February BacchChat: The Footy Factory

Next date: Saturday, 07 February 2026 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Presented by Todd Whelan with special guests from the Bacchus Marsh and Darley Football Netball Club.

Join us for an insightful chat about the local Moorabool players, past and present, who have made it onto the VFL/AFL stage. They have put our local area on the map as an enviable source for home grown, sought-after footy talent at the game’s highest level.

About the presenter:

Todd Whelan is a freelance writer and broadcaster currently engaged with the Ballarat Football Netball League.

His passion for sports writing and broadcasting stems from a child hood interest after work experience at the ABC and development via the Melbourne Radio School.

While predominately (football) seasonal work by nature Todd has also covered a number of alternative sports over the journey promoting local talent within the community.

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