269: Bradley Hill, Jarman Impey & Maurice Rioli Junior (Part A)
5/19/202637 min
Three of footy’s most exciting First Nations stars come together for a special edition of The Howie Games celebrating Sir Doug Nicholls Round.
This is a conversation built on moments, connections and stories. From family ties and cultural pride to the influence of mentors, teammates and communities - and no shortage of CYRIL! The boys reflect on what it means to represent First Nations people on the AFL stage and why their impact stretches far beyond football.
In a powerful and at times hilarious chat, they open up on identity, belonging, growing up with the game, and the joy and responsibility that comes with inspiring the next generation.
Because First Nations excellence is more than football ability — it’s resilience, culture, connection and community. And when these boys shine, the game becomes stronger, richer and more meaningful for everyone.
This is a highlight of the Howie Games so far!
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First 90 secondsJarman Impey· Guest0:00
[upbeat music] A listener production.
Speaker 20:04
Okay, are you recording?
Mark Howard· Host0:06
[upbeat music] Welcome, one and all, to a very special edition of The Howie Games, episode 269, part A, featuring three wonderful footballers: Brad Hill.
Bradley Hill· Guest0:20
[crowd cheering] Across it comes to Hill in the pocket, and he snaps, [whistles] and the roar tells you everything.
Mark Howard· Host0:25
Jarman Impey.
Speaker 5· Soundbite0:26
He puts it to the top of the square. Oh, Impey!
Mark Howard· Host0:28
Impey.
Speaker 5· Soundbite0:28
[laughs] Fly, Impey.
Mark Howard· Host0:30
Oh.
Speaker 5· Soundbite0:30
Right over the top of Willsmore.
Mark Howard· Host0:32
And Maurice Rioli Jr.
Speaker 6· Soundbite0:35
Kicks the forward pocket deep. Look at Maurice Rioli. Look at him go, run around, he's kicked the goal. [crowd cheering] Runs with the ball, been off-target tackle. Maurice, you star.
Mark Howard· Host0:43
To celebrate Sir Doug Nicholls Round in the AFL, it was a real privilege to have these three absolute gentlemen in the studio. It was great fun. They lit the whole place up. First Nations excellence is about so much more than footy ability. It reflects resilience, culture, community and belonging. And I think we all know, when you go to the footy and see First Nations players lighting it up, Kozzie, Shai, Hilly, Charlie, Isaac Rankine, Karl Amon, Naz, Jye Sew Tergoine doing the spectacular, the tough, the awesome, the game is so much better, so much more fun. There's no doubt the future of footy needs players of this background and caliber.
Speaker 21:23
[upbeat music] So you search and try to find. But you don't know where to go. So many thoughts