Eddy Cornes, son of Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes, has launched his first podcast, the Eddy Cornes Podcast

The son of Port Adelaide great Kane Cornes has launched his first podcast as he looks to embark on a career in sports media – but he doesn’t want to be just like his old man.

Eddy Cornes says his father Kane has inspired him to embark on a career in sports media – but he’s determined to be his own man behind the microphone.

The 17-year-old, the eldest son of the Port Adelaide great, launched his first podcast this year, covering the AFL and major US sports leagues.

Immanuel College student Eddy Cornes, the son of Kane, has launched a new sports podcast, "The Eddy Cornes Podcast" as he looks to follow in his dad's footsteps. Picture: Keryn Stevens

The Eddy Cornes Podcast has already secured some big-name guests, with Port Adelaide president David Koch and US podcasting pioneer Chris Ryan appearing on the show.

Eddy, a Year 12 student at Immanuel College, said he developed his love of broadcasting through his father and now wants to follow the same path – yet stay true to his own voice.

“I love going into the studio with dad, and that’s been really helpful. He’s been doing this basically since he retired. He’s really inspired me,” said Eddy.

“But I’m trying to avoid being exactly like my dad. I want to be a bit different.

“Obviously he’s very divisive and I cop a little bit at school about some of his takes, but he’s really the only person doing what he does. He’s paved the way now for other people like me.”

Eddy rates SEN broadcasters Gerard Whateley and David King among the best in the industry. Picture: Keryn Stevens

SEN radio host and Nine footy expert Kane said he admires Eddy’s passion for the media, after the teenager’s football playing career was cut short due to a rare heart condition.

“Eddy was born with some pretty critical health issues, so he’s never played much footy... but now he’s found his passion with broadcasting,” he said.

“It’s been impressive really, he’s always had an interest and from a very young age, he’d come into the commentary box with me.

“It’s probably not dissimilar to the way I was with dad. I vividly remember watching KG and Cornesy and just hanging out at the studio with those two. I learned a lot.”

“He gives me a lot of feedback and has been really helpful, telling me when I’m on track and what I need to improve,” Eddy said. Picture: Keryn Stevens

Now he’s passing on those lessons to Eddy, who has two siblings, Sonny, 14, and Raphael, 15.

“He gives me a lot of feedback and has been really helpful, telling me when I’m on track and what I need to improve,” Eddy said, who dreams of working in the US.

“He’s been really good in guiding me and trying to help me get better.”

Eddy’s grandfather, Graham, inaugural Crows coach and SA media legend, said he was proud of his grandson’s foray into the media world.

“He sounds remarkably mature for his age. I’m very impressed. I’m so pleased he gets to follow his passion for the media,” he said.

Born with his heart on the wrong side of his body and having lost a kidney, Eddy played two years of under-age football for Brighton before hanging up the boots in 2017.

He tried his hand at coaching and still plays basketball and cricket, but the mature teenager said he’s now found his calling behind the microphone.

Kane Cornes with his three sons Sonny, standing, Eddy and Raphael, wearing the advertiser's Never Tear us Apart T-shirts in 2020. Picture: Matt Turner.

Graham Cornes, right, with son Kane Cornes and his children Sonny, Eddy (top) and Raphael in 2014. Picture: Calum Robertson

“I loved playing footy and it did suck to give it up. It was obviously hard in the moment, but I think it might end up for the best and hopefully I can make my own way in the media,” said Eddy, who rates SEN broadcasters Gerard Whateley and David King among the best in the industry.

A 300-game veteran with the Power, Kane said he’s encouraged Eddy to “be himself” and avoid reading the negative comments.

“I feel like they’ve grown up with it and they’re well aware of it. The trick is not to engage with it and not bite back. Learning on the run and making a few mistakes isn’t a bad thing,” said the Footy Classified co-host.

“Obviously my style is quite opinionated and I played at the level, so for him, it's going to be a different niche.”

But it’s impossible to ignore the similarities in their voice when on-air.

“I hear it sometimes. I do get that a lot, my grandma especially says I sound so much like Kane,” Eddy said.