on his time at Leongatha (2004-05), which coincided with several major projects, including a re-sizing of the football ground, a much-needed irrigation upgrade, and improvements to the social club, among other things.  

]]> Former Parrots president, Don Allen, reflects on his time at Leongatha (2004-05), which coincided with several major projects, including a re-sizing of the football ground, a much-needed irrigation upgrade, and improvements to the social club, among other things.  

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-16307940 Thu, 19 Dec 2024 20:00:00 +1100 5637 2 28 full false #27 Gary Webster #27 Gary Webster When the Leongatha Football Netball Club one day establishes a Hall of Fame, Gary Webster, with a resume as fine as any footballer in club history, will surely be an inaugural inductee. 'Webby' played 233 senior games (top five all-time), won four premierships (1989, '95, '97 as captain, and 2001) and two club best & fairest awards (1991, 1993), received 10 interleague guernseys, and captained the Parrots (1997-99). He also won a senior premiership at Meeniyan-Dumbalk United (1988) and played in losing Grand Finals at Leongatha in 1994 and '98 (seniors) and 2003 (reserves), meaning, between 1988-2003, seeing Webby burst through a banner on Grand Final day was a common theme in the month of September.
   
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]]> When the Leongatha Football Netball Club one day establishes a Hall of Fame, Gary Webster, with a resume as fine as any footballer in club history, will surely be an inaugural inductee. 'Webby' played 233 senior games (top five all-time), won four premierships (1989, '95, '97 as captain, and 2001) and two club best & fairest awards (1991, 1993), received 10 interleague guernseys, and captained the Parrots (1997-99). He also won a senior premiership at Meeniyan-Dumbalk United (1988) and played in losing Grand Finals at Leongatha in 1994 and '98 (seniors) and 2003 (reserves), meaning, between 1988-2003, seeing Webby burst through a banner on Grand Final day was a common theme in the month of September.
   
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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-15753135 Sun, 15 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +1000 5693 2 27 full false #26 2017 Gippsland FNL Grand Final - The Drought Breakers #26 2017 Gippsland FNL Grand Final - The Drought Breakers In this special extended podcast, four of Leongatha's 2017 premiership heroes - forwards Jack Ginnane & Chris Dunne, plus co-captain Hayden Browne & coach Beau Vernon - look back at the heart-stopping one-point Grand Final victory over Maffra, which famously ended a 16-year premiership drought for the Parrots.  

]]> In this special extended podcast, four of Leongatha's 2017 premiership heroes - forwards Jack Ginnane & Chris Dunne, plus co-captain Hayden Browne & coach Beau Vernon - look back at the heart-stopping one-point Grand Final victory over Maffra, which famously ended a 16-year premiership drought for the Parrots.  

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-15640940 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +1000 7074 2 26 full true #25 Ken Fleming #25 Ken Fleming One of just eight to play 300 senior games (football and netball) at Leongatha in the Gippsland League era, Ken Fleming is one of the club's finest servants. A four-time premiership player (1979 reserves; 1989, '95 and '97 seniors) and four-time reserves best and fairest winner (1983-85, 1992), the popular life member was one of the most tenacious to ever represent the Parrots. In this episode, the man known simply as 'Cactus' discusses his early life and that late-career renaissance as a senior player.
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]]> One of just eight to play 300 senior games (football and netball) at Leongatha in the Gippsland League era, Ken Fleming is one of the club's finest servants. A four-time premiership player (1979 reserves; 1989, '95 and '97 seniors) and four-time reserves best and fairest winner (1983-85, 1992), the popular life member was one of the most tenacious to ever represent the Parrots. In this episode, the man known simply as 'Cactus' discusses his early life and that late-career renaissance as a senior player.
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]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-15563423 Sun, 11 Aug 2024 19:00:00 +1000 5762 2 25 full true #24 Sean Westaway #24 Sean Westaway On the cusp of breaking Leongatha's senior games-played record, which he currently shares with former great, Peter Helms (235 games), four-time premiership defender Sean Westaway reflects on the many kilometres he's travelled over a 15-year senior career to remain loyal to the Parrots. The son of 1977 premiership player, Andrew Westaway, Sean will go down as one of the club's finest ever footballers and be remembered as a reliable and integral member of one of the greatest country footy teams of all-time.

