The best of Grandstand Breakfast with Francis Leach: Recent Episodes
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Mayesy spoke with Matt Logue from Big League Magazine to wrap the sensational NRL grand final. Brett McKay from The Roar then talked about the Wallabies’ World Cup chances as they prepare to face Wales next Saturday before finally, Francis leach joined Mayesy in the studio for one last time and they spoke with Damian Lovelock about the EPL, the NRL final and the Wallabies big win over England. That’s it for us at Grandstand Breakfast, we hope you’ve enjoyed the ride.
Chris Coleman wrapped Hawthorn's big grand final win with Grandstand's Gerard Whateley. He then spoke with Grandstand's Andrew Moore to preview the NRL grand final. Finally, Brett McKay from The Roar discussed the Wallabies' huge win at Twickenham over England.
Chris Coleman got the final word on the AFL Grand Final with Grandstand's Adam White. Matt Logue from Big League Magazine then cast his eye over tomorrows NRL decider before finally, Grandstand's Luke Pentony previewed tomorrow's huge RWC clash at Twickenham between England and The Wallabies.
Mayesy spoke with Gerard Whateley to get his final thoughts on tomorrow's AFL grand final and how it will play out. Big League Magazine's Fi Bollen then discussed all this weeks build up to the NRL decider before finally, Brett McKay from The Roar chatted about the Wallabies as they prepare to face England, as well as how he's now famous for creating the hashtag #ScrumStraightJoe which has gone viral.
Mayesy spoke with Matt Logue from Big League Magazine to discuss the upcoming NRL grand final as well as the Justin Hodges judiciary debate. Ash Browne from afl.com.au then gave us his thoughts on Hawthorn's chances of going for three in a row as well as who will take out the Brownlow Medal. Finally, Damian Lovelock gave us his Monday rant which covered Justin Hodges, Quade Cooper's Wallabies future and plenty more.
Chris Coleman spoke with Grandstand’s Andrew Moore to discuss the Cowboy’s big win over the Storm as well as a casting his eye towards next week’s Grand Final. Quentin Hull then reviewed the West Coast Eagles' win over North Melbourne which will see them face off against Hawthorn in the Grand Final, as well as giving his two cents on the all-Queensland NRL final. Finally, Tim Gavel discussed Wales’ stunning upset over England in the Rugby World Cup as well as previewing the Wallabies' match against Uruguay.
Chris Coleman spoke with Grandstand’s Adam White to discuss the Hawks’ big win which sees them through to yet another grand final, as well as previewing tonight’s second preliminary final. Matt Logue from Big League Magazine then talked NRL finals before finally, John Stensholt, co-author of “A-League: The Inside Story of the Tumultuous First Decade” discussed his new book which looks back in detail at the A-Leagues’ short yet rich history.
Andrew Mayes spoke with Big League Magazine’s Fi Bollen to preview this weekend’s NRL semi finals. Gerard Whateley then cast his eye over the two big AFL clashes in the west before finally, a sleep-deprived Brett McKay from The Roar got us up to speed with all the latest from the Rugby World Cup.
We get the latest on the Rugby World Cup from the Guardian's Martin Pengelly and John Davidson; speak with Golf Australia Magazine's Steve Keipert about Jason Day's rise to the top of the world rankings; and cross to Grandstand's Alex Young in Glasgow, where Great Britain has just beaten Australia in the semi-finals of the David Cup.
Scott Rollinson was in the chair as we crossed to Japanese rugby journalist Rich Freeman after their massive upset win over the Springboks. Andrew Moore was on board to chat NRL finals as was Martin Blake with the latest on North Melbourne's win in the AFL and Peter Marcato joined us after the Aussies went down 2-1 in their Davis Cup quest, losing the crucial doubles contest.
The Rugby World Cup kicked off - we crossed to Twickenham for the analyses of journalists Shelvin Chand and John Davidson after England's win over Fiji, before speaking with Grandstand’s James Coventry in Adelaide about the Crows' loss in week two of the AFL finals.
Andrew Mayes looked ahead to the weekend’s finals in the AFL and NRL with Grandstand’s Gerard Whateley and Big League's Fi Bollen, while the latest racing controversy was discussed with The Age’s Patrick Bartley.
We wrap up a huge weekend of finals footy with Big League Magazine’s Matt Logue and AFL journalist Martin Blake, and cross to the UK to speak with Grandstand’s Adam Collins after Australia wraps up the one-day series against England.
