FTA-TV Open Mike

[scaryness]

Who is Alex Johnson? (Genuine question)

Was a pretty good, young 3rd defender type who was showing lots of potential and played very well in the 2012 GF. Has had multiple knee tears/infections which means he hasn't played since the 2012 flag.

http://afltables.com/afl/stats/players/A/Alex_Johnson.html

 

[BlueBen]

Unfortunately, there is a good chance that Johnson is already a former player

Fair call; let's hope not though!

Another bloke whose name I heard today and who I reckon might be an interesting interview is Scott Cummings - played for four clubs, Coleman Medalist, media career after retirement, did some coaching at Collingwood (I think), lost a lot of weight at one stage etc. Seems to have disappeared a bit from the public eye in recent years though?

 

[CJApples87]

Scott Cummings was a new games tester for PlayStation as well... Which probably explains the weight problems.

 

[crownie]

actually looking forward to the Johnson interview, its a good change up from having a past player.

 

[Hellgood]

Fair call; let's hope not though!

Another bloke whose name I heard today and who I reckon might be an interesting interview is Scott Cummings - played for four clubs, Coleman Medalist, media career after retirement, did some coaching at Collingwood (I think), lost a lot of weight at one stage etc. Seems to have disappeared a bit from the public eye in recent years though?

Really? Has his own radio show IIRC and has done a fair bit of promo work with weightwatchers.

 

[Kram]

Yeah Cummings would be ok to get on.

 

[Broar]

Any personal recommendations to watch here? Haven't seen many.

 

[crownie]

Any personal recommendations to watch here? Haven't seen many.

people have said their favs a few pages back.

 

[tugga]

Watched the first half of the Alex Johnston interview and turned it off. he seemed like a well spoken and articulate kid, though. I was just bored, that's all.

 

[Wizard]

Watched the first half of the Alex Johnston interview and turned it off. he seemed like a well spoken and articulate kid, though. I was just bored, that's all.

I enjoyed it, thought it was a really good interview and quite refreshing.

 

[Belnakor]

Fair call; let's hope not though!

Another bloke whose name I heard today and who I reckon might be an interesting interview is Scott Cummings - played for four clubs, Coleman Medalist, media career after retirement, did some coaching at Collingwood (I think), lost a lot of weight at one stage etc. Seems to have disappeared a bit from the public eye in recent years though?

very good suggestion, he does quite a few sportsman's nights, was a bit of a lad too. iirc they kept him on at Collingwood for an extra year because everyone loved him.

 

[Belnakor]

Why did the Open Mike preview say Johnson won't be available till 2017 at earliest? I thought he'd play next year if recovery goes well?

that many big knees he would have bone bruising like Morabito does.

two knees you are pretty much cooked.

 

[Belnakor]

Barassi. Need to have him on before he loses his marbles.

I think you might have missed the boat on that one.

 

[Belnakor]

Has Danny Frawley been on? Has the potential to be pretty interesting episode.

i assume it would be about depression etc too so i doubt Spud wants to get on while he still has a bit of credibility.

 

[Rod Stroker]

I think you might have missed the boat on that one.

He was on that coaches doco that channel 7 screened before last year's GF and still seemed to have his wits about him. Unless he's gone downhill since?

 

[Hammer#8]

Swans uploaded it for anyone who wants to see it: http://www.sydneyswans.com.au/video/2015-08-05/swanstv-alex-johnson-on-open-mike

 

[Rod Stroker]

That was so morbid and boring. Mike kept going back to the dark side of his story; 4 recos, 7 operations, no games in 3 years, no ACL left, etc. Probably the one Open Mike that I've not watched to the end.

Sadly, I think he's finished. No one comes back from 4 knee recos. He hasn't been allowed to run in 2 years. If I was the Swans I'd be putting him on the rookie list so that he doesn't take up a spot on their senior list for next year, as he won't be playing next year.

 

[Rod Stroker]

Another bloke whose name I heard today and who I reckon might be an interesting interview is Scott Cummings - played for four clubs, Coleman Medalist, media career after retirement, did some coaching at Collingwood (I think), lost a lot of weight at one stage etc. Seems to have disappeared a bit from the public eye in recent years though?

Cummings would be good.

 

[Smashwood]

Great show that gives us a true insight into the former players, clarifying stories that may or may not be true.

Horses mouth stuff that I never miss.

 

[Smashwood]

If he could just lure Garry Ablett senior, now that would make for good viewing and should be 2hrs worth.

Has he interviewed Malcolm Blight?

 

[Petrie4PM]

Richard Tambling - would love to hear him talk about the start, the middle and the end

 

[Rod Stroker]

If he could just lure Garry Ablett senior, now that would make for good viewing and should be 2hrs worth.

Has he interviewed Malcolm Blight?

It was one of the best ever

 

[inamedthegiants]

Richard Tambling - would love to hear him talk about the start, the middle and the end

What are they going to do fur the next 17 minutes?

 

[Hellgood]

Richard Tambling - would love to hear him talk about the start, the middle and the end

Yeah that'd be a good one. Or along those lines perhaps Jarrad Oakley-Nicholls who went into the game illiterate, but now seems to be a cultural ambassador in the community and doing well.

Byron Pickett has recently had some press with his work with Port in the APY lands. He'd be an excellent candidate as well.

 

[drummond2fevola]

i assume it would be about depression etc too so i doubt Spud wants to get on while he still has a bit of credibility.

What?