]]> On the cusp of breaking Leongatha's senior games-played record, which he currently shares with former great, Peter Helms (235 games), four-time premiership defender Sean Westaway reflects on the many kilometres he's travelled over a 15-year senior career to remain loyal to the Parrots. The son of 1977 premiership player, Andrew Westaway, Sean will go down as one of the club's finest ever footballers and be remembered as a reliable and integral member of one of the greatest country footy teams of all-time.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-15085231 Fri, 17 May 2024 19:00:00 +1000 4053 2 24 full false #23 Kate McCarthy #23 Kate McCarthy Returning to Leongatha after a brief stint with Stony Creek FNC, netball great Kate McCarthy sits down with both Dan and Ernie to reflect on a fine career in green and gold that has included three premierships (2003-04 A-grade, 2012 B-grade), four club best & fairest awards (2005-06 and 2014 A-grade, 2011 B-grade) and a League B&F (2011 B-grade). One of the Parrots' most successful forwards, Kate is one of just five women to achieve life membership under the LFNC Netball Club banner; a distinction seperate to the more general life member's honour.

]]> Returning to Leongatha after a brief stint with Stony Creek FNC, netball great Kate McCarthy sits down with both Dan and Ernie to reflect on a fine career in green and gold that has included three premierships (2003-04 A-grade, 2012 B-grade), four club best & fairest awards (2005-06 and 2014 A-grade, 2011 B-grade) and a League B&F (2011 B-grade). One of the Parrots' most successful forwards, Kate is one of just five women to achieve life membership under the LFNC Netball Club banner; a distinction seperate to the more general life member's honour.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14895410 Tue, 16 Apr 2024 07:00:00 +1000 5377 2 23 full false #22 Presidential Round Table: Graham Fixter, Keith Kuhne & Glenn Wright #22 Presidential Round Table: Graham Fixter, Keith Kuhne & Glenn Wright In this special edition podcast, three former Leongatha presidents—Graham Fixter (1983-84), Keith Kuhne (1995-2000) & Glenn Wright (2006-10)—reflect on their respective eras in the presidential chair and discuss the different challenges they all faced in trying to lead the Parrots to glory. Along with their wives—Elaine, Pat & Shirleyanne—the six popular club servants each have green & gold blood flowing through their veins.

]]> In this special edition podcast, three former Leongatha presidents—Graham Fixter (1983-84), Keith Kuhne (1995-2000) & Glenn Wright (2006-10)—reflect on their respective eras in the presidential chair and discuss the different challenges they all faced in trying to lead the Parrots to glory. Along with their wives—Elaine, Pat & Shirleyanne—the six popular club servants each have green & gold blood flowing through their veins.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14869198 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:00:00 +1000 6362 2 22 full false #21 Des Thorson #21 Des Thorson Success and Des Thorson went hand-in-hand throughout his remarkable three-decade career with Stony Creek (1971-76), Leongatha (1977-82 & 1984-87) and Meeniyan-Dumbalk United (1988-94) football clubs. Three premierships with the Parrots (1977, '79 & '82), a drought-breaking flag at Stony (1983), then two more with MDU (1988 & '90), plus another at Leongatha as coach of the reserves (1997), cemented Thorson's legend as one of the finest local footballers of his era. His pivotal role in the 1982 Latrobe Valley Football League decider alone was as critical as any in Leongatha's rich history. Add in a best-and-fairest award (1986) at Leongatha—he was runner-up in 1982—and life membership, and one can see why 'Bilko' is one of the Parrots all-time greatest players. 

