The Mark and The Mic

 Every footy star starts somewhere... and for so many, it begins with Auskick! This week I'm catching up with the youngest players in the game as they take their first steps on their footy journey, on the official podcast of the AFLHCC, The Mark and The Mic Podcast!

We kick things off at the Nelson Bay Marlins @ with Eden, Kruz, Lar, Ellie and Johnny, before chatting with coach Craig Bird. Then it's off to the Cardiff Hawks @ ...

For the first time on the show, we're catching up with a true pillar of the Maitland Saints Football Club: Riley Newstead.

As captain of the Saints, Riley has spent years leading the club's pursuit of its first Men's Cup Premiership, earning the respect of teammates, opponents and the wider football community along the way. His football résumé speaks for itself. 

Riley was part of Maitland's 2017 Men's Plate Grand Final-winnin...

This week on The Mark and The Mic Podcast, we packed up the gear and headed out to training with AFL Hunter Central Coast's newest club — the University of Newcastle Seahorses!

For this special episode, we caught up with a talented group of players who have come from all around Australia to study at the University of Newcastle, and pull on the blue, white and black of the Seahorses.

Recorded live during training, this episode...

Having officiated at high levels across both the Northern Territory Football League and AFL Sydney, Cypress Hart has continued to build an impressive umpiring career since first starting right here in the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition. A dedicated umpire with the Newcastle Central Coast Umpires Association, Cypress has an incredible story to tell.

He reveals the atmosphere and game day of umpiring a Men's Cup Grand Final, pl...

Having officiated at high levels across both the Northern Territory Football League and AFL Sydney, Cypress Hart has continued to build an impressive umpiring career since first starting right here in the AFL Hunter Central Coast competition. A dedicated umpire with the Newcastle Central Coast Umpires Association, Cypress has an incredible story to tell.

He reveals the atmosphere and game day of umpiring a Men's Cup Grand Final, pl...

After an incredible Game 1 of State of Origin, the rugby league world is still buzzing… so this week, we’re switching codes from AFL to NRL to catch up with one of the rising voices in rugby league commentary; James Robertson.

James has called some of the biggest moments in recent junior rugby league, including the 2025 Jersey Flegg Grand Final, NSW Cup, Ron Massey Cup regular season and finals, the famous Lachlan Galv...

In Episode 12, Premiership Panther Jack Grimmond-Lee prowls into the studios for a fantastic chat after a hugely successful (and premiership winning) 2025 Season. 

We chat about Jack’s football journey, his proudest achievements in the game, and what it’s meant to play alongside his Dad, a moment he holds close to his heart. We also dive into his experiences captaining the Terrigal Avoca Panthers and winning the AF...

Matisse Murray is on The Mark and The Mic Podcast! 

Recorded at Pasterfield, we dive into her AFL journey, stepping into leadership within the Women’s Cup side, and her experiences playing with the UTS Bats in Sydney while continuing to grow her game at a high level.

But footy isn’t the only talent 👀
In 2025, Matisse also designed the Cardiff Hawks Pride Shirt, making a huge impact off the field too, with goals...

Fresh off a stunning seven-goal ANZAC Day masterclass against the Cardiff Hawks, Riley Hawes is quickly becoming one of the most dangerous forwards in the competition. We caught up with Hawes at Feighan Oval before Men’s Cup training, where the Bulldogs star reflected on his red-hot form, the move from AFL Sydney and the excitement building around Warners Bay’s season.

Off the field, Riley is a genuine team first charac...

Tasmanian Lindisfarne premiership hero. Newcastle premiership coach and player. A career built on leadership, passion, and big moments, Joseph Miller joins us for a seriously special chat.

From premiership glory to life in footy, this episode dives into the stories, the lessons, and everything in between. An outstanding person with an even better story.

ANZAC Day stands as one of the most powerful and meaningful days on the Australian calender. It’s a moment where we pause and reflect on the mateship, courage, and endurance of the men and women who shaped the life we’re lucky enough to live today. It’s A day where the stories of the past echo into the present, grounding us in gratitude, pride, and respect—so that what they gave is never forgotten, and what ...

This week on the show, it's an extra special Round 3 treat! Recorded down in the Adelaide Street Clubhouse, it is with great pleasure I bring you Episode 7, Back-to-Back Bombers.

We’ll be chatting with some of Killarney Vale’s eldest and most respected names. In Part 1, we take an overall view of the Bombers with new Club President Corey Shackleton and in Part 2, strap yourselves in because we have 3 massive clubhouse n...

This week on the show, it's an extra special Round 2 treat! Recorded down in the Adelaide Street Clubhouse, it is with great pleasure I bring you Episode 7, Back-to-Back Bombers.

We’ll be chatting with some of Killarney Vale’s eldest and most respected names. In Part 1, we take an overall view of the Bombers with new Club President Corey Shackleton and in Part 2, strap yourselves in because we have 3 massive clubhouse n...

Well footy fans, welcome to the very first episode of The Mark and The Mic Podcast for 2026! This is the place where the league’s best stories are told across AFL Hunter Central Coast.

This is Mitch Crawford's Player Profile, where we learn about Mitch off the footy field a little deeper!

Mitch has been a cornerstone of the Blues for over a decade, playing for 13 years. He was a key part of City’s back-to-back premiersh...

Well footy fans, welcome to the very first episode of The Mark and The Mic Podcast for 2026! This is the place where the league’s best stories are told across AFL Hunter Central Coast.

This week, we’re catching up with Elliott Davey Medallist and triple premiership player from the Newcastle City Blues — Mitchell Crawford.

Mitch has been a cornerstone of the Blues for over a decade, playing for 13 years. He was a k...