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← Two Good Sports17 sept. · 31 min

Freo Dockers superfan Rove McManus on how to beat the Sydney Swans, and what he'd do if Freo won the Grand Final

Freo Dockers superfan Rove McManus on how to beat the Sydney Swans, and what he'd do if Freo won the Grand Final17 sept.31 min

Rove McManus joins Two Good Sports for a Freo fan therapy session, reflecting on the Dockers' historic season, the heartbreak of 2013, and why Freo supporters still can't quite believe a premiership is possible. He shares how he became a lifelong Dockers fan, gives us the lowdown on "Warfie Time", and explains what making (and potentially winning) a grand final would mean to him after decades of support.

Along the way, the chat drifts into WA footy culture, merch rivalries, a secret about Optus Stadium guitarist Troy Nababan, Rove's WWE obsession, voice acting and Finding Nemo, and his unlikely Olympic commentary career.

In this episode:

00:00 Rove McManus Joins Two Good Sports

02:15 The Biggest Dockers Fan You'll Ever Meet

04:05 How Rove Fell in Love with Fremantle

07:00 Why Freo Fans Refuse to Believe

09:15 The Pain of the Hawthorn Finals Loss

12:25 What Exactly Is "Warfie Time"?

16:10 Can Fremantle Make the AFL Grand Final?

18:45 Hawthorn, Brisbane & The Premiership Path

20:55 Rove's Surprise Olympic Commentary Career