EPISODE · Nov 17, 2025 · 6 MIN
The Club We Hold So Dear — The Extraordinary Life of Chris Brent
from The Footy Lowdown · host Jamcast Studios
In this episode, Ash digs into one of the most remarkable — and least-known — stories in Fitzroy history.Back in the mid-’90s, a pub yarn in rainy Burnie led him to the incredible tale of Chris Brent: a brilliant young Fitzroy forward who kicked 91 goals in a season… and just happened to be the son of a notorious crook.But this isn’t a crime story — it’s a footy story.Ash follows Chris’s journey from Fitzroy’s under-19s to Old Trinity premierships, to Tassie footy, and even to Tokyo, where he helped build a club from scratch. Through it all, Chris never traded on his dad’s name — he just played hard, lived simply, and earned respect everywhere he went.It’s a tale about character, not headlines — the kind of story that makes Fitzroy’s history so special.A forgotten Roy, an unbelievable backstory, and the beating heart of a great club. Tune in.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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In this episode, Ash digs into one of the most remarkable — and least-known — stories in Fitzroy history.Back in the mid-’90s, a pub yarn in rainy Burnie led him to the incredible tale of Chris Brent: a brilliant young Fitzroy forward who kicked 91 goals in a season… and just happened to be the son of a notorious crook.But this isn’t a crime story — it’s a footy story.Ash follows Chris’s journey from Fitzroy’s under-19s to Old Trinity premierships, to Tassie footy, and even to Tokyo, where he helped build a club from scratch. Through it all, Chris never traded on his dad’s name — he just played hard, lived simply, and earned respect everywhere he went.It’s a tale about character, not headlines — the kind of story that makes Fitzroy’s history so special.A forgotten Roy, an unbelievable backstory, and the beating heart of a great club. Tune in.Don’t forget to follow us on your podcast app and give us a five star review so we stay at the top of your feed.FB: Brisbane Lions LowdownFB: 5 Minute Warning IG: brisbanelionslowdownE: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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