Footy: Something Old. Something New. Something Borrowed...

The People's Game

Footy is in constant flux. Do you pine for the "retro" days through nostalgic tinted glasses or charge straight-ahead into the future of footy with it's advanced metrics and new viewing habits? Join "The Citizens of the People's Game" as they discuss paradigm shift and more... On the agenda this week: - Picket Palace's biggest fan, JB discusses the band's newest single: Richo! - Kasey congratulates the AFL on the announcement of two new, and important, leadership positions. - Gordo accidentally becomes a "Gouger", thanks to the East Brunswick Eye Gougers footy fundraiser. - The gang discusses the dangers of "killing people's vibe" at the footy - The "People's Question" asks: "Are fans deliberately ignorant of new rules and coaching techniques for the sake of their own enjoyment?" - This week's edition of "Footy Book Club" is a review of "Carn: The Game, And The Country That Plays It" by Andrew Mueller Material Mentioned In This Episode: TPG Pies: Richo by Picket Palace: https://open.spotify.com/track/0mYzBHdwHdk5Nw48XnXnaB?si=4WxkfY_nRxKqLRfwHyZk_A Statement: AFL appoints head of mental heath and wellbeing, and chief psychiatrist: https://www.afl.com.au/news/2019-08-05/statement-afl-appoints-head-of-mental-heath-and-wellbeing-and-chief-psychiatrist Profile on East Brunswick Eye Gougers: https://medium.com/cardigan-street/taking-marks-and-breaking-hearts-dabf591beb93 For The People's Question: Jake Niall - "The New Normal" https://www.theage.com.au/sport/afl/afl-season-2019-welcome-to-the-new-normal-20190803-p52dlo.html For Book Club Carn: The Game, And The County That Plays It by Andrew Mueller https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460751947/carn-the-game-and-the-country-that-plays-it/?fbclid=IwAR0E01cezPENgU21oGA1G0VXfi_1g6WctjOiX0i522ki0y_SOilWL0uJBFA