The Sportz Bag https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/ A mix of GLBTIQ sporting news, interviews, and plenty more Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:03:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 JOY 94.9 false JOY 94.9 webmaster@joy.org.au JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists JOY Melbourne Inc. All Music and Lyrics reproduced in this podcast are licensed for use through APRA-AMCOS and/or PPCA and/or directly with artists podcast The Sportz Bag http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/wp-content/uploads/sites/270/powerpress/Sportz-Bag.jpg https://joy.org.au/sportzbag Weekly cec1ae42-748d-5357-bc51-4d24211e657b Footys4all https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/footys4all/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:03:47 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=522 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/footys4all/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/footys4all/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal and Fiona chat to Footys4All CEO, Michael Gallus.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:02 The Long Walk and Dreamtime At The G https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/long-walk-dreamtime-g/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:03:33 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=518 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/long-walk-dreamtime-g/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/long-walk-dreamtime-g/feed/ 0 Dougz and Fiona chat with Michael Long about The Long Walk and Dreamtime at the G.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:45 Woman’s Football https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/womans-football/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:03:17 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=516 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/womans-football/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/womans-football/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal and Fiona chat with Darebin Falcons FC Coach Richard Dal and WBD women’s star Darcy Vescio about woman’s football round #1.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:47 VEOHRC Involvement in Pride Cup https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/veohrc-involvement-pride-cup/ Fri, 17 Jul 2015 21:02:41 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=514 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/veohrc-involvement-pride-cup/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/18/veohrc-involvement-pride-cup/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal and Fiona chat with Kate Jenkins from the Victorian Equal Opportunity and Human Rights Commission about the Pride Cup.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:15 Out On The Field https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/09/out-on-the-field/ Thu, 09 Jul 2015 07:52:45 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=504 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/09/out-on-the-field/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/09/out-on-the-field/feed/ 0 In this snippet, Dougs and Mal chat with Erik Denison about the Out on the Fields study, the first to look internationally at homophobia in sport.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 10:49 Sleep at the G https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/01/sleep-at-the-g-2/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 03:11:10 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=497 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/01/sleep-at-the-g-2/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/01/sleep-at-the-g-2/feed/ 0 Dougs and Mal talk to Ric Holland, CEO of Melbourne City Mission and Chris Dawes, Melbourne Football Club player about Sleep at G.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 19:56 David Ball on Pride Cup https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/01/david-ball-pride-cup/ Wed, 01 Jul 2015 02:24:29 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=494 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/01/david-ball-pride-cup/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/07/01/david-ball-pride-cup/feed/ 0 Dougs, Mal and Harry chat to David Ball, father of Jason Ball about Warburton-Milligrove Footabll Club vs Yarra Glen Football Club Pride Cup.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:37 Michelle Young and Sam Hills chat about Pride Cup https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/06/20/michelle-young-sam-hills-chat-pride-cup/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:18:08 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=487 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/06/20/michelle-young-sam-hills-chat-pride-cup/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/06/20/michelle-young-sam-hills-chat-pride-cup/feed/ 0 Dougs, Mal and Fiona chat to Yarra Glen Football and Netball Club’s vice-president Michelle Young and senior coach Sam Hills about the 2015 Pride Cup.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:17 Jeff Kennett on the Pride Cup and beyondblue https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/06/20/jeff-kennett-pride-cup-beyondblue/ Sat, 20 Jun 2015 01:05:30 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=482 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/06/20/jeff-kennett-pride-cup-beyondblue/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/06/20/jeff-kennett-pride-cup-beyondblue/feed/ 0 In this snippet, Dougal and Fiona chat to Jeff Kennett about his work with beyondblue and their involvement in the Pride Cup.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 11:58 Women’s Football Centenary https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/05/02/womens-football-centenary/ Fri, 01 May 2015 21:17:55 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=473 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/05/02/womens-football-centenary/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/05/02/womens-football-centenary/feed/ 0 This year marks the centenary of women’s AFL football. The first ever women’s AFL match was recorded being played 100 years ago in 1915. To celebrate this milestone, both the Melbourne and Western Bulldogs women’s teams will take on each other twice this year instead of only the once like previous years. The AFL women’s draft was held early last week where 34 of the best female players from around the country were selected for both teams after 6 players on each side were retained from last year.

