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Alex Williams is a massive fan and ambassador for the GWS GIANTS. His NRL loving mate Brandon McClelland is a sports fanatic, born in Western Sydney and knows nothing about the AFL. Taking his GIANTS ambassadorial duties far too seriously, Alex has now bullied his actor mate Brandon to do a podcast about their journey to discover the best pubs and eateries in Western Sydney to watch away AFL games.
With episodes dropping every Wednesday, we see the AFL through a new lens as Brandon questions the culture and obscurities of the game. This isn’t a pod where we just sit and chat through the weekly match ups, it’s built around social activities and engaging with our friends and audience. Let the search for the best ‘Away Venues’ in Western Sydney begin!
We’d love for people to jump on board from the start and follow our journey in Western Sydney.
Want to support the show? Got a favourite pub to watch AFL at? Send a voice memo with your suggestions or question to Theymightbecomegiants@gmail.com. Follow us on Apple and Spotify so you don’t miss a Giant adventure.
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Join Brandon and Alex as they bid farewell to season 2024 of They Might Become Giants. What a year it's been! A huge thanks to everyone who has listened, sent in emails and especially those who have joined us at our watch parties this year. We can't wait to do it all again next season! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the guys are joined by AFL journalist, stats guru and all-round legend Gemma Bastiani. Brandon and Alex basque in the glory of our final watch party and trivia event of 2024 at the Henson park Hotel and review/commiserate the game against the Dockers. Gemma then walks the boys through her journey to the AFL media and Brandon is blown away by the most comprehensive break down of AFLW tactics he's ever heard. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon has returned from his sojourn to Melbourne and is back to talk all things AFLW. Both Alex and Brandon were super impressed with the effort shown by the Giants this past weekend, in what was Brandon''s favorite W game of the year so far. The guys then address the elephant in the room and reflect on the Wacky Wednesday controversy. Alex then gives Brandon the history of the McClelland Trophy (is he a long lost relative of Brandon's?) as well as discussing how the Giants emerged from trade week. Join us this Saturday (26th) at The Henson Park Hotel for our final TMBG get together of 2024. We'll be hosting trivia from the history segments of the podcast throughout the year and then we'll cross the road to watch the final Giants home game of 2024 against Freo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon is in Melbourne shooting a film and unfortunately we had a rather catastrophic technical issue trying to record remotely. As a result Producer Sam joins Alex in Brandon's stead for a last minute recording. Sam and Alex review the loss to Adelaide in the W and then analyse how they think both the Giants and Eagles have fared during the trade period (spoiler, Producer Sam is not happy). Join us on Saturday October 26th at The Henson Park Hotel for our last TMBG watch party/get together. We're putting together a trivia event with questions from the various history segments of our podcast episodes this season. Come on down for one last hurrah for 2024 and then we'll head over the road to watch the final Giants home game of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys analyse the loss to Melbourne and preview the upcoming match against St Kilda. Alex then asks Brandon to act as the sorting hat and categorise all the AFL clubs into Harry Potter houses and does a surprisingly accurate job. After last week's story of the extraordinary Daisy Pearce, Alex tells Brandon the legend of Erin Phillips.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon has returned from his tropical island sojourn so he and Alex indulge in some schadenfreude over the Swans dismal showing in the Grand Final. The boys went down to Henson Park to watch the Giants vs the Eagles in the W, which left Producer Sam very happy. Alex then leads Brandon through the incredible story of the current West Coast W coach, Daisy Pearce. Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon is having a well earned rest after finishing up his play so Alex is joined by Mary K from Ladies Who League, an absolute pioneer of women's sport in Australia. Alex and Mary talk about the AFLW and how Mary came to support the Giants. They also go through yet another Sydney derby loss and Mary gives Alex a history of the NRLW. Also there's some other game of football happening this weekend... Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys commiserate the devastating straight sets exit and the end of the Giants 2024 campaign. Alex also reads some excerpts from the extraordinary book Never Surrender by Georgina Hibberd who was given unprecedented access to the players and Club during their 2020 season. The book provides the "raw and uncompromising story not just of the Greater Western Sydney Giants, but of the AFL Women's competition in Australia." The guys then read some listener emails and gather their thoughts for next year.\ Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After the devastating loss against Sydney in the first qualifying final, The Giants live to fight another day against last year's Grand Finalist Brisbane at Engie Stadium. The boys analyze the extraordinary game and look towards what they hope will be another riveting contest at Engie on Saturday night. In honor of the Giants latest AFLW Irish recruit Eilish O'Dowd, Alex gives Brandon the run down on the absolute legend that is Cora Staunton. Her career is so extraordinary that is has to be listened to, to be believed. Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alex may well be in the South West of WA for work and while it will stop him from attending the game on Saturday, it sure as hell won't stop him recording this podcast! Brandon and Alex get excited about the prospect of knocking Sydney down a peg on their home turf and keeping our perfect record in finals against them in tact. Alex continues regaling the rich history of the AFLW and somehow Producer Sam (a West Coast supporter of all things) is the only member of the trio attending the qualifying final. The world works in mysterious ways. Huge congratulations to Craig for winning the TMBG Watch Party grand prize of two tickets the grand final, flights and accommodation. Thanks so much to everyone who attended our watch parties this year, we had a blast hosting them. Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Giants may have lost their first game in seven weeks, but they've made the top four, which means we're going into the finals with a double chance! In a poetic turn of events for Brandon's first season as a fan, The Giants will take on their bitter cross town rivals the Blood Stained Angels in a qualifying final in a couple of weeks time. Given their is a bye between now and then and the AFLW begins this weekend; Alex takes the chance to walk Brandon through the rich history of women's football in Australia. They guys then read out some excellent emails (one all the way from Devon) and review what has been an extraordinary season of football. Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The purple hoard have been vanquished and now it's time for The Giants to turn their attention to one of their greatest rivals, the Western Bulldogs down in Ballarat to bring this incredible season to a close. Alex and Brandon go through the tense win over Freo and admire the incredible redemption story of Jesse Hogan as well as Producer Sam's favorite Giant, Brent Daniels. The Giants have a chance to knock their staunch rivals out of the finals race and potentially secure a top 2 finish. There's everything to play for as the most gripping season in recent memory comes to a close, and an irresistible finals series awaits. Join us for our final in-season watch party at the Hudson Hotel in Seven Hills. The theme is "Giants Formal" so throw your mind's back to year 12 and dress in your Sunday best (or worst) but don't forget to include a splash of orange. Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week, in anticipation of the upcoming clash, Alex and Brandon are joined by ex-host of the Ruck Rover Podcast and Freo diehard Kristian Barron. The guys analyze the epic win over premiership favorites Brisbane, IN Brisbane no less, which leads Brandon to make a bold prediction. Alex then cedes the mic to Kristian to tell the history of the Fremantle Football Club, which includes it's various ups and (many) downs. Levi Strauss is somehow involved as well as some of the craziest trades in AFL memory. Tune in to hear more! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon and Alex toast to the crazy win over the Hawks in our home away from home, Canberra (the heart rates are still racing). Alex highlights Jack Buckley's incredible chase down tackle, leading to the extraordinary story of resilience, that has shaped Buckley's career so far. Alex then explains the story of the now defunct Fitzroy Football Club in preparation for upcoming match against the form team of the competition The Brisbane (Fitzroy) Lions. There's also trivia, emails and the announcement of another watch party, this time at The Guildford Hotel, in Guildford. Catch us there for your chance to win two tickets to the grand final as well as merch and other prizes! Get out to Guildford to support the Giants as we push towards one of the most closely contested finals series in recent memory. Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the boys celebrate the nail biting victory over the Melbourne Demons, very much keeping the Giant's finals aspirations alive. The Giants return to their home away from home to play the form team of the competition, The Hawthorn Hawks (May-blooms). To mark the occasion Alex regales the legend of Hawthorn superstar, Hall of Famer and "player of the 20th century", Lethal Leigh Matthews. While this week is a home game, it is taking place in Canberra so we will be holding a special home game watch party at The Friend in Hand Hotel in Glebe this Sunday at 1:10pm. Join us for your chance to win two grand final tickets as well flights and accommodation! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys celebrate the victory over the Gold Coast Suns, while Alex marvels at Harvey Thomas's unheralded (and unlikely) rise towards the rising star. Alex then dives deep into the history of the oldest club in the land - the Melbourne Demons. From repeat triple premierships, to years in the wilderness and accusations of tanking, this club is as old as the sport itself, and shares a history just as rich. The guys will be attending The Governor Hotel in Macquarie Park for this weekend's watch party. Be there; 7:30pm Saturday 27th of July to support the mighty Giants as we head towards the business end of the season! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brandon and Alex recorded this episode straight after the watch party at The Crossroads Hotel in Casula, so it's a little spicy. The boys celebrate the much needed win over Richmond and discuss how the final stanza of season 2024 is poised to be a ripper. The race for finals is as close as it's ever been, with hardly anything separating second to fourteenth on the ladder. The Giants have to keep winning to stay in the hunt. Alex then educates Brandon about "the Dimmer Switch" as the Giants prepare to take on their fellow expansion club cousins; The Gold Coast Suns. The guys also receive some constructive criticism in an email, tune in to see how they respond! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys celebrate the epic fightback win over Carlton and wonder if this is a new beginning, or a false dawn? Alex walks Brandon through the storied history of the Richmond Tigers and Brandon rates their theme song (quite highly). This week the boys are heading to The Crossroads Hotel in Casula for the watch party against the Tigers. Head on down to go into the draw to win an epic 2 Grand Final tickets, flights an accommodation. There will also be a raffle for Giants merch as well as an Adam Kennedy jumper. See you all at the crossroads in Casula! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The boys get together to lament the tough loss to the Crows but also celebrate the great vibe at The Ashfield Hotel on the weekend. They analyze the loss as well as Doug Ray Scott's underrated career (it makes sense) and look for ways to improve as our spot in the finals is now far from assured. As The Giants are playing Carlton again, Alex walks Brandon through ex-Carlton (and many others) legend Ron Barassi's story and the many ways he changed the history of our great game. Find Alex at Engie stadium this Saturday evening and be the first to speak the magic phrase from this podcast to receive a Jack Buckley training jersey courtesy of Sports Gear Australia Thanks to Sports Gear Australia for their support and use the code TMBG20 for 20% off Giants merch! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week the boys are joined by Adelaide Crows nuff Nic English to chat about the upcoming game. Alex and Brandon lament the heartbreaking loss to the Sydney Swans. Alex takes Nic and Brandon through the great history of the Adelaide Crows and the not-so-great camps therein. Join us at our Watch Party at the Ashfield Hotel 'Live and Loud' on Saturday 7:30 to watch the GIANTS take on the Crows. $20 Burger & Beer combo. Merch Giveaways. An entry in the draw to win Grand Finals tickets! Follow us on: Insta: @theymightbecomegiantsX: @becomegiantspod Or email us at: theymightbecomegiants@gmail.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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