Winner Santos - Philippine Eagles Captain And PAFL Legend! PAFL Chat podcast

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Is a footy club that doesn't play footy, a footy club? In the return episode, Dezza and Hammo reflect back on the past season of No footy and ask the questions: What it has been like to live in the Philippines, one of the hardest countries hit by COVID? The impact of the global Pandemic has had on PAFL? What the future looks like for the Mighty Eagles? Where are some of our favourite characters of the PAFL? If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph .…

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2020 AFL Grand Final Edition 2:21:30

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PAFL Chat Podcast Grand Final Edition is here! After a massive first season, Dezza & Hammo finish with an absolutely EPIC episode. In this episode, we speak with the man who was one of the founding members of the ANZCHAM "Grand Final Day Party" in Manila, Michael Templeton, 3 x Brisbane Lions Premiership Player Mal Michael and Carlton Premiership Player and Norm Smith Medalist David Rhys Jones. Can it get any bigger??? So grab yourself a beer and enjoy this entertaining episode in which we reflect on the ANZCHAM/PAFL grand final event, the special guests who have attended in the past, and the 38 episodes that we have rolled out in 2020. For the video version of this podcast, including video highlights of Mal Michael and David Rhys Jones careers, and their pre-recorded interviews, please click here . If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for next years 2021 PAFL Chat Podcast, let us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast in 2020 and the PAFL over the years.…

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Dingoes - Team of the Century 1:19:00

5 years ago1:19:00

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Since PAFL started back in 2004, there have literally been hundreds of people that have played for the Dingoes in the PAFL. Some of these players have gone on to represent the Philippine Eagles in international Aussie Rules tournaments and have even won All Asian selection. In this weeks episode, Dingoes hardman and long time representative Marcus Wyatt, along with PAFL cofounder Dezza, take a look at who they think are the best players to have played for the Dingoes over the journey. When you consider how many people have played for the Dingoes over the years, this is not an easy job. So grab yourself a beer and enjoy this entertaining episode in which we reflect on some of the biggest and best names of the Dingoes and put together the Dingoes "team of the century". If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Ciaran Lawless - Pure Irish Lightning 58:16

5 years ago58:16

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In this episode, we are joined by Ciaran Lawless, one of the best Irish lads to have ever pulled on a PAFL jumper. With gold medals as a junior in Ireland in the 100 metres and 200 metres and a progression through to the Dublin Athletic Championships, Ciaran is a natural athlete who runs like greased lightning. Ciaran also played soccer as a junior and evolved into playing Gaelic footy which culminated in him playing in the European Gaelic Champions team in 2011 in Guernsey in the UK. After reaching Manila in 2013, he joined the PAFL and took up Aussie Rules in which he bamboozled all the Aussies with his speed and skill and his competitive nature to win. He quickly became a much-loved and well-respected member of PAFL and improved in every game he played with the pinnacle being him representing the Philippine Eagles in the 2017 Asian Champs. Ciaran also played Gaelic footy in Asia playing in the China Games and the Gaelic Asian Championships to round off a stunning career of footy in Asia. So grab yourself a Guinness and sit back and enjoy this fascinating insight into this athletics and Gaelic star who came to dominate Aussie Rules in the Philippines. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Eurekas - Team of the Century 1:16:28

5 years ago1:16:28

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Since PAFL started back in 2004, there have literally been hundreds of people that have played for the Eurekas in the PAFL. Some of these players have gone on to represent the Philippine Eagles in international Aussie Rules tournaments and have even won All Asian selection. In this weeks episode, Eurekas stalwart and long time representative Mark Pekin, along with Eurekas founder and games record holder Dezza, take a look at who they think are the best players to have played for the Eurekas over the journey. When you consider how many people have played for the Eurekas over the years, this is not an easy job. So grab yourself a beer and enjoy this entertaining episode in which we reflect on some of the biggest and best names of the Eurekas and put together the Eurekas "team of the century". If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Jason Flanagan - Malaysian Warriors Champion Goal Sneak 58:44

5 years ago58:44

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In this week's episode, we speak to Malaysian Warriors legend and goal kicking champion, Jason Flanagan. Flana will go down in history as not only one of the greats of the Warriors, but one of the best players to have ever graced the field in Asia. This highly talented footy star began his sports career playing soccer with Vic country and also Melbourne Croatia in the NSL with a fair level of success before ending up in Malaysia in 2000. From then on, there wasn't much he didn't achieve for the Warriors including 187 games, a couple of B&F's, leading goalkicker 7 times, 6 years as captain, 5 years as president and was a member of the Warriors team in their inaugural 2012 Manila Cup and 2017 Asian Champs victories. Flana is an absolute star so make sure you grab a beer and sit down and enjoy this sensational episode where you will also learn why "every man lives, but not every man becomes a warrior". If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Matthew Rutter - Mr President 1:00:59

