The Curtain Raiser

The Curtain Raiser - finals week 1

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:48:00 +0000

DO or die, make or break, the final VFL round is here.
The all-important fourth and eighth spots in the finals are up for grabs in the last round of the VFL season.
Join The Curtain Raiser as the lads discuss just where things sit on the eve of finals.
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The Curtain Raiser - round 22

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 06:23:00 +0000

The Curtain Raiser Round 21

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 18 Aug 2011 06:43:00 +0000

This week on The Curtain Raiser the lads look at which sides are in the hunt for the much coveted fourth spot on the VFL ladder.
Also on the agenda, VFL coaches who could find a position with an AFL club, the Victorian Women’s Football League reacts emotionally to a recent story television story, Ben Cousins’ suburban comeback fizzer and the latest on the AFL/VFL alignments story.

The Curtain Raiser Round 20

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 04:34:00 +0000

A huge Round 20 looms in the Victorian Football League.

This week the Curtain Raiser men chat about who can and can’t make the eight.

And the Northern Bullants’ decision to become the Northern Blues from next year has angered many long-time Bullants fans. The podcast discusses the issue.

Also, Wayne Carey’s fizzer of a comeback, Brendan Fevola firing and home-ground issues in the VFL make for a cracking edition.

The Curtain Raiser - Round 19

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 07:29:00 +0000

The Wayne Carey train has arrived at Maribyrnong Park.

Join The Curtain Raiser as the fellas discuss Carey pulling on the boots for the first time at suburban footy level, the rise and rise of a Northern Bullants small forward, and whether or not coaches should be allowed to push the boundaries when commenting on umpiring performance.

Also, with four rounds to go, the VFL season is heating up. Tune in to get the Round 19 good oil.

Episode 6

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 23:35:00 +0000

This week The Curtain Raiser boys preview Round 18 of the VFL, discuss VFL/AFL alignments, the football future of Brian Lake, and the comebacks of Wayne Carey and Ben Cousins.

Episode 5

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 05:35:00 +0000

JOIN Sam Landsberger and Patrick Lane as they preview Round 17 of the VFL on The Curtain Raiser.

This week’s episode also discusses a Western Jet hot on the AFL radar and a Deer Park champion closing in on a remarkable milestone.

The Curtain Raiser - round 15

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 04:43:00 +0000

This week on The Curtain Raiser …
Cousins, Carey and Croad. Two will play very soon, one won’t.
Also, we preview Round 16 of the Victorian Football League.
And does the top eight reward mediocrity in a 13-team competition?
Tune into the Curtain Raiser to find out more.

Episode 3

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 08:15:00 +0000

JOIN Leader’s Sam Landsberger and Cody Winnell as they preview Round 15 of the Victorian Football League and discuss other news items on The Curtain Raiser

Episode 2

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 04:51:00 +0000

JOIN Leader’s Sam Landsberger and Cody Winnell as they preview Round 14 of the Victorian Football League and discuss other news items on The Curtain Raiser.

This week’s topics include the career of former AFL forward and local footy superstar Aaron James, some breaking news on Wayne Carey and an update on star Deer Park forward James Condos’ push towards 100 goals for the season. Has he already cracked the ton?

Episode 1

online@leadernewspapers.com.au (Leader Community Newspapers) — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 05:02:00 +0000

JOIN Leader’s Cody Winnell and Sam Landsberger as they preview the upcoming round of the Victorian Football League on the Leader VFL Podcast.

The podcast aims to bring you up to date with all the happenings from around the league, while also delving into other news items from across Melbourne.