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Sandgroper Sports

Watty, Scotty & Anth

46 episodes

6 months ago

For the first time ever on the Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we welcome not one—but two international para-athletes in the same episode! Born with albinism and legally blind, brothers Chad and Kane Perris share their extraordinary journeys at the highest level of sport. Chad, known as The White Tiger, is Australia’s fastest Paralympic sprinter. A podium regular on the world stage, he’s competed in multiple Paralympics and World Championships—clocking a blistering 10.65 in 2023 and narrowly missi...

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For the first time ever on the Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we welcome not one—but two international para-athletes in the same episode! Born with albinism and legally blind, brothers Chad and Kane Perris share their extraordinary journeys at the highest level of sport. Chad, known as The White Tiger, is Australia’s fastest Paralympic sprinter. A podium regular on the world stage, he’s competed in multiple Paralympics and World Championships—clocking a blistering 10.65 in 2023 and narrowly missi...

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Sandgroper Sports

Two Stars, One Inspiring Story – Chad and Kane Perris

For the first time ever on the Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we welcome not one—but two international para-athletes in the same episode! Born with albinism and legally blind, brothers Chad and Kane Perris share their extraordinary journeys at the highest level of sport. Chad, known as The White Tiger, is Australia’s fastest Paralympic sprinter. A podium regular on the world stage, he’s competed in multiple Paralympics and World Championships—clocking a blistering 10.65 in 2023 and narrowly missi...

6 months ago

1 hour 58 minutes

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From Footy Fields to Film Reels: The Story of Allan “Chubby” Stiles

This week on the Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we’re honoured to welcome a true WA footy icon—Allan “Chubby” Stiles. A South Perth junior who played against under-14s at just 8 years old, Chubby’s rise was meteoric—three junior premierships, a colts premiership and B&F in 1965, and 150 league games for the Perth Demons. He starred in the 1970 State Game, earning the Simpson Medal, and went on to become a WAFC Hall of Fame inductee and Life Member of both Perth FC and the WAFC. But his legacy...

7 months ago

2 hours 11 minutes

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Captain Courageous: The Ultimate Cardinal – Les Fong’s Story

Loyalty is a treasured trait in footy, and Les Fong had it in spades. From a young age, the West Perth legend was a standout. Representing WA as a junior he caught the eye of VFL recruiters when Richmond came calling when he was only 15, then Collingwood later on in his career and also Claremont and East Perth —but Les never wavered. He stayed true to his beloved Cardinals, debuting at only 16 and going on to become one of the greatest rovers in WAFL history. A 1975 Premiership hero, seven ye...

7 months ago

2 hours 11 minutes

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Earl Spalding: The "Duke" of Footy & Cricket

Tough. Fearless. A premiership hero. Earl Spalding was as hard as they come on the footy field, but did you know he was also a gun cricketer? In this episode of Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we sit down with the man known as "The Duke" to chat about his incredible dual-sport career. From playing Sheffield Shield alongside Terry Alderman and Bruce Reid—claiming the wicket of David Hookes—to making his mark at Perth Football Club before heading east to the VFL/AFL. Spalding played in Melbourne’s 1...

7 months ago

1 hour 50 minutes

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Graham Moss: From Brownlow Glory to WAFL Dominance

Few have left a mark on Australian Rules Football like Graham Moss. A Brownlow Medallist (and runner up), WAFL premiership-winning coach, and Hall of Fame Legend, Moss dominated both the VFL and WAFL in a career that saw him rise to the very top of the game. In this episode of Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we sit down with the great man to hear incredible stories from his playing days—his epic ruck duels in the VFL against players like Gary Dempsey and in the WAFL against tough nuts like Ron Bou...

8 months ago

1 hour 33 minutes

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From the South West to Swan Districts - Greg Harding

A man with a passion for horses, AFL and life in general. It was a pleasure to sit down with a true sandgroper in Greg Harding, We could have chatted for hours. Greg is one of only 1 of 14 Players to play for both the Fremantle Dockers and the West Coast Eagles in the AFL. He began his AFL career with Fremantle in 1996, making his debut in the opening round Western Derby. During that same time he lived with WA Football Icon Percy Johnston, what an experience that was. That same year, he...

8 months ago

1 hour 57 minutes

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From Footy to the Mic: Adrian Barich's Wild Ride!

This week on the Sandgroper Sports Podcast, we’re joined by a true legend of WA sport and media—Adrian Barich! From his early days playing rugby in Canberra to captaining Marist College first-ever premiership team, then dominating WA footy with the Perth Demons and West Coast Eagles, Barra has seen it all. And if that wasn’t enough, he even had a crack at rugby league with the Western Reds! But it doesn’t stop there—Adrian’s career in media has been just as impressive. Since 1995, he’s ...

8 months ago

2 hours 7 minutes

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Perth Glory Champion & Football West CEO - Jamie Harnwell

We had the pleasure of sitting down with Western Australian football legend Jamie Harnwell to discuss his remarkable journey both on and off the field! From his early days at Sorrento FC to becoming a Perth Glory icon, Jamie shares insights into his illustrious playing career, including his record-setting 256 league appearances and tenure as the club's inaugural A-League captain. He also reflects on his coaching experiences, notably leading the Perth Glory Women's team to a premie...

8 months ago

1 hour 48 minutes

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South Fremantle & Carlton Premiership Player - Jon Dorotich

Thank to our Friends at Juanita’s. We had the pleasure sit down with South Fremantle Football Club & Carlton Football Club Premiership Player Jon Dorotich. Jon's pathway to the South Fremantle football club was slightly different, with some assistance from Mal Brown, However following some strong years and form in the WAFL, Jon had some interested Clubs from the VFL for his services. He eventually made his way to Carlton and was known as a very reliable player during his years...

