The Sports Desk: Recent Episodes
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This is The Sports Desk's 2025Christmas Special.
Featuring Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Tanish Prabhu, Jack Huggett, Justin Schwarze, Yianni Kottaras, Matilda McDermott and Jason Evans.
This program marks Jason's last show as a SYN Media volunteer.
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For the final time this year, The Sportsdesk hits the airwaves and it's a melancholic vibe in the studio as we bid farewell to THE great man, Liam Cole. A man responsible for a lot of the success the show has seen and someone loved within the family on the desk. He's with Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng for a show that is truely for the cricket lovers, discussing the third Ashes test and the BBL.
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The final Monday installment for the year and there's a real sentimental feel in the studio, certainly for Ethan Rigg. His weekend of sport was mixed, England 2-0 down, but it wasn't all doom and gloom as Everton close in on Europe and Lando Norris is champion of the world. The flip side is the shared sadness for Oscar Piastri by Yianni Kottaras and Jack Huggett. Ella Zammit returning from Japan lifted the energy, as she always does, as well as providing a review of all that has been achieved this year by this incredible crew!
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A hot show on The Sports Desk for your Friday night! Justin Schwarze leads the way through a collection of sporting moments of the year, as the desk meets Spotify for a wrapped, where Jerry Ng reflects once more on North Melbourne's monster year. Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu are both entranced by the second Ashes test in Brisbane, where despite a Joe Root century, England's bowlers have the visitors on the back foot once more.
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The penultimate Monday show of the year sees Ethan Rigg and Yianni Kottaras excited about the spice of Formula 1's three-driver title fight. Jerry Ng is delighted as North Melbourne go back-to-back, the second test promises to shine under lights in Brisbane and Jack Huggett gives a rundown of OKC dominance in the NBA.
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The final weekend of sport before summer kicks in, all to be covered on The Sportsdesk. Justin Schwarze thrilled by the stunning run of OKC in the NBA, Jerry Ng excired at the prospect of back-to-back North Melbourne AFLW premierships, Liam Cole on a power trip and Tanish Prabhu after a taste of 2026, confirms that Cummins and Hazelwood miss the second Ashes test.
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Never a dull week in the world of sport, with Formula 1 having a bombshell doung disqualification for McLaren, leaving the door open for Max Verstappen's title charge. Despite that, Ethan Rigg and Jerry Ng aren't too worried about the prospect of Norris losing out, nor are Tanish Prabhu and Yianni Kottaras about Oscar Piastri's chance of a comeback. Australia defeat England in Perth on day 2 of the first Ashes test and a big week for AFLW as Brisbane and North Melbourne battle again for the premiership cup.
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The fire and fury of the Ashes has hit the studio, where with wickets tumbling on day 1 in Perth, Tanish Preabhu, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Justin Schwarze discuss the English woes and Weatherald's early departure. A huge week of AFLW, coaches sacked and finals heating up. As well as the AFL draft, bringing feel-good tales of a new generation.
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A huge week of sport coming up with the Ashes starting on Friday, with Ella Zammit and Ethan Rigg offering perspectives from both sides of cricket's oldest rivalry. A big week of NBA action has Jack Huggett wondering, are the Nuggets still contenders? Sky Sports Halo was a real talking point in the week, the panel giving their takes. Yianni Kottaras marvels a bright new era for Greece, who beat a World Cup bound Scotland, who join Norway and the Republic of Ireland on their way to North America in 2026.
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Happy Friday on The Sports Desk, a heavy focus on cricket with Ashes fast approaching and the WBBL kicking off, as covered by Tanish Prabhu, Ella Zammit, Jerry Ng and a Movember embracing Liam Cole. The AFLW finals are truely hotting up, as well as the world of the NBA
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In Brazil, Lando Norris has the championship within his grasp as he now sits one full race win of points ahead of the Driver's grid. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras weigh up the likelihood of that gap closing courtesy of Max Verstappen or Oscar Piastri. Mercedes had a fantastic race, now sitting second in the Constructors and Kimi Antonelli's career best finish to boot.
Liverpool are continuing to stumble with a Man City 3-0 thrashing. Man U' spark an impressive comeback to draw with Tottenham. Arsenal lose their winning streak, but only to a draw via a valiant Sunderland.
The Roos cook a goaless Hawks, Carlton take a finals victory over the Eagles, the Lions threaten to become the next formidable conquerors after defeating the Demons, and the Crows put the Saints out of their misery, making the AFLW finals series a rather intriguing chase. Elsewhere the team attempt to seek & destroy the incoming 2026 Wild Card round.
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To become a SYN success story, one must continue to progress forward in one's aspiring career, and that is what Matilda McDermott will be embarking upon in Adelaide after this edition of The Sports Desk. For one final time, she reviews the week in AFLW, where North Melbourne complete their second consecutive undefeated Home & Away season and doing so by trouncing the next best in the league, Hawthorn. Concerns are raised after a disappointing year for the Tigers, and Carlton celebrate, as a finals campaign has come to town.
The rest of the team, Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras break down how Australia on Halloween night directed a cricket themed horror film at the MCG against India, although vengeance was secured in a chilly Hobart sequel. The weekend's results lead to a discussion as to how prepared are the Aussie cricket lineups shaping with The Ashes just three weeks away.
The Melbourne Cup gets previewed, the hearts of baseball fans break for the Blue Jays and a massive week of Premier League Football, complete with a Declan Rice spotlight, is under review.
Matilda also gets a very specially dedicated Minute Mondays to poignantly end her Sports Desk tenure.
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Spooky season hits The Sportsdesk! A halloween show is a rarity, but always throws up something special and this week it was the debut as host for Tanish Prabhu, as he's joined by Liam Cole, Ella Zammit and Justin Scwarze. They discuss the scary hours ahead for Australian selectors as they start to finalise a squad for the first Ashes test in Perth. Staying in cricket, India come to town in a T20 at the MCG. The Jillaroos enter into a huge clash against New Zealand without star Tamika Upton. Over in the USA, the NBA season is hotting up and the Blue Jays win a huge one on the road in the World Series. The final round before finals in the AFLW, with finals places on the line, what shocks can be thrown up?
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Take note on how many Oasis references Ethan Rigg makes on tonight's Sports Desk.
He alongside Matilda McDermott, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras call for Oscar Piastri to dig out his soul and soldier on as teammate, Lando Norris dominates the Mexico GP and takes the Championship lead by one single, solitary point. Max Verstappen podiums again, Charles Leclerc performs 40 laps on medium tyres and Oliver Bearman finishes 4th in an absolute belting of a drive.
Liverpool are in a 4 losses freefall, Manchester United is getting it's act together. Sunderland shocks the system.
In AFLW, the Roos keep on hopping, the Hawks supporters attempt to make their cases as the club that are only true formidable opponents to them.
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It's Justin Schwarze in the host chair leading the festivities alongside Jerry Ng and Liam Cole celebrating the return of the NBA. The big news being 'The Alien' and the Spurs dunking Dallas. OKC go 2-0 in back-to-back OT. And the Grizzlies have been watching too much of 'The Godfather' franchise.
Cooper Connolly is the steady hand that sealed an ODI series victory for Australia against India.
In AFLW, it's still stumping the team as to who is stopping North Melbourne. Instead, the attention switches to the AFLW All-Australian Squad, where a new segment makes it's debut called, Liam's Locks. Where Liam makes the guarantee of 15 players being selected for one of football's highest honours.
Joining them is Monday's Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett, bringing across Monday sports coverage like a rapid fire review of the week in NHL and a special preview of the F1 Mexico Grand Prix.
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A week of scorching weather in Melbourne and some scorching headlines hit The Sports Desk. Justin Schwarze, Jack Huggett, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu all discuss a massive trade period, as well as India's trip down under for the ODI series against Australia. Can Erling Haaland continue his hot form as City take on Everton? The team let you know their thoughts on that and everything football related.
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Back into the wilderness is the now sacked Forest coach, Ange Postecoglou, after only just 39 days in the job. Only one of many crazy narratives to dive into on The Sports Desk. Jean-Philippe Mateta nets a hat-trick in Crystal Palace's draw with Bournemouth. Erling Haaland sinks Everton all on his own, Arsenal take another win on the killing road, and Liverpool fall to Man United 2-1, the Red Devils first win in Anfield in 10 years.
The question is asked again for AFLW fans. Who can seriously stop North Melbourne? Cases are made for the Demons and the Hawks, as well as a Round 10 review.
In F1, not since Wrestlemania 41 has a triple threat battle had this high stakes with Max Verstappen's big victory in Texas carving a potential path generational comeback to a 5th world title. Oscar Piastri's form continues to slip, and the second placed, Lando Norris, isn't carrying the same burden as the current leader or the 3rd placed title chaser, which could entail an incremental closing of the gap and claim the ultimate prize for McLaren and Britain.
That's The Sports Desk, with Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras
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Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras turn The Sports Desk into a celebration for the Australian Championship match between South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic. Football in Australia is brewing something special.
NHL coverage returns to the program for the first time in months, hear all about the teams who have gotten off to the best starts after the first week and the season's storylines to follow.
It's also the episode where the team introduce their fellow presenters and the beloved Sports Desk community to the strangest niche sports that exist in the world.
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Cricket has come around to slide onto The Sports Desk Friday team's, well... desk.
Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu tip their hats to the remarkable century of Beth Mooney in Australia's ODI World Cup victory over Pakistan after a 7/76 peril. Tanish breaks down how India falls to South Africa in their respective World Cup match.
Pat Cummins might be on the sidelines with the Ashes fast approaching, does Steve Smith return to the captaincy position?
Who can possibly stop North Melbourne in the AFLW? Adelaide vs West Coast is the game to watch this weekend and danger for the Saints, Liam claims, as they meet the 'Pies.
Also tonight, a Trade Period update and a return of the ever controversial Sports Desk staple: Unpopular Opinions.
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An action packed time of year in sport, where everything hots up for the summer ahead. One which currently for Australia may not be off to the brightest start, Glenn Maxwell out of the ODI series against New Zealand. Where Bayern were off to a bright start in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest struggled in the Europa League, leaving Liam Cole and Jerry Ng to wonder if Ange is under pressure already. A massive week of AFLW and Australia got a massive win against New Zealand in the Women's ODI World Cup.
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Sports Desk or Rowdy Desk?
Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Yianni Kottaras, a jet lagged Ella Zammit and caffeine pumped Matilda McDermott congregate for the most intense Formula 1 debate of the year. Calling for McLaren to declare an official primary and secondary driver between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a 1st lap clash in Singapore. A race ultimately won by Mercedes', George Russell.
Brisbane crush the Melbourne bias at the desk by way of the Broncos fighting back to win their 7th NRL Premiership, defeating the Melbourne Storm in a kingdom conquering comeback from half time.
In the Premier League, Leeds in defeat were spirited, Arsenal stand tall up top from a 2-0 win and by way of Liverpool falling to Chelsea. Elsewhere, Everton come from behind to defeat Crystal Palace in stoppage time and Man City smoulder Brentford.
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The review show of the year! Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras sadistically designate Cats supporter, Jack Huggett, to lead you through the breakdown of how Brisbane defeated Geelong to secure the first back-to-back premiership since the 2010's, and is it a sign for a future three-peat repeat?
It's not the only Grand Final to talk about, Melbourne Storm take on the dynasty conquering Brisbane Broncos. A titanic clash for Sunday. Big predictions are made.
Also a deep dive into match day in the Premier League.
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The 2025 AFL Grand Final is this Saturday and The Sports Desk Monday and Friday team have come together like never before to preview the Premiership Clash between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions, not from the SYN studios, but from the RMIT University TV precinct.
Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott, Justin Schwarze, Jack Huggett and Ella Zammit Breakdown the stories that got both the Cats and the Lions to the Big Dance, the match-ups to look out for once the ball is bounced and reflect on the 2025 AFL season as a whole.
Tanish Prabhu also got to mingle amongst fellow Footy players, fans and commentators alike to get their thoughts on which team hoists the Premiership cup.
Jerry also catches up with North Melbourne AFLW star Emma Kearney for an exclusive interview about North Melbourne's incredible recent success.
This is the first meeting in a Grand Final between the Lions and the Cats in VFL/AFL history. This game will bring a first time occasion in an era where first times are rare to come by.
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In the week of Australian sport's magnum opus waiting in the wings. Aussies are doing the nation proud across the world, particularly in the World Athletics Championship. In footy, Prelim' week is considered 'Footy Christmas' and the rewards of a Grand Final spot for a year's great work go to Geelong and Brisbane, the weekend review dives into the stars of the game that booked the tickets to the big dance for their team.
Rivalries aplenty in the Premier League, Liverpool defeat Everton, Man United take a 3-1 win in a bizarre encounter and the massive clash between Arsenal/Man City and surprise of the weekend sees Sunderland sitting 7th.
The podium in Azerbaijan stood as Verstappen, Russell and Sainz. Piastri crashes out early as Baku's only DNF. Yuki Tsunoda puts in his best race of the year. But it is Carlos Sainz and Williams that have captured the imagination.
All that and more, on The Sports Desk. Hosted by the amped up team of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras.
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Prelim final week in Melbourne is always a huge one, especially with a Victorian home double header. For Tanish Prabhu's Collingwood, they welcome the Lions on Saturday in hopes to return to the final Saturday of September. Ella Zammit's Hawks take on a famous old foe in Geelong, another chapter to one of footy's greatest rivalries is about to be written. Jerry Ng keeps up with the Aussies competing in the World Athletics Championship, with two bronze medals added. In the world of football, Justin Schwarze welcomes back the UEFA Champions League where Liverpool left it late (again) and Mbappe bagged a brace.
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It starts with recapping Week 1 of the NRL Finals, the Panthers strike again in hostile territory. Melbourne Storm capitalise on a rockin' victory at AAMI Park, and one singular point split the Raiders and the Broncos to decide the Prelim'.
In the Premier League, Ange's Nottingham start poorly against Arsenal. Aston Villa still haven't scored, and West Ham's defence is causing speculation amongst the team as to whether the road ahead is relegation.
The AFL semi-finals saw history continue to be written, Minor Premiers, Adelaide were ousted in straight sets with the fatal blow delivered by the Hawks. For the club's first finals campaign since 2017, What defines the season of the Crows? Conversely, a breakdown was required to assess the Hawthorn victory. Elsewhere, the first Q-Clash final saw the stamping out of the magical Gold Coast maiden finals voyage. Brisbane now stare down the Collingwood army for an MCG prelim'. Bigger still, a Geelong Supporter and two Hawks supporters grace the desk to preview the Friday night, tense, storied rivalry clash.
That's all on The Sports Desk. Hosted by Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit & Yianni Kottaras.
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In races for all the glory happening all over the world, The Sports Desk team of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras recap the wild first week of AFL Finals where the original Sun, David Swallow, poetically seals the history making moment of the Gold Coast Suns' first win in September. As their victory shatters any ceiling placed in their way, it's now the question of just how much bracket busting the club is now capable of. Hawthorn slayed the Giants despite a 3rd Quarter tidal wave of goals, intending to lay waste of a grand hurrah. Weddle, Newcombe and Chol make sure there are still chapters to be written in this silver screen story.
Monza was a Verstappen procession, thus the drama was to be found elsewhere, like Oscar Piastri being ordered to swap positions with Lando Norris following a slow pit stop. The performance of Isack Hadjar has caught the eye of the team as well.
Also, the NRL Finals are kicking into gear, a preview of the weekend in rugby is delivered. It feels like a tight contest across the board.
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A big weekend ahead for the city of Melbourne with the AFL finals kicking off, Tanish Prabhu's Magpies have already booked their place in September's penultimate week, while Toby Hansen's Brisbane will be looking to do the same up against Geelong. The US Open has seen its fair share of departures this week, as Jerry Ng rounds out all the action in the United States. Justin Schwarze spills the tea on NBA salary caps and Liam Cole dives into Leverkusen's sacking of Erik Ten Hag, merely a month into his tenure.
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Spring is here in Melbourne! However, for Jack Huggett and Manchester City the winter blues remain, as they suffered back-to-back defeats. Jack Grealish is blooming at Everton, much to the delight of Ethan Rigg. In Formula 1, Oscar Piastri capitalises on Lando Norris' misfortune as Yianni Kottaras reaffirms the Aussie's title hopes. A big week for AFL, Ella Zammit runs down the AFLW season starting to take shape, while it's time for finals.
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Veteran duo Liam Cole and Jerry Ng invite The Sports Desk famity into a chat with two friends talking sport, where the microphones just happen to be live.
Barriers are broken by former West Coast Eagle, Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual. And best wishes are sent to comedian Dave Hughes, Slalom champion & flag bearer, Jess Fox and Cricket icon Michael Clarke for all their respective health scares during the week.