5 years ago1:00:59

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In this episode, we are very privileged to have El Presidente himself, Matty Rutter. Rutts has been an integral part of PAFL over the last 10 years and has worked in several different positions on the PAFL committee and has risen to become the incumbent PAFL president, taking over from Hammo, the president of PAFL's golden era. Rutts talks us through some of his early sporting achievements, how he ended up in the Philippines and how he got involved with the PAFL. He also talks about his vision for the PAFL going forward and what some of our short term and long term goals are. This is a great episode so make sure you have a listen! If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Tony Evans - The Smiling Assassin of PAFL 1:00:18

5 years ago1:00:18

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Tony "the silver fox" Evans is arguably the most decorated player to have ever pulled on a Philippine Eagles or Eurekas jumper. A former VFL/AFL player with St. Kilda and Footscray, this very talented and loveable larrikin was responsible for bringing a bit of mongrel to the Philippine Eagles as well as polish and class. His knowledge and experience of the game made all his teammates walk taller and gave us the belief that we could go toe to toe with any opponent. With more than 200 games and 3 premierships with East Ballarat under his belt as well as numerous achievements in Masters footy to go hand in hand with his VFL/AFL experience, Evo brought a totally new belief to the team and was an integral of the Philippine Eagles success in 2016 when we claimed the double of the Manila Cup and Asian Championships in the same year. This is a cracking episode with some great stories, insights and memories from this humble and self-effacing PAFL legend and is a must listen! If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Karweng Ng - The Ferrari Of The PAFL 59:06

5 years ago59:06

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Karweng "Wenga" Ng is one of the classiest players to have ever pulled on a Eurekas and Philippine Eagles jumper. Wenga's rebounding from defence was a key part of the Philippine Eagles success during our golden era and was integral to our game plan. A naturally talented sportsman Wenga shares with us his early days as a migrant from Malaysia, through to representing the Philippines in both footy and cricket. This is a great episode so sit back with a beer and enjoy!…

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Matt Natalotto - The Ultimate Competitor 57:37

5 years ago57:37

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Matt Natalotto has an extraordinary sporting career with over 100 events including; Endurance Mountain Bike Racing, Triathlons, Cross Country Running, Road Cycle Racing, Cricket and Aussie Rules. Matt "Tattslotto" chats with Dezza and Hammo, sharing his experiences of playing football in Australia, UK and Asia where he endured success as well a severe injury that may have caused him to lose his sight in a footy game in Vietnam. Great tales from a great man, an episode not to be missed. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Top 5 PAFL Code Switchers 50:58

5 years ago50:58

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There are many footballers who have converted from one sporting code to another at a professional or representative level and vice versa. From Gaelic football and rugby, through to soccer and basketball, the AFL has a rich history of code switchers. When it comes to the PAFL, and its root primarily being in the expat community, there have been a number of non-Australians and non-Aussie Rules background people who have converted to PAFL and Aussie Rules and have become some of the best players of our beloved game in Asia. In this episode, Dezza & Hammo dive deep into this topic and name Top 5 Code Switchers to have played in the PAFL. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Terry Mahoney - Philippine Eagles Premiership Winning Coach 1:10:42

5 years ago1:10:42

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When it comes to footy, there isn't much Tezza hasn't done. From playing against Tony Lockett as a junior in Ballarat, through to playing and coaching in premierships, Tezza has pretty much done it all. However, it was in the Philippines where he reached true immortality when he coached the Philippine Eagles to their very first Asian Championships victory in 2016 as well as coaching the Eagles to a win in the Manila Cup in the same year. In this episode, Tezza brings a very unique perspective to the PAFL chat podcast as he talks through his footy career, how he got into coaching and then how he became a successful coach. With a bit of humour thrown in, this is an episode not to be missed! If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Top 25 PAFL Nicknames 59:28

5 years ago59:28

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Having a nickname is a right of passage for any Australian. Nicknames can be handed down to you as a family tradition, an abbreviation of your name such as "Dezza" or "Hammo", or even better, given to you by your peers due to something stupid you had done. So it is only natural that the PAFL would have its fair share of cracking nicknames. Dezza and Hammo have a great laugh discussing nicknames and outlining the Top 25 Nicknames of the PAFL from over the years. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Julian "The Big Rooster" Clark - Mr Football of Asia 1:41:14

