Know Your History with Shannon Gill
Know Your History with Shannon Gill is a weekly podcast segment from SEN's Whateley. Sportswriter and broadcaster Shannon Gill explores the history of cult stories from across the world of sports. The show looks at unusual, memorable, and lesser-known sporting tales with a focus on storytelling and historical context.
Episodes
Know Your History with Shannon Gill - the Leigh Matthews and Neville Bruns incident
Shannon Gill talks with Gerard about the infamous Leigh Matthews hit on Neville Bruns, and how it changed the AFL afterwards.
When Politics Scuppered Sport - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (05.06.25)
When Politics Scuppered Sport - Know Your History with Shannon Gill
The Legend of Robert Walls - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (22.05.25)
The Legend of Robert Walls - Know Your History with Shannon Gill
VFL ground rationalisation from the early 80's - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (15.05.25)
VFL ground rationalisation from the early 80's - Know Your History with Shannon Gill
The History of the Brisbane Bears - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (08.05.25)
The History of the Brisbane Bears - Know Your History with Shannon Gill
Hawthorn's 100 years in the VFL/AFL - Know Your History with Shannon Gill and Ash Browne (01.05.25)
Hawthorn's 100 years in the VFL/AFL - Know Your History with Shannon Gill and Ash Browne
The History of Anzac Day Football - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (24.04.25)
The History of Anzac Day Football - Know Your History with Shannon Gill
Know Your History with Shannon Gill (10/04/25)
To keep with the theme of Gather Round. Know your history with Shannon Gill spoke about the history of the first South Australian club into the AFL and how it was going to originally be Port Adelaide before the SANFL intervened.
The History of AFL Footy Cards - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (03.04.25)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in the studio to go over the history of AFL footy cards.
40 Years of Friday Night Footy - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (27.03.25)
40 Years of Friday Night Footy - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill
Moments that shaped the Dogs - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (20.03.25)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in the studio to take a look at the history of Footscray/Western Bulldogs ahead of their 100 year celebration tomorrow night.
The History of Saturday Afternoon Footy on TV - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (13.03.25)
The History of Saturday Afternoon Footy on TV - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
The History of Postponement in Footy - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (06.03.25)
The History of Postponement in Footy and the GABBA - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (06.03.25)
The History of the VFL on ESPN - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (27.02.25)
The History of the VFL on ESPN - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
'Know Your History' - Remembering the 1985 Australia Games with Shannon Gill (20.02.25)
'Know Your History' - Remembering the 1985 Australia Games with Shannon Gill.
'Know Your History' - Australians in the NFL with Shannon Gill (06.02.25)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in the studio to speak about the history of Australians involvement in the NFL, including Colin Ridgway, Rupert Murdoch, David Hill, Darren Bennett, Ben Graham and Jordan Mailata.
'Know Your History' - Australia's Women at the MCG (30.01.25)
'Know Your History' - Australia's Women at the MCG.
Gerard and Shannon discuss the history of Australia's Women cricket at the MCG.
'Know Your History' - Australia in Sri Lanka with Shannon Gill (30.01.25)
'Know Your History' - Australia in Sri Lanka with Shannon Gill.
Gerard and Shannon take a look at the history of Australian cricket touring in Sri Lanka.
The Australia vs India Rivalry - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (14.11.24)
The Australia vs India Rivalry - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill. Gerard and Shannon take a look into the cricket history of Australia vs India.
Know your History with Shannon Gill (07.11.24)
Shannon joined Gerard to cover the history of Dean Jones retirement and unretirement in the 90's
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (31.10.24)
A look into 'Mr McMahon' and 'A Horse Named Winx' with Shannon Gill.
A look into 'Mr McMahon' - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (31.10.24)
A look into 'Mr McMahon' - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
A look into 'A Horse Named Winx' - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (31.10.24)
A look into 'A Horse Named Winx' - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
AFL Grand Final rankings & Sheffield Shield - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (24.10.24)
Gerard was joined by Shannon Gill in the studio for 'Know Your History' - AFL Grand Final rankings & Sheffield Shield edition
The 1899 Grand Final - Fitzroy vs South Melbourne - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (26.09.24)
The 1899 Grand Final - Fitzroy vs South Melbourne - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
The History of the Mark of the Year - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (19.09.24)
The History of the Mark of the Year - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
Great Footy Anthems - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (12.09.24)
Great Footy Anthems - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
The dinner that changed football - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (05.09.24)
The dinner that changed football - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill
The History of the All-Australian Team - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (29.08.24)
The History of the All-Australian Team - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
The Evolution of Finals Systems - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (22.08.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in the studio to discuss the the Evolution of Finals Systems as Wildcard Weekend seems to be on the horizon.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (18.07.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in the studio and they took a look into the unique career of Allen Jakovich and the Melbourne Olympics in 1956.