In greater analysis, Manchester United lose in penalties to GRIMSBY! Yes, Grimsby. How does a once mighty club like Man U fall to this level?
Jerry also takes a deeper look in the Premier League overall across the weekend, plus an update in the US Open, the Aussie women, Daria Kasatkina and Priscilla Hon have very tough matches awaiting but there is a case to be made for them both to continue forward. On the men's side, a 'Burning Question' rocks the desk.
In AFL, The AFLW is in it's Indigenous Round. Plenty to preview with a special look at the Dreamtime Clash between the Tigers and the Bombers. In the men's division, the All-Australian team was announced. Let's analyse that!
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To unpack this past weekend needs a very astute and keen-eyed group of sports watchers to sit at The Sports Desk. Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras preview Zandvoort and who are the frontrunners. Chelsea win big, Man City fall to Tottenham, and... well... it wasn't a good weekend for Leeds.
Who are the teams impressing Matilda after the first two rounds in the AFLW? And in Round 24, Collingwood aren't convincing the footy fans looking to smell some blood amongst the team for only escaping the 'Dees. Freo book a finals spot, and even with 23 behinds, Brisbane secure a top 4 finish to the dismay of Hawks supporters.
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It smells like promotions are being handed out on The Sports Desk as Justin Schwarze has invited Ella Zammit on board for her Friday debut, as well as Jack Huggett to accompany Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu in a heated edition of Burning Questions, where the big calls are made right then and there. Who will win the AFL Premiership? Who will win the Premier League? Is Lewis Hamilton washed?
The teacher's red marker is also whipped out to some major sporting organisations in the firing line.
Otherwise, there's still a top 8 to decide with the final round of the AFL Home & Away season this weekend.
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Shaking things up on The Sports Desk for a Monday night. Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Jack Huggett converse about the opening Matchday in the Premier League. Liverpool pick up where they left off, Sunderland shock the system, and the very mention of Leeds summons Matilda McDermott to the studio to raise the stakes for their game against Everton.
North Melbourne won on the weekend! That means Jerry Ng is here to celebrate. Harry Sheezel tied the disposals record against the Tigers. Gunston boots seven against the Dees. Wanganeen-Milera has signed with the Saints to the dubious relief for their supporters, and the Crows defeat the Pies for the first time in nearly nine years to cement the top spot on the ladder.
The Sports Desk team also welcome the latest debutante to the Monday panel in Yianni Kottaras, who joins in on the grand Premier League predictions and takes comfort in a dominant Carlton victory.
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The summer of cricket has started early in Darwin, Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu are amazed by Dewald Brevis' ton, as South Africa levelled the series. The football season in England is on the verge of kick off, Liverpool hosting Bournemouth to start the season. A season of change, will Arsenal finally win the league, how will Manchester City fair and how does Liverpool's defence go? Jerry Ng assessing the prospects of every club to start the season. The finals race is almost at its conclusion, a huge weekend of footy ahead can see some teams confirm their place.
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Sunny Monday, and the team are glowing. Exciting times as this edition of The Sports Desk features Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Jack Huggett in a pseudo Roundtable Discussion previewing the 2025-26 season of the English Premier League. Hear the team deep dive into the expectations of defending champions, Liverpool. Top of the table is a safe prediction, but is going back-to-back? Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea may continue be the formidable contenders and may be here to stay in the top four.
Talking relegation, wilder predictions are made. How does Ethan foresee Brentford as a team that will risk relegation this season? Or how about Ella making a case for Manchester United (yes, Manchester United) fall to relegation. Elsewhere, Jack predicts Everton making some improvements.
In Round 22 of the AFL, Geelong professionally get training done at the Cattery, Fremantle enter the top 4 by winning at the Adelaide Oval. Brisbane stumble at home against the Swans, the Western Bulldogs keep breathing down the Top 8's neck in an MCG epic. And the 1st placed Crows, amazingly, had to escape defeat from the 18th placed Eagles.
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Happy Friday from The Sportsdesk, who are taking you into an action packed weekend of sport! Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu relish in India drawing a series in England, Matilda McDermott takes you through the highs and lows of an enthrawling F1 season so far. Jerry gets a Saints shirt on to preview a huge week of AFL, one which sees the Pies already having their wings clipped by the Hawks.
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Melbourne is a city of champions once again on this Monday evening, as the Vixens win yet another title, much to the delight of Ella Zammit. Ethan Rigg's England have it all to lose on the final day of the final England vs India test. Lando Norris wins in Hungary to close the gap to Oscar Piastri, who's rise to the top of Formula One has brought huge joy to Matilda McDermott so far this season. While in the world of AFL, Jack Huggett is elated after another emphatic win for Geelong, which sees the Cats get another big percentage boost in the race for a top four finish.
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It's the team of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Justin Schwarze gathering around at an impromptu debate stage for The Sports Desk.
Burning Questions makes its return after a long hiatus discussing the worth of Harley Reid's next contract, Jack Silvagni's contract, off-season winners in the NBA, even predicting who goes all the way and wins the NBL.
India are currently 6/204 after one day down at the Oval against England, the team assess England's bowling depth. That said, the batting has been strong and how the pitch plays out may put them in the control of the series outcome.
In AFL, the Bulldogs defeat a top 8 side, by 88 points, against the modern rival. Statement made!
Pressure is now on for the Hawks who travel to Adelaide Oval and attempt to stone the Crows under the Friday night lights, and the Suns can't fumble against the Tigers at home. 'Pies/Lions on Saturday night entices the team as a 'Game of the Year' prospect, but it is St:Kilda vs North Melbourne that now holds the highest stakes for the team, as Liam and Jerry have put their gurnseys and their respective sporting dignity on the line.
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Big British bias infects this Monday evening as Ethan Rigg celebrates the Lions victory over the Wallabies and England retaining a series lead in a draw against India at Old Trafford. Though Piastri's Belgian victory gives Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Tanish Prabhu something to cheer about, even with the one hour twenty minute delay.
In AFL, the Bulldogs boost percentage in a Friday night training session, Gold Coast make a booming statement in the Q-Clash. Adelaide short circuit the Power and St:Kilda make AFL history at Marvel Stadium.
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All aboard the crazy Sports Desk Friday train as Liam Cole has returned to the drivers seat to preview a big weekend in sport with Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu. Liam and Tanish present their ideas to help save Test Cricket.
There is still a Test Match to sink your teeth into, as England vs India are in a high stakes clash at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Australia and the West Indies are competing in a T20 series.
The team review Hawthorn's win over Carlton on Thursday night and the Blues still cannot escape the microscopically dissected disappointment that is their 2025 season. What lies ahead for the rest of Round 20 in what is the round of enthralling interstate derby's. And the team debate the merit of Steven May's 3 week suspension.
What you gonna do this Friday night, as all the world's sport runs wild on you?
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The Legends Game has returned, and the legends of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit, Tanish Prabhu and Matilda McDermott are up and about for it. An early celebration was picked up in amongst a recap of the latest in the Tour de France. Matilda leads the preview for a huge preview of the Belgian Grand Prix, the first for Red Bull Racing without Christian Horner. Tanish and Ethan resume their respective nation's cricket hostilities as India vs England head to a 4th Test at Old Trafford.
In AFL, the Bulldogs are under the microscope after the prime time loss to the Lions. Hawthorn are 'flying' higher into the eight at the expense of Port Adelaide. Five wins for Richmond is an over-achievement in 2025, and Freo win at the 'G.
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Calling all footy fans! The Sports Desk Friday team have the ultimate footy preview prepared for Round 19, and they are 240 meat pies richer doing it. Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott and the pie supplier, Tanish Prabhu, dissect the Giants finals hype package at Marvel Stadium, give the most in depth analysis for a West Coast vs Richmond game in all of sports media, and find themselves giddy with excitement over the prospect over the Hawks/Port, Pies/Dockers and Crows/Suns clashes.
Justin also gives Sports Desk staple segment Minute Mondays a dash of Friday polish and tests the Friday team with a sporting quiz of his own.
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The Sports Desk are keeping warm relishing in the bottle jobs of various AFL Finals contenders. Ethan Rigg's Hawks had victory snatched away in the West. Jack Huggett's Cats let their top two aspirations slip against GWS. Tanish Prabhu wasn't pleased with Collingwood's first half performance on the Gold Coast, and Matilda McDermott's Tigers win in what's deemed the worst game of the season. At least it's a win, their opposition deserve the 9th circle of Dante's Inferno.
It also marks a cosmic encounter as Ethan and Tanish discuss how the paths to victory for England and India going into the final day of the Test at Lords are likely to be carved.
Matilda breaks down the emphatic Wimbledon victory of Iga Swiatek, a victory never seen before. As well as Jannik Sinner downing Carlos Alcaraz in 4 sets.
Also, Oscar Piastri makes a great model!
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Bluntly put, Carlton suck, according to Justin Schwarze on this Friday edition of The Sports Desk. How has it gone so wrong for a club pegged to be formidable finals contender at the season's beginning? As the rest of Round 18 is previewed, the big leap to contender-ship now rests with the Bulldogs, Crows, Suns, Giants and Dockers in a really hard weekend to predict.
Tanish Prabhu discusses the ramifications for Red Bull Racing after the seismic news of Team Principal, Christian Horner's sacking during the week after a 20 year dynasty building tenure. What does it mean for Max Verstappen?
And Jerry Ng has his eyes set upon Wimbledon. Reviewing the Anisimova/Sabalenka Semi-Final and the finals in both Men's and Women's over the weekend.
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What's the story for this Monday on The Sports Desk?Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett review Round 17 of AFL Footy, Fremantle is in their sights as the Flagmantle or Fraudmantle debate comes whispering back, and Adelaide seem to be the most exciting team to watch in the comp'. Where do they stand on the road to September?
Tanish Prabhu teleports into the studio to join the team in a wild and wet breakdown of Silverstone, Lando Norris wins on home soil, and that spelt an on-air punishment for Matilda. Yellow flags a plenty affecting Oscar Piastri, Verstappen has a spin and Hülkenberg finished on the podium!
Ethan and Ella also continue the tributes from the Friday team and across the world remembering the life and career of Liverpool's Diogo Jota.
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Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu and Monday's key anaylst, Jack Huggett have cricket on the agenda with India captain, Shabman Gill, shining at Edgbaston with a 269 run innings bound for the stuff of legends. With only one innings down the question becomes, who from the England batting order Tanish fears as the 2nd Test progresses. The Aussie top order batters are still failing to inspire anyone and the Cameron Green critics are getting louder. Elsewhere, how far can the Bulldogs go in September? How complete is the list? Conversely, is the Thursday night loss for North Melbourne indicative of where they're at? The team also preview rest of Round 17 is preview.
Most importantly, the team pay tribute and celebrate the life of Liverpool FC's, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away during the week aged 28. Let's take moment to remember the player and the person.
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As well as reviewing the returns at the end of this financial year, the week in sport delivered a monumental return on investment worldwide. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Jerry Ng review the latest chapter in a myriad of storylines in Formula 1 with a professional first/second finish for McLaren in Austria. Antonelli and Verstappen have an early race bump, and the middle of the grid show some plucky signs. Australia defeat the West Indies in the First Test and despite two tests still to play, the team are glimpsing into what the top order batting lineup struggles entail as the Ashes keep creeping closer.
In AFL, Round 16 gets reviewed, and it is the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle that a generating the most excitement across the competition.
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Plenty to review on what is normally the night of previews on The Sports Desk for a Friday evening.
Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Toby Hansen discuss some harsh realities facing some class Test Cricket sides as Australia's batters are merely surviving against the West Indies, and according to Tanish, India really could have defeated England at Headingley but some things must be fixed. Carlton might be in dire straights after a ghastly loss to Port Adelaide, is there any flicker of hope left? The rest of Round 16 in the AFL is previewed.
Australian Basketball gets a chance to be celebrated as four Australian players have been drafted into the NBA. And Justin gets to say his piece on his beloved OKC being crowned NBA Champions. Reveling in the afterglow, he is.
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A weekend of sporting talking points, of drama, despair and elation, as well as some new eras dawning. All of which is covered on The Sportsdesk, where Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu discuss the need for player protection to be improved and attended to in a better manner after Jude Bellingham put off surgery to play in the Club World Cup. England and India are locked in an arm wrestle first test at Headingly, KL Rahul standing out on a batters' wicket. The city of Oklahoma celebrates its first NBA title, beating Indiana in game 7 of the NBA Finals. Geelong have an off night and are the Suns under the pump? All the big questions from a big weekend of footy.
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A little bit of a switch up on the panel for your Friday evening on The Sportsdesk. Justin Schwarze debuts as host, alongside Matilda McDermott, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and special guest Jason Evans! Unfortunately for Jason, the Oilers were beaten by the Panthers in 6 for the Stanley Cup Finals, Sinner and Gauff suffer Wimbledon set-backs, the NBA finals are red hot, as are the Dockers in the AFL.
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Always a momentous weekend in sport and who else to bring it all to you than The Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett, Tanish Prabhu and Matilda McDermott talk about the heroics of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada as South Africa defeat Australia in the World Test Final. Lando Norris crashes into Oscar Piastri, prematurely ending his Canadian Grand Prix and bringing into question his title credentials, as George Russell wins in Canada. Hawthorn are back in a big way, as they push for a top 4 finish and the return, at last, of Minute Mondays.
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Scary hours as Friday the 13th hits the Sportsdesk studios. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu bringing you all of the shocks from the sporting world. None bigger than Carlos Alcaraz, who came back from defending match poing to win the French Open at Roland Garros. Pat Cummins takes 6 as Australia, for now, lead South Africa in the World Test Final at Lord's. In the world of footy, a rough night for St.Kilda as their hopes of finals footy take a huge hit.
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The best show on the airwaves is ready once again to bring you into a big weekend of sport! Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng, Toby Hansen and Tanish Prabhu go into game 1 of the NBA Finals as Indiana and Tyrese Haliburton stun OKC. A huge weekend of footy as the Hawks rebound against the Dogs, Tassie's AFL future hangs in the balance as the state looks set for another election. Kohli and RCB finally have their IPL title. Over in France Coco Gauff and Sabalenka are set for a massive women's final, as the men's turn to the semis at Roland Garros.
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Melbourne was the envy of the sporting world at the weekend, but before all that, the show welcomed Ella Zammit to The Sportsdesk family. She joins Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu as they discuss the appointment of Joe Montemurro as Matildas manager. In Formula 1, Oscar Piastri wins again in Barcelona to hold a 10-point lead over Lando Norris. Max Verstappen having a weekend to forget after a collision with George Russell. PSG are champions of Europe for the first time, demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 on an emotional night fot Luis Enrique and the Parisiennes. The Magpies cliped the wings of the Hawks and the Dockers are bulding momentum in the AFL.
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One of the biggest sporting weekends of the season and who better to take you into it than The Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu preview the UEFA Champions League final, as Inter play PSG, Roland Garros allows the world's stars to shine in the world of tennis. The Hawks and Magpies clash to highlight a massive weekend of AFL footy.
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Melbourne prepares for one of its biggest sporting weekends in quite some time with the A-Leagues Grand Final to be played between Victory and City. To bring you that and more is Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu. They cover the controversy at Old Trafford in the final day of the Premier League season, the new leadership group in the Indian test ranks, the big questions from an action-packed AFL round and Lando Norris closing in on Piastri after his win in Monaco.
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Huge week of sport to recap and Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Justin Schwarze, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng are here to bring you all of it on The Sportsdesk. England rack up the runs against Zimabawe, but the biggest news is that Ange delivers the Europa League to Tottenham. Their end of a trophy drought will give hope to Knicks fans, as they make the conference finals, alongside a massive weekend of footy.
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Autumn may be drawing to an end, however in Melbourne you'd never know it with how the city shines, as does tonight's Sportsdesk team. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng bring you all the biggest news from the sporting world, as well as the discussion around a mental health round in the AFL. Max Verstappen wins in Imola to set up a mega Monaco Grand Prix and the Premier League top 4 race heats up. Everton and Ethan bid farewell to Goodison Park, the beloved home of the toffees since 1892. The AFL round review and the NBA Conference Finals preidctions all in an action-packed show.
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A massive show on The Sportsdesk this Friday and who better than Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Justin Schwarze to take you into the weekend. The NBA conference finals are here and Justin has all you need for our finals contending teams, the Champions League race in the Premier League may be the closest ever with some huge match-ups and the Sir Doug Nicholls round, one of the highlights of the AFL calendar, is upon us.