]]> Success and Des Thorson went hand-in-hand throughout his remarkable three-decade career with Stony Creek (1971-76), Leongatha (1977-82 & 1984-87) and Meeniyan-Dumbalk United (1988-94) football clubs. Three premierships with the Parrots (1977, '79 & '82), a drought-breaking flag at Stony (1983), then two more with MDU (1988 & '90), plus another at Leongatha as coach of the reserves (1997), cemented Thorson's legend as one of the finest local footballers of his era. His pivotal role in the 1982 Latrobe Valley Football League decider alone was as critical as any in Leongatha's rich history. Add in a best-and-fairest award (1986) at Leongatha—he was runner-up in 1982—and life membership, and one can see why 'Bilko' is one of the Parrots all-time greatest players. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14734907 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:00:00 +1100 3859 2 21 full false #20 Laurie Moloney #20 Laurie Moloney Speaking from his home in Queensland, former Parrot, Laurie Moloney (1970, 22 games), recalls his childhood spent in South Gippsland in the 1960s, being part of a famous premiership at Leongatha - its first in the Gippsland League - then his 80-game career at Essendon (1971-76).  

]]> Speaking from his home in Queensland, former Parrot, Laurie Moloney (1970, 22 games), recalls his childhood spent in South Gippsland in the 1960s, being part of a famous premiership at Leongatha - its first in the Gippsland League - then his 80-game career at Essendon (1971-76).  

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14367145 Wed, 24 Jan 2024 19:00:00 +1100 4809 2 20 full false #19 Dyson Heppell & Aaron Heppell #19 Dyson Heppell & Aaron Heppell In this humorous episode, popular Leongatha-born brothers, Dyson & Aaron Heppell, reflect on their respective journeys to Essendon, where Dyson has played 235 games in red & black (2011-23), captained the club (2017-22), won a Crichton Medal (2014), received an All-Australian jacket (2014) and won the AFL's Rising Star award in 2011. Unlucky to be overlooked for a position on the senior list, Aaron starred in Essendon's VFL side across seven seasons, winning three best & fairest awards and, like his big brother, also captained the Bombers. Aaron has bragging rights though: his two premierships (2022-23) and two best & fairest trophies (2021, 2023) at the Parrots ensure he will be remembered as one of the club's modern-day greats.
And be sure to stick around for the end of the podcast, when seven-year-old Ernie Eddy makes his interviewing debut!

]]> In this humorous episode, popular Leongatha-born brothers, Dyson & Aaron Heppell, reflect on their respective journeys to Essendon, where Dyson has played 235 games in red & black (2011-23), captained the club (2017-22), won a Crichton Medal (2014), received an All-Australian jacket (2014) and won the AFL's Rising Star award in 2011. Unlucky to be overlooked for a position on the senior list, Aaron starred in Essendon's VFL side across seven seasons, winning three best & fairest awards and, like his big brother, also captained the Bombers. Aaron has bragging rights though: his two premierships (2022-23) and two best & fairest trophies (2021, 2023) at the Parrots ensure he will be remembered as one of the club's modern-day greats.
And be sure to stick around for the end of the podcast, when seven-year-old Ernie Eddy makes his interviewing debut!

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14184852 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +1100 4315 1 19 full true #18 Bronwyn Lynch & Wayne Lynch #18 Bronwyn Lynch & Wayne Lynch The Lynch name is royalty in Gippsland sporting circles; Wayne Lynch & his late brother Peter are legendary at Leongatha. In this episode, Wayne is joined by Peter's wife, Bronwyn, to discuss the family's roots in Yarram & their time at the Parrots, which included the 1979 & 1982 premierships & a string of individual honours.  

]]> The Lynch name is royalty in Gippsland sporting circles; Wayne Lynch & his late brother Peter are legendary at Leongatha. In this episode, Wayne is joined by Peter's wife, Bronwyn, to discuss the family's roots in Yarram & their time at the Parrots, which included the 1979 & 1982 premierships & a string of individual honours.  

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14160040 Sun, 17 Dec 2023 22:00:00 +1100 6433 1 18 full true #17 Tim Maxwell #17 Tim Maxwell In a rare visit to his former hometown, Tim Maxwell - a dual Leongatha premiership player (1977, 1979) & triple best & fairest winner (1975-77) - remembers fondly his time in the district where, as the son of local legend, Keith 'Pud' Maxwell, Tim carved his own name into Parrots folklore.  In this enlightening step back in time, Tim waxes lyrical on all the men, women & local characters whom he encountered during a youth spent in & around the football club.

