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We're taking on Kilburn this Saturday in what promises to be an epic grand final showdown.
We're broadcasting live from Kenilworth Football Club's final training session before their grand final clash against Kilburn this Saturday. The team is making their fourth grand final appearance in five years, creating a special atmosphere as players prepare for the championship match.
• Head coach expresses confidence in the team's ability to beat any opponent when they play their style of football
• New recruit Alex Scott praises the welcoming club culture, stating he's planning to stay "for the next few years"
• Co-captain shares excitement about the upcoming match against Kilburn
• Veteran player Alex Lynn discusses returning to the team and the positive team environment
• First-time player Austin admits to pre-game nerves but feels confident about settling in
• Club described as "not just a football club, it's a family home"
Stay tuned for more exciting content including our three-year anniversary, 250th episode, 2025 BJ Show Awards, and comprehensive coverage of all SA final series results.
Hello and welcome. We're live here at the home of the Kenilworth Football Club, corker Bars. We are in grand final week training session here. It's going to be a big tag on Kilburn. We are in grand final week training session here. It's going to be a big, you know, take on Kilburn. You know it's going to be, hopefully, similar weather as well. It's pretty awesome. So yeah, kilburn, this Saturday grand final, last game, and I can't believe we made it. Four grand finals appearance in five years. It's incredible. You know, players have come and gone, but a lot of them have stayed around, which is incredible. I think it's one of the best years and one of the greatest ones. We've brought out some new recruits, alex Scott, so I think it's going to be, you know, they're just warming up, getting ready to take on a good session and I just can't wait to appeal of all time. So I'm just quite quite cool, but it's pretty good. Hi, chris, how are you Give you a moment for your time?
Speaker 2:Yeah, yeah.
Speaker 1:Yeah, sure. So how are you feeling coming into the grand final?
Speaker 2:Pretty excited, bj, I think last week we were all up and about the training session was good Going into the game against Atherston. The vibes were high and, yeah, I'm excited for this Saturday that's great.
Speaker 1:So a big training session and you know, a big test against Kilbane, which we all know you know will hopefully bring something. You know a big test against Kilbane, which we all know you know will hopefully bring something. You know, cook us some football. Are you excited for the grand final, as head coach first time.
Speaker 2:Yeah, look very excited. And look, I think when we play our style of football, we can beat any team and I'm very excited to see how that plays out this weekend. So you know always, chris, thanks BJ.
Speaker 1:So that's our coach from the Kenilworth Football Club. It's, you know, I think it's. I think the boys are really pumped for today and hopefully as many can get out onto the track for the final session. You know, I'll just come over and speak to a few more before I get on, get myself prepared for a big session, and you know it's. You know there's a few recruits that have come back into the side and I think they really are feeling excited and just walking towards the goals and how much I'm feeling. I'm feeling really excited and you know. So, alex, give me a moment for your time, if that's all right. Yeah, so our fellow Alex Scott. Welcome mate to the BJ Show.
Speaker 3:Welcome guys, Happy to be here.
Speaker 1:So you moved around a few clubs but Kenilworth. How much in your opinion, how much you feel Kenilworth is your home.
Speaker 3:Loving it here After the clubs that I got, loving how welcoming and respectful everyone is, so I'm sticking around for the next few years. So I'm at a grand final mate. Another one, yeah, being on this side of it not versing you, so it's interesting.
Speaker 1:So yeah, so all the best and hopefully a good session, mate.
Speaker 3:Yeah, hopefully, if there's no injuries tonight, we'll do good.
Speaker 1:No, all think positive. So that's how it's got. That's all right, mate. Just say hey, jesse, you have a moment for your time, free session. Mate, mother, grandfather, how are you feeling as being the co-captain for Kenilworth?
Speaker 4:I'm pretty excited and stoked for the team this week. Co-captain for Kenilworth. I'm pretty excited and stoked for the team this week.
Speaker 1:So, yeah, pretty exciting times. So miss you out there, but you're recovered or ready to go? Yeah, I'm recovered, ready to go this week to tackle Killen. Awesome, mate, we'll see you out there, can't wait. Thank you, bj, no worries, I'll catch. So may I have one more for our BJ Ryan, like BT version. Hey mate, gary, mate, we miss you out there.