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The sun is shining, the grass is green and The Sportsdesk is on the airwaves to round out a perfect afternoon. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss Xabi Alonso's departure from Leverkusen, who will fill the number 4 spot for India as Kohli retires and their picks for the NBA Championship. In the Premier League Southampton escape an unwanted record, as the top 4 race reaches boiling point. The hawks continue to restore the feeling and are the Suns contenders? All that answred on SYN 90.7FM.
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A glorious Friday evening in Melbourne kicked off perfectly by The Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze and Tanish Prabhu discuss an all-time Champions League epic as Inter beat Barcelona to the final, in the other semi PSG got the job done against Arsenal. The NBA playoffs in full swing, OKC head to Denver with the series tied and the lads preview a massive weekend of AFL.
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A truely crazy Monday as a fire alarm has shortened the show, however The Sportsdesk powered on after all was cleared. Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett were joined by Harper Pestinger from Get Cereal to discuss the weekend of footy, as well as Oscar Piastri's dominance in Miami.
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After a long break, The Sportsdesk is finally back on a Friday night to give you the perfect start to the weekend. Liam Cole, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu discuss which of our beloved Sportsdesk family top the aura charts. In the football world, European semi-finals are discussed and just how big a Europa League title would be for Spurs. A big week of footy ahead and who better to bring you all the news on SYN 90.7FM.
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The Sportsdesk has returned from its Easter break with an action-packed show! Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu discuss Oscar Piastri's lead in the F1 World Championship and whether or not McLaren may be facing a tough team test. In the Premier League, Liverpool have secured the title in Arne Slot's first season at Anfield. Over in the world of cricket, a second new ball could be added to the ODI side of the game, while Nick Daicos and Collingwood lead a big weekend of footy.
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What better way to get over the Monday blues than tuning into an action-packed episode of The Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Matilda McDermott discuss Max Verstappen's dominant win at the Japanese GP as McLaren's lack of ruthlessness maybe hurt them. In the Premier League Arsenal's draw at Everton is a point gained on Liverpool, however the title race still looks wrapped up, and St. Kilda had yet another dominant win while the Giants rebounded in this weekend's AFL action.
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Big week of sport around the world and who better to bring you all of it than Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze on SYN 90.7FM. Tanish celebrating, as were Liverpool after their big derby win in the Premier League. Justin brings all of the NBL trade rumours during their silly season and what is going on at Carlton? Their horror start to the season leads the AFL round preview.
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Autumn is well and truely here, so to give you some warmth Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu are on The Sportsdesk on SYN 90.7FM. Sergio Perez may be back in F1 with Cadillac in 2026 as silly season rumours already are swirling, Brendan Doggett records best-ever Shield final figures as SA win for the first time in 29 years. In football, the FA Cup semis have been decided and over in the AFL Hawthorn are 4 from 4 while Geelong miss a huge chance against Brisbane.
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End the week in the best way possible, by listening to The Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng discuss the Aussie influence on March Madness over in the USA. The IPL is here and Jofra Archer's form is already making headlines, The Hawks' NBL Finals triumph is delved into and the Bombers get the job done against Port Adelaide.
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Monday is never usually anyone's favourite of the week, however on SYN 90.7FM The Sportsdesk team of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Jerry Ng are ready to take away any Monday blues. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's first game as England boss, Oscar Piastri's win at the Chinese Grand Prix and the mounting pressure on Liam Lawson in the world of F1. In footy, North Melbourne's massive win over the Demons, the high-flying Hawks and Geelong's continued Marvel woes against St. Kilda.
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After a long working week, what better to drive you home than The Sportsdesk on SYN 90.7FM. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng discuss the controversy around Usman Khawaja and QLD cricket, a rule change ahead of the IPL season, Lewis Hamilton's first race for Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix and are the Hawks the real deal in 2025? The burning questions answered and a look ahead to the weekend's footy.
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F1 fever grips Melbourne over the weekend and here to bring you all the action on SYN 90.7FM is the team of Ethan Rigg, Tanish Prabhu, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett. They discuss the chaotic first race that Lando Norris came out on top of and the winners and losers at Albert Park. Round 1 of the AFL season, as the Tigers stun the Blues and the Hawks set the early pace. Meanwhile over in England, it's Geordie joy, as Newcastle win their first trophy in 56 years, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.
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Few things make a Melbourne autumn better than the return of the AFL, however on SYN 90.7FM The Sportsdesk does just that. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu are the star-studded team to discuss an amazing win for Richmond over Carlton at the MCG, as well as looking ahead to the rest of the weekend's AFL action. Over in Europe, the UEFA Champions League continues a round of 16 filled with controversy.
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It's race week in Melbourne! The city lights up for Formula 1, as does the crew of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu as they preview the weekend of speed ahead at Albert Park. Who needs a fast start more and who will top motorsport? All questions are answered, as well as the Premier League recap, India win the Champions Trophy, footy's return and the Hawks start with a flyer, all on SYN 90.7FM.
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The AFL season starts and Footy is back! Here to bring you the rundown on the season ahead is the pannel of Liam Cole, Toby Hansen, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and a Friday debut for Jack Huggett. They bring you all the action from the Champions League round of 16 and the business end of the ICC Champions Trophy on SYN 90.7FM.
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A huge week of sport is upon us and bringing you all the action on SYN 90.7FM is Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu as they discuss the AFL's Opening Round dilemma, as Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall on the Queensland coast. A whirlwind of predictions for the upcoming season follow, as well as the Champions Trohpy semi-finals, the FA Cup round-up and the Australian Under-20s Asian Cup triumph.
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As summer closes in Melbourne, The Sportsdesk continues to bring the heat on SYN 90.7FM. The panel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss all of sport's burning questions, the comments made mid-week about the Matildas, the ICC Champions Trophy and whether or not Manchester United have lost their reputation as a destination club, following a turbulent season.
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Melbourne's finest weather and presenters graced the studio on Monday night, as the panel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu rounded out a big weekend of sport. Canada defeated the USA in the four nations hockey final, Josh Inglis' hundred proved too good for England and Pakistan's woes continued against rivals India. In the Premier League, the Gunners missfire at home to West Ham, allowing Liverpool to move 11 points clear.
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It's been an action packed week in the world of sport and our panel of Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and Toby Hansen are here to bring the best insight in the game. The lads discuss the mid-week drama of Bayern Munich vs Celtic, as well as M'bappe's brilliance for Real Madrid in the Champions League, the Champions' Trophy kicking off in the world of cricket. Will the world of football bring league action down under? That and all the burning questions can only be answered on SYN 90.7FM.
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The sun is out in Melbourne but it's The Sportdesk pannel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu that shine brightest. In an action packed show, they discuss Jannik Sinner's 3-month ban from tennis. Ange prevails against United to worsen Ruben Amorim's woes and Everton are revitalised under David Moyes over in the Premier League. Australia and England with ODI series to forget and the return of Minute Mondays on SYN 90.7FM.
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Happy Valentine's Day from The Sportsdesk! Sharing the love with you is the pannel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze as they go over all the drama of the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. The lads discuss whether Ange survives at Spurs and the chaotic final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, on top of every moment from a captivating summer of cricket, all on SYN 90.7FM.
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The Sports Desk is back on SYN 90.7FM in 2025! Ethan Rigg and Matilda McDermott are in the studio to bring you all the action from the Super Bowl, as Philadelphia smashed Kansas City. We also discuss all the events over the summer, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the AO summer of tennis.
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3 years, 2 days, 1 studio.
Sports Desk hosts spanning the last three years have congregated for a super special Holiday podcast to farewell the year. This is the kind of conversation that goes on between the team away from the airwaves.
Representing 2022, James Worth, who's appearance will mark his final show as a SYN Volunteer.
Representing 2023, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans
Representing 2024, Ethan Rigg, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze.
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It's the final the episode of The Sports Desk for 2024, as Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu look back into what was a huge year in sport. Jerry Ng's North Melbourne won their first premiership, and the crew dissect how Darren Crocker's side went through the season undefeated. The Melbourne Renegades won their first title in the WBBL, as Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu dissect how the Gades went from bottom place the year before, to top of the mountain. And the team celebrate by giving out some interesting awards from the show's 2024 year.
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It's the last week of the Sports Desk for 2024, but the class of Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett still oozes through Victorian cars this evening. The crew discuss the huge premiership from the North Melbourne AFLW side, going through the season undefeated - in what was a clinical performance. Red Bull are on the winners list once again, with Max Verstappen coming out trumps in Qatar, as Liverpool gain another step clear of top spot in the Premier League. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.
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The dynamic duo of Toby Hansen and Liam Cole drive The Sportsdesk family home this Friday evening. It will be a massive of women's sport, as the crew discuss the huge WBBL Decider at the MCG on Sunday and the AFLW Grand Final. They discuss which club is under the most pressure and the big matchups between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions. And the great man Liam Cole predicts whether the Renegades will face the Sydney Thunder or the Brisbane Heat. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.
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Looking for a laugh and to catch up on the weekend of sport? Well the Sports Desk has you covered this Monday evening, with Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett. The crew analyse what went wrong for the Aussies in the first test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, including Marnus Labuschagne's form woes. What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas for SYN's best flagship show, as they dissect the victory of Mercedes. And the Minute Monday's cheating scandal that will rock the Sports Desk family.
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Cricket fever has hit The Sports Desk this Friday, as Liam Cole, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng bring listeners the very best content. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins today, as the crew discuss whether the Indian's can win a three-peat in Australia. It's AFLW Prelim week, and Jerry Ng examines how his Kangaroos can get another Grand Final, with a win over Port Adelaide. With draft week finalised, the team go through the historic draft steals and blunders. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.
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Concerned your falling behind in the world of sport? Don't worry — the Sportsdesk crew, featuring Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett, have you covered this Monday evening. The crew chat all things cricket in the lead up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting this Friday. Basketball pundit Justin Schwarze gives his thoughts on the first month of the NBA season and the controversial crowd interaction at the Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers NBL game. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.
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The band are back together for your Friday evening on SYN 90.7 FM. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng bring their best analysis for the biggest stage — including their discussion of biggest fight of the year, Mike Tyson against YouTube sensation Jake Paul. In inspiration of Donald Trump's political comeback, the crew discuss their best sporting comeback memories and gee are there some great ones. But It's sudden death in the AFLW this weekend, where the Lions and Roos find out who they will face in the Prelims, as Lizelle Lee dominates in the WBBL.
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Growing up in a small Victorian town, riding was Leigh's life. 30 years ago, Leigh suffered an horrific fall broadcasted on national television. Woodgate was lucky to be alive after the incident, and it took her 15 years to repair her shattered body and mind, but she is tougher than most. She hopes that sharing her story will help inspire people to be the best version of themselves and persevere through obstacles .
To hear more from Leigh Woodgate visit: https://www.leighwoodgate.com
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The unstoppable force of The Sportsdesk continues to roll on for another fabulous Friday. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu talk through the amazing women's sport going on at the moment — including a big AFLW Finals series this weekend and the WBBL. Liam Cole goes on-on-one with former jumps rider Leigh Woodgate, as she shares her remarkable story of will power. The crew gives their expert advice on how to pull a 'sicky' and provide a few interesting unpopular opinions on SYN FM 90.7.
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What better way to cap off the perfect long weekend than listening to The Sportsdesk. Superstars Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett breakdown the upset no-one saw coming — that being the New Zealand cricket whitewash win against India. The crew talk through life without Erik Ten Hag, with Man United and Chelsea sharing the points and the big win for Tottenham. Max Verstappen gets back on the winners list at F1 São Paulo, as the season creeps closer to its end.
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Didn't get spooked on Halloween? Well The Sportsdesk this Friday is freaky good. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng digest and preview all the action from the sporting world. Erik Ten Hag said his goodbyes at Old Trafford this week, as Jerry Ng discusses Manchester United's replacement and where they go from here. As the weather heats up, so is the race for the opening spot in Australia's men's cricket side and an elite WBBL wrap for your Friday evening on SYN 90.7 FM.
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The dynamic duo is back to bring The Sportsdesk family all the latest in the sporting world — no not Batman and Robin, but Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett. Upsets galore in the Premier League this weekend, with Manchester United and Ange Postecoglou's Spurs coughing up more points. Ethan and Jack discuss the fallout from the Mexican Grand Prix, finishing in red, with Carlos Sainz's Ferrari coming up on top. All that and more on SYN FM 90.7.
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There are some distinct features that defines this beautiful city: the beaches, the people and the best radio show in the business, The Sportsdesk. The sport does not stop for anyone, as the crew discuss the first weekend of the A-League, which saw Auckland start the season off with a win. The WBBL begins this Sunday, as the team dissects which teams could feature in the latter stages of the tournament. And could there be a cricket Champions League? All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.
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There's always something special about this time of the year, the suns out, daisies are growing, and the best radio show is on, the Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Friday superstar Tanish Prabhu speak about the US Grand Prix ending in a Charles Leclerc win. The Premier League is back after its International break, with the crew discussing the much-needed win from the Spurs and Ethan mentions his delight with Everton's form.
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The only medicine for a hard week's work is listening to greatest show on 90.7 SYN FM, the Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss Australia's eight-wicket loss, that has kicked them out of the T20 Women's World Cup. Not much happened until the last hours of the AFL trade period, but the team analyse the winner's and loser's. Can Juan Mata and Douglas Costa ignite the A-League again? And the chances of the New Auckland Football Club succeeding are all on the table this Friday evening.
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Who cares about Spiderman, The Hulk and Thor when you've got the real avengers — Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett to take your Monday by storm. The sporting news never stops, as the crew discuss the repercussions of South East Melbourne axing their coach Mike Kelly just five games into the regular NBL season. With Cameron Green being confirmed out for the entire cricket summer, the team discuss potential replacements for the opening spot.
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There's things in life you just can't afford to miss and the Sportsdesk is must listen radio. This Friday the crew discuss the huge NRL Grand Final, that resulted in the Penrith Panthers winning their fourth consecutive premiership. Juggernauts of the football world, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are stunned in the Champions League and as the AFL seasons ends, it's time for the silly season to begin.
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The Sportsdesk's Toby Hansen is bathing in glory this evening after the Brisbane Lions lifted the 2024 AFL Premiership cup. He gives an emotional message to what it means for Lions fans like himself and the journey his club had gone through, to get to their goal. On the other side, Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett discuss what went wrong for John Longmire's men in the Swans' fourth Grand Final loss in a row. The crew discuss the fallout from Manchester United's disastrous loss to the Spurs, in the Premier League.
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It's that time of the year – where the best two sides battle it out, to raise the cup. The crew discusses their best AFL moments of the year, including Scott Pendlebury's 400th and a Jack Higgins stunner, to almost end Carlton's finals hopes. Jerry Ng goes one-on-one — in an intriguing interview, with AFLW North Melbourne Captain Emma Kearney. Liam Cole, Jack Huggett, Justin Schwarze and Jerry Ng discuss all the huge talking points in the lead up of the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans Grand Final.
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At the back end of September you need the superstars to step up. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett have got the Sportsdesk family covered — dissecting the fallout from Lando Norris' win in the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. The Sydney Swans will battle it out against the Brisbane Lions, in what will be the last weekend of September, as the crew analyse the two brutal Preliminary Finals.
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As the chairs change in Australian soccer, nothing changes on the classy Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng dissect all the news surrounding the world of sport — including Graham Arnolds departure, with the Socceroos. All eyes are on the two huge AFL preliminary finals this weekend — who will be meet in the biggest game of the year.
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The Sportsdesk team is salivating in glory this evening, as Oscar Piastri wins in the Azerbaijan F1. Is the old saying 'if you give it out you have to take it' true for the Hawthorn Football Club, as Ken Hinkley's premiership dream still breaths. For all the class, humour and analysis, the Sportsdesk is your home.
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The Sportsdesk is here to remove all the stresses from the week away. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng talk through the two huge AFL Semi Finals this weekend. Premier League action is back following a week hiatus and the crew discuss the grudge match between Tottenham and Arsenal, as they go head-to-head.
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The best sports radio show in the business, is an understatement for this flagship show. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett brings listeners an inside into the last weekend of Paralympic action — Australia finishing 9th overall. Finals week one is over in the AFL, with a late surge helping Sydney defeat their arch-rivals GWS in the battle of the bridge.
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Finals fever has hit the Sportsdesk, with Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu drive you home. Juan Mata becomes the second big-signing, in the A-League this year, as the former Premier League star joins the Western Sydney Wanderers. It seems like nothing is new for Port Adelaide in 2024, as the crew discuss the nightmare finals loss to Geelong.
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In September you need the stars to step up and the Sportsdesk team have you covered all month. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett discuss the Aussie success in the Paralympics, as the medal tally heats up.
