MCG Legend Leigh Matthews – the playing years

In this episode of At the ‘G, host Anthony Hudson explores the career of the formidable Leigh Matthews and the highlights of a playing career from 1969 to 1985 that saw Leigh play 332 games, kick 915 goals for Hawthorn, win four premierships and an incredible eight best and fairest awards. We hear from ‘Lethal Leigh’ himself on his memories of football growing up in Melbourne’s south eastern suburbs, his development into one of the most respected players in the game and the highs and lows of his journey at Hawthorn in the 60s, 70s and 80s. Anthony Hudson is also joined by Leigh’s former teammate and coach, David Parkin, who shares his memories of Leigh’s uncompromising style and a single mindedness that took him to the heights of the league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.