[2] The show is the brainchild of Grant Hansen, who was tired of the lack of Indigenous football commentators and hosts on the radio and TV.
It first aired in 1997 as a radio show in Melbourne, and with popularity increasing it was soon beamed across the country via satellite the following year.
The first radio show was hosted by Hansen and Alan Thorpe, with correspondents around the country including Derek Kickett, Michael McLean, Gilbert McAdam, Chris Johnson and Robert Ahmat.
[3] It featured interviews, weekly tips, AFL Gripes and live music performances, as well as including local stories from around the country featuring indigenous footballers talking about their backgrounds, origin clubs and towns, heritage and current affairs.
[citation needed] Between 2011 and 2012, the program was broadcast on ABC2, and was shown live in 2012, but had its time-slot moved several times.