The crew dissect how Alexei Popyrin stunned the world defeating Novak Djokovic, in a huge upset and everything else unfolding in the US. It's another week in the Premier League, meaning another Man United loss and plenty of drama.
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The ratings juggernaut continues to give the best sporting entertainment in the business. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng preview the weekend of sport—including round one of the AFLW season. Thanasi Kokkinakis served an upset over in the US this week defeating Stefano Tsitsipas, as Jerry Ng discusses what went wrong for the Aussie women. Jason Evans delivers gold on his beloved Essendon Football Club—in what is a must listen.
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Don't turn your dials down because the Sportsdesk is in fine form this Monday evening. Join Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett, to discuss all the latest going around in the world of sport - including Sydney FC's new signing of Douglas Costa. The team dissects week two of the Premier League and the frantic Sunday of footy.
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The Sportsdesk this Friday is joined by SYN alumni - and member of the Sportsdesk family Sam Menhennet. Sam's Blues take on the Saints - who are looking to be the Grinch of September, this Super Sunday. The Paralympics is just around the corner and the crew discuss their Aussie hopes, for next week.
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The best show on SYN FM the Sportsdesk is back for another jam-packed episode. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett dissect the first week of the Premier League as Man City flex their muscles against Chelsea. Round 23 of the AFL season delivered some upsets and ended seasons including Collingwood's. The team discuss the missed opportunity that might come back to haunt the Brisbane Lions.
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Sport doesn't stop coming your way with another Friday edition of the Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng take the listeners through some of their unpopular opinions. Tanish Prabhu has one of the most controversial opinions of the year as Real Madrid win another trophy. Essendon are in free-fall with three main men leaving this week as Jason Evans remembers the great career of Dyson Heppell.
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The Sportsdesk is back for your Monday so sit back and relax to the airwaves of 90.7. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett take you through the final weekend of the Olympics and the nail-biting medal tally. The Premier League is almost back for another season as the crew talk to their bold season predictions. Round 22 in the AFL was almost the best with Mac Andrew stealing the hearts of belligerent Bombers fans.
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RMIT Esports President Nathan Perera sits down with the Sportsdesk crew to talk all things Esport.
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The Sportsdesk team can't waste any time with some much going on in the sporting world. Footy fans said goodbye this week to champions Dustin Martin and Tom Hawkins with the Cat still a chance to play this season. RMIT Esports President Nathan Perera joins the crew to talk all things Esports. Plenty of gold to be shared around the Nation with the Aussies in third place in the medal tally.
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On a Monday evening people want humour, class and a bit of flavour. The Sportsdesk team Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Matilda McDermott bring all that and more including the best sporting analysis in the business. BMX rider Saya Sakakibara wins gold for Australia as Justin takes the audience through her tough journey to success. Another AFL round has concluded and wasn't it a ripper with five games going down to the wire.
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The Sportsdesk is jammed-packed full of Olympic content to chat about. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng discuss all the action in Paris. Tony Gustavsson said goodbye to the Matildas after a poor Olympic outing as the team speak about the rise of swimmer Molly O'Callaghan. Another big AFL round is upon us as a North Melbourne player is on the pressure cooker.
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The Aussies are striving for gold in the Paris Olympics with four gold medals and counting. Australian swimmer Emma McKeon celebrated her sixth Olympic gold medal to take over Ian Thorpe as the greatest Olympic champion. The Sportsdesk crew Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett take you through all the latest in Olympics news. Meanwhile, In the footy world Essendon are in free fall after an embarrassing performance against St.Kilda.
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The Olympics has taken the world by storm as the Sportsdesk team Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu takes listeners through the latest. The Matilda's kick start their campaign with a loss against Germany as Jerry Ng analyses what went wrong. Another big AFL round continues this weekend and the microscope is set directly on the Essendon Football Club.
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F1 finally gets some Aussie glory over the weekend with Oscar Piastri winning in Hungary. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett dissect how he did it and all the fallout. The Boomers are primed for another big Olympics as Justin Schwarze tells us how they can go all the way. Another weekend gone and another huge AFL round concluded as the Bombers continue to fly down.
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Not very long to wait now for the upcoming Paris Olympics as the Sportsdesk crew can almost feel it. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and Toby Hansen talk through the unconventional sports on offer in Paris including sport climbing and breaking. The NSW Blues come on top in the State of Origin decider as Toby Hansen discusses the prospect of the Maroons moving on their skipper Daly Cherry-Evans.
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The Sportsdesk team is here to wrap up one of the biggest weekends of sport in 2024. Barbora Krejčíková and Carlos Alcaraz have been crowned Wimbledon champions as Novak Djokovic was well beaten. It's unfortunately not coming home for England as Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett discuss all the fallout from the Euros final.
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It might not be guaranteed that it's coming to England this weekend but the Sportsdesk sure will deliver the goods. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng preview the huge Euros final against England and Spain whilst Alex De Minaur is officially out of Wimbledon. The AFL world has been busy this week with Brownlow Medal favourite Issac Heeney out of the race through suspension as the crew discuss whether Adam Simpson's departure was warranted.
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No minute to waste on this Monday edition of the Sportsdesk with a jam-packed episode. The crew Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett breakdown Lewis Hamilton's win for Mercedes in the British Grand Prix. Who doesn't love a redemption story? Bukayo Saka drilling a penalty in England's close encounter with Switzerland is discussed along with the intriguing Euros Quarter-Finals.
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Just like Wimbledon the Sportsdesk team is serving you a treat this Friday evening with a ripping episode. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans dissect the first week of Wimbledon. The quarter finals of the Euros awaits us as smokey Belgium are eliminated by France and Jerry Ng makes a big call on Cristiano Ronaldo's future. The crew talk through the huge Friday night clash against the Bombers and Pies with the top eight fight tight as ever.
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A new month is upon us but it's business as usual for the Sportsdesk team. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett go through the huge choke from the South African cricket team in the T20 World Cup Final as Jasprit Bumrah brings home the cup for India. Mercedes wins in F1 Austria as Matilda McDermott looks ahead to the British F1 race.
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No better feeling than kicking back and listening to the Sportsdesk for your Friday evening. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu take you through Australia's exit in T20 World Cup and what went wrong. Euros fever is among us as Jerry Ng discusses the inconsistent form of the England side. The pressure cooker makes its much awaited return signalling the attention of underperforming Port Adelaide forward Todd Marshall.
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The Sportsdesk team is back to dissect all the sport from the weekend. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett discuss the intriguing Netherlands and France Euros match ending in a draw and how Germany can win it all. F1 Spain ends with a Red Bull victory as the crew discuss next week's F1 race in Austria.
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What's a better way to kick start the weekend than tuning in to the Sportsdesk in what is a crazy month of sport. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng welcome brand-new presenter Tanish Prabhu to the show as he and the team speak about the current T20 cricket World Cup. As the Boston Celtics celebrate their infantic win in the NBA Finals Jerry Ng dissects how it all happened.
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It's a sport frenzy here on the Sportsdesk with one of the biggest months in sport this year dissected. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Matilda McDermott are here again for your Monday as the Euros begun on the weekend with Germany flexing their muscles against Scotland. F1, the NBA finals are discussed and plenty of laughs along the way.
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What a weekend of sport the Sportsdesk have to speak about with Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg, Jason Evans and Jerry Ng. The team discusses the huge loss for Pakistan in the T20 World Cup to the USA of all places. The Euros are set to begin next week as Ethan Rigg provides listeners the latest National squad news. All that and more on the best show on the network.
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Champions League fever has hit the Sportsdesk team as Ethan Rigg, Liam Cole, Jack Huggett and Justin Schwarze are here for your Monday. The team discusses the Rising Star award dilemma as young-guns Harley Reid and Sam Darcy are ineligible due to suspension. The team dissects the huge Champions League Final win from Real Madrid over Dortmund and the NBA Playoffs.
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All hands are on deck for this Friday's edition of the Sportsdesk with Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng. The team discuss the disastrous news of the Melbourne Rebels exiled from Super Rugby and chat about the possibility of an NRL team in Papua New Guinea. Australia's T20 credentials are discussed for this upcoming World Cup starting next week in the United States of all places.
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Join the gang Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett and a very animated Justin Schwarze to talk all things sport. The NBA playoffs are heating up as Justin Schwarze puts a few coaches in the gun and the team discuss Manchester United's FA Cup final win against their rivals. Round 11 of the AFL season has completed and the fraud watch is open.
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The buzz of the A-League Grand final surrounds the Sportsdesk this Friday evening with Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg and Jerry Ng. We speak about how Melbourne Victory are looking to spoil the party for the Central Coast Mariners who are going for back-to-back titles. Former presenter Jason Evans drops by to give the crew a nice surprise and discusses the great form of Essendon who are rocketing in 2nd place.
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While winter is quickly coming in Melbourne the Sportsdesk is still on fire with an absolute cracker of a show. Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett bring you all the latest in the world of sport including the bizarre police arrest for the number one Golfer in the world. Jack Huggett is a happy man as Manchester City win their sixth Premier League title in seven years.
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The Sportsdesk is ready for your Friday evening as Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg and Jerry Ng welcome brand new presenter Toby Hansen to the show. The team discuss the Tottenham Hotspurs' season and the brutally honest Ange Postecoglou post-match conference. Gold Coast's win over Geelong in a shootout is analysed in-depth as the panel discuss an intriguing Sir Doug Nicholls round to come in the AFL.
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Jimmy Anderson might have hung up the boots this week but the Sportsdesk team are fit and firing. Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett take you through the crazy week in sport. The Premier League is almost at the finish line with Arsenal getting a much needed win. The team dissect the NBA Playoffs and the second draw in the AFL season.
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Manchester United may crack under pressure but the Sportsdesk team won't as Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg and Jerry Ng are here for your Friday. The team dissects the nail biting Champions League semi-finals as Bayern Munich are left with nightmares. We chat the possibilities of North Melbourne getting their first win on the board finished off by riddle Friday's.
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The Gang Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett discuss all the latest in the world of sport. F1 Miami concluded as we finally got a new winner on the podium in Lando Morris. The very popular pressure cooker goes straight to Luke Beveridge's Western Bulldogs after their loss to Hawthorn. Finished off with an A-League Minute Monday's quiz.
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Champions League finals are right in the balance with a potential all Germany final possible as Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg and Jerry Ng are in for your Friday. The team discuss the glaring omission of Jake Fraser-McGurk in the T20 World Cup squad announcement. The footy world is in for another cracker of a weekend as Liam Cole states whether Port Adelaide are pretenders or contenders after the Showdown loss.
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It's a pumped up Sportsdesk again to discuss all things in the world of sport. The super team Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett are all here as the basketball and soccer season continues to come down to the wire. Wrapped up with a Lance 'Buddy' Franklin Minute Monday's quiz.
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The Sportsdesk is officially back for its first Friday show of the year as Liam Cole and Ethan Rigg welcome back Jerry Ng to the show. The team discuss the NBA playoffs as the league heads to the pointy end of the season as well as Everton's big win over Liverpool. The Anzac round is analysed in-depth as the show ends on a quirky note.
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The Sportsdesk team this Monday welcomes a brand new presenter to the family Justin Schwarze. The team Liam Cole, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett and Justin Schwarze dissects F1 in China as Max Verstappen not surprisingly wins another race. They go in-depth in analysing the NBA playoff games during the week and Liam Cole has had enough of the Saints and storms out of the studio!
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Its a pumped-up Sportsdesk team for this Monday evening as the title race in the Premier League heats up as Bayer Leverkusen win their first Bundesliga title. The team dissects the West Coast Eagles' first win of the season against the Tigers and all the AFL action. Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett are all on board for this jam-packed episode.
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The Sportsdesk team is back for another cracker show as Ethan Rigg takes the reins of the hosting duties. Matilda McDermott dissects F1 in Japan as Red Bull reaches the top of the podium for another time. The Tassie JackJumpers win their first NBL championship against Melbourne United as Jack Huggett analyses the big upset.
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The buzz of the weekend in Melbourne was felt by the entire Sportsdesk team as Liam Cole, Matilda McDermott, Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett discussed it all. The team analyses the surprise win by Ferrari as F1 comes to Melbourne and the heat ramps up on the two grand finalists of the 2023 AFL season.
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The Sportsdesk team is raring to go for another jam-packed episode with the buzz of the Melbourne F1 Grand Prix coming round. The team Liam Cole, Matilda McDermott, Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett unpacks all the news from the footy world following a massive round 1 in the AFL. Jack Huggett dissects the big NBL finals going on and Ethan Rigg talks all things in the round ball game.
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A heatwave in Melbourne still doesn't stop the Sportsdesk team from delivering amazing content for your evening. Liam Cole and Jack Huggett discuss the opening round of the AFL season as the Blue Baggers breached the Brisbane Lions' fortress. Matilda McDermott dissects the F1 that occurred on the weekend as Ethan Rigg analyses the race to the top of the Premier League table.
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Footy is back in 2024 and isn't it great as Liam Cole, Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett discuss the season ahead and their bold predictions. We discuss the lengthy holiday for Saint Jimmy Webster, the Matilda's huge win at Marvel and a special look back at the 2023 AFL season with a Minute Monday's quiz to wrap up the show.
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A full house in on this Monday's edition of the Sportsdesk as Jack Huggett takes a deep dive into basketball with the NBA season heating up. Liam Cole and Ethan Rigg discuss the Australian cricket team travelling across the ditch to play New Zealand and Matilda Mcdermott discusses the beginning of the F1 season. Plenty going on including a brand spanking new segment called unpopular opinions and the classic minute Monday's quiz to wrap the show.
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The world of sport hits the SYN studios alongside Liam Cole, Matilda McDermott and Ethan Rigg as we speak about the tight tussle in the Premier League, Bayern Munich's troubled season and the Aussie Women's test thumping over South Africa. While Ethan is entertainingly exposed to his first minute Monday's quiz against Matilda. Apologies for the poor audio this episode it will be fixed for next weeks show.
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The Sportsdesk is back for 2024 fit and firing for the world of sport. Liam Cole and Matilda McDermott are back welcoming two brand spanking new presenters Jack Huggett and Ethan Rigg to the show. We discuss all the events that have captured our minds over the summer including the West Indies shock test win, AO tennis, F1 drama and more.
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In 2023, The Sports Desk closed its Monday review show with the quick witted weekly quiz called Minute Mondays. We would put 60 seconds on the clock and our contestants would buzz in with their names to answer questions on a variety of sporting topics. To tally up the total score of each contestant and decide the undisputed Minute Mondays champion, here is every single quiz The Sports Desk hosted in 2023.
Your contestants are: Sam Menhennet, James Worth, Jerry Ng, Adam Miller, Liam Cole, Matilda McDermott, Michael Serpell and Jason Evans.
Click here to listen to Sam Menhennet's final episode of Sports Desk.And be sure to check out his final show as a SYN presenter, in full, uncut, over on Mixcloud.
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The final Sports Desk of 2023. But most importantly, Sam Menhennet's final show as a SYN presenter. It's a special 90 minute extended edition full of reminiscing and a reunion of old voices. As well as the last of sport to cover before the holidays are booked. Sam is joined by Jerry Ng, Jason Evans and perhaps his greatest partner in crime throughout the journey, Michael Serpell.
Thanks to everyone who has listened to the radio show live, downloaded a podcast or engaged with us on social media and in-person. We have nothing but eternal gratitude to you all. Have a happy, safe and healthy Holidays.
- The Sports Desk Team
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The Penultimate Sports Desk of 2023 sees the proper summer weather feel with Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott and Jason Evans return to business with Cricket, NBA, NBL, NHL, A-League and Premier League. The biggest points of discussion comes from a review of Brisbane's second AFLW Premiership, in an all time Grand Final against North Melbourne. And the Adelaide Strikers raising the Championship in the WBBL, defeating Brisbane Heat.
Minute Mondays this week features memories from the team's studio moments in 2023. Who remembered the most?
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Summer is here, and here comes the Cricket! Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott and Jason Evans are here to provide a celebration of the achievements in Australian Cricket throughout 2023 and what sorts of exciting Cricket is in store from all forms this summer from as soon as next week as well as into beyond 2024. It's The Sports Desk Summer of Cricket Special! Featuring a preview of the WBBL Final, the upcoming BBL 2023-24 season and what both Pakistan and the West Indies bring as formidable opponents in the upcoming Tests.
Not only that, Jerry is super keen to hopefully see his beloved Roos lift the AFLW Premiership Cup against the Lions at IKON Park. So the team break down the game to see if that will become a reality.
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New Zealand gets the most love from The Sports Desk on a gridlocked Friday night. With the arrival of an Auckland A-League team imminent. In the wide world of the week in sport, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans tag team between Australia vs India in the T20 International and discuss how strange it must feel for Cricket World Cup finalists a battling it out in less than a week after the final was decided.
