Best of Grandstand

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.

ABC Sport expert and teammate of Adam Selwood, Cal Sinclair, implores the AFL and players to be on the offence not defence when it comes to mental health. The former Sydney Swan and West Coast Eagle talks about the numbness of the tragic loss last week and says the transition out of footy can be difficult and modern players need to prepare for it as best they can during their career.

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Queensland host Zane Bojack and New South Wales supporting former Raiders halfback Sam Williams go to war on which State of Origin team is the strongest ahead of Game 1 at Lang Park. 

Despite the family group chat blowing up, Richie Asiata is keeping a lid on his Wallabies aspirations after his best year yet for the Reds in the Super Rugby Pacific. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Asiata tells us about his Samoan dad who still calls him with some coach advice after most games, his unorthodox journey to the Reds, what it was like playing with Kalyn Ponga as a teenager and how Mason Gordon told the Reds he was medically retiring.

The NSW Swifts are top of the table and their skipper Maddy Turner talks netball on and off the court with her unique position on the Players Association board as well. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Turner reveals the Penrith Panthers connection that has helped turn around the Swifts form, why the derby versus the Giants are always extra spicy and what policies, including pregnancy, still need work going forward in Australian netball.

Fresh off a history making Origin win for the NSW Blues Women, Jocelyn Kelleher chats the big post match celebrations and when the emotions spilled over for her. Kelleher also talks to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about the news this week that the Jillaroos won't play in Las Vegas and why they were all disappointed with the decision.

Robert Walls drafted Joel Bowden to Richmond when Bowden was just 17. Following Walls' passing at 74 after a long battle with cancer, Bowden reflects on the Hall of Famer's lasting influence and what he meant beyond football.

On InZane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams catch up with North Sydney and Kiwis legend Mark Graham to chat about his new movie "Sharko" and the re-admission of the Bears in the NRL. 

On the Saturday Sledge - Brisbane Lions rookie forward Logan Morris spoke to Zane Bojack about why he was keen to stay in Brisbane for the next two seasons. 

On the Saturday Sledge this week - Zane Bojack catches up with NSW Blues coach Laurie Daley as interest over Latrell Mitchell's inclusion intensifies. 

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack, former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and AAP chief rugby league writer Joel Gould review NRL Magic Round including whether it should move away from Brisbane, the re-emergence of Penrith and Nathan Cleary and what Wayne Bennett does to reignite the Rabbitohs?

Debutant NSW Blues fullback Abbi Church had the most nervous but most exhilarating time of her life in her State of Origin debut on Thursday night. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Church talks about her life balancing being a paramedic and playing NRLW, what the NSW celebrations were like and the disbelief that she scored on debut against QLD in enemy territory in Brisbane.

Wallaby and QLD Reds great Toutai Kefu applied for the Reds job that Les Kiss got and it was made clear they didn't want to appoint someone chasing the Wallabies gig. Kefu chats to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about that process and why Les Kiss is a great fit for the Wallabies role, how his friendship with Joe Schmidt will make the transition seamless and what Kefu's own coaching aspirations are in the future.

It's not often you get to speak to someone hours after the greatest day in their life, so hear in real time what the Bells Beach Pro win meant to Aussie surfer Isabella Nichols. Nichols chats to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about the cut throat nature of the tour, missing her twin sister's wedding for a surf event, her Dad's Broncos obsession and Danish surfing experiences.

Blood and tears were the norm in the Warner family house growing up and Corey Warner talks about the fine line between brotherly love and fierce rivalry that still exists. Joining Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Warner reveals how he found out first that Chad was re-signing, his first Sydney Derby this weekend, why he's loving Dean Cox and who the youngest Warner brother is that might be the best of the lot. Plus, he gives us the one key factor that Corey trumps Chad in...