First Drop
Uncovering the tales, stories and legends of country cricketers throughout Victoria and Australia.
Episodes
56 episodes
Stephen Lalor - The Grey Hue
Benalla product, Steven Lalor, joins the first drop crew for our latest episode. Stephen was a big part of Benalla cricket before moving interstate in the mid 90's and wherever he went success wasn't far behind. A Victorian Country Champi...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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1:42:19
Gary MacLean - Three Slips Two Gully's
Warrnambool and Nestles Cricket Club identity, Gary 'Beasa' MacLean, joins the first drop podcast for our next installment. A multiple premiership player, a feared bowler throughout the Warrnambool district and a man who comes highly resp...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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1:19:18
Dan Schuppan - Don Schuppon
Dan Schuppan joins the first drop podcast for our next episode. Schuey has played across Victoria, from his early days in Maryborough to spending time at Carlton Cricket club and then moving to VTCA side Keilor and now residing at Spotswood.&nb...
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Season 5
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Episode 4
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1:38:37
David Rosaia - Socky the Cat
Bendigo cricketer David Rosaia joins the first drop podcast. David has been a fixture of Bendigo cricket for over 30 years, plying his trade at three clubs, both as a player and as a coach.
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:08:08
Mark Ryan - The Barnyard Chicken
First Drop welcomes Mark 'Chicken' Ryan to the show. Chicken has amassed over 300 1st XI games for Bendigo Cricket Club, and was instrumental in the clubs 93/94 premiership winning season. Chicken is still heavily involved with cricket in...
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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1:34:19
Matthew Crawley - Great Stuff.
Lightfoot medalist, Matthew 'The Big Space' Crawley joins us for episode 51. Predominately getting things done for Shepparton side, Old Students, Matt progressed his career to Melbourne where he played for premier clubs, Carlton and Camberwell....
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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1:12:29
Kay Raglus, Bronwyn Tossol, Patricia Saker & Ros Gale - 50th Episode Special
We’ve brought the half century up and in great style. The crew are joined by four special guests who all share similar experiences, as women who have been entrenched in the game of cricket. We speak with Kay Raglus, Bronwyn Tossol, Patricia Sak...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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2:55:03
Wally Armstrong - King W.J
The lads are joined by Benalla’s Wally Armstrong. Wally takes us through his early days and how he got is start in cricket. Wally also gives terrific insight into what cricket was like in the 80’s and 90’ in the now disbanded BDCA. Famous for h...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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1:46:26
Gary Hannett - The man from Navarre
Gary Hannett joins the crew for this weeks episode of First Drop. Gary or Joe as he is known in cricketing circles throughout the Grampians and in his home town of Navarre, has spent his summers getting as much out of the sport as possible. A h...
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Season 4
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Episode 11
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1:33:11
Linton Jacobs - The Wizard
Linton Jacobs joins the lads for this weeks installment of First Drop. Linton or the Wizard as he is known, has enjoyed a highly successful career, winning 7 Premierships with Bendigo Powerhouse, Strathdale Maristians. Recognised as one of the ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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2:11:53
Gavin Bowles - The great man from White Hills
The First Drop crew are joined by White Hills legend and all time leading run scorer, Gavin Bowles. Bowlesy has spent the entirety of his career at the Bendigo club, amassing over 7000 runs and 14 centuries. He is one of it not the most, well l...
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Season 4
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Episode 0
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1:29:58
Robert Saker - The early developer
The First Drop crew are joined by one of our resident co-hosts, Robert Saker. Big Mal has gained many plaudits for recent work on the pod and has been a welcomed addition to team since coming on board. Robert has enjoyed a successful time in th...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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1:47:17
Rohan Larkin - Tic Tocs for Tea
The First Drop crew are joined by former Victorian State player and Cricket Shepparton legend, Rohan Larkin. Rohan started his career at Central Park St Brendan's Cricket Club in Shepparton, before making a name for himself at Carlton Cricket C...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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1:57:43
Peter Brady - Where are the stumps?
The First Drop crew are joined by Wendouree Cricket Club legend, Peter Brady. Peter hails from Minyip, located in the heart of the wheat belt in the Wimmera, but made a name for himself in Ballarat. There he scored bulk runs for his club side a...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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1:42:56
Terry Cameron - Can I tell you a story?
Terry Cameron joins the First Drop podcast for our latest episode. Terry or TC as he is known, takes us on a journey through his cricketing life. From humble beginnings of self-taught leg spin with a tennis ball to taking hundreds upon hu...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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1:57:15
Heath Behrens - Bulk runs
The First Drop Podcast welcomes Heath Behrens to the show. Heath or Puggo as he known in Bendigo circles spent his career at the Bendigo United Cricket Club, where he played in six 1st XI premierships. Heath also amassed the h...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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1:36:11
Geoff Phillips - The man from Tatyoon
Geoff Phillips joins the First Drop Podcast for Episode 03 of the new Season. Geoff is a very respected man throughout the Grampians region, and especially in the town he calls home, Tatyoon. Geoff represented Victoria at the country championsh...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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1:46:13
Peter Raglus - First on the bus
Peter Raglus joins the crew for the next instalment of First Drop. Peter has spent his cricketing life in the Kyabram District, playing for Rushworth and Kyabram Cricket Clubs. A legend of the area, Rags has famously never missed a country week...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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1:19:22
Jamie Siddons - Backswing Basics
The First Drop podcast is back for Season 04. Tee Snags is joined by first class cricket royalty, Jamie Siddons. Big Sids is recognised as one of the best state cricketers of the 1990's, scoring bulk runs and winning two Sheffield Shield Titles...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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1:08:11
Ash Gilbert - What's a reprobate?
The First Drop crew welcomes former Victorian State and premier cricket fast bowler, Ash Gilbert to the show. Ash tells some terrific stories about his time in the game and about one incident in particular that set him on the path to high...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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1:27:55
Phil Hetherington - The Monstrosity
Phil Hetherington joins the boys for the latest installment of First Drop. One of the best bats to come out of Bendigo, Phil takes us through his time in premier cricket with clubs, South Melbourne and Carlton. Phil also touches on his ti...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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1:38:45
Craig Howard - The Spin Doctor
The First Drop crew is joined by former Victorian State player and current Cricket Australia Spin Guru, Craig Howard. Craig was once touted as one of the best leg spinners in the game but was cut short due to injury early in his state career. D...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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1:58:28
Peter Tossol - Flamboyant Sandwiches
The First Drop Podcast crew is joined by Peter Tossol, one of the best country sportsmen Victoria has seen. Peter grew up in Thornton and has left a legacy of success wherever he has gone. Now residing in Wanagaratta, Toss reflects fondly...
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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1:36:55
Merv Hughes - If you can't remember it, it didn't happen
The First Drop podcast welcomes its most recognised guest to date. Merv Hughes. Big Merv is one of the most loved cricketers in the history of the sport and his time on First Drop has done the great man no harm. Merv takes the lads through his ...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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1:35:46
Miggy Podosky - One day it will just click
The First Drop lads are joined by Bendigo United Cricket Club superstar, Miggy Podoski. Miggy is a highly respected man within the community and has been a permanent fixture of cricket in Bendigo for well over a decade, winning two premierships...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:21:37