Best of Grandstand

Even though Scott Boland took a hat-trick, it was Mitchell Starc's day, taking his 400th wicket in his 100th test match as Australia demolished the West Indies in their second innings. Join the team as they try to figure out what went wrong as the home side were skittled for 27 and for all the remaining post-match analysis.

On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Maroons great and Queensland Origin assistant coach Allan Langer.

Hear all the latest from Day 2 at Sabina Park, Kingston. The Australians are well into their second innings, increasing their lead to 181 runs. Does the team believe the West Indies will be able to dismiss the Aussies quickly and chase down their total on Day 3?

An injury plagued West Indies team missed several early chances on a slow opening day against Australia, but were able dismiss the Australians within three sessions. Hear the ABC Sport team unpack the opening day's play of the final test of the Frank Worrell Trophy series at Sabina Park.

A rotation of earrings and some old school socks helped Charlize Goody win gold in Palau at the Pacific Mini Games for Australia in javelin and discus.Talking to Declan Byrne from 'The Saturday Sledge' live in Palau just metres from the track, Goody talks superstitions, why her parents couldn't manage to surprise her, her Olympic dreams and why the Ipswich Girls School uniform shop might get some visits in the future from her.

Hailing from the small NSW country town of Binya where he and his brothers made up almost half of their primary school, Harry Rowston has hit the big time with the GWS Giants and is enjoying his best run in the AFL.Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Rowston opens up on his journey of discovery for his Indigenous heritage, why he loves getting back to the farm and who in the Giants gets their haircut by him.

Proud Torres Strait Island woman Jasmine Peters has the next generation in mind with everything she does but it still shocks her when little girls come up to her and want to play footy like Peters.Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' after debuting for QLD in State of Origin as well as playing in the Indigenous All Stars for the third time in 2025, Peters talks about her cultural journey, the hopes for the Cowboys this season and the most ridiculous first game of footy in history.

On Inzane Rugby league on ABC Sport, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams spoke to 2003 Panthers premiership coach John Lang about the complexities of coaching son Martin in the NRL amid the continued criticism of Kyle Flanagan by social media. 

Australia has won the second test at St George, Grenada defeating the West Indies by 133 runs. Join Brett Sprigg, Phil Jaques and Chris Tremain on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the day.

Day 3 of the second Test of Australia's tour of the West Indies has seen Australia take a strong lead in a rain affected day, Join Brett Sprigg, Phil Jaques and Chris Tremain on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the day.

On the Saturday Sledge ABC Sport's Zane Bojack spoke to Queensland Maroons Origin legend Adam Mogg who was branded "Adam Who?" by the New South Wales media when selected for his Origin debut in 2006. 

Day 2 of the second Test of Australia's tour of the West Indies has a seen a strong fight back from the hosts. Join Brett Sprigg, Phil Jaques and Chris Tremain on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the day.

Day 1 of the second Test during Australia's tour of the West Indies was interrupted by rain throughout the day. Join Brett Sprigg, Phil Jaques and Chris Tremain on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the day.

On InZane Rugby League Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discuss the incredible Origin comeback of Josh Papalii and how much impact Gehemat Shibasaki can have in his Origin debut?

On the Saturday Sledge on ABC Sport Zane Bojack caught up with some of the biggest names in world sport including English netball star Jo Harten and Suns vice-captain Touk Miller. 

Australia has won the first Test of the Frank Worrell Trophy against the West Indies. Join Corbin Middlemas and Dirk Nannes on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the test.

On the Saturday Sledge on ABC Sport - Australian marathon runner and 2022 Commonwealth Games Gold Medallist Jess Stenson spoke to Zane Bojack about her excitement at making her debut at the Sydney Marathon in August now that the event has been named as a World Major for the first time in its history.

Day 2 of the first Test of Australia's tour of the West Indies was marred by controversial umpiring decisions. Join Corbin Middlemas and Adam Crosthwaite on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the day.

Day 1 of the first Test of Australia's tour of the West Indies had it all. Join Corbin Middlemas and Adam Crosthwaite on an abridged Grandstand at Stumps as they break down all the action from the day.

On Inzane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Canberra Raiders halfback Sam Williams discussed the prospect of the Wests Tigers losing Tallyn Da Silva off the back of seeing Lachie Galvin in a Bulldogs jersey. 

Sydney Swans lockdown specialist James Jordon chats about the nickname Errol Gulden gave him of ‘The Padlock' and how there was no point fighting it when it started catching on. Chatting to Declan Byrne on ‘The Saturday Sledge' Jordon also details his two grand final experiences – one as a winner as an unused sub for the Melbourne Demons and the other as that heavy defeat last year against the Lions.

After debuting in 2012 and playing 60 times for the Tillies, Emily Gielnik fell out of favour recently due to injury and coaching decisions but is stoked to be back in the Matildas set up. Talking to Declan Byrne on ‘The Saturday Sledge' Gielnik is loving the fresh start that new coach Joe Montemurro offers, why she's pushing for the home Asian Cup and also what she learned about herself after going on The Amazing Race.

Nth Qld Cowboy Zac Laybutt has got to represent his Nana's Papua New Guinea side and it's the proudest he's been on the field and has been an eye opening cultural journey for the whole Laybutt family. Speaking on ‘The Saturday Sledge' to Declan Byrne, Laybutt talks about the low points of his ACL recovery, what a PNG team would mean for the country and what the vibe is like between the NSW and QLD Origin Cowboys players.

