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We chatted to St Kilda's Dan Hannebery about his decade long career at the Sydney Swans. We also spoke about his first year at the St Kilda football club and how he's dealt with his injuries. We are excited to see what next season brings to you and the St Kilda Football Club. They are very lucky to have you - Good Luck!

We chatted with Collingwood VFLW Captain Grace Buchan and spoke all things womens footy! She spoke to us about what it was like winning the 2019 VFLW Premiership, the first for the Collingwood Football Club. She also participated in your questions from home. Thanks for chatting Grace, you're a star :)

We caught up with Footscray Bulldog Anthony Scott where we chatted all things VFL! Scott spoke to us about balancing full-time work and owning his own start-up company whilst pursuing his dream of being drafted to an AFL side. He also answered your questions from home. Thanks for coming in Anthony, you've got big things ahead of you :) A few days after this episode was recorded, Anthony won the Footscray Bulldogs 2019 Best and Fairest. A massive congratulations!

Australian Poker Player Daniel Hachem joined us in the studio where we spoke all things poker! Dan spoke to us about his incredible run in the World Series of Poker main event in Las Vegas this year. He also answered your questions from home. We can't wait to see where poker takes you next, thanks for coming into the studio to chat (he said he enjoyed coming in but we could call his bluff) ;)

Western Bulldog Will Hayes joined us on Sportay to discuss his incredible AFL journey. The mature age recruit played in the VFL for 5 years before finally being recruited last year to the Western Bulldog's. He also answered your questions from home. Thanks for the chat Will, what a special story :)

Essendon's Zachary Merrett joined us on Sportay to discuss Essendon's supplement saga and how the club has bounced back from it. He also spoke to us about his AFL journey, football equality and answered your questions from home. Thanks for the chat Zach, good luck in finals!

Breeeeuuuuust! Hawthorn's Luke Breust joined us on Sportay to discuss Jarryd Roughead's retirement, the Hawks' finals chances and whether the Hawthorn faithful will sing his song when he retires! Thanks for the chat Luke!

Adelaide's Jake Kelly joined us to discuss mental health issues in the AFL. He spoke to us about about the pressures of playing at an elite level and what support measures are available at AFL clubs. He also let us in on some Locker Room Secrets over at the Crows. Thanks for the chat Jake :)

Sportay hit the track and spoke to Olympic Runner Luke Mathews about his 2016 Rio Olympics performance, the expectations of performing on the World stage and how difficult it is mentally and physically. Luke also spoke to us about winning a Bronze medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast and what it's like being coached by your mum. Thanks for the chat Luke!! You have an awesome mum ;)

We caught up with Jay Kennedy Harris after this weekends Sir Douglas Nicholls round. He spoke to us about his indigenous background and what this round meant for him and other indigenous players. He also let us in on some Locker Room Secrets over at the Melbourne FC. Thanks for the chat Jay!

We dived into the world of swimming and spoke to Alex Graham who has just flown home from the 2019 World Aquatic Championships in South Korea. He won a Gold medal in the 4x200 metre Freestyle relay and a Bronze medal in the 4x100 metre Freestyle relay. We spoke about Worlds, the pressure of performing on a World stage and also touched on the doping scandal that has rocked Swimming Australia since. Thanks for the chat Alx!

We were lucky enough to chat to Western Bulldog Player Bill Gowers on his holiday in Byron Bay! He shared his incredible story of how he's dealt with obstacles in his AFL career. He spoke to us about how he fell back in love with playing football and how he got a second chance of playing in the big league . He also let us in on some Locker Room Secrets! Thanks Billy, a very inspirational story!!! 

Sportay went international and caught up with professional footballer Nick Ansell who has played all over the world. He spoke to us about how he was signed by Melbourne Victory at just 16 years of age and where he is in his career now. Thanks for the chat Nick!