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Coodabeen Champions

40 Footy Season

The Coodabeen Champions

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Wilkinson Publishing
01 October 2020
Share a trip down memory lane with The Coodabeen Champions in this celebration of 40 years of broadcasting with stories and photos from a truly unique Australian entertainment institution. Follow the much-loved show from its creation in 1981 and see the evolution from community radio to national success on the ABC. From performing at pubs, clubs and concert halls to the story behind their appearance at the MCG on Grand Final Day, discover the Coodabeens songs, sayings and ‘talkback’ characters which have become part of Australian language and culture. Featuring highlights from their favourite segments including Covey’s Quiz, Guru Bob, Greg’s songs, bush footy stories, Torch’s Footy Talkback and Sam the Sub. Coodabeen Champions is the best thing available to lift spirits, lighten the mood, raise a chuckle and generally make you feel better – just as their radio show has done.

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Imprint:   Wilkinson Publishing
Country of Publication:   Australia
ISBN:   9781925927320
ISBN 10:   1925927326
Pages:   224
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

The Coodabeen Champions are the legendary presenters of the ever-popular Australian Rules Football show on ABC radio. The members are Jeff Richardson, Simon Whelan, Greg Champion, Ian Cover, Billy Baxter, ‘Torch’ McGee and Andy Bellairs. Formed in 1981 on 3RRR, The Coodabeen Champions are now broadcast on 774 ABC Melbourne, ABC Victoria, ABC Tasmania and heard around the world on the ABC Listen App.

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