• Battle for the west: what the NRL grand final is really about
    Sep 27 2022

    It’s more than a grand final - it’s a bare knuckle fight over the future of the code. The Parramatta Eels are chasing their first premiership since 1986. The Penrith Panthers have been one of the most consistently brilliant in the comp. But there’s more to this story. If the AFL wants to become the national code, it needs to establish a base in Western Sydney. And the NRL knows its future is here as well.

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    20 mins
  • The big dance: AFL grand final preview
    Sep 20 2022

    After arguably one of the greatest finals series in memory, we're ready for the big one. Here’s what you need to know before the Sydney Swans play the Geelong Cats this Saturday.

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    22 mins
  • Are the Matildas ready for the World Cup?
    Sep 13 2022

    As one of Australia’s most beloved teams, all eyes are on the Matildas as they prepare for the 2023 Women’s World Cup. But a string of recent losses is causing confusion and frustration amongst fans. Is it too late for the Matildas to turn it around? Hear from assistant coach Mel Andreatta on what needs to happen with less than a year to go.

     

     

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    20 mins
  • How the stadium wars are changing sport
    Sep 6 2022

    Stadiums are a big part of the future of sport and a huge part of getting people to attend games. They can also be deeply political, as seen with the opening of the Allianz Stadium in Sydney. So what can a stadium do for a code or even a city? How important is where you watch sport to you?

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    25 mins
  • Win at all costs: Essendon, coaching and redemption
    Aug 30 2022

    Coaches set the standard for their team and players. But are the expectations we place on them too much? This episode is about the role of redemption in sport and looks at the murky territory of where the buck stops in a culture fixated on winning.

     

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    21 mins
  • The player whisperer: how sports psychology works
    Aug 23 2022

    For elite athletes, the mental game is what elevates their performance from good to great. So how do sports psychologists work with players on overcoming their anxieties, doubts about winning and the pressures that come with public failure? And can these tools be applied to the rest of us? Hear from performance psychologist Dr Phil Jauncey on elevating players to the next level.

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    24 mins
  • What’s next for Serena Williams
    Aug 16 2022

    Serena Williams has announced she is retiring from tennis. She leaves as possibly the greatest tennis player of all time. But why now? What will she do next? And how has she transformed the sport she leaves behind?

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    22 mins
  • LIV Golf: inside Greg Norman's rebel league
    Aug 9 2022

    After a 30-year feud, Greg Norman has launched a rebel golf league to compete with the PGA. It has attracted some of the best players in the world and promised to revolutionise the sport. But its ambition is undermined by controversy over its Saudi backing. So what is driving Greg Norman? And can LIV Golf deliver on what it’s promising?

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    22 mins