Podcast Inside The Kennel: New Player Interviews!

[SPower]

Just wondering Matt you did mention a possible catch up with Bernie Q.
Thanks for all the work you do for us fans.

 

[King Harold]

Played a bit of Juniors against Teddy J, don’t remember him as outstanding back then ???
EJ would watch ,keeping as far away from anyone else as he could.

But what a career he had !
highly skilled and important player for us.
Bloody tragedy his career was cut short with his peak still in front of him.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

At age 24, he had possibly another 8-10 seasons in him. Could have played over 300 games. An absolute tragedy.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

Just wondering Matt you did mention a possible catch up with Bernie Q.
Thanks for all the work you do for us fans.

Yes - Bernie Q coming up in the new year, along with Gary Dempsey and Danny Southern in the first quarter of 2026!

 

[X_box_X]

Yes - Bernie Q coming up in the new year, along with Gary Dempsey and Danny Southern in the first quarter of 2026!

I've never heard him confirm this, but according to Drew Morphett in the 90s during one of our matches, he mentioned Southern doesn't like being called Danny. He referred to him as Daniel.

Any truth to that?

It sounds weird calling him 'Daniel'.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

I've never heard him confirm this, but according to Drew Morphett in the 90s during one of our matches, he mentioned Southern doesn't like being called Danny. He referred to him as Daniel.

Any truth to that?

It sounds weird calling him 'Daniel'.

That's correct - he was never called Danny in his youth and that was something the footy public adopted. He prefers Dan or Daniel. I will be on my best behaviour when I interview him!!

 

[DueWest]

These interviews are great Matt, documenting in detail Bulldog history

Keep them coming

 

[Inside The Kennel]

These interviews are great Matt, documenting in detail Bulldog history

Keep them coming

Cheers DueWest! Do you have a favorite episode so far? And who is on your wishlist for me to get on the show?...

 

[Inside The Kennel]

I have Shane O'Sullivan on next week - he was the List Manager in the 1980s, responsible for some of the following: Royal, Wallis, Foster, McLean, Hardie, Purser, Sewell, Daniels, Bahagiar, Maylin, Malthouse...! And after his stint at the Brisbane Lions, setting up their list, he returned to help his brother Gary O'Sullivan who was working at the Club and was responsible for getting the trade of Adrian Campbell to Melbourne for...wait for it...Luke Beveridge! The dominos of our history were set in motion. I look forward to interviewing Shane - does anyone have any Qs to probe?...

 

[Inside The Kennel]

Dermott Brereton dedicates this entire interview to discusssing his rivalry with Footscray! Enjoy.

 

[King Harold]

Brilliant Matt,

Lovit,Lovit ( hope u don’t mind me using your catch cry )

 

[X_box_X]

Well done, Matt.

One question I've always wanted Dermie to be asked is whether he remembers being credited with a goal for a behind he kicked in round 12, 1995 when we drew with Collingwood.

If the goal umpire wasn't bewildered, perhaps that would have been the 5th time we beat Dermie in his career.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

Brilliant Matt,

Lovit,Lovit ( hope u don’t mind me using your catch cry )

Haha, I do say that a lot! Glad you enjoyed it King! How good is Dermie - wish he had played for us!!

 

[Inside The Kennel]

Well done, Matt.

One question I've always wanted Dermie to be asked is whether he remembers being credited with a goal for a behind he kicked in round 12, 1995 when we drew with Collingwood.

If the goal umpire wasn't bewildered, perhaps that would have been the 5th time we beat Dermie in his career.

I wish I'd known that - I would have certainly asked him. Thaks X-Box - Dermie will hopefuly be joining Dougie and I for a Finals preview later this year if all goes to plan, so I will investigate this for you!

 

[stevieg1969]

Well done, Matt.

One question I've always wanted Dermie to be asked is whether he remembers being credited with a goal for a behind he kicked in round 12, 1995 when we drew with Collingwood.

If the goal umpire wasn't bewildered, perhaps that would have been the 5th time we beat Dermie in his career.

I remember that match. It was at Waverley. We were 35 points up and Collingwood had the last 10 scoring shots (5.5) to draw the match.

 

[X_box_X]

I remember that match. It was at Waverley. We were 35 points up and Collingwood had the last 10 scoring shots (5.5) to draw the match.

Yep, I was listening to it all unfold. That's exactly how I remember it too.

The combined result of all three matches that Saturday afternoon was nine points. Carlton played Geelong in a cracker, and three months later they played in the Grand Final which was anything but.

FWIW, we lost our previous six matches in 1995 prior to that draw against Collingwood. After the draw, we won five consecutive matches which included a huge upset win at the WACCA against the reigning premiers.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

Shane O'Sullivan takes us inside Bulldogs Headquarters for all the secret deals and mega trade stories of the 1980s!
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[Royale]

Hey mate, loving the vids. A request if possible, would love to hear from Luke Dahlhaus.

