The Howie Games

He really has experienced it all in footy. A two-time premiership player, a premiership coach, even a wooden spoon… and now a man watching it all unfold from the commentary box.
Simmo really has lived every layer of the game. Simmo opens up on the brutal reality of being sacked, when the noise gets loud, the pressure turns personal, and even your own kids are asking, “how haven’t you got the sack yet?”.
But this episode isn’t just about those BIG moments, it’s full of gold. From the legendary $10K Mad Monday cash splash after the 2018 flag, to the coaching mistakes that shaped him, and the lessons every aspiring AFL coach needs to hear. There’s the Shinboner spirit of the 90s, wild stories of a different era, and deep reflections on legacy, leadership, and what success really means when it’s all said and done. It’s candid, funny, and incredibly insightful, the full journey of a man who’s truly seen it all.
It’s honest but packed with perspective (and wit!). From leading at the top to fighting through the bottom, and the powerful life lessons that come with both.
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He really has experienced it all in footy. A two-time premiership player, a premiership coach, even a wooden spoon… and now a man watching it all unfold from the commentary box.
Simmo really has lived every layer of the game. Simmo opens up on the brutal reality of being sacked, when the noise gets loud, the pressure turns personal, and even your own kids are asking, “how haven’t you got the sack yet?”.
But this episode isn’t just about those BIG moments, it’s full of gold. From the legendary $10K Mad Monday cash splash after the 2018 flag, to the coaching mistakes that shaped him, and the lessons every aspiring AFL coach needs to hear. There’s the Shinboner spirit of the 90s, wild stories of a different era, and deep reflections on legacy, leadership, and what success really means when it’s all said and done. It’s candid, funny, and incredibly insightful, the full journey of a man who’s truly seen it all.
It’s honest but packed with perspective (and wit!). From leading at the top to fighting through the bottom, and the powerful life lessons that come with both.
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Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/
Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames
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He has played in Premierships. Coached a Premiership. Has been at the top, and at the bottom.
Now, he is taking on the world of broadcast media.
Before we get into his journey, it's time to get an appreciation of his wit and his humour.
Simmo is a RIPPER!
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History-maker. Trailblazer. And bloody tough!
This one goes far beyond that unforgettable Melbourne Cup winning ride back in 2015.
Yes, we relive the moment that stopped a nation, from the ride, the roar, the words that echoed around the world. And of course Stevie and the relationship she has with her brother. But this is the Michelle you don’t always see or hear.
A decade on from her historic win, she opens up on the whirlwind that followed: the pressure, the expectations, and then yet another near death experience.
From growing up in a racing family to navigating fame, loss, and everything in between, this is a story about grit, perspective, and staying true to yourself when the world is watching.
There’s heartbreak, there’s humour, and there’s a whole lot of honesty. And it’s one you won’t forget.
Go and buy Michelle's new book, Ride On TODAY!
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Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/
Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History-maker. Trailblazer. And bloody tough!
This one goes far beyond that unforgettable Melbourne Cup winning ride back in 2015.
Yes, we relive the moment that stopped a nation, from the ride, the roar, the words that echoed around the world. And of course Stevie and the relationship she has with her brother. But this is the Michelle you don’t always see or hear.
A decade on from her historic win, she opens up on the whirlwind that followed: the pressure, the expectations, and then yet another near death experience.
From growing up in a racing family to navigating fame, loss, and everything in between, this is a story about grit, perspective, and staying true to yourself when the world is watching.
There’s heartbreak, there’s humour, and there’s a whole lot of honesty. And it’s one you won’t forget.
Go and buy Michelle's new book, Ride On TODAY!
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Follow the Howie Games on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehowiegamespod/
Follow the Howie Games on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thehowiegames
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.