At The 'G Melbourne Cricket Club

In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson speaks to Dennis Keith Lillee, a sportsman whose connection with the MCG and its crowd is as strong as anyone in the history of the ground. 

The Dennis Lillee story is also one of resilience; returning after being told he might never bowl again due to stress fractures in his back. In this episode, Lillee details the journey to overcoming the adversity which saw him sit out of Test cricket for 18 months and the recovery that led to his return as a different but no less effective bowler.
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In this episode of At the ‘G – Part 2 of our 1977 Centenary Test special – host Anthony Hudson is joined by Rick McCosker, Rod Marsh, Kerry O’Keeffe and more to recap how one of the great Test matches finished with the most historic of results.
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In this episode of At the ‘G – the first of a two-part special on the Centenary Test match played between Australia and England at the MCG in March, 1977 – host Anthony Hudson looks back at what is universally regarded as one of the greatest cricketing occasions, and matches, ever.

Hudson hears from courageous opening batter Rick McCosker, Kerry O’Keeffe and the record-breaking Rodney Marsh while reflecting on the extraordinary hitting of debutant David Hookes against arch enemy Tony Greig, the eccentric Englishman Derek Randall who refused to be intimidated by the Aussies, and legendary Australian fast bowler Dennis Lillee who had the crowd at fever pitch.
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In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson brings you the second part of the MCG story of the great Leigh Matthews, sharing tales of triumph from his September deeds as a coach.

Lifting off from Leigh’s acceptance of an assistant coaching role at Collingwood as part of a succession plan to take over from Bob Rose, Huddo explores Leigh’s historic 1990 Grand Final win at the helm of the Pies, followed by the remarkable Brisbane Lions three-peat. Plus, Leigh reflects on the pressure and stress of coaching that comes hand in hand with euphoria an exhilaration and his thoughts and feelings in the aftermath of claiming the ultimate victory.
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In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson explores the career of the formidable Leigh Matthews and the highlights of a playing career from 1969 to 1985 that saw Leigh play 332 games, kick 915 goals for Hawthorn, win four premierships and an incredible eight best and fairest awards.

We hear from ‘Lethal Leigh’ himself on his memories of football growing up in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, his development into one of the most respected players in the game and the highs and lows of his journey at Hawthorn in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Anthony Hudson is also joined by Leigh’s former teammate and coach, David Parkin, who shares his memories of Leigh’s uncompromising style and a single mindedness that took him to the heights of the league.
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For the first time since 1964, the Demons were crowned minor premiers in 2021 following years of tribulation.Ahead of the Club's preliminary final match against Geelong at Optus Stadium on Friday 10 September, the latest episode of the MCC members’ podcast looks back on a decade of dominance for the Demons through the 1950s and 1960s that was followed by years of despair for the much-loved football club.This episode of the MCC members' podcast is for the thousands of success-starved MCC members who have followed their beloved Demons through thick, thin and their return to the top of the ladder in 2021. Host Anthony Hudson interviews respected journalist Mike Sheahan, former Dees assistant coach Chris Fagan and ex-Melbourne players David Neitz and Jordan Lewis.
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