]]> In a rare visit to his former hometown, Tim Maxwell - a dual Leongatha premiership player (1977, 1979) & triple best & fairest winner (1975-77) - remembers fondly his time in the district where, as the son of local legend, Keith 'Pud' Maxwell, Tim carved his own name into Parrots folklore.  In this enlightening step back in time, Tim waxes lyrical on all the men, women & local characters whom he encountered during a youth spent in & around the football club.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-14116015 Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:00:00 +1100 6395 1 17 full false #16 Trent McMicking #16 Trent McMicking Having been granted unprecedented access to record the coach's pre-game & in-game addresses throughout 2023, Dan Eddy sits down with Parrots coach, Trent McMicking, to discuss at length his life in football & specifically the memorable 2023 GFNL season, which saw McMicking become just the seventh coach in Leongatha's 129-year history to win two premierships. 

]]> Having been granted unprecedented access to record the coach's pre-game & in-game addresses throughout 2023, Dan Eddy sits down with Parrots coach, Trent McMicking, to discuss at length his life in football & specifically the memorable 2023 GFNL season, which saw McMicking become just the seventh coach in Leongatha's 129-year history to win two premierships. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13900482 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:00:00 +1100 7012 1 16 full true #15 1979 Latrobe Valley Football League (now Gippsland FNL) Grand Final #15 1979 Latrobe Valley Football League (now Gippsland FNL) Grand Final In this special extended podcast, three of Leongatha's 1979 premiership heroes - Chris Howard, Chris McRae and Ian Salmon - revisit the '79 LVFL Grand Final, providing a fascinating account of a record-setting premiership for the Parrots over Traralgon. 

]]> In this special extended podcast, three of Leongatha's 1979 premiership heroes - Chris Howard, Chris McRae and Ian Salmon - revisit the '79 LVFL Grand Final, providing a fascinating account of a record-setting premiership for the Parrots over Traralgon. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13856887 Fri, 27 Oct 2023 21:00:00 +1100 6644 1 15 full false #14a 1982 LVFL Grand Final (Part 2 of 2) #14a 1982 LVFL Grand Final (Part 2 of 2) In this second part of the 1982 LVFL Grand Final recap, played between Leongatha and Warragul, Parrots coach Neville Stone, full-forward Graeme Salmon, and wingman Peter McCaughan, dissect the game quarter-by-quarter and discuss their respective careers post the Grand Final.

]]> In this second part of the 1982 LVFL Grand Final recap, played between Leongatha and Warragul, Parrots coach Neville Stone, full-forward Graeme Salmon, and wingman Peter McCaughan, dissect the game quarter-by-quarter and discuss their respective careers post the Grand Final.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13624249 Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +1000 4983 1 14 full false #14 1982 LVFL Grand Final (Part 1 of 2) #14 1982 LVFL Grand Final (Part 1 of 2) In episode one of a two-part recap of the 1982 Latrobe Valley Football League Grand Final, Leongatha's dual premiership coach, Neville Stone, plus full-forward, Graeme Salmon, and wingman, Peter McCaughan, discuss their respective journeys to the Parrots and their recollections of the club and its people during the late 1970s, early 1980s period.

]]> In episode one of a two-part recap of the 1982 Latrobe Valley Football League Grand Final, Leongatha's dual premiership coach, Neville Stone, plus full-forward, Graeme Salmon, and wingman, Peter McCaughan, discuss their respective journeys to the Parrots and their recollections of the club and its people during the late 1970s, early 1980s period.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13610168 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +1000 4071 1 14 full false #13 Kevin Howard & Alan Sperling #13 Kevin Howard & Alan Sperling Two of the greats from the Parrots' successful 1960s era, Kevin Howard (a triple premiership player, captain & later president) & Alan Sperling (three senior premierships & a reserves flag), discuss the club's time in the South Gippsland Football Association, and their remarkable family connections which have spanned the entire 129 years of Leongatha Football Netball Club's history.

]]> Two of the greats from the Parrots' successful 1960s era, Kevin Howard (a triple premiership player, captain & later president) & Alan Sperling (three senior premierships & a reserves flag), discuss the club's time in the South Gippsland Football Association, and their remarkable family connections which have spanned the entire 129 years of Leongatha Football Netball Club's history.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13604300 Sun, 17 Sep 2023 17:00:00 +1000 5251 1 13 full false #12 Peter Helms #12 Peter Helms Dual best and fairest winner, Peter Helms, discusses his remarkable career at Leongatha, which included the 1989, 1995 and 2001 senior premierships and the distinction of setting the club's senior games-played record, which he still holds some two decades after hanging up his boots. 

