#140 Leon Davis - Collingwood Football Club Legend
· 1 h 33 min
Episode #140 Leon Davis - Collingwood Football Club Legend
This week Brian and Harrison intro the show by covering all the major topics in their lives and within the AFL, including; BT’s backyard fire incident, AFL finals updates, build up to the NFL in Melbourne, and plenty more.
Their guest this week is Collingwood great Leon Davis. Leon was one of the most naturally gifted small forwards of his generation, playing 225 AFL games, earning 2x All-Australian selections and producing many magical moments around goal. The boys look back on his career at Collingwood, the highs and lows of the 2010 and 2011 seasons, playing in front of huge MCG crowds, and what it was like being part of one of the competition's biggest clubs.
Leon also opens up about his journey as a proud Noongar man, the importance of culture, family, community and connection, and the challenges he faced as a young Indigenous player arriving at Collingwood. He reflects on the people who helped him through difficult periods and the importance of Indigenous players supporting one another inside AFL clubs.
Leon and his family, along with other First Nations players, spent plenty of time at Brian's farm, including hunting trips that became part of the unique bond they built away from the club.
The boys also chat about Leon's transition after football, his role in Cultural Development at Collingwood, his thoughts on the modern game and the opportunities available to Indigenous players today.
A really warm and honest conversation between two old mates, with plenty of footy, plenty of laughs and some great insight into Leon's life on and off the field.
This Episode is brought to you by:
Yellow Iron Fleet & Toyota Good For Footy
Hosts: Brian & Harrison Taylor
Guest: Leon Davis
Produced by Harrison Taylor
Audio & Video by Rhino Productions
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