Talking Parrots Podcast
An oral history of the Leongatha Football Netball Club.
Talking Parrots Podcast
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#34 Terry Benton
As captain-coach of our first premiership in the Latrobe Valley/Gippsland League—one of the most famous Grand Final victories in Leongatha's history—Terry Benton holds a special place in the hearts of the Parrot faithful. Some still suggest Ben...
#33 Curly Tales: The Ian Salmon Story
Over generations, the Salmon name has been royalty at Leongatha, and Ian 'Curly' Salmon remains one of Gippsland's greatest sportsmen. Four senior premierships with the Parrots (1970, 1977, 1979 & 1982), four best and fairest awards (1970, ...
#32 Ross Johnson
Ross Johnson played seven VFL games with Hawthorn (1971-72), winning the 1972 reserves premiership with the Hawks alongside future Legend, Michael Tuck. In 1975, after two seasons as playing coach of Coleraine in the Western Border League, John...
#31 Ben Harding
As surely one of Leongatha's best ever first-year recruits, WA-born Ben Harding enjoyed a remarkable debut season at the Parrots in 2025. Playing predominantly on the wing, he not only claimed the Gippsland League senior best & fairest awar...
Mary Haywood on Trevor Haywood
In this special edition of the Talking Parrots Podcast, Mary Haywood remembers her late husband Trevor's remarkable career at Leongatha which included an equal-club-record five senior premierships.This podcast is proudly brought to you b...