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The best interviews, conversations and coverage from ABC Grandstand across the country. A sports lover's dream.

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    Cricket: Dizzy and Ali join Corbin and Ben to cover the fall out of the Boxing Day Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 163:00


    Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are back to break down all the fallout from another two-day Test. Stuart Clark, Jason Gillespie and Ali Mitchell all stop by, and Brett Lee chats about his induction into the Hall of Fame.

    Cricket: Brett Lee thinks his greatest achievement was bowling at 150kmh for 20 years

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 16:47


    Brett Lee has been unveiled as the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the MCG this morning, he jumped into the commentary box to chat with Ben Cameron after the announcement.

    Cricket: Mitchell Starc doesn't think there was any complacency.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 5:23


    With the Boxing Day test ending in two days, Cricket Australia put on a fan fest outside the MCG. Corbin Middlemas went down and spoke to Australian Quick Mitch Starc for his thoughts.

    Cricket: Cam Green feels the pressure when he plays in Australia

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 5:26


    Corbin Middlemas caught up with Australian All Rounder Cam Green, after the Boxing Day test ended inside two days.

    Cricket: Jhye Richardson says his competitiveness with his brother fuels his love for the game.

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2025 6:56


    After his first Test in four years, Australian fast bowler Jhye Richardson joined Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand to recap the Boxing Day Test.

    Grandstand At Stumps: Not Another Two Day Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 62:19


    Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark wrap up the Boxing Day Test, which has ended inside two days. England batsman Joe Root and Australian stand-in captain Steve Smith join them for interviews, along with all of the presentations.

    Cricket: Kim Garth wants revenge for the World Cup

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 6:04


    Ben Cameron caught up with Australian All-Rounder Kim Garth at the tea break on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test.

    Cricket: Tom Gleeson gets a taste of his own medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2025 20:54


    Hard Quiz Host and Gold Logie Winner Tom Gleeson joined Ben Cameron on Grandstand at Lunch, and brought an absolute chaos with him. Brooke Warne then dropped by to chat about the Shane Warne Legacy.

    Grandstand At Stumps: History Made in the Boxing Day Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 25:00


    Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the first day of the fourth Ashes test in Melbourne. The team are joined by Australian Opener and Fast Bowler Scott Boland.

    Cricket: Todd Greenberg on the future of the Boxing Day Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2025 21:48


    Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch of the first day of the boxing day test, and discussed what next summer's schedule looks like and how often Australia should play England and India in test series. James Glenday, ABC News Breakfast Co-Host then dropped by to chat his love of cricket.

    Sailing: James Hunter - Using sailing as a journey to self-discovery

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 11:27


    James Hunter lost his sight in 2015 and following this reconnected with the sport of sailing as part of the Making Waves foundation.He chats to Mitch Turner about competing in the Sydney to Hobart Yacht Race and how he works with the crew in some of the most arduous conditions. 

    Athletics: Nicola Olyslagers - 'It was like a holiday with a trophy at the end'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 16:34


    Nicola Olyslagers has enjoyed enormous success this year which was recently recognised by World Athletics in Monaco. MItch Turner started by asking her where she has put her World Athletics Field Athlete of the Year trophy.

    Cricket: Ollie Peake won't take the opportunity to lead for granted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 14:22


    Ollie Peake is a rising talent in the Australia cricket scene and may be one to watch out for during the Ashes series of the future.Peake will captain Australia's under-19 side next year at the ICC Under-19 Cricket World Cup and Mitch Turner began this chat on Summer Grandstand by asking Peake what it felt like to receive this honour.

    Grandstand at Stumps: An England fight, but Australia retain The Ashes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2025 64:00


    Australia retains The Ashes with an unassailable lead in the series as it secures the win in Adelaide. 

    Grandstand at Stumps: Australia on the cusp of Ashes victory

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 25:00


    At the end of day four in Adelaide the Australians need just four more wickets to take an unassailable three-nil lead in the Ashes series. Chasing a record 435 runs to win, England are 6/207 at stumps despite 85 from Zak Crawley. Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Jason Gillespie dissect the day's play on Grandstand at Stumps, featuring interviews with Mitchell Starc and Zak Crawley. 

