As the AFL Draft approaches Ed is catching up with some of the talented junior footballers from Gippsland who are looking to put the names up in the bright lights of AFL football in 2027.

After kicking five goals in Gippsland Power's Talent League Grand Final win, Wil Malady has yet again reminded recruiters of his ability to change a game on the biggest stage.

Ed caught up with Wil as he took a study break from his VCE exam schedule to have a yarn about his junior football career and the excitement of landing on a AFL list.

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Ed caught up this week with James 'Jim' Moginie best known for his work with Midnight Oil of which he was a founding member, guitarist, keyboardist, singer and leading songwriter.

Jim leans into his beginnings with his band The Family Dog after the break up of Midnight Oil and how his mums garage rekindled his imagination for music for use in different platforms.

Jim is touring Gippsland with his band the The Family Dog and will be performing Live at the Bundy on Friday October 17.

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The transition for elite sportsmen and women into midlife sport is a tricky one.

The difficulty surrounds the fact you are aging and the wonderful skills, strength, competition for a sport you have loved and endeared yourself with for many years isn't fun anymore.

Therefore a pivot needs to be made. The search for competition, fun and contribution begins again.

In this episode of Talking Gippsland Ed catching up with Mike Santo a decorated basketballer with the Warragul Warriors who has now turned his focus to the world of golf and is loving every moment.

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