The winner of the US Open bows out – we cross to The Australian’s Courtney Walsh at Flushing Meadows; we delve into the world of sport marketing with CEO of Moore Sports International Jason Moore; and we look at why the FFA is ignoring Australia’s first World Cup team with Jesse Fink, author of "Fifteen Days in June".
Mayesy got all fired up with footy finals fever, kicking things off with Fi Bollen, Editor of Big League Magazine who previewed this weeken''s clashes as well as talked off field matters as well. Gerard Whateley then gave us his thought's on how the AFL final match ups will play out over the weekend before finally, Courtney Walsh from The Australian checked in from Flushing Meadows as the tournament reaches its crescendo.
Mayesy spoke to Trey Wingo in the USA, host of ESPN's 'NFL Live' to get the US opinion on the Jarrod Hayne fairytale. Yep, even we've succumbed to Hayne fever. Matt Logue from Big League Magazine then chatted NRL and looked ahead to week one of the finals series and then Ash Browne from afl.com.au did likewise with the AFL. Finally, Courtney Browne from The Australian then got us up to speed with all the latest from the US Open and discussed Sam Stosur's run.
Chris Coleman spoke with The Australian’s Courtney Walsh in New York for all the latest from the US Open. Rohan Connolly, senior AFL writer with The Age then discussed the contentious point of AFL teams resting players before finally, NFL journalist Josh Wye discussed Jarryd Haynes' latest impressive performance as D-Day looms for the final cut with the 49ers.
Mayesy spoke to Courtney Walsh from The Australian in New York for the latest from the US Open. Fi Bollen, editor at Big league magazine then previewed all the NRL action as finals draw closer before finally, Gerard Whateley talked all things AFL.
Andrew Mayes spoke with Big League Magazine's Matt Logue to wrap all the weekend's NRL action. Afl.com.au's Ash Browne then talked all things AFL as the finals draw closer. Steve Kiepert from Golf Australia Magazine then discussed Jason Day's hot streak after yet another win in the States this morning before finally, Damian Lovelock gave his Monday rant touching the Premier League, the Jamaican relay team and the NRL finals race.
Chris Coleman spoke to Patrick Bartley, racing editor for The Age to look back on the life and achievements of legendary trainer Bart Cummings. Grandstand's Andrew Moore then discussed the race to the NRL finals as well as a preview for today's NRL clashes. Luke Pentony then wrapped another eventful day at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing. Finally, Grandstand's Al Nicholson previewed today's AFL games.
Chris Coleman spoke to Grandstand's Adam Collins in Hove after the Australian women's cricket team regained the Women's Ashes. Adam White then discussed Geelong missing the finals series as well as previewing the remaining AFL games as the finals draw closer. Finally, tennis journalist Karen Lyon discussed Serena Williams and her bid to become the best the game has ever seen.
Andrew Mayes talked all things AFL with Grandstand’s Gerard Whateley before Big League Magazine editor Fi Bollen discussed the week’s talking points in the NRL. Grandstand’s Luke Pentony then discussed Usain Bolt's win in the 200 metres at the World Athletics Championships before finally, Melbourne City midfielder Erik Paartalu talked about their run in the FFA Cup as well as how their A-League build-up is tracking.
Andrew Mayes spoke to Adam Collins in London to wrap up the Aussies' win in the Ashes dead rubber. Grandstand's Luke Pentony spoke from Beijing about Usain Bolt's win in the 100m at the World Athletics Championships. Matty Logue from Big League magazine then talked all things NRL as finals draw closer. Finally, Daniel Garb from Foxsports UK wrapped up all the weekend's EPL action.
Back on dry land, marathon swimmer Chloe McCardel tells us about her triple crossing of the English Channel; we get the lowdown from the Sydney Darts Masters with Phil "The Baker" Birchall; and we cross to London and Grandstand's Adam Collins for the latest on the Ashes.
Joe Sullivan spoke to Grandstand's Adam Collins to discuss Australia's great day in the fifth Test against England. Grandstand's Tim Gavel then ran his eye over the Wallabies' World Cup squad off the back of yesterday's announcement. Big League magazine's Matt Logue then praised the Bulldogs' win over Souths last night as well as casting his eyes over today's games in the NRL. Finally, Luke Pentony spoke to Joe from Beijing to preview the World Athletics Championships which kick off today.