# BackChat with Luke McPharlin

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Podcast: [BackChat](https://stenobird.com/podcast/backchat-3903527)
Published: 2026-05-26T19:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/backchat/episodes/backchat-with-luke-mcpharlin
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Duration seconds: 3137

## Resource

This week, Luke McPharlin reflects on his career at Fremantle. From balancing football with a pharmacy degree, to the heartbreak of the 2013 Grand Final, playing on Buddy Franklin, and Ross Lyon’s legendary sprays. Luke also opens up on feeling different within footy clubs, finding identity beyond sport, “Wharfie Time”, and why he believes this current Fremantle list could be the club’s best ever. An amazing chat with some great stories. The BackChat Podcast is served by Liquor Barons. Let your thirst for discovery be guided by Liquor Barons - find your nearest store! The BackChat Podcast is recorded out of BC Studios, built by grounded. building tomorrow, together. Thanks to our additional sponsors: TABtouch - Don't gamble more than you can afford to lose. Call Gambling Help WA (08) 9325 6644 enquiries@centrecare.com.au or Gambling Help on 1800 858 858 or https://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/ Mamba Digital - E-Commerce & Digital Marketing Camera Electronic - A wide range of premium photographic equipment and knowledge. SAY HELLO Email: hello@backchatpodcast.com.au Socials: @backchat__ Web: www.backchatpodcast.com.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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