    Cricket: Lord David Gower joins Grandstand Cricket

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2025 11:54


    An Ashes winning captain and one of the most elegant left handers the game has ever seen, David Gower is a legend of English cricket. After his playing days he also had a terrific broadcasting career. Lord Gower even has a song written about him by Paul Kelly! The English great joined Corbin Middlemas at tea on Day 4 of the Adelaide Test. 

    Grandstand at Stumps: Hometown heroes bully Bazball

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 24:27


    Corbin Middlemas, Darren Lehmann and Stuart Clark break down another strong day of cricket for the home side at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. Travis Head scoring a brilliant hometown century as fellow South Australian Alex Carey joined him for a 100+ run stand.

    Cricket: Flipping out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2025 24:40


    Former Test wicketkeeper Wayne Phillips chats to Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann about his work with the Australian Cricketers Association, sharing stories from his playing and coaching career with his trademark irreverence! Ben Cameron speaks to Olympic champion swimmer Kyle Chalmers.

    Grandstand at Stumps: DRS Drama in Adelaide

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 25:00


    Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Stuart Clark break down a chaotic day of cricket at the 3rd Test in Adelaide Oval. England's batters crumbled as once again DRS drama proved to be the hottest topic of the day.

    Cricket: Jemma Barsby wants to whack MS for six

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2025 24:40


    At lunch on day two Corbin Middlemas is joined by South Australian captain Jemma Barsby who shares her story about living with multiple sclerosis alongside fellow MS ambassador and filmmaker Beau Eastman. Ben Cameron chats with one of Barsby's teammates, Australian vice captain Tahlia McGrath.

    Grandstand at Stumps: Honours even in Adelaide heat

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 24:57


    Corbin Middlemas, Stuart Clark and Darren Lehmann analyse an absorbing first day of the 3rd Test from a baking hot Adelaide Oval. Winning the toss and batting first Australa ended the day on 8/326 thanks to a maiden Ashes century from Alex Carey in front of his home crowd, and 82 from late inclusion Usman Khawaja. 

    Cricket: Peter Malinauskas on magic of Adelaide Christmas Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2025 24:40


    Adelaide Oval is hosting the Christmas Test, with a new seven-year deal locking the match in as a major summer fixture. SA Premier Peter Malinauskas joins Corbin Middlemas to discuss the deal, creating a festival-vibe and the move to a day test.

    NBL: David Stevenson thinks there are three cities leading the race for the next NBL team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 16:34


    With the NBL being in great shape as a competition, CEO David Stevenseon joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to talk about the potential of expansion.

    Cricket: Mitch Marsh has felt the love from the whole cricket community

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 16:41


    Mitch Marsh announced his retirement from first class cricket this week and joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport to chat about his career.

    Athletics: Bruce McAvaney thinks Cathy Freeman's win means more now than on that night

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 39:37


    Bruce McAvaney joined Aaron Bryans on Summer Grandstand after receiving World Athletics President's Award in recognition of his broadcasting career.

    Cricket: Todd Murphy was surprised that Nathan Lyon was left out

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2025 12:00


    On Summer Grandstand on ABC Sport, Aaron Bryans was joined by Sixers Spinner Todd Murphy ahead of the start of BBL 15.

    Cricket: Henry Moeran - English fans are not angry, just disappointed

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 12:16


    It's time for the perspective of an Englishman. BBC commentator Henry Moeran chats to Sam and Lehmo live from the English team hotel, where players are arriving after their break in Noosa.

    Tennis: Roger Rasheed - The battle of the sexes is quite insulting

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 22:12


    Roger Rasheed questions what the point is of the upcoming Battle of the Sexes contest coming up later this month in Dubai. He also gives his tips to Sam and Lehmo about who he thinks will dominate the summer.