The AFLW Prelim Finals get discussed with both games very hard to pick apart, and the AFL Draft, Premier League and NBA get reviewed too.
Also just for fun, Artist/Song of the Week is Post Malone - Chemicals.
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The angelic aura of Travis Head can be felt in The Sports Desk studio as the team of Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole & Jason Evans as this hour of sports talk is a celebration of Australia's 6th Men's Cricket World Cup Champions. Liam also gives a big whack at the Indian Cricket team falling short.
First impressions are given at the AFLW Prelim finals as well as speculation upon the AFL Draft kicking off tonight.
Plus the usual wrap around of NBA, NBL and NHL and what's this? Sam's running Minute Mondays? What's going to happen with that?
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The big story on The Sports Desk with Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole and Jason Evans is that Australia have made the ICC Cricket World Cup Final against India in a grinding match up against South Africa, Liam guides you through the biggest takeaways from each game and delivers the ultimate prediction for Sunday's final. Jerry Ng has got the week in NBA, Jason has the weekend ahead in NBL and NHL. And the AFLW finals are ramping up with Jerry foreseeing a possible upset in the Semi-Finals ahead, find out which one.
Footy also can't seem to disappear, as the season 2024 fixture has been revealed and the addition of a Round 0 has left the team rather perplexed.
All that and more shenanigans, complete with a music recommendation of the week:
The Struts feat. KE$HA - Body Talks
Sam will also be DJ'ing at the Evelyn Hotel as part of the 'Save SYN Fest' this Sunday from 2PM. Get your tickets here: Save SYN Fest: The Final Sprint
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It's a chirpy Sports Desk on this day (just ask Liam) but nevertheless, Sam Menhennet and his gang assess the rest of the Cricket World Cup, NBA, NBL & NHL.
The AFLW finals have kicked off and eight drop to six with North Melbourne looking like they are leading the charge in the race to the Premiership.
And Minute Mondays is back for the first time in a few weeks. But not quite as you know it.
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A truly jam packed week around the world to break down in sport. Hosted by Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Jason Evans and James Worth, filling in for Liam, where partisan support is dictating the AFLW Finals discussion. Sam and James are having trouble keeping up with the elite quality of football the Champions League, the Premier League and the A-League have to offer, and James keeps that enthusiasm carrying over when Jerry talks everything NBA.
Everyone has Glenn Maxwell on their mind after a historical, legendary, "Where were you when..." moment in time in Australia's victory over Afganistan and what this means for the landscape of the rest of the 2023 Cricket World Cup.
Jason, keeps it local, with Melbourne going into a great throwdown in the NBL and stories from his weekend in Tasmania covering the Baskerville Historics, which you can view, right here.
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The Sports Desk whip out the analytical hats as Liam Cole and Jerry Ng dissect a stunning round of AFLW. Albeit a partisan one, as St:Kilda surprised many, and North Melbourne just falling short against the Crows (but Jerry's still confident). He also shares some of the more interesting results from the NBA and a wrap up of the NBL.
In Cricket, Liam has some choice words about the playing conditions in India for the World Cup, but there have been some truly remarkable scenes in the last week with Australia's 5 run victory over New Zealand. Plus England being sent back to the sheds at the hands of India.
Also Premier League and A-League gets explored on this fine Monday night.
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The Sports Desk is action-packed and actually flooding with sporting news to share this Friday evening. Sam Mehennet, guides through the Champions League, Premier League and A-League, plus some thoughts on the Everton allegations. Liam Cole, has been rather impressed with Australia's turnaround in the Cricket World Cup over a record setting victory over the Netherlands. Plus he and Jerry Ng, who in making his return to the desk, breakdown Round 9 in the AFLW as well as the NBA. Jason Evans also has Basketball to report back home in the NBL's 5th Round, plus a heap of NHL Hockey.
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In the shadow of The Sports Desk founders, Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole, Matilda McDermott & Jason Evans talk plenty of Formula 1. The heating up of the Cricket World Cup and AFLW, as well as a stacked schedule in the Premier League, Champions League and the A-League kicks off once again. Jason speed runs through the NHL, Liam is increasing his interest in the Ottawa Senators. And the Minute Mondays quiz explores new realms.
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A news heavy Sports Desk with Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole & Jason Evans, with a lot of soccer ramifications leading the the bulletin and controversial legacies left. The final AFL Trades have been sealed and it's time to review the best clubs negotiating ability. And a a comprehensive look at the Cricket World Cup.
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Sam Menhennet is proudly displaying his 10km Melbourne Marathon medal as he leads Liam Cole & Jason Evans through the AFL Trade Period, AFLW, NBL, England 1-0 win over the Socceroos in a friendly, along with plenty of football, cricket and hockey.
'Minute Mondays' made its return this week, and it is the most controversial in Sports Desk history.
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The Sports Desk returns with Liam Cole, Sam Menhennet & Jason Evans setting up the new direction and new sound of sports to cover as the months continue to warm up. Liam is not happy with the Australian's going 0-2 against South Africa in the Cricket World Cup, Sam has Manchester City Treble celebrations extended despite a rather ordinary performance against Arsenal. And Hockey season dropped its first puck during the week, and with Jason in the studio, take cover!
AFLW gets previewed and the team react to a perplexing post-season trade period so far.
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This Show is dedicated entirely to reviewing the 2023 AFL Grand Final and Collingwood's record tying 16th Premiership. As well as a wrap up of the AFLW, NBL and Premier League. The Sports Desk team also welcome a new recruit to the show. But as usual, it is hosted by Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole & Jason Evans.
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Hailing from the Mountain View Hotel in Richmond, Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole and Jason Evans preview the one day in September where one AFL Club hoist the Holy Grail of Football. Will it be the Collingwood Magpies? Or will it be the Brisbane Lions? This is the first Grand Final between these two sides in 20 years. They have been the best two teams across the AFL all year and it has been awe-inspiring to relive the journey the Pies and the Lions took to reach this point. Let's see how the team believe the Grand Final will go down.
This special occasion is also marked by a special guest in 4x Premiership Coach, the one and only Coach Cole. Some of the greatest insights footy fans would never have considered if it weren't for Coach Cole's astute observations of the game
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Cue the Don McLean, The Lions are in the Grand Final! Much like John Denver, Brisbane take the Country Roads on their trip to the MCG perhaps to prove legitimacy to the old saying "The more things change, the more they stay the same" with Collingwood waiting in the wings. Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole and Jason Evans discuss the games that led to this point, and evaluate the Blues and Giants' 2023 season, a season to be admired and inspire all footy fans.
Who do the team believe will win the Brownlow Medal? A varied talent pool of players have a serious case to make.
AFLW and the VFL Grand Final also gets discussed as well as a rocking week for sporting capital of Melbourne, all rounded off with some intriguing results in the Premier League and a chaotic 'Minute Mondays' Quiz.
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Footy Christmas they call it. The People's Grand Final it can be referred to as well. The Prelim finals for this AFL Season could not be more insane. Collingwood vs GWS get's previewed as well as Brisbane Lions vs Carlton at the Gabba Saturday Night by Blue Bagger Sam Menhennet and his budget friendly support network of Jerry Ng, Liam Cole and Jason Evans.
Not only that, VFL Grand Final has caught the eye of the panel and the AFLW season get's further broken down in what's shaping up to have be a fun first weeks of footy. Plus other sporting events happening across Melbourne.
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Sam Menhennet is speechless. The Sports Desk team is speechless.
Carlton are in the Prelim. Have a listen to Sam recount the victory from his experience at the MCG that very Friday night.
That's really all the preview to this episode you need, really.
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AFL Semi Finals, where six shrinks to four. Melbourne vs Carlton, a game that has raised the blood pressure of The Sports Desk's own, Sam Menhennet, but perhaps a big call made by Liam Cole and Jason Evans could settle his nerves.
Port Adelaide vs GWS, sure to be a seismic do or die matchup at the Adelaide Oval, does a 13 game home and away winning streak only amount to a straight set bow out? We shall see.
This week is also very news heavy, with AFL trades, A-League Grand Final news, Cricket, Tennis, and a truly poignant occasion, immortalising a great Australian sporting accomplishment with the unveiling of 'The Cathy Freeman Stand'.
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CARLTON WIN! CARLTON WIN! CARLTON WIN!
...But Sam Menhennet is sporting a North Melbourne jumper. How can that be?
James Worth also shows some humility in the Blue Bagger festivities, as well as a review of the Socceroos vs Mexico at AT&T Stadium and a preview the Euro Qualifiers.
Jerry Ng & Liam Cole go in-depth with the rest of the weekend in AFL Finals, which for Liam was a bitter moment given his Saints were knocked out rather comfortably by GWS.
But Carlton is the team that has taken over the desk, the studio and the town. So Jason Evans thought he could pull of a cheeky trick for this edition of 'Minute Mondays'.
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Collingwood locked their defense in and the Demons couldn't handle the chaos ball in the Magpies 7 point win at the MCG in Thursday's Qualifying Final. An in-depth discussion breaking down the how is greatly needed from the team of Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng & Jason Evans. Or at least the team can try their best while ignoring the enormous navy blue elephant in the studio, the most important Carlton game in over a decade is hours away against the Sydney Swans, and Sam is feeling every human emotion at once delivering the show tonight. It also doesn't help that Jason has laid down the gauntlet regarding the fate of the Blues and the responsibility they hold on delivering a memorable finals series as a whole.
Liam's rather nervous too, as the team have doubts whether the defensive fort of the Saints can withstand the possible orange siege of GWS.
And of course, Brisbane vs Port Adelaide gets previewed in quite possibly the most exciting final the weekend has to offer.
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18 started, 8 remain and the excitement (or nerves if you Sam Menhennet and Liam Cole) are ever increasingly building towards the first of the AFL Finals. The Sports Desk team also turn their attention to the first week of AFLW and the VFL, the depth of the footy world doesn't get any deeper than this!
Jerry Ng explains how the Boomers got knocked out of the FIBA World Cup, the Premier League gets discussed, Jason Evans RUINS the whole good vibes going in this show with his horrific singing, awful MC'ing and reporting CM Punk's AEW firing when absolutely no one asked. At least he can say that this week's Minute Mondays was a pretty good quiz but that does not redeem his previous actions!
The biggest twist, however was a brief appearance from Sports Desk alumni, Michael Serpell, meeting the full team in person for the first time and it was splendid.
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Time to flick into top gear. It's Finals time!
Tonight's Sports Desk is the issuing of the first general impressions of the final eight battling it out for the flag, as well as weighing in the Player Awards night from Wednesday.
A bit of fun is also had as members from the show past and present have their words come back to haunt them as the team reflect on some of the horrific howlers or perfect prophecies deemed by the resident 'Hot Take Chicken'.
The Sports Desk tonight is hosted by Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole & Jason Evans.
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Carlton make the finals!
No, it's not a dream! Sam Menhennet takes revenge on Jason Evans and returning James Worth, as well as Jerry Ng, for ever doubting the mighty Baggers hunt for a finals rebirth. Just listen to how wrong the panel called it throughout the whole home-and-away season.
The Sports Desk team also break down the rest of the final round of footy. Plus a discussion led by Jerry as to where Australia stand in the FIBA World Cup, and the highest scoring 'Minute Mondays' so far.
Gather 'round Blues fans!
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Liam Cole and Jason Evans run rough shot in studio, to create a car-crash preview of the upcoming week in Premier League and Round 24, the final week of the home & away AFL season alongside Sam Menhennet, live via satellite.
The task at hand was to make a show full of imperfections, entertaining.
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What a wonderful time to be Australian after a fantastic World Cup completed its final chapter with a cracking contest between Spain and England. The team of Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole & Jason Evans detail the makings to how Spain hoisted the Cup. Not only that, the Matilda's get one more last moment to celebrate their World Cup campaign, even in defeat to Sweden, the team reflect one last time on why they still have won the admiration of everyone in the nation.
The Premier League is back on, so back to watching the round ball in the weary hours of the morning, Sam will guide you through the games to pay attention to in the early weeks.
As always, the AFL gets reviewed. Damian Hardwick has signed a 6 year deal with the Gold Coast Suns. Round 23 saw seven of the top eight spots solidified for September. And if you like many of the team are sick of Jason's ridiculous takes on this show. This is the can't miss episode for you as he gets his much deserved comeuppance from the the team after Essendon's 126 point defeat.
To be perfectly honest: There should be a new special layer to Dante's Inferno dedicated just for Essendon supporters.
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Matildas you’ve done us proud! Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng & Jason Evans recap all the FIFA Women’s World Cup and preview the third place playoff between Australia v Sweden and the Final between Spain v England. We also go through the Boomers injury woes, as we preview the second last AFL 2023 round for the year!
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GO THE MATILDA'S!
On the cusp of perhaps the greatest moment in Australian sporting history, Sam Menhennet, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng & Jason Evans review Australia's penalty shootout win over France in a "Where Were You When..." moment in time. As well as preview the challenge ahead verses England in the Semi-Final (or in Jason's case, RUIN the preview and curse the Matilda's).
The round ball coverage continues with a return of the Premier League, and AFL Round 22 gets broken down.
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AFL and FIFA are battling it out this weekend for who can obtain the most eyeballs.
Luckily for you, The Sports Desk has you covered with a review of the Matilda's 2-0 win over Denmark and the how they may fare against France, Saturday night, and just how Australian sports fans can watch it all even when cheering on their AFL side at the game! Though it must be said, Round 22 makes things all the more perilous for so many clubs, a big preview is in order, as well as taking a moment to salute to the careers of some world-class players who have announced their plans to hang up the boots at season's end.
Not only that, how does the team react to the NRL going to Vegas?
The Sports Desk: Hosted tonight by Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole & Jason Evans
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Let's keep this brief.
It's the single biggest night for The Matilda's. A knock out clash tonight in the Round of 16 against Denmark, and The Sports Desk cheer squad of Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole and Jason Evans are spurring on the excitement.
It's all about the Matilda's in a rare show where Monday is preview day!
But not to worry, they still have a Round 21 AFL review, a look at the news and a return to form in the end of show quiz, 'Minute Mondays'.
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Do you like car-crash radio? Plenty of it on this edition of The Sports Desk!Sam Menhennet attempts to get a word in over a rowdy Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans as they still haven't recovered from the Matilda's defeating Canada 4-0, so excited they are they invited Sports Desk alumni, Michael Serpell to join the celebrations.
The Ashes end in a draw, and the AFL season gets even tenser with this week marking Liam vs Sam, and the rest of their Round 21 preview.
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Upset city!
Carlton beat the Pies! Freo beat the Cats, the Suns beat the Lions, even West Coast won this past weekend! But the biggest upset of all is Liam Cole is the one who guides the Sports Desk team through some of the big events of adversity facing Australian sport at the moment. Sam Menhennet and Jerry Ng preview the do or die match between the Matildas and Canada. Jason Evans debates Liam in how the final day of the final Ashes Test will play out against England. And coming to an iota of understanding how Round 20 in the AFL went the way it did just needed to be heard.
Plus, listen in to the team recap their favourite memories of Lance 'Buddy' Franklin who has announced his retirement from the game earlier today.
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Sam Menhennet is nervous for this Friday preview night on The Sports Desk as Carlton and Collingwood take to the MCG in the prime time slot. He and Jerry Ng also a having the heart rates pulsating through their systems at Nigeria going 3-2 over The Matilda's, they have the review for that.
And over in England, the Aussies are off to a good start in the Ashes 5th test, and that review is headed up by Liam Cole & Jason Evans.
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Sports Desk listeners, for Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole & Jason Evans, there is just far too much sport to get excited about to cover in one hour, but they are going to give it a crack. Jerry & Liam review the drawn Ashes Fourth Test at Old Trafford, Sam breaks down the first few games of the Women's World Cup and the games to come in the week ahead with an interesting view on who he sees as a very threatening team in the Group Stages thus far.
Jason gets an absolute howler of commentary relayed back to him, and he follows it up with a howler of a quiz. Not to worry, Round 19 offered up some fantastic footy. With Saturday being one of the best lineup of games across one day in a very long time.
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FIFA and Footy and Ashes (oh my). So much to break down with the terrific start by the Matildas defeating Ireland at Stadium Australia, 1-0. Plenty to discuss around the grounds and a preview of the Nigerian side that awaits in game 2.
It's quite rapidly falling back into English control with the Aussies getting pounded in the Fourth Test in the battle for the Ashes at Old Trafford. Jason Evans and Jerry Ng break down the first two days of cricket.
