Geoffrey Edelsten and the Sydney Swans - Sports Bizarre

In July 1985, it was announced that Geoffrey Edelsten had purchased the Sydney Swans, the first private owner of a VFL side.

What followed were cheerleaders, Warrick Capper, a liaison with Hitman Mr Rent-a-Kill, Christopher Dale Flannery and possibly a pink helicopter.

In AFL Grand Final week, Mick and Titus remember one of the early episodes as the AFL pushed North.

Titus is touring the country. Tickets are on sale now.

Sat 16 Nov: The Leadbeater, Melbourne

Wed 20 Nov: Rosemount, Perth SOLD OUT Second Show added

Wed 27 Nov: The Triffid, Brisbane

Fri 29 Nov: The Comedy Store, Sydney

Sat 30 Nov: Fun Time Pony, Canberra SOLD OUT Second Show Added

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