5 years ago1:41:14

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Julian Clark, otherwise known as "The Big Rooster", has been a long time stalwart of Aussie Rules not just in Asia, but internationally. After discovering a love for the game, he ensured that he spread the word in his international travels, establishing clubs across Europe and Asia. Rooster shares his experiences of playing footy across the globe, giving a fascinating overview of what it takes to spread the love of this great game. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph . Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Manoli “Zorba” Loukas - A Tribute To A Great Mate 1:23:52

5 years ago1:23:52

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Manoli “Zorba” Loukas is a PAFL legend. He was a PAFL, Philippine Eagles and Eurekas foundation member and absolutely lived and breathed PAFL. He sat on the PAFL committee for a number of years and was responsible for creating a blueprint for the development of PAFL in the early days. He had the ability to make everyone laugh, he had great stories, he was caring, understanding, supportive and loved life and lived it to the fullest. Today marks the 6th anniversary of his passing so in this episode of the PAFL chat podcast, which is also our 25th episode, we pay tribute to the great man. Please sit back and enjoy as we reflect on Zorba with some special guests and a number of tributes sent in by people from all over the world. He is simply irreplaceable and will never be forgotten. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph Thanks also to our sponsor Mr Clean for their continued support of this podcast and the PAFL.…

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Winner Santos - Philippine Eagles Captain and PAFL Legend! 50:06

5 years ago50:06

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The much loved and revered Philippine Eagles Captain, and PAFL foundation player, Winner Santos, catches up with Dezza and Hammo to chat about his decorated footy career in Australia and Asia and his love for the game and mates at the PAFL. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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Paul "Torty" Cleeman - PAFL's very first umpire! 35:32

5 years ago35:32

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You hate to have them, but every Aussie Rules game needs one. Paul "Torty" Cleeman was one of the original umpires of the PAFL helping to shape the game in the Philippines. Join Dezza as he discusses with Torty what it is like being an umpire in the PAFL. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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PAFL ANZAC Day Special - Lest We Forget 18:44

5 years ago18:44

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Anzac Day is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. Dezza & Hammo reflect on the day and discuss how the ANZAC spirit is celebrated by the PAFL and the wider footy community in Asia. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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Paul Griffiths - The Inaugural PAFL Carman Murrihy Medallist! 46:39

5 years ago46:39

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Paul Griffiths, the inaugural and two-time winner of the Carman Murrihy Medal, speaks with Dezza about his experiences playing Aussie Rules not only in the Philippines but around the world. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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Nathan Clarke - A True Blue Eagle 38:26

5 years ago38:26

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Nathan Clarke is one of the most capped Philippine Eagles in the history of PAFL. Today he sits down with Dezza and Hammo and talks about his memories of footy in the Philippines and his highlights including the Philippines Eagles victory in the 2013 Manila Cup and why he missed out on the 2016 Asian Champs triumph. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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Peter "Bato" Stone - PAFL Co-Founder and Life Member! 48:59

5 years ago48:59

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Peter "Bato" Stone is one of the co-founders of the Philippine Australian Football League as well as arguably the number ticket holder for the Dingoes. Join Dezza & Hammo as they chat with Bato, reminiscing the early days of being involved with Asian Champs and touring footy in Asia. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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Justo's Dummy Spit! One of PAFL's Funniest Ever Episodes! 23:50

5 years ago23:50

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Justin "Justo" Puiu was a formidable ruck/full forward for the Eureaks in the early years of the PAFL. His 6'5" frame ensured his dominance at the PAFL in the early years, as the game gathered a following with expats and locals. Justo was the first, and also one of only two people in the Philippines, to have represented the Philippines in two football codes - Aussie Rules and Rugby Union. Justo joins Dezza in this episode to discuss the early years of PAFL which included the biggest dummy spit of his sporting career. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph…

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The Birth of the Philippine Eagles - From Zero To Hero! 36:18

5 years ago36:18

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Dezza & Hammo discuss how the PAFL league formation came about which would lead to the birth of the Philippine Eagles way back in 2004. If you have any requests, suggestions or feedback for the podcast, lets us know by visiting our website or email us at podcast@pafl.com.ph

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How The PAFL Started - Where Did It All Begin? 53:18

5 years ago53:18