In July 1985, it was announced that Geoffrey Edelsten had purchased the Sydney Swans, the first private owner of a VFL side. What followed were cheerleaders, Warrick Capper, a liaison with Hitman Mr Rent-a-Kill, Christopher Dale Flannery and possibly a pink helicopter. In AFL Grand Final week, Mick and Titus remember one of the early episodes as the AFL pushed North. Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now. Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne https://theleadbeaterhotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/d7d3259b-2256-48b0-be2e-174d62dd917e Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth SOLD OUT Second Show added https://rosemounthotel.oztix.com.au/outlet/event/63cc2642-6733-4511-9362-dff37fe6a685?Event=199073 Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/titus-o-reily-sport-the-unauthorised-history/171148 Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney https://aucentury.sales.ticketsearch.com/sales/salesevent/138570 Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra SOLD OUT Second Show Added https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1285551 If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTube See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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