A feature of the Blackwoods North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast is the unique introduction given to the VIP’s attending.
Here is the 2013 edition:
Kevin Sheedy
He has coached the fledgling Giants in Sydney, Essendon to four flags, inspired so many indigenous players, been a plumber, a family man, and still kept his sense of humour.
Ladies and gentleman, he’s coached 679 games and has been inducted into the Australian Hall Of Fame: Kevin Sheedy.
Songs
Most people I Know Think That I'm Crazy (Billy Thorpe & The Aztecs)
Simply The Best (Tina Turner)
Wayne Harmes
A triple premiership player, in the 1979 Grand Final he won the inaugural Norm Smith medal when he slid along the ground and didn’t knock the ball from out of bounds to Kenny Sheldon to score Carlton’s winning goal.
Wayne Harmes has even inspired great sportsmen the world over to support his claim “It was in!”.
Songs
Would I Lie To You (Eurythmics)
Anthony Stevens & David King
Anthony Stevens was named as ruck rover in the Kangaroos’ Team of the Century, he even took to the ground one game with a broken foot and like multimedia star and State of Origin player David King, played his heart out for the Roos.
Please welcome premiership players, Anthony Stevens and David King.
Songs
The Two Of Us (The Beatles)
Teddy Hopkins
He came on as 19th man in the 1970 Grand Final, kicked four goals and singlehandedly won the game for Carlton...at least that’s what his stats show. Here’s the grand final guru and statistical superstar, Carlton’s Teddy Hopkins.
Songs
Jesus Christ Superstar
Dermott Brereton
5 premierships, 464 goals and a permanent memory of ‘89 when Mark Yates shirtfronted him. Kevin Sheedy said “He’s just another mad Irishman” but we love him. And so do the women.
Songs
Tubthumping (Chumbawumba)
I'm Just A Gigolo (David Lee Roth)
Frank Adams
Apart from being a national champion professional sprinter, our next guest was a damaging goal kicker, sometime rover, wingman - but best of all a forward pocket player.
In fact he played in all six premierships with the Melbourne Football Club between 1955 and 1964 and got paid! Please welcome Frank “Bluey” Adams.
Songs
Keep on running (Spencer Davis Group)
Melbourne theme song
Eddie Hillgrove
Here’s one of the great ‘behind the scenes’ men at the Collingwood Football Club. In the 1990 Grand Final a fair fight broke out involving players, coaches and support staff.
Rumour has it Dons’ bootstudder Graham Mendola clocked Pies’ manager Graham Allen. Rumour has it this man settled the score for the Pies - please welcome 1990 Pies team manager Eddie Hillgrove.
Songs
Rocky theme (Gonna Fly Now)
Brad Scott
He debuted with Hawthorn before becoming a dual premiership player with the Brisbane Lions in 2001 and 2002. Now he is after another flag as the coach of the mighty Kangaroos - Brad Scott.
Songs
The Only Way Is Up (Yazz)
North Melbourne theme song
James Brayshaw
Our next guest might still be pondering ‘what could have been’ after his Kangaroos were pipped at the post on more than one occasion – he’s the chairman of the North Melbourne Football Club, James Brayshaw.
Songs
The Winner Takes It All (ABBA)
Richard Goyder (AFL Commissioner) & Oliver Chretien (Managing Director of Westfarmer)
They’re great supporters of football representing Blackwoods.
Please welcome AFL Commissioner Richard Goyder and fellow Wesfarmers director Olivier Chretien.
Songs
Takin' Care Of Business (Bachman-Turner Overdrive)
Chris Bowen MP
Our next guest has had a tough season. His team lost the flag and they’re still looking for a new captain and coach.
Please welcome former Labour Treasurer, Chris Bowen.
Songs
I'm Just A Lonely Boy (Paul Anka)
Ken Lay (Victorian Police Commissioner)
He’s the man who lays down the law and isn’t afraid of a close shave.
Trying to clean up the Police Force’s image, here’s Victoria Police Commissioner Ken Lay.
Songs
Smooth (Santana/Rob Thomas)
Smooth Criminal (Michael Jackson)
You've Got The Look (Roxette)
Ricky Ponting & Peter Siddle
One has retired the Baggy Green and the other is preparing to take back the Ashes, or at least win a test against the Poms. Please welcome Ricky Ponting and Peter Siddle.
