We're into the second half of the 2025 Masters footy season, so Chop and Bones take the opportunity to reflect on some of the conversations they've had - and issues they've identified - throughout the first six-plus months of the year.

Loose Man Ep25 - The 2025 Half-Time Address

The Godfather of the South Coast Buccaneers Brendan “Bluey” Heenan is this week's special guest. 71-years-young, Bluey talks about the origins of the Buccaneers, their connection with ACT footy, and their pioneering days of the Bali 9s. 

Loose Man Ep26 - South Coast Buccaneers Life Member Bluey Heenan

The foundation club of Masters footy in NSW celebrated their 20th anniversary since becoming the Sydney Rocks with an over-50s game at Rosedale Oval. Chop and Bones caught up with champions of the club on the day - Sammy Grasso, Pete Church, Pat Ockwell, and Laurie Littleton - to learn a bit more about their history.

Loose Man Ep27 - Sydney Rocks AFL Masters 20th Anniversary

Another big name joins the boys for a chat on the podcast - Sam French, the president of AFL Masters Queensland drops by to talk about footy for fun in the Sunshine State, covering everything from the relationship with clubs and AFL Queensland, to growth and development, the national carnival, and most importantly - the credibility of the game in Queensland.

Loose Man Ep28 - AFL Masters Queensland president Sam French

A special episode of the Loose Man in Defence. Chop and Bones are joined by AFL Masters NSW president Matt Crowe to deliver some breaking news about the 2025 National Carnival: Matt reveals the teams and coaches for the event, as well as the hosts of this year's State Dinner in Darwin.

Loose Man Ep29 - Emergency Podcast with NSW president Matt Crowe

Amy speaks with Ray Stefani, Co-President of the Fish Creek Football Netball Club. They chat about the small and very special farming town of Fish Creek in South Gippsland and the footy club’s long and successful history. The Fish Creek Football Netball Club is the most successful country footy club in the state, with its Seniors team winning 37 premierships since its inception in 1903 (well 38, really...). They also talk about the devastating fire that destroyed their clubhouse and almost everything in it on 4th November 2023 and their efforts to rebuild. Their Rising From The Ashes Gala Dinner is on Saturday 2nd March, 6pm-11pm at Leongatha Hall, with AFL and netball stars Brendan Fevola, Neil Balme, Leigh Montagna, David Parkin, Belinda Snell, and Kate Eddy in attendance. Donate to Fish Creek's GoFundMe here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/our-wonderful-club-start-to-rebuild
Broadcast on 20 February 2024.

Interview with Ray Stefani, The Tiny But Legendary Fish Creek Football Netball Club Rebuilds

After a short history of Masters footy in the 2010s, the Hornsby-Berowra Eagles have relaunched their Masters program in 2025 to huge success, and Chop and Bones pick the brains of their vice president Brendan Limbrey to find out what has lead to the club having such a strong and vibrant #FootyForFun culture.

Loose Man Ep30 - Hornsby-Berowra vice president Brendan Limbrey

Chop and Bones are privileged to be joined by one of the true gentlemen of AFL Masters, Vic Country Masters Life Member and AFL Masters Hall of Famer Tony Lovett. In a rollercoaster chat, they cover everything from Tony's forced retirement from playing and racism in football, to an unforgettable National Carnival in 2010 and a hilarious fishing adventure at the 2004 Carnival in Darwin.

Loose Man Ep31 - AFL Masters Hall of Famer Tony Lovett

One of the most recognisable faces in NSW Masters, Jarvis Johnson is the guest on this week's podcast. A scholar and a gentleman, Jarvis talks through the challenges and opportunities the Balmain Tigers face as club that combines competitive football with footy for fun, and settles the biggest question of them all: are suspension bridges or truss bridges the best for heavy rail?

Loose Man Ep32 - AFL Masters All-Australian Jarvis Johnson

Chop and Bones again catch up with players from each team as they reflect on a big week in Darwin, before revealing the big announcement of the week with NSW President Matt Crowe, with Newcastle and Lake Macquarie set to host the 2026 AFL Masters National Carnival. 

Loose Man Ep35 - 2025 AFL Masters National Carnival, Round 3 Recap

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