Mum was coach and referee, Dad was on the BBQ and Amy and her twin Natalie were playing netball from a young age until now in the Super Netball. Chatting to Declan Byrne on ‘The Saturday Sledge' Giants player Amy Sligar chats about her competitive battle and bond with her twin, the personality trait of a wing defence and how fierce the Sydney derby against the Swifts will be this weekend.

A third of the tour got cut after Margaret River and Burleigh surfer Liam O'Brien heartbreakingly missed out by two spots. Opening up on his feelings around the mid season cut on ‘The Saturday Sledge' with Declan Byrne, O'Brien gives us his unlikely surfing story, why the 2026 format will be much better and fairer and why a Pipeline injury nearly cruelled his dreams.

Former Maroons enforcer Josh McGuire told Zane Bojack and Sam Williams on InZane Rugby League that Queensland tried to beat the Blues with skill in Game One of 2025 and it backfired badly. 

Connor Watson takes us inside the NSW camp to chat about how Jarome Luai has settled in, why they had to move on quickly after the loss of Mitch Moses and how he reflects on his 16 mins of impact in game one of the State of Origin series. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Watson also tells us why he's avoiding a surf in WA while in Perth, his semi-accidental mo shave off a few days ago and looks ahead to his 'Boots For A Brighter Future' project later in the year.

After qualifying for another World Champs, 3 x Paralympian Rachael Watson tells us about a school visit from Louise Savage and why swimming is her therapy as well as her competition. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Watson also talks about setting up the city of Brisbane as an accessible place for the 2032 Paralympics and taking it from a 4/10 to a 9/10, plus why inspiring just one kid with a disability is all she strives to do.

The Brumbies and Wallabies back Len Ikitau will attempt to draw on his years growing up in New Zealand when the Brumbies take on the Chiefs and into the future when the Wallabies meet their foes in All Blacks colours. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Ikitau tells us about getting over his non selection pain for the World Cup, where this season ranks for the ACT Brumbies and why he's politely not asking James Slipper about the last Lions tour.

The new era of the Matildas starts on June 16 and ex-Matilda Grace Gill talks us through what we can expect from new coach Joe Montemurro, why Football Australia were so keen on him and what his European experience means for the team. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Gill also talks about her journey after football where she's just become the first Matilda to lead commentate a Tillies match.

On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Melbourne Storm General Manager of Football and NSW Head of High Performance Frank Ponissi to preview Origin 2 and discuss the likelihood of the club retaining their stars from the threat of the Perth Bears. 

It's far from a well worn path, David Feliuai gave up on footy until a re-ignition in Romania that has led him to Super Rugby finals with the Brumbies in 2025. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Feliuai talks not knowing rugby even existed in Romania, Pasifika pride and his Samoan culture and what appealed to him about the Brumbies when the Rebels got the flick.

After dropping the knee in Vegas and grabbing two tries on the field, Xavier Savage might be having the best year of his life. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Savage chats wedding plans, the Raiders 'stay humble' mentality, Ricky Stuart's smile and why Origin will always be his ultimate goal due to his obsession as a kid.

Cam Burgess doesn't know why he was so far forward, but given he was metres away from Aziz Behich, Burgess takes us back to that glorious Socceroos goal. We hear about Burgess' special Mexican inspired Socceroos tattoo, his record 56 tickets request for the hometown Perth game and what Tony Popovic's message to the Socceroos was ahead of the Saudi Arabia game.

On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams discussed the crisis facing the Brisbane Broncos after six losses in their last seven matches. 

One of the newest Matildas is Leah Davidson who is putting a disappointing end to the Melbourne City season behind her for these two games against Argentina. Davidson talks about the nerves of her Tillies debut, the memories of scoring in her 2nd game in front of her family, Tom Sermanni's effect on her career and why there's not enough half time oranges in football these days.

The GWS Giants forward holds onto the fact that as kids in Ballarat, Aaron Cadman made renowned AFL tough man Zak Butters cry and is the only one to have ever done it. Joining Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Cadman chats about living out his AFL dream, the frustrations of waiting for your body to bulk up, what he's learned playing alongside Jesse Hogan and why this week's cultural heritage series at the club has taught him lots.

On InZane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with Blues legend Ben Elias who unsurprisingly tipped New South Wales to win 3-0. 

Quentin Hull and former Wallabies skipper Stephen Moore spoke to BBC Rugby reporter and commentator Sara Orchard ahead of the 2025 tour of the British and Irish Lions. 

Joel Jeffrey entered the AFL when Indigenous player numbers were at a record high but as those numbers decline, Jeffrey talks about what can be done to arrest the slide. Chatting on 'The Saturday Sledge' Jeffrey chats about his own homesickness when he was first drafted, the Gold Coast Suns big hopes for 2025 and how cool it was to play in Darwin for the last two weeks where he grew up.

Lisa Weightman has been running marathons for 20 years including at Olympics and Commonwealth Games and is as excited as ever for the newest addition to the World Majors in Sydney. Weightman tells us why Eliud Kipchoge should thrive in Australia, whether marathons get easier and why the volunteers will revive the iconic Sydney 2000 kit for the event.

From stirring speeches to defending his players without exception, Tommy Oar has nothing but amazing memories of playing under Ange Postecoglou for the Brisbane Roar and the Socceroos. After Postecoglou's Europa League victory, Oar chats to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about why players feel no pressure when they're coached by Ange, why the Spurs would be silly to sack him and what it is about him that makes him a natural winner.