]]> Dual best and fairest winner, Peter Helms, discusses his remarkable career at Leongatha, which included the 1989, 1995 and 2001 senior premierships and the distinction of setting the club's senior games-played record, which he still holds some two decades after hanging up his boots. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13558014 Sat, 09 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +1000 4826 1 12 full false #11 Nicola Marriott #11 Nicola Marriott Leongatha's first 300-game netballer, Nicola Marriott, discusses her remarkable career to date with the Parrots, which includes four premierships (under-13s 2007, u-17s 2010-11, B-grade 2012), seven club best & fairest awards (2 x u-17s, 1 x B-grade, 4 x A-grade), plus two League best-player awards (u-17s in 2005, A-grade 2021). With no end in sight, the popular former captain looks set to challenge her brother, Tom, for the bigger trophy cabinet in the Marriott family home.

]]> Leongatha's first 300-game netballer, Nicola Marriott, discusses her remarkable career to date with the Parrots, which includes four premierships (under-13s 2007, u-17s 2010-11, B-grade 2012), seven club best & fairest awards (2 x u-17s, 1 x B-grade, 4 x A-grade), plus two League best-player awards (u-17s in 2005, A-grade 2021). With no end in sight, the popular former captain looks set to challenge her brother, Tom, for the bigger trophy cabinet in the Marriott family home.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13519038 Sun, 03 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +1000 3444 1 11 full false #10 Brad & Natalie Anderson #10 Brad & Natalie Anderson Popular Leongatha couple, Brad and Nat Anderson, discuss their more than three decades involvement at the Parrots, which has included a plethora of premiership triumphs. Brad won senior premierships in 1995, 1997 & 2001, plus the 2000 reserves title, during a 300-game career in green & gold; Nat, across more than 200 games, enjoyed A-grade premierships as a player in 1998-99 and C-grade in 2008, plus a coaching triumph in 2004 (A-grade) and back-to-back wins as an assistant coach in 2012-13. 
Both Brad and Nat are life members of LFNC. 

]]> Popular Leongatha couple, Brad and Nat Anderson, discuss their more than three decades involvement at the Parrots, which has included a plethora of premiership triumphs. Brad won senior premierships in 1995, 1997 & 2001, plus the 2000 reserves title, during a 300-game career in green & gold; Nat, across more than 200 games, enjoyed A-grade premierships as a player in 1998-99 and C-grade in 2008, plus a coaching triumph in 2004 (A-grade) and back-to-back wins as an assistant coach in 2012-13. 
Both Brad and Nat are life members of LFNC. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13496526 Wed, 30 Aug 2023 17:00:00 +1000 4232 1 10 full false #9 Allen & Trevor Riseley #9 Allen & Trevor Riseley Popular brother duo and Leongatha FNC life members, Allen and Trevor Riseley, provide a humorous look back over their time at the Parrots, which included, for Allen, the 1989 and 1995 senior premierships and the '89 best and fairest award, and, for Trevor, the 1982 and '89 senior premierships and the 2000 reserves title, plus the 1988 best and fairest.
NOTE: Apologies for audio issues. My headset was not connected correctly and I therefore sound echoey surrounded by background noise. At least the brothers sound great! 

]]> Popular brother duo and Leongatha FNC life members, Allen and Trevor Riseley, provide a humorous look back over their time at the Parrots, which included, for Allen, the 1989 and 1995 senior premierships and the '89 best and fairest award, and, for Trevor, the 1982 and '89 senior premierships and the 2000 reserves title, plus the 1988 best and fairest.
NOTE: Apologies for audio issues. My headset was not connected correctly and I therefore sound echoey surrounded by background noise. At least the brothers sound great! 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13421362 Thu, 17 Aug 2023 20:00:00 +1000 3851 1 9 full true #8 Tony 'Jock' Johnston #8 Tony 'Jock' Johnston Former Leongatha FNC president (2001-03) and premiership player (thirds 1963-65; seniors 1970), Tony 'Jock' Johnston, discusses his six-decade involvement at the Parrots which began as a scoreboard attendant in the early 1960s.