8 months ago

2 hours 26 minutes

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Two Time Australian Olympic Gold Medallist - Matt Wearn

Motivated, But Determined! Two words you can easily use when talking about Australia's Matt Wearn. A through and through Sandgroper, Matt has given it his all to anything he put his hand too, Junior footy, Basketball and of course Sailing. The passion for sailing has been in his family for years and Matt took to it straight away as a youngster. Starting out in local regatta's before entering into International competitions, Representing his state and then of course Australia. In the epi...

9 months ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Wayne Andrews on WA's Golden Era

Wayne Andrews is a celebrated cricketer who played a key role in one of Western Australia’s most successful eras during the 1980s and 1990s. Originally from Melbourne (not that we hold it against him), Wayne moved to WA in his late teens with ambitions of securing a WAFL league game. However, it was cricket where he truly made his mark. A dynamic batsman and skilled spin bowler, he played 91 first-class matches and 47 one-day games for WA, captaining his state on 10 occasions. Wayne shares fa...

9 months ago

1 hour 49 minutes

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Australian Heavyweight - Mark De Mori

This week's guest is renowned WA boxer – Mark De Mori. Born in WA and of Italian and Croatian heritage, he grew up in City Beach and attended John XXIII college - not the usual breeding ground of a Heavyweight Boxer, but this is not your usual story. With his father being a renowned WA sports journalist - he was good at sports – but drawn to boxing and developed a love for the sport watching his Nonnos old VHS videos and emulating his heroes, in particular the ferocious champ Mike Tyson....

10 months ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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Perth Glory & Australian Great - Jacob Burns

This week's guest is a “naturalised” Sandgroper who worked his way up through the ranks to be a National Soccer League first teamer at age 16. You’ll hear about how in a sliding doors moment he went from signing a lucrative contract with Premier League Powerhouse Leeds United at their zenith, joining Viduka and Kewell but in the process missing out on the 2000 Summer Olympics in his hometown of Sydney. After plying his trade through some of Europe's best leagues he signed with the P...

11 months ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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The Rollercoaster of Life as an Australian Sporting Icon – Kim Hughes

This episode has it all for cricket and sport lovers, as we talk with WA cricket star -the dashing and ever entertaining Kim Hughes.Kim shares his life story from growing up in country WA and his path to becomingWA’s first ever Australian Cricket Captain, at the age of just 24.He discusses some of the biggest moments in Australian cricket including a few ofhis phenomenal innings, as well as moments of great despair – such as theterrible treatment he received from team mates when they returned...

11 months ago

2 hours 10 minutes

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Revered West Australian Cricketer & Coach - Wayne Clark

In this episode we hear from a former Western Australian and Australian Cricketer, who after as stellar playing career became one of the most successful Western Australian cricket coaches.A talented sportsman who loved football, but ended up choosing cricket, Waynehas one of the best bowling averages of any WA player at Test level.Wayne shares his story – including the big ups and low downs of internationalcricket, and why he didn’t choose the big money on offer from World Series Cricket, des...

11 months ago

1 hour 50 minutes

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WA Sports Media Icon - Tim Gossage

In this episode we hear from a proud Sandgroper, Tim Gossage – who was a sports crazy kid who chased his dream to become a preeminent sports reporter, commentator and media personality.Renowned for his work in print, radio and television,he spent over 30 years building the once fledgling Perth Channel Ten TV station into a leading source of sports reporting.Who can forget his brainchild, the weekly Western Front Football show – complete with the iconic “W” hand gesture that kids, adults and s...

1 year ago

1 hour 45 minutes

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WA Basketball Legend & Hall of Fame Inductee - Melissa Marsh

The Marsh surname is synonymous with West Australian sporting prowess. Many cricket followers will know of father Geoff, and sons Shaun and Mitchell Marsh – but basketball followers know that their sibling Melissa is a West Australian basketball legend and a Hall of Fame inductee?Perth Lynx captain, games record holder and multiple championship winner with her beloved Willetton Tigers in the SBL, Melissa has done it all.We discuss early life growing up in a sports mad family, riding dir...

1 year ago

1 hour

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WA Footy Hardman - Troy Cook

Troy Cook, renowned as one of the toughest players to ever pull on the footballboots, shares some fabulous stories about his time growing up a country kid, andthen moving to Perth and Sydney to live his dream as a professional footballer.A humble guy, who is regarded as one of the greatest ever players for the Fremantle Football club, he describes the highs and lows of professional football, while recalling his experiences with some the game’s biggest names as well as some biggest games, incl...

1 year ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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Dual Sporting Code West Australian - Corey Adamson

Not many people can say that they have been classified as a sporting professional in two completely different codes, but our very own sandgroper in Corey Adamson can! Corey discusses his early life playing baseball and state footy, then have having to make the decision of which pathway to go down. being Scouted by multiple MBL teams and then receiving that sign on bonus. Playing baseball in America and how the system works, pay grades, a second questionable car purchase and the hect...

1 year ago

1 hour 44 minutes

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Perth Thunder Captain - Jamie Woodman

As the 2024/2025 NHL Season begins. We thought there would be no one better to sit down with other then the Perth Thunder Captain himself in Jamie Woodman. Pivotal in Jamie's early career he discuss the key relationships with coaches & how the good old saying of its about "who you know" lead to his opportunities overseasAt 16 years old Jamie made the move to Canada and joined a junior league in Alberta playing for the Banff academy and effectively playing against grown men.&nbs...

1 year ago

1 hour 16 minutes