Finally, AFL Round 19 is previewed as Sam Menhennet is likely to be welcoming his beloved Blues into the Top 8 by the time the weekend is done, but the stories lie with some of the most important clashes of the season thus far regarding Finals implications in Brisbane vs Geelong and Port Adelaide vs Collingwood.
Also, the team give their thoughts on the 2026 Commonwealth Games being cancelled and the newest Super Netball team.
And if you're interested in Jason & Sam's Britpop podcast from back around Christmas 2022, click here.
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Wow! What a weekend! Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans celebrate the Matilda's win over France last Friday night and preview the group stages for the Women's World Cup kicking off this Thursday. Australia retained the ashes by three runs in the ODI. Even better!
Round 18 in the AFL and Sam rolled out the blue carpet for Carlton snapping the winning streak of the Power at Marvel Stadium and Jerry gets some just desserts in Sam's festivities.
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It brings great excitement to preview The Matildas vs France at Marvel Stadium on this Friday Night in what should be a momentous occasion for football in Australia as the Women's World Cup lies ahead. Sam Menhennet is going to be at that game, don't you know? Jerry Ng also discusses how the ladies are faring against England in the Women's ODI and the challenges they face being 1-0 down. Liam Cole, gets given the moniker of 'The Oracle' for his analysis of the now sacked, Stuart Dew. And many of the games in AFL Round 18 have left Jason Evans with minor states of conflict.
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Sam Menhennet reunites with James Worth in an unexpected Sports Desk also featuring the return of Adam Miller and joined, as always, by Jason Evans.
The team break down the week of AFL, and with James in the studio, the Bombers are starting to get some pumping up. Also, how many accolades is Nick Daicos actually going to win by the time the year is done? Lots of transfers to discuss in the round ball game across the world, and excitement builds for the Matildas as the Women's World Cup looms. James, Adam & Jason discuss how England secured victory in the Ashes Third Test and what challenges face Australia going into Old Trafford.
This also marks the first show which we end on a new feature to The Sports Desk... 'Minute Mondays', our new weekly end of show quiz! Stick to the end to hear it.
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AFL Round 17 is previewed, The Ashes 3rd Test has left with twists and turns to dissect (and some big calls to boot). Plus a Wimbledon preview. There was lot's to talk about on a packed Friday Sports Desk hosted by Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Liam Cole & Jason Evans, the first time all four gents have shared a studio at the same time.
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Halfway through 2023, Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans are approaching the halfway mark of the Ashes Series in England, where Jerry and Jason break down the explosive finish at Lords. And approaching the final third of the Home-and Away AFL season with a Round 16, complete with great triumph and the what could have been.
Plus, the team break down Nick Kyrgios backing out of Wimbledon, and some Aussie shifting happening in the NBA.
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Sam Menhennet hosts Jerry and Jason on the Monday night Sports Desk from beyond the suburban curtain, where the team react to the Super Netball, Tennis and the Berlin 2023 Special Olympics. Jerry reviews how Australia is faring in the Women's Ashes, plus a preview of the Men's Second Test at Lords starting Wednesday.
Round 15 of AFL Football is discussed. Where on Earth do West Coast go from here? And has Jason, made the boldest, most deluded call of the year.
He also has a rare song of the week: Rollins Band - Grip
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Plenty to talk about with Sam, Jerry & Jason on The Sports Desk.
AFL Round 14 review, and isn't Sam delighted about the Blues!
The team dissect the Ashes first test where Australia have put themselves in a good enough position to clinch the Test, but England are going hard, and strong.
Plus, the team give their thoughts on Peter Bol returning to the track, and it gave Jerry the chance to share his own recent Cross-Country outings
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The two-man team of Sam Menhennet and Adam Miller for this Friday's edition of the Sports Desk. Round 13 Preview of the AFL, Game 3 & 4 of the NBA Finals and previewing the big Champions League + plus the latest news in the world of sport.
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Two man team of Sam Menhennet and Jason Evans in a wide variety of sports to review on a Monday night. AFL round 12 review, complete with a revisited ladder prediction. FA Cup, A-League, NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup and celebrating a record broken at the French Open.
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Uh-oh! It's a Jason Evans solo show, which means exclusively Footy and Hockey.
There was even a pro wrestling segment!
Plus, get an insight as to how Jason got so involved in Ice Hockey so quickly by hearing from the SYN alumni that first introduced it to him, Ben Holt.
Regular programming will resume Friday.
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Jason Evans, Jerry Ng, Adam Miller and Daniel chat all the sporting headlines, previewing Round 11 of the AFL, NBA Eastern Conference Finals, NHL Finals, the final games of the Premier League and more!
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What a week that was the Sir Doug Nicholls Round! Let's talk about it. Streak breaking Dreamtime at the 'G, Game decided by the interchange bench, 18th beats 17th by 116 points. Port Adelaide in the top 4. Why is Australia vs Argentina being played in China? Are the NBA and NHL Conference Finals going to end in sweeps?
Lot's of questions on the Monday review show, hosted by Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans
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The Sports Desk reviews the week with a full panel, dissecting Round 9 in the AFL. NBA Playoffs have broken the heart of Jerry, where one man outscored the entirety of the 76'ers. Similarly, the latest results in the NHL Playoffs have left Jason a bit flat.
In Europe, the Premier League and Champions League is now at a fever pitch with so much to play for, it requires a deep dive, this Monday evening.
It's the team of Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng, Adam Miller and Jason Evans on the week in review.
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Sam Menhennet, Adam Miller and Oskar Sandon discuss a wide variety of sporting news, previewing Round 9 of the AFL, A-League Finals, Champions League, Premier League, NBA Finals and more!
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Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng and Jason Evans (he did it) discuss a wide variety of sporting news kicking off with the eight player cull of Western United. Round 8 of AFL is reviewed, along with NBA & NHL Playoffs and all the Round Ball game the world know and love.
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Sam Menhennet and new recruit Oskar Sandon with you to preview the latest in sport! AFL Round 8, A-League Finals, Premier League, NBA Finals and a surprise appearance by Sports Desk alumni Jay Singh.
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It's the team of Sam Menhennet, Jerry Ng and Jason? Edwards? (nope, not his surname) reviewing Round 7 of AFL action and breaking down the new stadium proposal in Hobart, Tasmania. Jerry has plenty to share in some big games in the NBA Playoffs, and Jason is overwhelmed by the whiplash inducing bracket busters of the NHL Playoffs.
Sam also gets heated with the A-League, but his beloved Manchester City is leaving him with some confidence in the Premier League's business end.
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Sam Menhennet with you to preview the latest in sport! AFL Round 7, A-League, Premier League, NBA Finals and a surprise appearance by Sports Desk alumni Jay Singh.
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Sam Menhennet and Jerry Ng in the studio, the latest in all things AFL Round 6, NBA Playoffs, Premier Leauge, Champions League, FA Cup and more!
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Sam Menhennet live via satellite, Adam Miller, Jerry & Jason in studio, walk through a fun Gather Round of footy had by all. Where they share their excitement for the event to continue to 2026. Jerry has a lot to say with the results of Game 1 in the NBA Playoffs officially in. Jason previews the NHL Playoffs. And it's heating up in the Premier League.
Listen for the sports reviews, stay for Sam's Pub Footy updates!
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The Sports Desk returns after the easter break. Join Sam Menhennet, Adam Miller and James Worth. Covering Round 5 of the AFL (Gather Round), NBA Playoffs, UEFA Champions League, Premier League, A-League and more!
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Good Friday Sports Desk with Sam Menhennet, Adam Miller, Jerry Ng and Jason, uhhhhh? Statham? Preview the Easter festivities like the Stawell Gift, Jerry has all the details on that. He even shares his preparations for the upcoming Cross-Country. The rest of Round 4 in the AFL with some quite tough to pick games considering plenty of clubs starts to the season. In NBA, more playoff races are tightening, plenty of Premier League to dissect, and Jason hands over 'Miscellaneous' to Adam Miller for this week, where it's back to the pool for the deceptively vigorous, Water Polo.
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A ridiculous Monday Sports Desk with mainstay James Worth walking into the madness of Sam, Adam Miller, Jerry and Jason to review the Australian Grand Prix.
The rest of Round 3 in the AFL is reviewed, and Jerry and Sam have raised the stakes for this Good Friday, find out how!
James, also has some celebrating to do as Arsenal continue the top of the table ways in the Premier League, and in the babyface turn of the year, we close the show with a rapid fire review of WWE Wrestlemania 39!
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Grand Prix Special on the Sports Desk. Were the tech Gods on the side of Sam, Adam Miller and Jason to get guerilla Grand Prix correspondent, James Worth's insights on the feeling at Albert Park?
Plenty to talk about with the Grand Prix in all seriousness. Be sure not to miss the break down.
The rest of round 3 in the AFL is previewed, with the Adelaide Showdown and Western Derby perking the team's excitement. Premier League and A-League discussed, especially the bizarre nature of the Melbourne Victory vs Melbourne City Derby simply continuing from where it was abandoned back in December.
Also, Jason casts his eye on the NHL Western Conference standings, with less than two weeks away from the playoffs.
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Big week to dissect by Sam, Adam Miller, Jerry & Jason (what's his surname, again?)
Sheffield Shield results discussed with Adam, This week in NBA with Jerry, Round 2 in AFL review. Did the power survive the show? Socceroos vs Ecuador at Marvel Stadium and Australian Grand Prix preview
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Sam, sporting a Carlton scarf, Adam Miller, hiding behind public Transport, Jerry and Jason review a mighty contest of Blues v Cats action and give their predictions for the rest of Round 2.
In exciting news, there is the possibility of the youngest ever Socceroo at 17 years 44 days, being selected for tonight's game against Ecuador, in Sydney. As well as Adam's coverage of the Sheffield Shield between WA and VIC, Jerry slam dunking through some big playoff ramification NBA action.
Now our 'Not A Phase Sports' segment has an official title: 'Miscellaneous'. Jason continues to cover the happenings of the NHL and how the Western Conferences' Wild Card race is tightening up immensely. And it's official. Sam has joined in with the fun and introducing Darts, as his miscellaneous sport to cover.
That's sports you will not hear covered anywhere else on Australian radio. Check it out!
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From a pre-show game of Table Tennis and a defeat to V-Line public transport. The team of Sam, Adam, Jerry & Jason (and a mystic, magical, teleporting Cooper) review Round 1 of the AFL, where there were insane highlights to celebrate footy's grand return. As usual, the weekly break down of the round ball game both locally in the A-League and internationally with The EPL. The team even take a moment to collectively commiserate the NZ Breakers in their loss to the Sydney Kings, back to-back NBL Champions. Plus, Jerry discusses the big takeaways from the NBA, Adam casts his attention to the ODI, and Jason has an anecdote from his day spent in paint-balling in Epping.
And don't forget, in what we will now be calling 'Not A Phase Sports' (working title), Jason has Ice Hockey, Adam has Water Polo. Sam, Jerry, and Cooper have until next week to reveal their special peripheral sport to share and follow.
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Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Sam, Adam, Jason & Jerry are feeling mixed emotions from Richmond vs Carlton ending in a draw and the team break down the opportunities that were not seized that could have changed the result. The rest of the round was scrutinised and predictions were laid down. Plus bonus analysis, since they missed Monday, Sam and Adam lay out their top 8 for 2023.
Also, Sam and Adam break down the EPL, and Adam and Jerry take a look at the Sheffield Shield and the wider world of cricket.
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Time for The Sports Desk's AFL Round 1 Round-table discussion, and show alumni, Cooper Watkins makes his 2023 debut alongside Jerry & Jason to predict the top 8, Carlton vs Richmond on Thursday night and the clubs that you and the team show keep the most watchful of eyes on in the first four weeks of the season.
Elsewhere, a breakdown of Day 5 for the Aussies in the Test, and this week in the Premier League.
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Sam, Adam and Jason have are turning The Sports Desk into a broader church by the day. With Adam tagging along to Jason's weekly recaps of sports not normally covered on Australian radio. Jason breaks down the previous day of NHL action and the important games to watch this weekend, and Adam hypes up the upcoming Water Polo season. Alongside that, it's business as usual, Adam breaks down the Australian cricketers efforts in India. Sam and Adam debate the lay of the land in the Champions League and Premier League. And the whole team are increasingly becoming more one-eyed in their support for the NZ Breakers in the NBL Championship series. Plus, Jason expresses his excitement for his upcoming trip to Phillip Island for the 2023 Phillip Island Historic Classic.
A broad church of sport indeed.
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Full house! Full Strength! Sam, James, Adam, Jason & Jerry break down the weekend in the NBA and AFL Preseason. Today's show was hyped up to feature a main event debate between James and Sam, Arsenal and Manchester City fans, about where they stand in the Premier League from this point on. Also making it's presence known is a literal poultry pest looming over the heads of the entire panel.
And another big congratulations to Jerry, for competing in the 3000m State Championship Final, hear him tell all about the day.
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It's the team of Sam, Adam, Jason & Jerry on a Friday afternoon. Adam and Jerry take back all their weeks long grievances about Australia's cricket woes from victory in the Third Test against India. Elsewhere, we have reviews and previews of the AFL practice games this weekend and it gives the team a chance to practice their wild predictions on the road to Round 1. And fear not, there will be accountability!
Also, English Premier League, Champions League & A-League breakdowns, plus a two minute wrap up of the big highlights from the day in the NHL.
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The final episode of the Sportsdesk for 2022 and the band is back together to deliver a special delivery of sport on your Friday morning.
Sammy, Michael, Jason, Jimmy and Cooper pack the studios to give their predictions for the FIFA World Cup Final in Qatar between Argentina and France with the modern-day GOAT of football Messi up against French young GOAT Mbappe – this is a contest worth it’s weight in gold.
Jimmy and Sam offer their insights into the controversial A-League decision, Michael reviews the cricket in the Big Bash League and Cooper and Jason discuss their new favourite sport NHL.
A final episode with plenty of Christmas Spirit as the boys reflect on their favourite sporting moments and highlights on the Sportsdesk in 2022.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Michael Serpell (back from the USA) for the Friday edition of the Sports Desk. An extended look at the FIFA World Cup, A-League, NBL, NBA plus the latest in the World of Sport. Catch us 9am, Friday on SYN 90.7FM.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Jason Evans for the Friday edition of the Sports Desk.
An extended look at the FIFA World Cup including the Socceroo's performance plus the latest in the World of Sport. Catch us 9am, Friday on SYN 90.7FM.
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George Kostakos joins Sam Menhennet and Cooper Watkins live from Doha, Qatar ahead of the Socceroo's final group game against Denmark.
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Join Sammy, Michael and notorious Sportsdesk Alumni Liam O’Grady LIVE in the studio for a very boisterous Friday edition of the Sportsdesk.
The boys dissect all the action in the T20 Cricket World Cup with some stirring victories, record crowds and surprise upsets occurring across the landscape, the gents preview a blockbuster weekend of superb matchups.
The round ball game is analysed on an international scale by Sam and Liam whilst Michael provides his exclusive insight into his sport research tour to the United States.
Do not miss this special edition of the Sportsdesk along with Liam’s hot Fremantle opinion on the Ross Lyon coaching appointment - this is a show like no other.
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Join Sammy and Jason for the Friday edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in sport, Plus the close of the AFL Trade Period, A-League, Premier League, T20 World Cup and more!
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Join Sammy, Michael, Jimmy and Jason for a special Grand Final Edition of the Sportsdesk - LIVE from the studios in the leadup to the Grand Final Parade with the Geelong Cats and Sydney Swans.
Sam, Michael, Jimmy and Jason give their Grand Final predictions including first goal scorers, norm smith medalists and margin. The boys list their key match-ups and where the game will be won and lost on Saturday.
The Sportsdesk Grand Final Footy Show is on Saturday 24th September at 12:10pm LIVE on Facebook @sportsdesksyn with special thanks to SYN Media & RMITV.
Tennis, Premier League and World Cup Friendlies round up a massive edition of the Sportsdesk AFL Grand Final Edition.
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Join Jimmy Worth, Michael Serpell and Jason Evans for a review of the one of the most jam packed weekends on the sporting calendar.
A comprehensive review of the Preliminary Final Weekend in the AFL which saw the Cats and Swans progress to the 2022 AFL Grand Final with the Pies ending fairytale over and Lions with another big preliminary final defeat.
The Brownlow Medal count was one of the best in the last 10 years and the boys dissect some of the big games which decided the winner of this years medal - Patrick Cripps the champion with 29 votes.
Premier League, NRL Finals, NFL results and an acknowledge of Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral.
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Join Sam and Michael on a beautiful Friday morning in Melbourne for a comprehensive preview of a gigantic weekend of sport.
20-time Grand Slam winning tennis immortal Roger Federer announced his retirement today and the Sportsdesk said thanks to the Swiss maestro in a very touching and graceful way.