A look into the interesting career of Paul Salmon - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (27.06.24)
A look into the interesting career of Paul Salmon.
'Know Your History' - The Kelvin Templeton Game (20.06.24)
'Know Your History' - The Kelvin Templeton Game with Shannon Gill.
The opposition of Sunday footy in 1981 - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (13.06.24)
The opposition of Sunday footy in 1981 - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
The Footy Rewatchables - The Neale Daniher Game - Round 20, 1981 - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (06.06.24)
The Footy Rewatchables - The Neale Daniher Game - Round 20, 1981 - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
When all 6 VFL games were played on Saturday afternoon - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (30.05.24)
When all 6 VFL games were played on Saturday afternoon - 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (23.05.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in studio with a focus on Silvio Foschini and other infamous mid season trades.
Know Your History with Shannon Gill (16.05.24)
Know Your History with Shannon Gill - the Sydney and Carlton rivalry on and off-field.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (18.4.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in studio to discuss the six of Jason Dunstall's most memorable performances.
The South Australian Edition of 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (04.04.24)
The South Australian Edition of 'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill before Gather Round this weekend.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (28.03.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in studio to discuss the history of Grand Final rematches.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (21.03.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in studio for the usual segment 'Know Your History' as well as an extra segment of 'Know Your Future'. The focus today was the history of the formation of AFL team names.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (14.03.24)
Shannon Gill joined Gerard in studio to take a look at the history of the flag unfurling tradition in the AFL and the rivalry between Essendon and Hawthorn in 'Know Your History'.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (07.03.24)
Gerard goes through the history of the Opening Round with Shannon Gill.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (22.02.24)
Join Gerard and Shannon Gill as they speak about the history of pre-season football in 'Know Your History'.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (08.02.24)
Shannon joined Gerard to discuss the history of the Superbowl, watching in Australia, Don Lane's involvement in NFL's broadcast history, and more!
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (01.02.24)
In the first 'Know Your History' of 2024, Gerard and Shannon talk Mitch Marsh, the West Indies and the history of ODI's.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (30.11.23)
Shannon Gill and Gerard reflect on famous cricketing farewells in 'Know Your History'.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (23.11.23)
Shannon Gill joins Gerard for 'Know Your History'.
'Know Your History' with Shannon Gill (28.9.23)
Shannon joined Gerard to discuss the Grand Final marathon, he looked back at some Grand Final history, and more.
The History of Fremantle vs. Brisbane, plus the Ted Hopkins Medal | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (24.09.26)
In Grand Final week, Shannon Gill takes us down several different avenues: was Hawthorn and Brisbane the best prelim ever? What is the history between Fremantle and Brisbane? And Shannon tells us about the "Ted Hopkins Medal".
The Brownlow on TV | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (17.09.26)
Shannon Gill in Know Your History takes us down memory lane this week and runs us through the history of the Brownlow Medal ceremony on television.
Americans on the MCG! | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (10.09.26)
Gerard Whateley and Shannon Gill take us back through the archives and reflect on the American figures, athletes and events to grace the MCG over time...
The Birth of the Fremantle Dockers | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (03.09.26)
On the day of the first qualifying final and one of the biggest games in their history, Shannon Gill joins Gerard Whateley to document the birth of the Fremantle Dockers.
1994 Finals Expansion | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (27.08.26)
It's all happened before! Shannon Gill takes us back to 1994 when the AFL Finals were expanded to eight teams for the first time. It turned out to be one of the best finals series ever.
Remembering Fitzroy's Final Triumphs | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (20.08.26)
On this week's edition of Know Your History, Shannon Gill remembers the five best wins of the final five years of Fitzroy's football existence, ahead of the weekend that will mark the 30 year anniversary of their last game.
Australia vs. the minnow Test cricket nations | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (13.08.26)
With Australia's Test series commencing against Bangladesh today in Darwin, Shannon Gill takes us down memory lane of when Australia have played cricket minnows through history.
Footy Fan Gimmicks | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (06.08.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back through footy history to look back at the best and worst of fan gimmicks over the years.
The Best Moments of the Commonwealth Games | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (30.07.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back through his five great Australian moments in Commonwealth Games history: the icon moment, the teen sensation , the battler boliover, the wildcard, and the story .
