WHAT'S life really like when your son is an AFL footballer? 

What's it like when you've got sons who play AFL football - against each other?

These are the big questions that will be answered in the new podcast series Mums with Mics, hosted by Tracey McKay (mum of Carlton's Harry and Essendon's Ben) and Jackie De Koning (mum of Carlton's Tom and Geelong's Sam). 

>> WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FIRST TWO EPISODES OF MUMS WITH MICS BELOW

Tracey and Jackie will share their insights into life growing up with promising young footballers who have turned into star AFL players, as well as talking with fellow mothers of AFL players who generously share their tales of footy, life and laughter. 

From the glamour of the Brownlow and Grand Final day, to the heartbreak of injury and retirement, and everything in between - including lost footy boots and emergency hospital trips - Mums with Mics shines a light on a family side of footy that you've never seen before. 

Ben McKay, Tracey McKay and Harry McKay. Picture: Supplied

Guests will include: 

  • Sue Wallis, the wife of Bulldogs stalwart Steve Wallis and mother of former vice-captain Mitch Wallis
  • Cath Cripps, mother of Carlton captain Patrick Cripps
  • Sandra Mitchell, mother of Brownlow medallist and premiership Magpie Tom Mitchell

Don't miss a minute! Subscribe to Mums with Mics NOW at Spotify, Apple Podcasts or Google or tune in every Friday on AFL.com.au or the AFL Live Official App. 

Mums with Mics, episode one

22:46

Mums with Mics: Tracey McKay and Jackie De Koning on life with famous footballing sons

Join Tracey McKay, mum of Ben and Harry, and Jackie De Koning, mum of Sam and Tom, for a personal look at players, their on and off-field lives, and what it’s like in a footy family

Published on May 9, 2024

Mums with Mics, episode two

21:33

Mums with Mics: Sue Wallis on Grand Final happiness and heartbreak

Tracey McKay and Jackie De Koning are joined by Sue Wallis, wife of Footscray stalwart Steve Wallis, and mum of former Dog vice-captain Mitch Wallis

Published on May 9, 2024