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This week’s edition of ‘You Never Forget Your First’ features Jason Love, a Port Melbourne boy who debuted for North Melbourne against the Swans in Round 1, 1986, at the MCG and went on to play 68 games for North and Sydney incidentally and kick 123 goals

This week’s edition of ‘You never forget your first’ features former Doggies and Fitzroy star Simon Atkins who debuted for Footscray against Sydney at the SCG in Round 2, 1987

This week’s special guest on ‘You’ll Never Forget Your First’ is former Geelong captain and Simpson medallist Andrew Bews who debuted in Round 4, 1982, and went on to kick 134 goals in 282 games including the 1989 Grand Final

Kevin Hillier chats with 3 State of Origin greats, Brad Hardie who so proudly represented 3 states, Essendon legend Simon Madden and Port Adelaide premiership coach Mark Williams, all with fond memories of the first time they represented their respective states!

Ryan O'Keefe is a former professional Australian rules footballer with the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League, and was part of the Swans' 2005 and 2012 premiership-winning sides. He won the Norm Smith Medal in the 2012 Premiership win, finishing his career on 286 games, 261 goals.

Cathryn Lorraine Fitzpatrick is a former Australian international cricketer. She was recognised as the world's fastest women pace bowler, bowling at up to 125 km/h. She announced her retirement from international and state cricket in March 2007, intending to concentrate on coaching. In 2019, Fitzpatrick was inducted into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame and later that year, she was inducted into ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Nicole Bradtke is an Australian tennis legend, she won three singles and nine doubles titles on the WTA Tour. Nicole started playing tennis at the age of seven. Whilst still at school, she played her first professional tennis match in 1985, and made her debut at the Australian Open later that year. She retired from playing after the 1997 Australian Open.

Gary John Cosier (born 25 April 1953) is a former Australian test cricketer who played in 18 Tests and 9 ODIs from 1975 to 1979. Cosier's star shone very briefly following a sensational test debut, when he became only the ninth Australian to post a century in his first Test.

Kevin Hillier's very special guest this week on 'You Can Always Tell 'Em You Played One Game' was none other than the one and only Geoff Raines whom went on to play 254 games after debuting for Richmond in Round 4, 1976, ironically against Collingwood!

Kevin Hillier's very special guest this week on 'You Can Always Tell 'Em You Played One Game' was former Tiger Nick Jewell whom did exactly that - his sole appearance for Richmond coming in Round 19, 1997, at the WACA against Freo!

Kevin Hillier's very special guest this week on 'You Can Always Tell 'Em You Played One Game' was former Swan and Doggie Simon Garlick whom went on to play 181 games after debuting for Sydney in Round 15, 1994, against Collingwood!

Jack Fitzpatrick had a fleeting career at AFL level, making his debut in 2011 with the Demons in the #48 jumper. It was in Round 24, the last round of the home and away season. He had 11 disposals against the Power and kicked a goal. He then moved to Hawthorn to play his final 2 seasons of AFL before moving onto other projects!

A member of the famous Daniher quartet and the mighty Essendon side of the 80’s, Terry Daniher surprisingly made his VFL debut for South Melbourne in Round 8, 1976. He wore the #40 guernsey and had 19 disposals. It was to be his only senior game that season, in 1977 he played 18 games for the Bloods before moving to the Bombers to 78 and played 294 games with them including 2 Premierships!

Affectionately known as “the Flea” Dale Weightman made his debut for the Tigers in Round 1, 1978 against the old rival Carlton. Flea wore the #43 and kicked 3 goals on debut. He finished his career as a Premiership player in 1980 as well as 274 games and 344 goals!

Nick Holland made his AFL debut with Hawthorn on a Friday night in Round 3, 1994 against North Melbourne. The Hawks would lose the game by 127 points. He played in Round 4 before not being seen in the senior team again until Round 1 of 1995. He finished his career at the end of 2005 after 179 games with the Hawks.

Russell Greene played 304 games of VFL football for St Kilda & Hawthorn, including 3 Premierships during his career. He made his debut for the Saints in Round 1, 1974 vs. Fitzroy but is more well known for playing his last game for St Kilda in Round 8, 1980 and his debut for Hawthorn in Round 9, 1980. Hear Russell's full story on You Can Always Tell Em You Played 1 Game with Kevin Hillier & Paul Daffey

Mark Eustice played VFL football during the 80’s & early 90’s for 3 clubs, he made his debut Round 21, 1980 for the Bombers against the Demons. Mark had 9 disposals and kicked a goal in the #47 jumper. He joined Kevin Hillier to reflect on his debut game & explained the pride beaming from all of his family when he was given the nod to play his first game.

Footscray/Western Bulldogs legend Doug Hawkins made his VFL debut in Round 1, 1978 vs. North Melbourne at the Whitten Oval – The Bulldogs were thrashed, but Dougy still remembers the game fondly. A young kid growing up he barracked for North Melbourne & was in awe that he was playing against so many of his idols! He joined Kevin Hillier & Paul Daffey on this weeks edition of You Can Always Tell Em You Played 1 Game!

Shane McInerney started umpiring in the AFL in Round 6, 1994 between Carlton & Sydney – Since then, he hasn’t looked back and is on the verge of breaking the umpire games record set by Hayden Kennedy at 495. Shane joins Kevin Hillier & Paul Daffey to discuss his own footballing career, ending up as an umpire and more!

Kevin Hughes’ VFL career spanned 1 game in round 1 of 1988. His only senior game was with the Kangaroos out at Windy Hill against the Bombers, he had 15 disposals and was dropped the following week. He joined Paul Daffey & Kevin Hillier on this weeks edition of You Can Always Tell Em You Played 1 Game to reflect on that game, plus his time with Williamstown in the VFA.