The Preliminary Final weekend in the AFL is upon us, as many call it the purest weekend of footy. Sam and Michael reveal which teams through their thorough analysis will make it to the 2022 Grand Final.
If that’s not enough sport for you, do not threat VFL Grand Final preview, Soccer, ODI Cricket, NFL and much, much more is here on this warm Friday edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth, Sammy Menhennet and Jason Evans for massive deep dive into the weekend sporting action with the US Open 2022 Men's and Women's champions decided along with some huge upsets in the Australia Cup, the boys discuss.
A comprehensive review of the Semi Final Weekend in the AFL with the Pies and Lions progressing and the reigning premiers Melbourne notably bowing out in straight sets - Jason brings his impressive AFL Record collection to spark some modern conversations on the state of the game.
F1 news, Cricket scores and the current standing of UK and Australian sporting events with the globally watched funeral of Queen Elizabeth II confirmed.
Community sport, the usual banter and much much more on the Sportsdesk.
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An end of a significant chapter in human history with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II passing away at the age of 96 in Scotland, tributes flow from millions of admirers and Sam, Michael and Jason share their favourite memories of her majesty and share what it means for British sport in the coming weeks.
AFL Semi-Finals previews with the Dees and Lions playing off to face the Cats whilst the Pies and Dockers look to book their preliminary final spot against the Swans - tips, teams and key match-ups revealed. AFLW Indigenous Round, US Open results, VFL Preliminary Finals, Golf, Soccer, ODI Cricket and more on a royal commemorative edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth, Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell and Jason for BIG First Week of Finals review with four absolutely cracking football matches in the AFL 2022 Final Series with the Cats and Swans booking their preliminary final spots and the Dockers and Lions progressing to the next round of the finals at the expense of the Tigers and Bulldogs; the boys dissect it all!!
Jason brought in his Dad's amazing collection of historical footy records in the studios as the guys browse through the incredible range of records.
F1 debate with Daniel Riccardo in the spotlight, US Open results with Nick Kyrgios booking a quarter final after defeating world number one Daniil Medvedev and Serena Williams bowing out to Aussie Ajla Tomljanović. VFL, ODI Cricket, RMIT Hockey and much, much more on the Sportsdesk
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Join Michael, Sam and Jason for a Finals Themed Friday of the Sportsdesk with the AFL Final Series officially kicking off with the Brisbane Lions eliminating the Richmond Tigers on Thursday Night Footy, the boys review the controversial ARC decision along with providing their analysis for the rest of the BIG finals games.
US Open results in the world of tennis including the continuation of Serena Williams final fairytale, Premier League and Australia Cup in the world game, cricket, basketball and much much more on the Friday edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth & Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for a mad Monday edition of the Sportsdesk where the boys preview the first week of the AFL 2022 Final Series along with a review of the first week of the historic 2022 AFLW Season with all 18 clubs cracking in for some succulent contests.
F1 chat with an update from the Daniel Riccardo camp and the Belgium Grand Prix along with Cricket news in the BBL and ODIs, plus Premier League results and much more on the Sportsdesk.
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Join Michael, Sam and Jason for a fabulicious Friday of the Sportsdesk with the AFLW Season kickstarting and the AFL All Australian Team announced along with plenty of big news headlines from the world of Motorsports and the Premier League.
Michael brings in his favourite Grand Final records from the ages to build up hype for the 2022 AFL Finals Series and reflects on Essendon in better times.
The US Open preview, Champions League, Australia Cup and much much more for the Friday Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth, Michael Serpell and a very brave Sammy Menhennet from Friday's show coming in to face the music after Carlton blew up their finals hopes against fierce rivals Collingwood in the game of the year on Monday's edition of the Sportsdesk.
The boys recap the final home and away round of the AFL year with the Demons, Cats, Pies, Tigers, Fremantle, Doggies and the Swans staking their claims for the flag. We dissect the first week of the finals and analyse the mess at the Bombers.
Premier League action, RMIT Redback final results and much much more on the Sportsdesk.
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Join Michael Serpell and Sam Menhennet for a freaky Friday final round of the home and away season edition of the Sportsdesk with the moment North Melbourne won the race for four-time premiership coach Alastair Clarkson, Michael weighs in from an Essendon perspective.
Sam and Michael build up the big match-ups in Round 23 including "The Game of his Lifetime" between Collingwood and Carlton - Sam speaks truthfully about what it would mean if his Blues win. Plus, the NBA, Premier League, RMIT Big V Basketball and the plenty more on the Sportsdesk Friday edition.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael Serpell on an fiery day for the Essendon Football Club as turmoil surrounds the management of the club after an 80 point defeat to the hands of Port Adelaide, Michael and James unload.
The Round 22 AFL Review, community sport and much much more on your mighty Monday edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Australian World Champion competitor and RMIT Elite Athlete Christian Paynter joined the show to talk about his experiences at the World Championships in Oregon and how he's seen some of his peers performances at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games representing the Green and Gold.
Christian also speaks about his experiences studying full time and competing in National competitions representing the RMIT Redbacks interstate.
The sport of Decathlon is one that requires all round application across ten disciplines including the 100-meter run, 400-meter run, 1500-meter run, 110-meter high hurdles, javelin throw, discus throw, shot put, pole vault, high jump, and long jump. Christian describes his ambitions for representing Australia at the Comm Games and Olympics along with detailing his expansive shoe collection.
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RMIT Elite Athlete Program:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-life/sport-fitness/elite-athlete-program
UniSport Nationals Athletics:
https://www.unisport.com.au/athletics-div1
Christian Paynter:
https://www.instagram.com/christian_paynter_23/
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Join Michael Serpell and Jason Evans for a fabulous edition of the Sportsdesk with an exclusive interview with World Champion competing Decathlon athlete for Australia and RMIT, Christian Paynter
Jason and Michael talk tennis in the lead-up to the US Open, wrap up the Commonwealth games and preview Round 22 in the AFL with the big suspension overruling of Carlton star captain Patrick Cripps and honor some of the retiring legends of the AFL in a show dedicated to the late great Australian icon Olivia Newton-John.
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Christian Paynter Interview (12:07)
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Join Jimmy Worth, Michael Serpell and Jason Evans for an epic Monday edition of the Sportsdesk with Commonwealth Games wrapping up with Australia breaking records with a stunning 66 gold medals, 174 in total leading the tally.
The Round 21 AFL Review Citi Open Tennis results, Community Basketball and much much more on your Monday edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Australian World Champion competitor and RMIT Elite Athlete Joel Baden joined the show to talk about his experiences at the World Championships in Oregon and how he's seen some of his peers performances at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games representing the Green and Gold.
Joel also speaks about his experiences studying full time and competing in National competitions representing the RMIT Redbacks interstate.
The sport of High Jump is one that requires great skill and physical prowess, Joel elaborates on the challenges and rewards of being an international athlete in high jump.
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RMIT Elite Athlete Program:
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Join Michael Serpell, Sam Menhennet and Jason Evans for a full house edition of the Sportsdesk with plenty of Commonwealth Games content including an exclusive interview with World Champion competing High Jump athlete for Australia and RMIT, Joel Baden.
Sam and Michael also preview Round 21 in the AFL and talk about the big trade news with Lance Buddy Franklin, retirements over the week and much, much more on the Sportsdesk.
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Joel Baden Interview (11:45)
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for magnificent Monday edition of the Sportsdesk with Commonwealth Games correspondent/enthusiast Jason joining the panel to discuss the gold rush for Australia in Birmingham with a staggering 22 gold medals leading the tally on Day 4.
The Round 20 AFL Review with Geelong clear on top of the ladder in Joel Selwood’s club breaking 350th and the Tigers biggest come from behind win in Season 2022 inflicted more pain on the hapless Lions who haven’t won at the MCG in a long, long time.
Atlanta Open Tennis results, Christmas Songs, Basketball legend remembrance, shock retirements and much much more on an action packed plate on your Monday edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell and the triumphant Sam 'Pie Floater' Menhennet for a mega preview of the Commonwealth Games after a sparkling opening ceremony, the boys list their must-watch Athletes of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.
Sam and Michael also preview Round 20 in the AFL after a heart-stopping round 19, will this round reach the same heroics? F1 retirements, T20 Cricket, NRL and much much more on the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for mad Monday edition of the Sportsdesk with the boys still speechless after Collingwood's remarkable win with Jamie Elliot's ice cold goal from the boundary, the boys dissect the game with tears in their eyes.
The Round 19 AFL Review with Bulldogs beating the premiers in the Grand Final rematch with Jamara rising and the Dees slipping along with the Cats winning a thriller and the Tigers and Dockers creating the first draw of 2022. Commonwealth Games review, Tour De France and much much more on the Sportsdesk Monday.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for a fire alarm interrupted Friday edition of the Sportsdesk with Jason joining the boys to chat Splendor in the 'Floods' music and Round 19 AFL Previews.
James had a jaw dropping opportunity to experience community soccer with a Greek flavour and provides an update on the league standings. RMIT Redbacks Basketball in the Big V is previewed on the lead up to the finals to keep the community theme alive.
Women's Cricket and Europe Championships along with Big Bash International arrivals all feature on a fiery edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for an entertaining Monday edition of the Sportsdesk with Sam Draper's 'Goal of The Year' contender played all around the studios as the boys celebrate the eclipsing of the Suns.
The Round 18 AFL Review with North winning a game of football, Cam Smith's miracle at St.Andrew's Golf Open, the English Premier League friendlies around Australia and much more on this fun filled edition of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell and Sam Menhennet for a massive preview of one of the biggest weekends of footy, as elimination final and top four and eight shaping style games loom.
Sam and Michael also preview Round 18 in the AFL, recap the Australian vs Sri Lanka test series, Tour De France, Basketball and much much more on the Sportsdesk.
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Esports is fast becoming the largest sporting follower base in the world with multimillion dollar tournaments and a total audience of 397.8 million people watching professional Esports globally.
The League of Legends Nationals, an Australian wide university Esports competition is taking place each weekend from the 2nd to the 24th July with RMIT in a strong position after Qualifying Week. RMIT Esports Team Coach Hayden Ting joined the Sportsdesk to review the weekends action and preview his team's upcoming fixture.
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Discord: discord.gg/RMIT
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Steam Group: https://steamcommunity.com/groups/rmitesports
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Join Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell and Sam Menhennet for a big morning of sporting headlines as Nick Kyrgios makes his first Grand Slam final at Wimbledon at the expense of an injured Rafael Nadal and the Women's Wimbledon final match-up is locked in with previous 2019 winner Simona Halep falling two hurdles short.
Hayden Ting is our special guest interview, the Esports League of Legends Team Captain from RMIT University previews the weekend action.
Sam and Michael also preview Round 17 in the AFL, recap the Cats home victory over the reigning premiers and we look at the Australian vs Sri Lanka second test, Tour De France, Basketball and much much more on the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for a mighty Monday edition of the Sportsdesk with an American flavour as the boys celebrate the 4th of July aka Independence Day by naming some of their favourite US athletes.
The Round 16 AFL Review, British Grand Prix, Aussies in action at Wimbledon, Super Netball Grand Final and the most expensive over in test cricket history are all on the agenda in a jam packed sporting agenda.
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Esports is fast becoming the largest sporting follower base in the world with multimillion dollar tournaments and a total audience of 397.8 million people watching professional Esports globally.
The League of Legends Nationals, an Australian wide university Esports competition is taking place each weekend of July and kicking off on the 2nd of July. Before the tournament begins we spoke to RMIT Esports Team Manager Nathan Perera to preview the competition.
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Discord: discord.gg/RMIT
Instagram, Twitter & Facebook: @rmitesports
Wider RMIT Sports: @rmitsport
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Join Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell and Sam Menhennet for action packed morning with sports galore including a special guest interview with Esports League of Legends Team Manager from RMIT University Nathan Perera who previews the upcoming UniSport League of Legends Nationals.
Sam and Michael also preview Round 16 in the AFL, the AFLW Draft, look at the Australian vs Sri Lanka first test, recap the Boomers win over China in the basketball and take a closer look at all the action at Wimbledon. Lots of Sport, less than an hour, your match made in heaven is here.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for marathon Monday edition of the Sportsdesk as the boys extend the show by an hour to get through the blockbuster that was Round 15 in the AFL.
The gentlemen review all the big talking points from the footy along with announcing all the big trade news from the world game. The lads also preview Wimbledon and highlight the Aussie tennis players in the main draw and all the fallout from the second mouthwatering clash from the State of Origin in Perth.
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Join Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell, Sam Menhennet and footy fanatic Jason for stellar edition of the Sportsdesk as the boys preview the most highest anticipated round of footy in 10 years as all top eight side play eachother in some mouthwatering match-ups.
The lads also preview the Australian test squad to take on Sri Lanka, preparations for the Commonwealth Games and a special tribute Bruce McAvaney after his Hall of Fame status at the Logies. You don't want to miss this episode of the Sportsdesk.
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Join Jimmy Worth and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for marvellous Monday edition of the Sportsdesk as the boys recap a massive Round 14 of the AFL with some huge upsets that could turn the top eight on its head.
The lads bring in Friday Sportsdesk specialist Sam to recap the Reclink Community Cup between the mighty Megahertz and the ruthless Rockdogs. Jimmy and Serpa also provide their insights into the NBA Finals where the Warriors were crowned 2022 champions and talk all things Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for another entertaining edition of the Sportsdesk as Michael wears the dreaded Carlton scarf after Essendon's loss in Round 13 whilst Sam covers himself in green and gold glory after the Socceroos officially qualify for the 2022 FIFA World Cup -the boys wrap up the wonderful victory and praise Grey Wiggle 'Andrew Redmayne' heroics.
The lads also preview Round 14 in the AFL, including a special tribute to Spud's Game on Friday Night Footy, the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors and the massive news from the Australian F1 Grand Prix.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for the BIGGEST show of the year so far as Sam and Michael reignite their footy rivalry with their two beloved teams playing eachother on Friday night footy at the G' in Essendon's 150th year celebration.
Besides the rivalry the boys preview Round 13 in the AFL and the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. For all the international sports fans we cover the World Cup Qualifiers, Test Cricket and RMIT University sport and so much more.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Michael 'Serpaz' Serpell for a bumper Friday edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport, previewing Round 13 in the AFL and the NBA Finals between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors. For all the international sports fans we cover the World Cup Qualifiers, Roland Garros French Open, Test Cricket and so much more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Super Subs - Josh and Matt for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. AFL Trade News, The World Cup Qualifiers, Premier League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. AFL Trade News, The World Cup Qualifiers, Premier League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for a special Grand Final Editon of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. The AFL Grand Final between Melbourne and the Western Bulldogs, The NRL Finals, Premier League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL Finals, Premier League, and the World Cup Qualifiers.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL Finals, Paralympics, and the World Cup Qualifiers.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and special guests Josh and Matt for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL Finals, Paralympics and the Premier League
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things NBA, the Final Round of the AFL and the Premier League
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things Tokyo 2020 and Round 20 of the AFL.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA Finals and the Tokyo Olympics
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA Finals, Euros, Copa America and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA Finals, Euros, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA & NBL Finals, Euros, the A-Leauge Grand Final, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Jay Singh for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA Finals, Socceroos, Euros, A-Leauge Finals, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jack O'Dea, and Jay Singh for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA Finals, Socceroos, Euros, A-Leauge Finals and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA, Champions League, Socceroos and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA, Champions League Grand Final, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea back in the SYN Studios for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA, Premier League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea back in the SYN Studios for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA, Premier League, Champions League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, and Jack O'Dea for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. All things AFL, NBA, Premier League, Champions League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet & Jay Singh for the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk. Discussing the latest news in Sport. The Meltdown of the Super League, the AFL, NBA, Premier League, Champions League, and more.
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Join Sam Menhennet & Jay Singh for the return of the Friday Edition of the Sports Desk in 2021. Discussing the AFL, NBA, Premier League, Champions League, and more.
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We're back LIVE from the SYN Studios for the special extended final show of 2020. Join Sam Menhennet, James Worth & Jay Singh discussing the Cricket, AFL, Premier League, Champions League, reviewing our predictions and favourites moments from 2020.
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Sam and Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. AFL Trade Talk, Champions League, Premier League and more.
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We're back LIVE from the SYN Studios for the first time since march in our second last show of the year! Join Sam Menhennet & James Worth discussing the BBL, AFL Draft, Premier League, Champions League and more.