]]> Former Leongatha FNC president (2001-03) and premiership player (thirds 1963-65; seniors 1970), Tony 'Jock' Johnston, discusses his six-decade involvement at the Parrots which began as a scoreboard attendant in the early 1960s.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13361240 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 19:00:00 +1000 3869 1 8 full false #7 Ken Lester #7 Ken Lester Leongatha's 1977 premiership flanker, Ken Lester, discusses his time as a player during the 1970s and 1980s, and, later, as chairman of selectors during a decade that produced three famous Grand Final victories in 1995, 1997 and 2001. 

]]> Leongatha's 1977 premiership flanker, Ken Lester, discusses his time as a player during the 1970s and 1980s, and, later, as chairman of selectors during a decade that produced three famous Grand Final victories in 1995, 1997 and 2001. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-13275835 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +1000 3112 1 7 full false #6 Graham Beasley #6 Graham Beasley Hear from one of Leongatha Football Club's finest servants: 1968 reserves premiership player and a trainer of some three decades in Graham Beasley, who discusses his love for the Parrots and the joy of working alongside his late brother, Allan. 

]]> Hear from one of Leongatha Football Club's finest servants: 1968 reserves premiership player and a trainer of some three decades in Graham Beasley, who discusses his love for the Parrots and the joy of working alongside his late brother, Allan. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-12937559 Mon, 29 May 2023 20:00:00 +1000 3161 1 6 full false #5 Brooke & Taylah Brown #5 Brooke & Taylah Brown In this special three-way chat, mother and daughter combo Brooke & Taylah Brown discuss their shared love of the Parrots, the bonds fostered within Leongatha's famous Salmon family, and their different journeys to success.

]]> In this special three-way chat, mother and daughter combo Brooke & Taylah Brown discuss their shared love of the Parrots, the bonds fostered within Leongatha's famous Salmon family, and their different journeys to success.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-12798276 Sun, 07 May 2023 13:00:00 +1000 3601 1 5 full false #4 Angus Hume #4 Angus Hume Leongatha's 1977 premiership-winning captain-coach, Angus Hume, tells of his time at the Parrots, keys to the Grand Final victory, and his joy in watching his grandchildren carry on the family's sporting legacy.

]]> Leongatha's 1977 premiership-winning captain-coach, Angus Hume, tells of his time at the Parrots, keys to the Grand Final victory, and his joy in watching his grandchildren carry on the family's sporting legacy.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-12724698 Wed, 26 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +1000 3534 1 4 full false #3 Tom Marriott #3 Tom Marriott Dual premiership captain, Tom Marriott, opens up about his family, footy career and philosophies on leadership, and also discusses Leongatha's remarkable 32-run winning streak. 

]]> Dual premiership captain, Tom Marriott, opens up about his family, footy career and philosophies on leadership, and also discusses Leongatha's remarkable 32-run winning streak. 

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-12687134 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 12:00:00 +1000 3107 1 3 full true #2 Frank Welsford #2 Frank Welsford Former Leongatha president, Frank Welsford (1968-71), reveals how the Parrots made the bold decision after 1968 to join the LaTrobe Valley (now Gippsland) Football League, which proved a pivotal moment in the club's history.

]]> Former Leongatha president, Frank Welsford (1968-71), reveals how the Parrots made the bold decision after 1968 to join the LaTrobe Valley (now Gippsland) Football League, which proved a pivotal moment in the club's history.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-12598583 Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:00:00 +1000 3054 1 2 full false #1 Col Boyd #1 Col Boyd After VFL stints with Footscray and Essendon, Colin Boyd played in two premierships with the Parrots: 1982 as a player and 1989 as captain-coach. This is his story.

]]> After VFL stints with Footscray and Essendon, Colin Boyd played in two premierships with the Parrots: 1982 as a player and 1989 as captain-coach. This is his story.

]]> Dr Dan Eddy Buzzsprout-12539271 Wed, 29 Mar 2023 16:00:00 +1100 3174 1 1 full false