It has been an exciting month at Mercantile with the launch of Mercantile Radio, our very own podcast hosted by none other than club legend Drew Ginn OAM. I’ve thoroughly enjoyed listening to the first episodes featuring Scott Rowe, Noel Donaldson and James Tomkins, each conversation rich with insight, humour and the unmistakable spirit of Mercs.
For many of our long-standing members, these stories bring back memories of sharing tales around the old horseshoe bar on Barrel Night—moments we remember with great fondness. The podcast beautifully captures that same camaraderie and storytelling tradition for a new generation.
Drew has an impressive line-up of guests still to come, including Annie Anezakis, Rosie Popa, Jess Morrison, Emmie Frederico, Austin Reinehr, Mark Fangan-Hall, Kim Brennan, Robyn Selby-Smith and many more.
I encourage all members to subscribe to Mercantile Radio on Spotify—it’s free and truly worth a listen. There’s a deep sense of pride hearing our athletes, coaches and alumni share their journeys with listeners across Australia and around the world.
We are also delighted to partner with 776BC on this project, with exclusive merchandise giveaways featured in every episode.
If you are interested in sponsoring Mercantile Radio, please reach out to me at president@mercantile.org.au.
Finally, we extend our best wishes to all our school leavers and university students as they head into exam season—row hard, study well, and know your club is behind you.
Gina Peele – President
