About Us

My name is Blair Burns and I am in my final year of study at La Trobe University in Melbourne, pursuing a Bachelor of Media and Communication, majoring in Sports Media and Journalism. I am a twin brother to Connor and grew up in a small country town called Hamilton which is almost four hours south-west of Melbourne.

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I have extensive involvement in the journalism and media fields starting with work experience at my local paper, The Hamilton Spectator in the areas of journalism and photography. I then worked as a journalist in both general news and sports news for 14 months in my gap year during 2021 before moving to live in Melbourne. I have returned to work as sports editor three times each year in my break from university studies. A highlight was receiving a commendation from the Rural Press Club Victoria (RPCV).

 

I am a host of the Back Pocket Banter podcast which you can find on all listening platforms, Connor and I have produced 85 episodes since 2020 with guests such as Brett Lee, Sam Mitchell and Leon Davis joining us. In the past, I have also ran my own photography business, created graphics for my podcast, edited raw footage for YouTube. I have also done media work with Harrow-Balmoral Football Club, Sandringham Sabres NBL1 and the 'Dos and D' podcast.

 

I love sport and have played footy, tennis, basketball and cricket over time. I am a mad Richmond supporter, love Steph Curry and follow the Melbourne Renegades in the BBL.