Last week on the Sportz Bag, Dougz and Mal were able to chat with one of the Melbourne FC female stars Ellie Blackburn live in the studio about women’s footy and this year’s test series.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 9:43 May the 2nd Be with You https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/05/01/may-2nd-2/ Fri, 01 May 2015 08:22:39 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=471 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/05/01/may-2nd-2/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/05/01/may-2nd-2/feed/ 0 On Saturday 2 May, the Northside Rollers Roller Derby League will again hold their annual ‘May the 2nd be with you’ Star Wars Theme Day. Mal & Dougz were able to speak with two of the Northside Rollers, Grenade O’Connor & Duchess of Hazzard last week on The Sportz Bag to find out more about the day.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 12:47 Big crowd cheer on AFL’s 1st Pride match https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/big-crowd-cheer-on-afls-1st-pride-match/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:11:51 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=455 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/big-crowd-cheer-on-afls-1st-pride-match/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/big-crowd-cheer-on-afls-1st-pride-match/feed/ 0 JOY 94.9’s very own Fiona Newton joined Dougz, Mal and Harry in the studio last night to discuss the AFL’s first Pride match last Sunday at the Drummoyne Oval in Western Sydney. Fiona and Sam Cucchiara were flown up by the AFL as the JOY’s representatives to cover the game and all the festivities .

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 12:57 Kowalski takes part in Mardi Gras https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/kowalski-takes-part-in-mardi-gras/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:10:21 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=452 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/kowalski-takes-part-in-mardi-gras/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/kowalski-takes-part-in-mardi-gras/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal and Harry speak with out and proud former Australian Olympic swimmer Daniel Kowalski about coming out in 2010 publicly and recently taking part in his first Mardi Gras parade in Sydney.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 8:28 Gilmore’s dominance ‘infuriating’ https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/gilmores-dominance-infuriating/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:08:46 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=449 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/gilmores-dominance-infuriating/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/gilmores-dominance-infuriating/feed/ 0 A few weeks ago, Dougz and Harry spoke with 7-time Australian women’s surfing champion Layne Beachley about Steph Gilmore’s recent dominance, the risk of Steph equaling her all-time record and whether or not Steph’s dominance could be infuriating for some of her rival competitors. Plus Harry gets to share a personal story with Layne.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 12:04 Purple Bombers Official Launch https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/purple-bombers-official-launch/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:07:21 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=445 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/purple-bombers-official-launch/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/purple-bombers-official-launch/feed/ 0 Dougz and Harry speak to the founder of the Purple Bombers, Jason Tuazon-McCheyne about their official launch on Monday 30 March, 2015.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 8:17 MCG lowering food prices https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/mcg-lowering-food-prices/ Sat, 21 Mar 2015 21:05:26 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=441 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/mcg-lowering-food-prices/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/03/22/mcg-lowering-food-prices/feed/ 0 Dougz and Harry discuss the MCG lowering their food prices for the 2015 season and whether or not this puts Etihad Stadium under pressure and how long it will take them to follow suit.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 6:52 2015 MS 24hr Mega Swim https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/26/2015-ms-24hr-mega-swim/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:16:22 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=420 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/26/2015-ms-24hr-mega-swim/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/26/2015-ms-24hr-mega-swim/feed/ 0 The 24hr Mega Swim for Multiple Sclerosis is on again on Friday & Saturday (27th & 28th February) at Fitzroy Pool. This week on The SportzBag, Dougz & Mal spoke with Founder of the MS 24hr Mega Swim, Carol Cooke AM & Australian Paralympian, Sam Bramham participating in this year’s event.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 12:52 Mardi Gras Film Festival Breakout Movie ‘Drown’ https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/26/mardi-gras-film-festival-breakout-movie-drown/ Thu, 26 Feb 2015 12:15:22 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=422 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/26/mardi-gras-film-festival-breakout-movie-drown/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/26/mardi-gras-film-festival-breakout-movie-drown/feed/ 0 The 2015 Mardi Gras Film Festival has kicked off with a bang and seen plenty of stunning films, but this year’s Breakout Movie has been ‘Drown’ directed by Dean Francis.

