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Tommy Talks with Callan Ward! The Giant Trade, 5 Losing Prelims & Career ending ACL’s with incredible perspective on life!
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- Ausmerican Aces
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- May 31, 2026
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- 6130
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Summary
Tommy Talks is joined by GWS Giants legend Callan Ward for one of the most honest and emotional interviews we've ever had. Wardy reflects on his journey from the Western Bulldogs to becoming the inaugural captain of the GWS Giants, the challenges of building a club from scratch, and the heartbreak of five Preliminary Final defeats. We dive into the infamous Campbell Brown hit on his 21st birthday and the apology that followed, getting kicked out by the Bulldogs on Mad Monday, training on baseball fields and kicking goals at light poles in the Giants' early days, plus the hilarious story of celebrating GWS's first-ever AFL win before a hungover radio appearance with Eddie McGuire. Cal also opens up on the 2016 Preliminary Final against his former club, the devastation of missing the 2019 Grand Final through injury, career-threatening ACL setbacks, resilience, leadership, family, perspective and the lessons footy has taught him about life. Plus, we kick things off with a classic as Wardy reveals what really pisses him off. A must-watch conversation with one of the most respected figures in AFL football. Support Rio's Legacy: https://rioslegacy.grassrootz.com/rioslegacy-marathons-2026?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv3 Use the code 'ACES' for 50% off your order at Inglewood Coffee Roasters: https://inglewoodcoffeeroasters.com.au/ Enter your Local Footy Club into the Prophet Propeller! (18+ only): https://forms.gle/PNT3YDXhizFviiRd9 Tommy Talks is joined by GWS Giants legend Callan Ward for one of the most honest and emotional interviews we've ever had. Wardy reflects on his journey from the Western Bulldogs to becoming the inaugural captain of the GWS Giants, the challenges of building a club from scratch, and th…