Bounce (Australian TV series)
| Company type | Television program |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television broadcasting |
| Founded | 2007 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Area served | Australia |
Key people | Jason Dunstall, Cameron Mooney, Andrew Gaze |
| Products | Australian Rules football entertainment program |
Bounce, previously known as Before the Bounce and later After the Bounce, is an Australian television program centered on Australian Rules football that offers family-friendly, light entertainment.[1] Broadcast on Fox Footy, the show provides a humorous recap of the prior week's Australian Football League events. Since its inception in 2007, it has been hosted by ex-football players Jason Dunstall and Cameron Mooney, alongside former basketball athlete Andrew Gaze.
History
The series originally aired under the title Before the Bounce, scheduled on Friday evenings ahead of the round’s opening match. The initial hosting team featured Dunstall, Frawley, journalists Gerard Whateley and Damian Barrett, as well as former player Billy Brownless. In 2011, the program was retitled After the Bounce, shifting its broadcast to Sunday nights following the concluding game of the round. That same year, Whateley departed to concentrate on his expanded role with AFL 360 on the newly launched 24/7 AFL channel Fox Footy. When co-host Damien Fleming left in March 2012 to pursue cricket coverage, Andrew Gaze stepped in as his replacement.
By 2014, the show underwent another rebranding to become Bounce, moving to Wednesday nights at 8:30 pm immediately after AFL 360.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name The following year, in 2015, it returned to Sunday night slots after the final match of the round, maintaining the Bounce name and securing sponsorship from Holden.
After the conclusion of the 2015 season, Alastair Lynch exited to dedicate more time to his family commitments. Although former substitute presenter Nathan Grima, who had recently retired from AFL, was slated to fill this role, he instead resumed playing for Essendon Football Club amid their supplements investigation.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name As a result, former player Cameron Mooney joined the panel alongside Barry Hall for the segment titled 'Yesterday's Heroes'.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
In April 2016, Andrew Gaze stepped back from full-time hosting duties to take on coaching responsibilities with the Sydney Kings in the National Basketball League. However, he maintained a part-time presence on the show with a rotating lineup of guest panelists including Fleming, former players Brian Lake, Robert DiPierdomenico, and comedians Julian Schiller and Tegan Higginbotham. This approach has continued into subsequent seasons.
The program celebrated its 350th episode milestone on 23 June 2019.[2]
Following co-host Danny Frawley's passing in September 2019, Bounce suspended broadcasts for the rest of that season but returned with a dedicated tribute episode one week later.
Prior to the commencement of the 2020 season, Bounce resumed airing featuring Dunstall as host, with Gaze increasing his involvement once more. Panelists Cameron Mooney, Sharni Layton, and Bernie Vince continued their roles. Additionally, in honor of Frawley's memory, the Golden Fist Award was renamed "Spud's Golden Fist".Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad nameCite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Current Presenters
- Jason Dunstall (2007–present)
- Cameron Mooney (2016–present)
- Bernie Vince (2019–present)
- Andrew Gaze (2011–2016, 2019–present)
- Ben Dixon (2021–present)
- Ruby Schleicher (2024–present)
Previous Presenters
- Danny Frawley (2007–2019)
- Billy Brownless (2007–2008)
- Gerard Whateley (2007–2011)
- Damian Barrett (2007–2009)
- Damien Fleming (2011–2012)
- Alastair Lynch (2012–2015)
- Sharni Layton (2018–2020)
Guest Presenters
- Mark Bosnich (2012, 2015, 2016)
- Sam Pang (2014)
- Nathan Grima (2014)
- Julian Schiller (2016–17)
- Brian Lake (2016-2018)
- Robert DiPierdomenico (2016)
- Tegan Higginbotham (2016-2017)
- Merv Hughes (2016)
- Rodney Hogg (2016)
- Simon O'Donnell (2016-2018)
- Brad Johnson (2024)
Ongoing
- Golden Fist Award - This segment celebrates defenders by featuring Bernie Vince, Ben Dixon, or Ruby Schleicher who highlight the top defensive spoils of the week and allocate votes. Initially hosted by Danny Frawley until his passing in 2019, the award has garnered strong public backing, including a petition advocating its recognition as an official AFL honor.
- Clangers - Underwritten by AAMI, Cameron Mooney presents a review of significant player mistakes from recent matches. Formerly known as Coach Killers and Don’t Come Monday, this segment was previously led by Danny Frawley until 2019.
- Turn It Up! - Andrew Gaze offers analysis and critique of prominent remarks and events from the previous week.
- Social Life - Bernie Vince, Ben Dixon, or Ruby Schleicher share noteworthy social media highlights related to football and other subjects.
- Yesterday's Heroes - A competition where Andrew Gaze and Ben Dixon face off against Cameron Mooney and Ruby Schleicher in non-football challenges coordinated by Jason Dunstall. Previous participants included Barry Hall, Brian Lake, and Danny Frawley. This segment was suspended in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Red Rooster Big Roost - Jason Dunstall tests panellists’ ability to estimate the distance of a randomly selected kick from the round. Weekly points are awarded with penalties for the lowest scorers. Audience members can win $50 Red Rooster vouchers based on their panellist’s results.
- Steel Blue Mark of the Week - Panellists put forward remarkable marks from the round, with Jason Dunstall presenting Steel Blue boots to the standout mark.
- Top 5 - Jason Dunstall compiles and presents a top five list centered on a relevant topic.
Golden Fist Award
The Golden Fist Award is presented to the defender who accumulates the highest number of votes from Bernie Vince, Ben Dixon, and Ruby Schleicher each season; previously, Danny Frawley fulfilled this role. Sponsored by Cbus (superannuation fund) from 2013 through 2015 and by Mrs Mac's Pies in 2018, this accolade highlights exceptional defensive contributions within the AFL.
* McGovern was later declared the winner for 2019 after initially finishing second in 2018.
** Sicily was leading in votes when voting ceased following Frawley’s death.
Previous
- Cut The Crap – Andrew Gaze humorously critiques stereotypical player and coach interviews by overlaying alternative audio.
- Chief's Instagram – The team examines purported posts from Jason Dunstall’s Instagram account: @chief_dunstall.
- Numerology – Cameron Mooney draws attention to intriguing statistical anomalies from recent matches.
- Dribble File – Jason Dunstall reviews unsuccessful dribble kicks each round.
- Please Explain – Dunstall comments on puzzling off-field incidents.
- What Happens Next? – Alastair Lynch presents archival footage for co-hosts to forecast the subsequent events.
- Lynchy's Time Warp – Lynch features game footage centered on particular themes.
- Real Bounce Australia – A satirical series offering behind-the-scenes glimpses with Frawley, Gaze, Lynch, and Dunstall.
- The Flog Files – Dunstall showcases weekly instances of notable poor play.
- In This Round – Dunstall revisits highlights from rounds in previous seasons.
- Bring Your Boots – Mooney highlights standout player effort or the best dribble kick each week.
- Moon's Beef of the Week – Mooney addresses weekly grievances, a segment formerly hosted by Dunstall.
See also
External links
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- 2010s Australian television series
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