pearfect strangers

loved this pod, talking all things footy with the most popular bloke in cricket! his unique insight as someone who didn't grow up with the game is intriguing!- his first taste of afl footy- the double bum tap that 'sold him' on our game- inside the four walls of our great club and his Almighty rev up ahead of the gather round clash with the hawks- showdowns in the afl is like the ashes to cricket- crystal ball predictions

this week, brayden martin is back on the pod as we go through a full ladder predictor, all the way to the grand final!where do we have port finishing when it's all said and done?first of a 3 part series, to be followed up in rounds 12 & 18 for progress checks!

this week i've had to get serious - reece is no stranger to me but his elite port nuffy status mean he's the pearfect partner in crime to drill down on this weeks media narrative that port have a "talent shortage"- the '96 grand final that made him love footy- his love for nathan steinberner- deep dive into the talent pool at port, how much of a factor are the injuries?- first round picks on the list, are they living up to the hype?

feeling positive about life again after a nice cruisey win over the tigers, i'm joined by local teacher and port adelaide enthusiast brayden martin- his affinity with port magpies and why that is so important to our clubs history- special bond with inaugural power skipper (for one game), brayden lyle- was adam cockshell robbed of playing more footy for the power?- how much should we read into the win over richmond?- which 9 players had career best disposal numbers?- what to expect from the bombers- could we see another debut this week?

- jad's journey from lebanon to alberton- quick fire questions- a day to remember, a robbie gray special- good blokes of port adelaide - iconic port adelaide name who went the extra mile!- an unfortunate review of round one- stud, spud and in the mud, best & worst performed- selection dilemma’s for round 2- our tips, most disposals & most goals

we start the pearfect strangers journey with a man who has been creating port adelaide content for years and continues to serve our community with his fun, engaging and informative insights, anthony alesiani. we chat about;- why we both fell in love with the club- anthony's journey in port adelaide content creation and the highs and lows along the way- a day to remember, the random port game you can't forget- good blokes of port adelaide; travis boak's incredible gesture to help anthony in a time of need- selection squeeze ahead of round one- our predictions; ladder position, top 5 b'n'f, unexpected debut