Australian sports comedy group
The Coodabeen Champions (often referred to as The Coodabeens) are an Australian comedy team with radio programs broadcast on the ACE Radio Network in Melbourne on 1377AM 3MP and across regional Victoria and Southern New South Wales. The "Coodabeens Footy Show" is broadcast between 4.00 pm – 6.00 pm. The Coodabeens have been a feature on Melbourne radio for 40 years. Their producer is Andy "Young Andy" Bellairs. On 24 October 2021, The Coodabeen Champions announced on Twitter that their 2022 program will broadcast on 3MP and Ace Radio Networks, after being at the ABC for over 27 years.
"Coodabeens Footy Show".
The program began in 1981 on 3RRR and has twice moved to the ABC. The show's name, "Coodabeen Champions", was provided by Billy Baxter about six months after its first broadcast. It is now broadcast primarily on the Ace Radio Network, via 3MP and numerous regional stations. It is mainly focused on Australian rules football, with the Coodabeens discussing current sports events and news in a humorous manner, also interviewing numerous retired football players and commentators. Its current members are Jeff Richardson, Ian Cover, Greg Champion, "Torch" McGee and Baxter. Simon Whelan had a hiatus from the show while serving as a judge of the Supreme Court of Victoria, but has returned as of April 2020. Former members of the group include Tony Leonard.
The show includes various regular segments, including:
In previous years, the Coodabeen Champions Footy Show has also featured segments such as "One-game wonders" in which the Coodabeens track down a former footballer who played one game of VFL/AFL football and "Oh brother!" in which the Coodabeens speak to the brother of a former AFL/VFL player who played at the highest level.
Awards.
In 2003, the Coodabeen Champions were inducted into the MCG Media Hall of Fame. The Coodabeens also had the honour of playing a four-song set for the half-time show at the 1987 VFL Grand Final.
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