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Kendra and Luca bring you the latest news from the Shayna Jack* case
Content Warning: sexual assault
A discussion regarding consent involving the Jarryd Hayne trial
Return of Wacky sports
Recap of the F1 Sakhir Grand Prix
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Finn, Kendra and Luca unpack an eventful week of sports. We cover the massive crash at the Bahrain Grand Prix, worldwide reactions to the death of Diego Maradona
Return of Wacky sports and the introduction of a fun quiz to finish the show off.
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Finn, Kendra, and Luca dissect Shayna Jack's return to competitive swimming in 2021 and we highlight Cameron Smith's performance at The Masters.
Then, Finn, Kendra and Luca look back on some weird and wacky sports and wrap up the action from this past weekend's F1 and MotoGP championships.
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Kendra and Luca here bring you the inspiring story of the Indigenous Marathon Project and the running of the midnight marathon in NT.
We highlight the achievements of young Aussie basketballer Ezi Magbegor.
Tune in for the return of weird and wacky sports.
Kendra and Luca close out the show with the latest doping scandal to hit Australian swimming.
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Finn, Kendra, Luca wrap up the NRL & AFL Grand Finals, provide a round up of the latest EPL action, as well as news from Swimming, Cycling and F1.
We also talk Great Sporting Rivalries - Federer vs Nadal.
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The Wallabies will not take a knee in support of the Black Lives Matter movement before their next Test against the All Blacks because they don’t want to “make a political statement”.
Heather Knight, England cricket captain, has also stated she wants her teammates to kneel in tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement during the WBBL season.
Tal and Caleb discuss the decision and commentary surrounding these statements.
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Tal and Caleb unpack everything from the AFL Grand Final weekend, along with: Wallabies not taking a knee Day verse night grand final Whether every player should receive a premiership medal Super Netball Grand Final ratings Desks
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday it's the AFL Grand Final Edition, 100th Cox Plate, plus the Champions League and the Premier League ahead.
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Kendra and Luca talk about their first sporting memories and cover all things sport, including AFL Prelims, Super Netball Grand Final, NRL, Swimming, EPL.
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Tal and Caleb tackle all the big stories from the weekend of footy finals. Brownlow shake-up Melbourne Vixens front-page snub Brendan Gale's 10 year plan
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Sam and Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. The AFL Preliminary Finals, the Premier League and more.
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CONTENT WARNING
Kendra and Luca discuss experts warning of a spike in domestic violence during COVID-19 effected footy finals.
We also wrap up the NBA Finals, AFL semi finals, French Open Finals, as well as a recap of Week 1 of the Giro d'Italia and Formula 1.
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Finn, Kendra and Luca cover the first week of the AFL Finals, Swimming and Athletics news, as well a chat about the EPL.
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Finn, Kendra and Luca provide a comprehensive round up of the weekend's sporting action. AFL Finals, NBA Finals, Women's Cricket and Netball, Formula One and a preview of the French Open.
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Trigger warning: Sexual assault and rape.
If anything discussed in this podcast causes you distress, you can contact Lifeline on 13 11 14 or 1800RESPECT.
The Sexual Assault Crisis line is 1800 806 292 and CASA House is 03 9635 3610.
Tal and Caleb look at the media reporting of sexual assault and sexual misconduct in Australia.
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This week on The Sports Desk, Tal and Caleb discuss: Media reporting of sexual assault in sport AFL semi-finals Whether Australia should boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics NBA Finals Cost-saving measures for the AFL
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Sam and Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. The AFL Semi Finals, the NBA Play-offs and the Premier League and Champions League.
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Tal and Caleb dissect all the sport from the weekend, including: San Diego Loyal walk-out AFL Finals Federal budget Tasmanian Jack Jumpers 22 athletes we'd like to see in the AFL
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Sam and Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Week 1 of the AFL Finals, the NBA Play-offs and the Premier League.
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Tal and Caleb talk through all the sporting stories from the weekend: Jemma Mi Mi left out of the Queensland Firebirds team for Indigenous round All-Australian team Online vilification act Rule changes we'd like to see AFL On-Demand News bombshells The week ahead
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Round 18 of the AFL, the NBA Play-offs and the Premier League.
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The Sports Desk didn't play live this morning so you can listen in here instead!
It is the final show with Tom, Kendra and April for season 3 so of course, it is time to recap all the odd sports they've covered this season and pick their favourites!
Also on today's show: shock retirements from the AFL, will Adelaide hang onto the wooden spoon, Dan Ricciardo's unlucky Grand Prix finish (again), plus Tour de France, NBA, NFL and Super Netball updates. Listen in here!
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Round 17 of the AFL, the NBA Play-offs and the return of the Premier League.
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Kendra, Tom and April are back for their second last show of the season! On today's episode they covered Matt Rowell being left out of the AFLPA's 22under22, Pierre Gasly's dramatic Italian Grand Prix victory, Racing Victoria's move to phase out whip use in horse racing and gave their predictions for who will win Le Tour de France. There's plenty more in there too, including the much-loved segment 'odd sport of the week'. Catch up here!
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Round 15 of the AFL, the NBA and reviewing the A-League Grand Final.
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April, Tom and Kendra are back to recap round 14 of the AFL, chat about changes to the Big Bash League and look back at the first three stages of the Tour de France, including an Aussie win! Also on the show, day one results from the US Open, an NBA and F1 update, and a discussion of the sport that is dock jumping (clue: it involves dogs, a pool and a pier). Catch up here!
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Sam & Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the the A-League Grand Final, Round 14 of the AFL, the NBA and more.
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On this morning's edition of the Wednesday Sports Desk, Kendra, Tom and April discuss the fallout from Richmond's win in the Dreamtime match as well as Richmond's decision not to field a VFLW team in 2021. 5000m runner Jess Hull has been selected for Tokyo 2021, four-year-old star racehorse Loving Gaby has been retired and the Melbourne Vixens are maintaining their lead in the Super Netball.
Odd sport of the week: kaninhoppning (rabbit jumping). Catch up on it all here!
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the the A-League Finals, Round 13 of the AFL, Champions League Final, the NBA and more.
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On this week's show, April, Tom and Kendra discuss round 12 of the AFL season including Carlton's controversial win and Essendon's slide down the ladder. There's also record breaking 5000m runs at the Monaco Diamond League meet and record breaking English Channel swims, another F1 win to Lewis Hamilton and a look into the Dutch sport of Fierljeppen, which has been around since the 1700s. Catch up on all of this, and more, here!
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Sam, Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the the A-League, Round 12 of the AFL, Champions League, the NBA and more.
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Tom, April and Kendra had a packed show this week, discussing where and when the AFL Grand Final might be, how the Super Shot is changing Super Netball teams, why college sports in America need to restart, Lewis Hamilton's second-place GP finish and more.
They also look into one of their favourite odd sports so far: extreme ironing. Catch up here!
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Sam, Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the the A-League, Round 11 of the AFL, Champions League, the NBA and more.
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April, Tom and Kendra are back and in the midst of the AFL's 'Festival of Footy'. But is the Festival meaning they're watching more or less footy? Also on today's show, a discussion on the rule change in the Super Netball, a recap of Lewis Hamilton's 7th British Grand Prix title and a look into the West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Catch up here!
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Sam, Jay are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the the A-League, Round 9 of the AFL, FA Cup Final with special guest Josh, the EFL, the return of the NBA and more.
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On this Wednesday's episode, April, Kendra and Tom chat about AFL families in the interstate hubs, plans for the 2021 Australian Open tennis, the opening round of the Super Netball and where you can play underwater hockey in Victoria.
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the the A-League, Round 8 of the AFL, Final day of the Premier League, EFL and more.
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Tom, Kendra and April are back to chat about the ever-changing AFL ladder, Ante Milicic's departure from the Matildas coaching role, the Hungarian Grand Prix and much more. Their weird sport for this week? Competitive slapping. Listen in to learn what this Siberian sport is all about.
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April, Kendra and Tom are back again to analyse all the sporting news from the weekend! Carlton are into the top 8, questions over how Australia's Olympic swimming team is selected and a look into the sport of toe-wrestling, are just a few of the topics covered in this show.
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In the first episode of season 3, the new Wednesday team of April, Kendra and Tom discuss everything from AFL hubs to stranded A-league teams to hot dog eating. It's a packed show!
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk Friday Edition. Previewing the return of the A-League, Round 7 of the AFL, Premier League, FA Cup and more.
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Sam, Jay & James are back for The Sports Desk on Fridays!
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Check out the latest edition of the sports desk podcast with Moni. Discussing Futsal Oz's future after the coronavirus crisis ends. Moni talks with the CEO and media manager/player tackling issues on its survival during this hiatus.
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, James Worth are back for Fridays Live from isolation.
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Tom Parry returns for the final time to present another episode of ripper discussions from the first season of 2020.
1. Intro 2. Holden's Demise with Daniel (Week 4) 3. Cricket World Cup with Jacob (Week 6) 4. Jack Thiessen interview (Week 7) 5. Favourite Sporting Moments from the 2010s (Week 8)
Originally aired Wednesday, April 8th. Produced by Tom Parry.
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Tom Parry looks back at our favourite moments from the Wednesday edition of The Sports Desk.
- Introduction
- Favourite Moments from the Summer with James Worth (January 29th)
- Super Bowl LIV with Jacob (February 5th)
- Australian Cricket Awards with Jacob (February 12th)
- Could the AFL be renamed? (February 12th)
Originally aired Wednesday, April 1st. Produced by Tom Parry.
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh and James Worth are back for Fridays to pump you up for the weekend of sport ahead. Including the AFL, A-League and other world sports still active. Plus the latest news in world sport regarding the Coronavirus.
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With Australia and the rest of the world going into lockdown over COVID-19, there wasn't much to chat about in the way of sport, but the Wednesday team of Jacob and Tom did their best anyway - and even broke some news live on-air!
1. Show Intro 2. List of sports affected by COVID-19 3. AFL News and Travel Bans 4. NRL: Preview of Round 2 5. Favourite sporting moments of the 2010s
Originally aired Wednesday, March 18th 2020. Produced by Tom Parry.
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Episode 1 of the Corona Desk with Sam, George and Cooper. We chatted all things sport and coronavirus.
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, Jesse Robertson are back for Fridays to pump you up for the weekend of sport ahead. Including the Cricket, AFL, NBA, NBL, Champions League, Premier League & A-League.
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Jacob and Tom were back at it again, this week playing host to a special guest from RMIT University's tennis team. They also talked about the upcoming Formula 1 season opener here in Melbourne, alongside their regular coverage of cricket and footy.
1. Intro + Soccer Results with Jessie 2. Cricket: One-Day series between Australia and New Zealand 3. Formula 1: Melbourne Grand Prix 4. Tennis: Interview with Jack Thiessen 5. AFL: Impact of Coronavirus on the Premiership Season
Originally aired Wednesday, March 11th 2020. Produced by Tom Parry.
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, James Worth are back for Fridays to pump you up for the weekend of sport ahead. Including the Cricket, AFL, NBA, NBL, Champions League, Premier League & A-League.
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Tom was lonely no more in the studio as Jacob returned to the fold! After being joined by the Friday show's Jesse for the latest FA Cup results, the two mates talked about Tom's T20 World Cup experience at the Junction Oval, along with cricket, basketball, footy, and some news regarding the Tokyo Olympics.
- Soccer: FA Cup with special guest Jesse
- Cricket: Australia v New Zealand T20 recap 3. More Cricket: T20 World Cup Finals and Predictions 4.1. Basketball: NBL and WNBL Finals 4.2. Olympics: Latest on Coronavirus 5. AFL: Community Cup - why do we care?
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, James Worth are back for Fridays to pump you up for the weekend of sport ahead. Including the Cricket, AFL, NBA, NBL, Champions League, Premier League & A-League.
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Tom was left solo on this week's programme, which meant nobody could stop him from talking about his favourite topic: CRICKET! But he also found time to talk about basketball, soccer and AFL too.
- Women's T20 World Cup: Recent & Upcoming Games
- Sheffield Shield: Current matches underway 3. WNBL: Finals Series 4. A-League: Sale of Perth Glory falls through 5. AFL: State of Origin + AFLW News
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Sam, Cooper and George discuss all the weekend's results in AFL, AFLW, world football and Tyson Fury's big win.
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, James Worth are back for Fridays to pump you up for the weekend of sport ahead. Including the Cricket, AFL, NBA, NBL, Champions League, Premier League & A-League.
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This week's Wednesday edition saw Tom joined by Get Cereal's Daniel to discuss cricket in Australia, unpack the demise of Holden and recap the latest AFL news. Jacob shall be joining Tom again next week.
- Women's Cricket: Results & Upcoming Games 2. More Cricket: T20 World Cup Squad and Sheffield Shield 3. Motorsport: The Demise of Holden - What Happens Now? 4. Supercars: Preview of Adelaide 500 5. Quickfire News: AFL State of Origin, Grand Final start time, and Darts!
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Jacob and Tom had another fun-filled morning dissecting all the sports news from the past couple of days, including David Warner's shock win at the Australian Cricket Awards, the potential rename of the AFL's men's competition, and the non-renewal of Lisa Alexander's coaching contract with the Australian Diamonds.
- Australian Cricket Awards recap
- Women's Cricket: T20 Tri-Series & World Cup warm-up 3. More Cricket: TV Umpires on the Front Foot and Sheffield Shield chat 4. AFLW: State of the competition and Ticket Prices 5. Netball: Lisa Alexander "sacked" and where the sport is at domestically
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Our resident cricket tragic Tom Parry is joined by Jacob Scanlan to discuss the Big Bash Challenger, Under 19s World Cup, the ODI squad for South Africa and the Women's Tri-Series. Plus, the pair recap the Super Bowl and talk about the upcoming season of the AFL Women's competition.
1. Super Bowl LIV: San Francisco 49ers v Kansas City Chiefs 2. Big Bash League: Challenger preview, Stars v Thunder 3. Cricket in South Africa: Under 19s and Australian Tour 4. Women's Cricket: Tri-Series and World Cup Preview 5. AFLW: Our thoughts on the new teams
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Sam Menhennet, Jay Singh, James Worth are back for Fridays to pump you up for the weekend of sport ahead. Including the Cricket, AFL, NBA, NBL, Champions League, Premier League & A-League.
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The Sports Deskis back for 2020! In the first episode of the year, Tom Parry and James Worth were on-hand to discuss the shock news of Kobe Bryant's death, the latest from the tennis, everything cricket and their highlights from the Summer break.
- Kobe Bryant & his legacy
- Australian Open: Results and Semis
- Big Bash League: The Finals are upon us!
- Women's Twenty20 Cricket World Cup
- Summer Highlights: Test Series, A-League and Rally for Relief
Originally aired Wednesday, January 29th; produced by Tom Parry.
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Listen to Moni and the team talk about their sporting highlights for 2019 and the decade!
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Listen to Moni, Taylor, Giacomo and Cooper talk all their sporting highlights and more sporting topics to debate.
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Final Friday show for 2019. Sam, Jay & James to pump up the Weekend ahead!
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Listen to Cooper, Moni and Giacomo debate all the hottest topics in the sporting world. Talking all things Champions League to Cricket. Don't forget to tune in next week for the final show for 2019!
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Missed our weekly Wednesday debate desk?? Listen to Cooper, G and Moni debate all things sport everything from AFL to NFL.
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On the final Monday episode of season 4, James, April and Matt wrap up another huge weekend of sport. Catch up on the results from the WBBL semi finals and final, all the soccer from around Australia and the world, the Australian Open golf tournament, Hong Kong horse racing and all the NBL and NBA action.
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Listen to Sam, James, and Jay discuss the previous & upcoming weekend games in the NBA/NBL, Premier League & A League.
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Listen to Moni, Cooper, G and James debate all sporting topics from this week. Covering everything from the AFL draft to the NFL standings.
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This Monday April, James and Matt cover all the weekend's soccer (football) news and results, as well as the Aussie's win over Pakistan in the cricket and Spain's Davis Cup title.
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Join April, James and Matt as they get you up to date on all the A-League, W-League, NBL, NBA, tennis and cricket news and results from the weekend.
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James and Alex discuss the worlds of cricket, basketball and soccer. James brings in an awesome piece of Premier League memorabilia.
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After months of not being on air together the DREAM team is back together. James, Taylor and Moni talk all things from fed cup Ash Barty holding on to no.1 spot to pre season draft and a big summer of cricket ahead.
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The whole Monday crew is in today to wrap up the Spring Carnival, cover all the weekend's EPL and A-League results, run through the details of Australia's Fed Cup loss as well as get you up to date on all the basketball and NFL action. Also don't miss James discussing his "heavy interest" in snooker.
Listen in to April, Moni, James and Matt here.
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Jay, Sam and Alex discuss a big week in football, cricket and basketball. Listen to an episode less entertaining than Chelsea vs Ajax but definitely better than the Sri Lankan cricket team.
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