‘Drown’ has gained international attention, breaking box office records & puts the spotlight on mateship and homophobia in Australian Sport. This week on The SportzBag, Dougz & Mal spoke with Director, Dean Francis about ‘Drown’ and the processes involved in putting the film together.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 10:46 Greyhound Racing Victoria Controversy https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/04/greyhound-racing-victoria-controversy/ Wed, 04 Feb 2015 07:21:15 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=430 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/04/greyhound-racing-victoria-controversy/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/02/04/greyhound-racing-victoria-controversy/feed/ 0 On Wednesday 18th of Feb, Dougz went one-on-one with Greyhound Racing Victoria CEO Adam Wallish about the recent live baiting issues involved in the sport.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 9:23 Team Melbourne Sports Festival #1 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/team-melbourne-sports-festival-1/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:47:22 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=392 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/team-melbourne-sports-festival-1/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/team-melbourne-sports-festival-1/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal & Australian Tennis superstar John Millman discuss the importance of the upcoming Team Melbourne Sports Festival on 31 January 2015 with Team Melbourne’s Seb Delfino & Mayor of Maribyrnong, Nam Quach.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 9:04 Team Melbourne Sports Festival #2 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/team-melbourne-sports-festival-2/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:45:50 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=398 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/team-melbourne-sports-festival-2/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/team-melbourne-sports-festival-2/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal & John preview the upcoming Team Melbourne Sports Festival on 31 January 2015 with Team Melbourne’s Seb Delfino & Mayor of Maribyrnong, Nam Quach.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 9:35 Australian Open Men’s Preview https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/australian-open-mens-preview/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:44:40 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=400 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/australian-open-mens-preview/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/australian-open-mens-preview/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal, John & JOY Tennis fanatic Brian Peel preview the Men’s Competition at the upcoming 2015 Australian Open.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 15:10 Australian Open Women’s Preview https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/australian-open-womens-preview/ Thu, 15 Jan 2015 02:43:06 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=402 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/australian-open-womens-preview/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2015/01/15/australian-open-womens-preview/feed/ 0 Dougz, Mal, John & Brian preview the Women’s Competition at the upcoming 2015 Australian Open.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 12:04 Mike Brady https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/mike-brady/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:30:38 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=370 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/mike-brady/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/mike-brady/feed/ 0 Dougz & Mal spoke with AFL Royalty, Mike Brady about his new recorded version of the famous ‘Up There Cazaly’ with full choir and didgeridoo to mark the 35 year anniversary since he recorded the original version of the Australian anthem.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 10:21 2014 AFL GF Preview https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/2014-afl-gf-preview/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 05:00:42 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=368 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/2014-afl-gf-preview/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/2014-afl-gf-preview/feed/ 0 Dougz & Mal spoke with Essendon FC & Hawthorn FC legend, Paul ‘The Fish’ Salmon about his thoughts on the upcoming 2014 Hawthorn vs Sydney AFL Grand Final.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 10:06 Wear For Success https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/wear-for-success/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:30:34 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=366 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/wear-for-success/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/wear-for-success/feed/ 0 Dougz & Mal spoke with Essendon FC & Hawthorn FC legend, Paul ‘The Fish’ Salmon about becoming an Ambassador for Wear For Success.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 9:19 Tennis Sydney Spring Tournament https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/tennis-sydney-spring-tournament/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 04:00:26 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=364 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/tennis-sydney-spring-tournament/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/tennis-sydney-spring-tournament/feed/ 0 Tennis Sydney Committee Member, Byron Watson spoke with Dougz & Mal about the Tennis Sydney & Amazon Tennis Spring Tournaments.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 7:55 GDV Opaque Ball https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/gdv-opaque-ball/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:30:05 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=362 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/gdv-opaque-ball/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/gdv-opaque-ball/feed/ 0 Dougz & Mal spoke with Guide Dogs Victoria Communications Coordinator, Laura Hunt  about the upcoming GDV Opaque Ball on Saturday 18 October.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 5:44 Guide Dogs Vic Sports Camp https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/guide-dogs-vic-sports-camp/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 03:00:08 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=360 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/guide-dogs-vic-sports-camp/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/guide-dogs-vic-sports-camp/feed/ 0 Dougz & Mal spoke with Guide Dogs Victoria Communications Coordinator, Laura Hunt about the upcoming GDV Ready Set Play Sports Camp, exercise and barriers for kids with vision impairment for participation.

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]]> JOY 94.9 full false 7:51 Transplant Games https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/transplant-games/ Tue, 07 Oct 2014 02:30:35 +0000 http://joy.org.au/sportzbag/?p=358 https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/transplant-games/#respond https://joy.org.au/sportzbag/2014/10/07/transplant-games/feed/ 0 The face of the 2014 Australian Transplant Games, John Prior joined Dougz & Mal to preview the upcoming games and share his life story.

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