International Speakers Group

Beginning his career with the Hawthorn Football Club in 1975, Robert ‘Dipper’ DiPierdomenico, started slowly making some 99 reserve grade games as he flitted between first team and reserve grade footballBeginning his career with the Hawthorn Football Club in 1975, DiPierdomenico,...

Since capturing Australia’s attention as one of the most successful football players in AFL history, Wayne Schwass has gone on to make a name for himself in more ways than one. Born in New Zealand and raised in Warrnambool, Western Victoria,...

Jimmy is one of the most decorated AFL players of the modern era. Having played 305 games for the Geelong Football club he has won three premierships, a Brownlow Medal, a Norm Smith Medal and twice been named All Australian. Jimmy...

Leading by example and regarded as one of the AFL’s toughest players physically and mentally Luke Hodge became one of Hawthorn’s all time great captains in 2015 by captaining the Hawks to their third straight premiership. In 2014 Hodge captained the...

Susan Alberti AC is one of Australia’s pre-eminent philanthropists, having donated millions of dollars to medical research and other charitable causes over her successful business career. Sue developed a passion for medical research when her only child, Danielle, was diagnosed with...

Jason Bennett is an internationally aclaimed journalist who has made a welcome return to Australia to work with Channel 7, having been living and working in the USA with ESPN, where he was the creator, host, writer, director & executive producer...

Terry Wallace is one of few people who have played 200 games and coached an AFL team. Wallace was perhaps the best centerman of his era who later transitioned to an elite coach, spending 11 seasons as the senior coach of...

Tim Watson is a beloved hero and favourite son of the Essendon Football Club. He played 307 games for the Bombers between 1977 and 1994 and was known for his bursting pace and skills by hand and foot. His career was...

Tim Lane is one of Australian sport’s most respected commentators. A chance conversation in 1972 led to an opportunity to commentate a game of Australia football. The following year he got part time work with the ABC calling football. After 18...

Stephen Quartermain’s career in journalism started in 1980 as a cadet with Leader Association Newspapers. Two years later Quartermain joined the ABC where he would spend three years as a radio and television journalist. During this time he gained experience covering...