Melbourne's 1996 Olympic Games bid (Part 2) | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (23.07.26)
Gerard Whateley and Shannon Gill take us back through the archives and reflect on the failed 1996 bid for Melbourne to host the Olympic Games... 30 years on.
Melbourne's 1996 Olympic Games bid (Part 1) | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (16.07.26)
Gerard Whateley and Shannon Gill take us back through the archives and reflect on the failed 1996 bid for Melbourne to host the Olympic Games... 30 years on.
The Evolution of AFL Special Comments | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (18.06.26)
Gerard Whateley and Shannon Gill take us back through the archives and reflect on the evolution of AFL special comments within television broadcasts.
AFL 1990 State of Origin New South Wales v Victoria | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (18.06.26)
Gerard Whateley and Shannon Gill take us back to 1990 to reminisce on the famous upset where NSW defeated Victoria in a heavily skewed State of Origin clash!
30 Years of the Australian Football Hall of Fame | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (11.06.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back to 1996 (again) when the Australian Football Hall of Fame had its first intake of inductees. We learn the genesis of the idea, memorable moments, and what the future potentially holds.
The Night the Lights Went Out at Waverley | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (04.06.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back to the Queen's Birthday events of the 1996 season on that infamous night when the lights went out at Waverley Park... and chaos ensued!
The Extraordinary Four Acts of Neale Daniher as a Player and Coach | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (28.05.26)
Shannon Gill looks back at the fantastic life of Neale Daniher from his playing and coaching days and documents it into four extraordinary acts.
The Evolution of the VFL/AFL Games Record | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (21.05.26)
In today's Know Your History, Shannon Gill traces the history of the VFL/AFL games record through history. Who's held the record before and how was it celebrated each time it's been broken over the years?
The Rewatchables - '100 Years of Australian Football' | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (14.05.26)
Shannon Gill and Gerard rewatched the magnificant documentary '100 Years of Australian Football' and pick out all the best bits with their Rewatchables categories. A must-watch for footy fans.
The Centenary | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (07.05.26)
We're taking you back to 1996! It was the centenary year of the VFL/AFL and events were held throughout the year in celebration. Shannon Gill uncovers and relives some of these celebrations - some are fantastic and others have aged poorly!
The Greatest Magpie | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (30.04.26)
This week Shannon Gill presents a debate: who is the greatest Collingwood player of all time? He combs through the history books and makes the case for players past and modern.
Early season coach sackings | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (23.04.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back to the rare occasions in VFL/AFL football when a coach has been sacked very early in the season, much like we've seen in world football and the NRL in recent years.
1988 Bicentennial Carnival | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (09.04.26)
Shannon Gill tells us about the forerunner to Gather Round: the 1988 Bicentennial Carnival held in South Australia!
The end of the VFL as we knew it | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (02.04.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back through the story behind the VFL becoming a national competition and the various changes that were afoot as footy changed drastically into what we now recognise today as AFL.
The History of the Sheffield Shield | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (26.03.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back through the origins of the Sheffield Shield. From the inter-colonial matches, Lord Sheffield's donation to Australian cricket, Victoria's highs and lows and did the Shield pave the way for Australia to become its own country?
The VFA on TV | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (19.03.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back through the rich history of the VFA on television. We re-live the days of Channel 0, Fred Cook kicking goals, Phil Gibbs and Phil Cleary commentating, the Dandy Dollar Dash and Norman Yemm!
Footy at the 1956 Olympics | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (12.03.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back to the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games to unshed further detail behind Australian Rules football being played as an exhibition sport at the MCG.
The St Kilda-Collingwood Rivalry | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (05.03.26)
Ahead of their clash in Opening Round this weekend, Shannon Gill poses the question: is St Kilda and Collingwood a genuine rivalry? They've played in more classics than you think.
Footy in North America | Know Your History with Shannon Gill (26.02.26)
Shannon Gill investigates when the VFL took Aussie Rules football to North America. From matches in San Francisco in the 1960s to the Fosters Cup in Vancouver in the '80s, here's the history of footy going to the U.S. and Canada!
The Lightning Premiership - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (19.02.26)
Shannon Gill takes us back to 1996 when the AFL held the Lightning Premiership. What was it? How did it work? How was it criticised? And what's old is new again: a handful of the rule changes we'll see in the AFL in 2026 were trialled 30 years ago!
The Rewatchables - 1986 State of Origin WA v Victoria - Know Your History with Shannon Gill (13.02.26)
The Rewatchables - 1986 State of Origin WA v Victoria - Know Your History with Shannon Gill. Gerard and Shannon go through all of the categories after rewatching this legendary game of footy.
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