    Paralympics: Emily Petricola - We need to start now to be strong for Brisbane 2032

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 8:00


    Paralympic gold medallist Emily Petricola is also the South Australian Sports Institute's Para Unit Lead. In a wide-ranging chat with Sam and Lehmo she speaks about how she competes with MS and how Parasports can be stronger with more funding ahead of the 2032 Brisbane Paralympics.

    Swimming: Mollie O'Callaghan - on going from hunting others, to becoming the hunted

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 8:16


    Olympic gold medallist Mollie O'Callaghan chats to Quentin Hull following an Australian v The World contest in Brisbane. She reflects on 2025 and what it's like no longer training next to Ariarne Titmus after her retirement.

    Cricket: Sam Billings - The world of sport changes so rapidly

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 14:05


    English white-ball star Sam Billings joins Quentin Hull as he returns for another season with the Sydney Thunder. He speaks about how playing in the BBL has been a big part of his career. Playing a lot of franchise cricket, he discusses how the privatisation of sports clubs is changing cricket around the world.

    Soccer: Craig Goodwin - The only way to get to the World Cup is through good club form

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 13:28


    Adelaide veteran and Socceroo Craig Goodwin speaks to Quentin Hull about the A-League season and, of course, what he makes of Australia's pool for next year's FIFA World Cup.

    Cricket: Cooper Connolly - It was the sixth Ashes Test

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 11:24


    After being part of the Australian A side that defeated the English Lions, Cooper Connolly joins Quentin Hull as he sets himself for another Big Bash campaign with the Perth Scorchers.

    Cricket: Jason Gillespie - It may happen but Khawaja isn't in my team

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2025 21:30


    Former Australian quick Jason GIllespie said while Usman Khawaja has been an extraordinary performer for Australia, he should not play in the Adelaide Test.

    Grandstand at Lunch: Moped Mo-Cricket

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 20:00


    It might be many people's dream to travel around Australia watching the entire Ashes series. But not many people would choose to do it on a scooter! Scott Stokes is doing just that and he dropped in to chat to Corbin Middlemas to answer the question on everyone's lips - why? Also there's a chance to get to know a bit more about the King of the Jungle - Phil Tufnell. 

    Grandstand at Stumps: Too good and two up

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2025 28:00


    Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann analyse the wash up of the 2nd Ashes Test in Brisbane after Australia secured another 8 wicket victory to take a commanding lead in the series. They're joined on the field at the Gabba by man of the match and hot favourite to be man of the series - Mitchell Starc.

    Grandstand At Stumps: Caught and bowled

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 25:00


    Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann run the rule over day three of the second Test in Brisbane, in which Australia's tail wagged and their bowling unit combined to have England on the ropes six wickets down and still trailing by 43 runs. Hear from Australian all rounder Michael Neser and England batting coach Marcus Trescothick.

    Cricket: Tom Holland on history, cricket and the world's best podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 21:37


    English historian and host of 'The Rest is History' podcast Tom Holland joins Corbin Middlemas at dinner on day three at the Gabba.

    Cricket: Josie Dooley's dream holiday that turned into a nightmare

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2025 21:37


    Josie Dooley, former Melbourne Renegades wicketkeeper, joins Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to talk about the her recovery from a stroke in Hawaii. Corbin also chats to the Queensland Premier David Crisafulli about the planned stadium at Victoria Park.

    Grandstand At Stumps: Catches win matches

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 25:00


    Corbin Middlemas, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann take you through the second day of the Second Ashes test in Brisbane. The team are joined by Australian Opener Jake Weatherald and English Superstar Joe Root.At the end of the second day's play, Australia are 6 for 378 and lead the match by 44 runs.

    Cricket: Matthew Kuhnemann explains why he moved to Tasmania

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 8:33


    Matt Kuhnemann dropped into the ABC Sport commentary box at tea on day 2 of the second test to chat with Corbin Middlemas.

    Cricket: Back to our Roots

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 25:00


    Matt and Helen Root, parents of Joe, join Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann to talk about the upbringing of Test cricket's second-greatest runscorer and his day one Gabba hundred. Corbin also chats to another Gabba centurion - ABC Cricket Podcast co-host Ed Cowan.

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