The Raiders have countless loyal fans of all ages.
15 May 2024
Canberra Raiders fans are in for a treat with a new series of themed podcasts now available.
Supported by funding from an ACT Heritage Grant, the Bleeding Green Interviews share the Raiders’ unique story as part of the Territory’s DNA.
The Raiders have produced a podcast series of oral histories recorded by club historian David Headon.
From players to CEOs, those interviewed offer remarkable insight into both their own histories and the club’s.
There’s coach and legend Ricky Stuart, Hall of Fame Immortal Mal Meninga and Patron John McIntyre, to name a few.
The series been created in a partnership between the Raiders and the ACT Heritage Library.
“The Canberra Raiders plays a fundamental role in our unique ACT identity. The ACT Heritage Library is both honoured and delighted to partner with the Raiders to preserve and provide ongoing access to these oral histories with key people in the foundation and development of the Club,” Antoinette Buchanan of the ACT Heritage Library said.
“They are a rich resource as documents of our sporting, social and regional history.”
The club has generated loyal fans of all ages since its inception in 1982.
The Raiders were the first non-Sydney team to enter the New South Wales Rugby Football League, later the NRL.
The club proudly supports and develops rugby league at all levels and age groups – from grassroots to elite teams.
Six of the interviews are now available through the Raiders website and Spotify.
Those tuning in via the website can also watch the interviews.
The remaining four episodes will be released throughout the current season and all will be available through the Libraries ACT online catalogue.
Episodes available now:
- Episode 1: Glenn Lazarus
- Episode 2: Marian Furner and Don Furner (Junior)
- Episode 3: John McIntyre
- Episode 4: Alan Tongue
- Episode 5: Mal Meninga
- Episode 6: Ricky Stuart.
“The Bleeding Green Interviews project is the perfect follow-up to my Absolutely Bleeding Green history of the Raiders that was published several years ago,” David said.
“We learn so much from those interviewed – fascinating details of the club’s unique history, at once exciting, personal, often humorous and always engaging. Go online and treat yourself!”
Each episode is introduced by recently retired Raiders great Jarrod Croker.
The project was supported with funding made available by the ACT Government under the ACT Heritage Grants Program.
Find the interviews on the Raiders website or Spotify.
Mal Meninga presents the premiership trophy to the crowds in Civic Square in 1989. ACT Heritage Library collection.
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