Paul and Glenn are back for another action packed and educational episode. This week we commemorate ANZAC Day with a special episode devoted to sportspeople who served in war. We also pay respect to the all the soldiers who have served in wars past and present. Some of what we will discuss in this episode include
ANZAC day tradition eg, game of two up, marches.
Paul talks about his personal visits to gallipoli and the western front.
ANZAC day nrl and afl matches
Patt tisdale, keith miller, tony dell.
A mexican/american golfing legend known for his great smile and humour who served in the war as a machine gunner.
An inspirational australian paracanoist and former soldier who is now a legend in his sport and has inspired many through his triumph over tragedy and is a legend in his sport.Paul will also talk about some interesting war stories and sport and talk about cecil healey, vfl footballers who served in war such as william henry orchard. Also talk about cricket being played on the beaches of gallipoli and along the nile river, tibby “terror” cotter, former wallaby william tasker, aussie runner gerald ian dacres, david powell lindsay and jack jones.
Paul and Glenn give their pats and slaps of the week. Olivia is back to do the quiz, and who am I? And we have our where are they now? segment.
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News.com.au “australian war stories: aussie sports greats that fought in ww1”, by charles miranda, 2022.
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