 

[King Harold]

Shane O'Sullivan takes us inside Bulldogs Headquarters for all the secret deals and mega trade stories of the 1980s!​

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Great job again Matt.
Ah ! 1985 , probably the first time as a lifelong Bulldog I could say we were a team to be feared and a genuine premiership threat !

And the shooting star , Lally Bamblett
His career may have short , but I am very glad I got to see it.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

Hey mate, loving the vids. A request if possible, would love to hear from Luke Dahlhaus.

I'm on it mate...

 

[bobs head soup]

1954 Premiership Champion, Doug Reynolds!

Enjoy!

This was a great interview and feels all the more valuable given Doug's sad passing.

Kudos to you ITK, these are proper Footscray history that needs to be recorded.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

This was a great interview and feels all the more valuable given Doug's sad passing.

Kudos to you ITK, these are proper Footscray history that needs to be recorded.

Cheers Bobs Head Soup,

I spoke to Doug Reynold's son Scott yesterday. What a wonderful family and legacy he leaves. I am happy I had the chance to interview Doug only two months ago, so we have preserved his story for ever!

 

[dogwatch]

I want to endorse bobs head soup 's comments. I'm miles behind in watching/listening to all these interviews (I hope to catch up eventually!) but I think the concept is brilliant. And the consistency and sheer number of interviews is impressive too.

We should never underestimate the power and value of oral history. It defines who we are and how we have come to be what we are. We only truly appreciate the stories of those old stagers when they have been gone for years and the times have moved on. If only we'd had people (and the technology) to do this back in 1924-25 and in the thirties and in 1954 and 1961 (and in the dark times too - let's all give thanks for the making of "Year of the Dog"). To have captured so many first hand accounts is something you can't put a simple value on.

I have had some involvement over the years with people who have collected old bush songs, tunes, dances, yarns and poems. Most of those informants are no longer with us but the folk memories, their art and their (mostly rural) wisdom live on in collections that are now housed in the National Library and other institutions like the Film and Sound Archive. Or even on published albums.

Those collections aren't just gathering dust. Musos, producers, academics and researchers regularly trawl them and revive or adapt them. You'll sometimes hear traditional Australian tunes or songs used on radio and TV shows and not give a moment's thought to how they came to be part of the national estate. Well they got there because of people like ITK knuckling down and going out to find the people with something to pass on. Kudos ITK!

I hope all these interviews somehow end up in a Bulldogs Museum or Library or Archive. It would be a travesty if it didn't happen. They enrich us. They remind us who we are and how we got here.

 

[Inside The Kennel]

I want to endorse bobs head soup 's comments. I'm miles behind in watching/listening to all these interviews (I hope to catch up eventually!) but I think the concept is brilliant. And the consistency and sheer number of interviews is impressive too.

We should never underestimate the power and value of oral history. It defines who we are and how we have come to be what we are. We only truly appreciate the stories of those old stagers when they have been gone for years and the times have moved on. If only we'd had people (and the technology) to do this back in 1924-25 and in the thirties and in 1954 and 1961 (and in the dark times too - let's all give thanks for the making of "Year of the Dog"). To have captured so many first hand accounts is something you can't put a simple value on.

I have had some involvement over the years with people who have collected old bush songs, tunes, dances, yarns and poems. Most of those informants are no longer with us but the folk memories, their art and their (mostly rural) wisdom live on in collections that are now housed in the National Library and other institutions like the Film and Sound Archive. Or even on published albums.

Those collections aren't just gathering dust. Musos, producers, academics and researchers regularly trawl them and revive or adapt them. You'll sometimes hear traditional Australian tunes or songs used on radio and TV shows and not give a moment's thought to how they came to be part of the national estate. Well they got there because of people like ITK knuckling down and going out to find the people with something to pass on. Kudos ITK!

I hope all these interviews somehow end up in a Bulldogs Museum or Library or Archive. It would be a travesty if it didn't happen. They enrich us. They remind us who we are and how we got here.

Absolutely awesome to hear your thoughts and wonderful feedback, Dogwatch.

I am glad that you are enjoying them and I am grateful to Dougie Hawkins, Ross Abbey who is our Past Players President , and the Club for assisting me. The players are incredible with their generosity of their time and willingness to share. I hope I can continue to produce many more episodes and the endorsement and kind words is always well received.

Cheers again, keep watching! Matty, ITK

 

[Turtleman3]

Absolutely awesome to hear your thoughts and wonderful feedback, Dogwatch.

I am glad that you are enjoying them and I am grateful to Dougie Hawkins, Ross Abbey who is our Past Players President , and the Club for assisting me. The players are incredible with their generosity of their time and willingness to share. I hope I can continue to produce many more episodes and the endorsement and kind words is always well received.

Cheers again, keep watching! Matty, ITK

Too true. The past players do a great job. They have some great functions with wonderful speakers who share their playing experience and the history of the club. I went to the pre Christmas function at the Altona Bowling Club. Kelvin Templeton was the main speaker who talked about his playing days and his book before taking audience questions.

I’m going to one on Tuesday at Whitten Oval. They are great value and enjoyable nights.