Speaker 2:You know what happened mate I wasn't feeling well mate but I'm alright, it's good to see you out here, mate.
Speaker 1:You know we did play so well against Alphys and we knew that was a good challenge and we interviewed Benny Horne and Alex Lynn. Come back and, as well, big Bird She'll call me Big Bird Junior how much I'm at a grand final mate, and how has the nerves are you excited against taking?
Speaker 2:on Kilburn. A little bit nervous, I think, against Kilburn, but this year I know we can do it this year.
Speaker 1:Yeah, absolutely, it thrives. Thanks, mate, no worries. So one more guest, mate. Look, this person is a legend at this club. You heard him at the pre-game against Atherston. He's kicking a snag from the right-hand post pocket. He's a natural, he's a sweeper, he's a touchdown. Alex Lynn, mate, thanks for your time, mate. How much love your jersey, mate, crew, mate. But another grand final. How much you've come back. You played your role. A nice little moment there. You did have a good moment.
Speaker 1:Grand final week, mate. How's the vibes? Are you excited? How are you feeling, mate? Feeling mate, yeah, feeling really good, mate. Another grand final, another grand final, and against kilburn. I mean, there's so many other teams and I think this is current, I think the lads are really pumped. You know just fun. I said you'll slowly get back into it and you'll have your moments. And you did, but not kick a goal. But that's alright. But if you kick the goal, mate, on your return, mate, that'll be something special. So, mate, hopefully another one in the grand final. Oh, and the Cookers family are right behind you, no problems and yeah. So no worries, mate. Thank you, lenny. A legend and a special guest here on the BJ Show. So I think that's all we have for today. If we have one more, we have Jimmy Taylor. You have a moment, mate? All right, that's a quick one, mate. I'm at a grand final. You know been, you know, playing 40 for so many years. But how are you feeling coming to this, not just this session, but during the beginning of the week?
Speaker 2:I think I was good. Yeah, yeah, my routine's going good at the moment. Got to keep that going, so everything's all up here, from up here.
Speaker 1:All right, awesome, mate, awesome. So everything's all up here, from up here. Awesome, mate, awesome. Thank you, jimmy, and you do so well. So I think that's all we're going to have Time. Maybe one more recruiter. Oh my man, have you a moment?
Speaker 4:Welcome Austin. Thank you so much, BJ. Great to be here on the show.
Speaker 1:Snow Wise pre-train interview. Hey mate, have you ever played footy before Kenilworth?
Speaker 4:Only a little bit in high school for a tournament. That's about it.
Speaker 1:Other than that, no so welcome to the Inclusive League, mate, and you know we can talk more in a matter of time, but how is the nerves coming? Are you excited playing your first grand?
Speaker 4:final of footy. The nerves are definitely going to be there initially once we get to the ground, but I think I might settle in by like halftime hopefully.
Speaker 1:But I think everything after that should be all sweet yeah and it's good to have those nerds, but I think those nerds, I think your role for this team has been amazing. You have shown how much you can play for this team and you know I'm awesome to be be your teammate mate.
Speaker 4:Thank you so much, bj. Like it's been great to be here. Like I said I, there was what. There was one other choice apart from this club, but I think I chose correctly when I chose here no worries, so I'll see you out there.
Speaker 1:All right, thanks. So all right. This is amazing how much. Thank you so much. We're here, I'm so proud that we have so many guests to come on board and we're okay. So I think I'm going to wrap it up here. This pre-train session. It's been. I'm honored to do this. You know, it's not just a football club, it's a family home and I'm happy to announce that everyone is around. Look, don't be decent. I think we have a good crowd, a big group. Hopefully more members will come soon. But all right, lads and all the Big Joe shows out. Keep out for this, because this is out as soon as I know it'll be out. There's so many more exciting episodes. We've got the three-year anniversary coming soon. We've got the 250th episode. It's coming soon. Many more. We've got the 2025 BJ Show Awards show and many, many more maybe. And also all the SA and the Phil, all the results, final series to come, and much, much more. Thank you so much. The BJ Show is out for now. Bye for now. Bye for now. Peace.