Songs
Rikki Don't Lose That Number (Steely Dan)
Ashes To Ashes (David Bowie)
Denis Napthine MLA
A Geelong supporter and former veterinarian, you could accuse our next guest of having tunnel vision as he tries to link the east with the west, but he’s not having it all his own way.
Please welcome Premier Dr. Denis Napthine.
Songs
Go West (Pet Shop Boys)
Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac)
The Bad Touch (Bloodhound Gang)
Molly Meldrum
He loves his Saints with a passion and he nearly joined them in heaven when he fell off a ladder. Do yourself a favour and welcome Molly Meldrum.
Songs
Fall At Your Feet (Crowded House)
Dancin' On The Ceiling (Lionel Ritchie)
Neil Mitchell
He keeps Melbourne entertained, safe and satisfied with his own brand of radio. A man of the people who loves to fight for the underdog, and loves to ruffle some feathers along the way.
Please show your rating of Neil Mitchell.
Songs
People Help The People (Birdy)
Not Afraid (Eminem)
The Hon Tony Abbott MP
He’s effectively run a political triathlon to ensure his team won the flag – although some have questioned the amount of manpower he requires to do the top job.
He’s just outmuscled KRudd. Please welcome the new Prime Minister of Australia - Tony Abbott.
Songs
It's A Man's World (James Brown)
Love to have a beer with Duncan/Kevin (Slim Dusty)
Do Ya Think I'm Sexy (Rod Stewart)
Sexy And I Know It (LMFAO)
Matt Finnis (AFLPA CEO)
In charge of the AFL’s most valuable commodity, this man won’t bow under pressure when taking up a fight on behalf of the players.
He’s a good man to have in the trenches and was successful in a bid to extend the holiday season – Players’ Association Boss Matt Finnis.
Songs
Take The Pressure Down (John Farnham)
Fight For Your Right (Beastie Boys)
Daniel Andrews
Recently accused of turning Parliament into kindergarten after spitting the dummy and refusing to leave, our next guest SHAW knows how to make a scene.
He might be the first to arrive, but is always the last to leave - please welcome state opposition leader Daniel Andrews.
Songs
Stay (Jackson Browne)
It's My Party (Leslie Gore)
Don't Look Back In Anger (Oasis)
The Hon Colin Barnett MLA (Premier of Western Australia)
An Eagles’ supporter who has been forced to embrace the Purple Haze – our next guest is the Premier of Western Australia – please put your hands together for Colin Barnett.
Songs
Purple Haze (Jimi Hendrix)
Lara Giddings (Premier of Tasmania) & Will Hodgman (Opposition Leader)
One is a key player in getting the Roos to Tassie and pushing for same-sex marriage while the other is mounting a big challenge ahead of next year’s state election.
It’s our pleasure to welcome Tasmania premier Lara Giddings and opposition leader Will Hodgman.
Songs
I'm Coming Out (Diana Ross)
Come Together (The Beatles)
The Hon Mr Peter Dutton (Federal Minister for Sport & Health)
He’s vowing to clean up sport but has some work to do, it’s the new Federal Minister for Sport and Health Peter Dutton.
Songs
Drugs Don't Work (The Verve)
Lord Mayor Robert Doyle
Our next guest can actually claim to have reinvented the wheel, even though construction has been as slow as Melbourne’s traffic.
He’s the 103rd lord mayor and is about to pack for the Big Apple. Here’s Robert Doyle.
Songs
You Spin Me Round (Dead Or Alive)
Chained To The Wheel (Black Sorrows)
This Wheel's On Fire
Andrew Demetriou (AFL CEO) & Mike Fitzpatrick (Chairman of the AFL Commission)
They’ve copped a fair bit of needling this year dealing with all the burning issues no matter how big or small – they’d be glad Mad Monday only comes around once a year.
There’s been Tanking, Danking and a Final 9 for the first time - please welcome AFL Chairman Mike Fitzpatrick with CEO Andrew Demetriou.
Songs
I Don't Like The Drugs (Marilyn Manson)
This Fire (Birds of Tokyo)
The Needle And The Damage Done (Neil Young)
Shane Crawford
He’s an AFL champion, premiership winner, Brownlow medallist and could be contention for Australian of the Year – A true hero and Cup ambassador Shane Crawford.
Songs
Bicycle (Queen)
How to Save a Life (The Fray)
The Distance (Cake)
VIP's greeted at Grand Final Breakfast
A feature of the Blackwoods North Melbourne Grand Final Breakfast is the unique introduction given to the VIP’s attending.