Episode Title: Legacy, Leadership & the Long Game: A Conversation with Graham Cornes
Episode Summary:
In this special episode of Soul Sentred – The Podcast, Jaynie Morris sits down with one of South Australia’s most iconic and respected voices — Graham Cornes OAM.
From his stellar football career and coaching legacy to his decades behind the mic as a media personality, Graham has become a living legend in Australian sport and beyond. However there’s more to his story than headlines and highlights.
A decorated Vietnam veteran, a passionate State of Origin advocate, a mentor, musician, father, and truth-teller — Graham opens up about the lessons he’s learned across a life rich in resilience, purpose, and reinvention.
In this powerful and personal conversation, Graham reflects on football, family, leadership, love, loss, and what it means to keep evolving — even after the final siren.
What We Explore:
• 🏉 His journey from Glenelg premiership hero to Adelaide Crows inaugural coach
• 🎖 His time as an infantry soldier in Vietnam and how it shaped his perspective
• 🎤 What keeps him passionate about media, music, and mentoring to this day
• 💬 The importance of courage, adaptability, and staying true to your values
• 👨👧👦 His reflections on family, fatherhood, and a life lived in full view
This episode is for you if:
You’re inspired by stories of grit, grace, and legacy — and want to hear from someone who’s not only seen it all, but still shows up with purpose.
Connect with Graham Cornes:
🎙 Listen to Conversations with Cornesy on FIVEaa📻 Tune in to the Saturday Morning Sports Show with K.G. Cunningham📘 Keep an eye out for his contributions in print, radio, and community events across South Australia
From the battlefield to the boundary line, and every moment in between — this is Graham Cornes as you’ve never heard him before.
🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all your favourite platforms.
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