Episodes

  • Stephen Lalor - The Grey Hue
    Apr 25 2023

    Benalla product, Steven Lalor, joins the first drop crew for our latest episode. Stephen was a big part of Benalla cricket before moving interstate in the mid 90's and wherever he went success wasn't far behind.  A Victorian Country Championship representative in 1989 highlights the quality of cricketer he was. 

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Gary MacLean - Three Slips Two Gully's
    Apr 11 2023

    Warrnambool and Nestles Cricket Club identity, Gary 'Beasa' MacLean, joins the first drop podcast for our next installment.  A multiple premiership player, a feared bowler throughout the Warrnambool district and a man who comes highly respected.  Gary now spends a great deal of his time helping his club off field and was able to eat the fruits of his labor, with Nestle's CC taking out the 2022/23 premiership.   

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Dan Schuppan - Don Schuppon
    Mar 21 2023

    Dan Schuppan joins the first drop podcast for our next episode. Schuey has played across Victoria, from his early days in Maryborough to spending time at Carlton Cricket club and then moving to VTCA side Keilor and now residing at Spotswood.  Still going strong at 36, there is no stopping the Don. 

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    1 hr and 39 mins
  • David Rosaia - Socky the Cat
    Mar 7 2023

    Bendigo cricketer David Rosaia joins the first drop podcast. David has been a fixture of Bendigo cricket for over 30 years, plying his trade at three clubs, both as a player and as a coach. 

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Mark Ryan - The Barnyard Chicken
    Feb 21 2023

    First Drop welcomes Mark 'Chicken' Ryan to the show. Chicken has amassed over 300 1st XI games for Bendigo Cricket Club, and was instrumental in the clubs 93/94 premiership winning season.  Chicken is still heavily involved with cricket in Bendigo and is a highly respected figure throughout the association. 

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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Matthew Crawley - Great Stuff.
    Feb 14 2023

    Lightfoot medalist, Matthew 'The Big Space' Crawley joins us for episode 51. Predominately getting things done for Shepparton side, Old Students, Matt progressed his career to Melbourne where he played for premier clubs, Carlton and Camberwell.  The Big Space would then go on to play at Brighton, leaving a lasting impression, before hanging up the spikes to focus on his family and the punt. 

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Kay Raglus, Bronwyn Tossol, Patricia Saker & Ros Gale - 50th Episode Special
    Nov 2 2021

    We’ve brought the half century up and in great style. The crew are joined by four special guests who all share similar experiences, as women who have been entrenched in the game of cricket. We speak with Kay Raglus, Bronwyn Tossol, Patricia Saker and Ros Gale. All have connections to some of our previous guests we have had on the show and all four guests speak beautifully and give a wonderful contrast on their experiences and thoughts of the great game. They also share some cracking stories that we can all relate to. Great stuff. 

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    2 hrs and 55 mins
  • Wally Armstrong - King W.J
    Oct 19 2021

    The lads are joined by Benalla’s Wally Armstrong. Wally takes us through his early days and how he got is start in cricket. Wally also gives terrific insight into what cricket was like in the 80’s and 90’ in the now disbanded BDCA. Famous for his country week efforts and big moments in finals, he also tells some ripping stories that sheds new light onto some of our favourite yarns heard on the podcast.  

     

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    1 hr and 46 mins