The next Almanac Odd Friday Lunch is on Aug 13. Enjoy an afternoon of merriment with Ian Cover and (maybe) some of the other Coodabeens as we celebrate their new book.
Almanac Odd Friday Lunch: ‘Half a chicken & chips’ with Covey and the Coodabeens (postponed)
July 31, 2021 by 2 Comments
Almanac (Radio and TV) History: “Don’t burn down the studio” – The Coodabeen Champions and Channel 7’s 1986 Football Marathon
October 3, 2020 by 16 Comments
Memories! In this nicely researched piece, Richard Prentice takes us back to the first (and only) Coodabeens takeover of the pre-VFL Grand Final ‘Football Marathon’ in 1986. [first published in 2020]
The Coodabeen Champions – Kicking Against The Wind on Grand Final Day
October 9, 2015 by 22 Comments
After 35 years on radio The Coodabeens Champions are as much a part of the fabric of footy in Melbourne as pies, beer and sauce. Though their national profile might have diminished with the passing of their weekend shows, Champs, Covey, Richo, Billy and Torch have fans right around the country. A serial contributor to the Coodabeens – Swish Schwerdt – made the trek to light tower number two at the MCG for the time honoured Grand Final O/B.
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