Sandgroper Sports
Watty, Scotty & Anth are Three sports mad Western Australians who are keen to profile West Aussie sportspeople, their lives and experiences in sport and outside of sport. We love hearing great human stories and we know that many others in our community do too. Sandgroper sports proudly focusses on Western Australians and takes the form of a casual discussion, where we discuss with our guests their lives in WA, what it's like being a WA athlete, what life is like outside of sport and what they think makes our state unique. Our podcasts are real life, authentic, conversations with our guests discussing how they got to where they are today, the ups and downs of their careers and what it means to be from WA.
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Captain Courageous: The Ultimate Cardinal – Les Fong’s Story
Loyalty is a treasured trait in footy, and Les Fong had it in spades. From a young
age, the West Perth legend was a standout. Representing WA as a junior he caught
the eye of VFL recruiters when Richmond came calling when he was only 15, then
Collingwood later on in his career and also Claremont and East Perth —but Les
never wavered. He stayed true to his beloved Cardinals, debuting at only 16 and
going on to become one of the greatest rovers in WAFL history.
A 1975 Premiership hero, seven year club captain (a West Perth record), two-time
Breckler Medalist, and WA Football Hall of Famer, Fong’s impact on the game is
undeniable. With 290 games, 332 goals, and six state appearances, his legacy is
immortalized at Arena Joondalup, where fans walk through the gates bearing his
name.
In this episode of the Sandgroper Sports Podcast, Les shares incredible behind-
the-scenes stories, funny tales from his playing days, and what it truly meant to stay loyal to West Perth. Don’t miss this one with "Captain Courageous" himself!