Peter Gutwein

The state of Tasmania is well known for its football champions, in this episode a true champion of Tasmanian football’s quest to join the AFL, former premier Peter Gutwein, discusses the strongarm tactics he used to help deliver the coveted 19th license. Gutwein also shares his own extraordinary football story, which began as a kid at Myrtle Park, saw him represent Tasmania and play senior NTFA football at the age of 15. By his own admission, talented but temperamental, Gutwein once needed the help of Queen Elizabeth to resume his football career with East Launceston. He ultimately went on to play with Swan Districts in the WAFL during the emergence of the West Coast Eagles.