The Sports Desk

A glorious Friday evening in Melbourne kicked off perfectly by The Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze and Tanish Prabhu discuss an all-time Champions League epic as Inter beat Barcelona to the final, in the other semi PSG got the job done against Arsenal. The NBA playoffs in full swing, OKC head to Denver with the series tied and the lads preview a massive weekend of AFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A truely crazy Monday as a fire alarm has shortened the show, however The Sportsdesk powered on after all was cleared. Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett were joined by Harper Pestinger from Get Cereal to discuss the weekend of footy, as well as Oscar Piastri's dominance in Miami.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a long break, The Sportsdesk is finally back on a Friday night to give you the perfect start to the weekend. Liam Cole, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu discuss which of our beloved Sportsdesk family top the aura charts. In the football world, European semi-finals are discussed and just how big a Europa League title would be for Spurs. A big week of footy ahead and who better to bring you all the news on SYN 90.7FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sportsdesk has returned from its Easter break with an action-packed show! Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu discuss Oscar Piastri's lead in the F1 World Championship and whether or not McLaren may be facing a tough team test. In the Premier League, Liverpool have secured the title in Arne Slot's first season at Anfield. Over in the world of cricket, a second new ball could be added to the ODI side of the game, while Nick Daicos and Collingwood lead a big weekend of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to get over the Monday blues than tuning into an action-packed episode of The Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Matilda McDermott discuss Max Verstappen's dominant win at the Japanese GP as McLaren's lack of ruthlessness maybe hurt them. In the Premier League Arsenal's draw at Everton is a point gained on Liverpool, however the title race still looks wrapped up, and St. Kilda had yet another dominant win while the Giants rebounded in this weekend's AFL action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big week of sport around the world and who better to bring you all of it than Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze on SYN 90.7FM. Tanish celebrating, as were Liverpool after their big derby win in the Premier League. Justin brings all of the NBL trade rumours during their silly season and what is going on at Carlton? Their horror start to the season leads the AFL round preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Autumn is well and truely here, so to give you some warmth Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu are on The Sportsdesk on SYN 90.7FM. Sergio Perez may be back in F1 with Cadillac in 2026 as silly season rumours already are swirling, Brendan Doggett records best-ever Shield final figures as SA win for the first time in 29 years. In football, the FA Cup semis have been decided and over in the AFL Hawthorn are 4 from 4 while Geelong miss a huge chance against Brisbane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

End the week in the best way possible, by listening to The Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng discuss the Aussie influence on March Madness over in the USA. The IPL is here and Jofra Archer's form is already making headlines, The Hawks' NBL Finals triumph is delved into and the Bombers get the job done against Port Adelaide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday is never usually anyone's favourite of the week, however on SYN 90.7FM The Sportsdesk team of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Jerry Ng are ready to take away any Monday blues. They discuss Thomas Tuchel's first game as England boss, Oscar Piastri's win at the Chinese Grand Prix and the mounting pressure on Liam Lawson in the world of F1. In footy, North Melbourne's massive win over the Demons, the high-flying Hawks and Geelong's continued Marvel woes against St. Kilda.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a long working week, what better to drive you home than The Sportsdesk on SYN 90.7FM. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng discuss the controversy around Usman Khawaja and QLD cricket, a rule change ahead of the IPL season, Lewis Hamilton's first race for Ferrari at the Australian Grand Prix and are the Hawks the real deal in 2025? The burning questions answered and a look ahead to the weekend's footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

F1 fever grips Melbourne over the weekend and here to bring you all the action on SYN 90.7FM is the team of Ethan Rigg, Tanish Prabhu, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett. They discuss the chaotic first race that Lando Norris came out on top of and the winners and losers at Albert Park. Round 1 of the AFL season, as the Tigers stun the Blues and the Hawks set the early pace. Meanwhile over in England, it's Geordie joy, as Newcastle win their first trophy in 56 years, defeating Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Few things make a Melbourne autumn better than the return of the AFL, however on SYN 90.7FM The Sportsdesk does just that. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu are the star-studded team to discuss an amazing win for Richmond over Carlton at the MCG, as well as looking ahead to the rest of the weekend's AFL action. Over in Europe, the UEFA Champions League continues a round of 16 filled with controversy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's race week in Melbourne! The city lights up for Formula 1, as does the crew of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu as they preview the weekend of speed ahead at Albert Park. Who needs a fast start more and who will top motorsport? All questions are answered, as well as the Premier League recap, India win the Champions Trophy, footy's return and the Hawks start with a flyer, all on SYN 90.7FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The AFL season starts and Footy is back! Here to bring you the rundown on the season ahead is the pannel of Liam Cole, Toby Hansen, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and a Friday debut for Jack Huggett. They bring you all the action from the Champions League round of 16 and the business end of the ICC Champions Trophy on SYN 90.7FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A huge week of sport is upon us and bringing you all the action on SYN 90.7FM is Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu as they discuss the AFL's Opening Round dilemma, as Cyclone Alfred is predicted to make landfall on the Queensland coast. A whirlwind of predictions for the upcoming season follow, as well as the Champions Trohpy semi-finals, the FA Cup round-up and the Australian Under-20s Asian Cup triumph.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As summer closes in Melbourne, The Sportsdesk continues to bring the heat on SYN 90.7FM. The panel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss all of sport's burning questions, the comments made mid-week about the Matildas, the ICC Champions Trophy and whether or not Manchester United have lost their reputation as a destination club, following a turbulent season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Melbourne's finest weather and presenters graced the studio on Monday night, as the panel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu rounded out a big weekend of sport. Canada defeated the USA in the four nations hockey final, Josh Inglis' hundred proved too good for England and Pakistan's woes continued against rivals India. In the Premier League, the Gunners missfire at home to West Ham, allowing Liverpool to move 11 points clear.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's been an action packed week in the world of sport and our panel of Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu, Jerry Ng and Toby Hansen are here to bring the best insight in the game. The lads discuss the mid-week drama of Bayern Munich vs Celtic, as well as M'bappe's brilliance for Real Madrid in the Champions League, the Champions' Trophy kicking off in the world of cricket. Will the world of football bring league action down under? That and all the burning questions can only be answered on SYN 90.7FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The sun is out in Melbourne but it's The Sportdesk pannel of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu that shine brightest. In an action packed show, they discuss Jannik Sinner's 3-month ban from tennis. Ange prevails against United to worsen Ruben Amorim's woes and Everton are revitalised under David Moyes over in the Premier League. Australia and England with ODI series to forget and the return of Minute Mondays on SYN 90.7FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy Valentine's Day from The Sportsdesk! Sharing the love with you is the pannel of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze as they go over all the drama of the Luka Doncic trade to the Lakers. The lads discuss whether Ange survives at Spurs and the chaotic final Merseyside Derby at Goodison Park, on top of every moment from a captivating summer of cricket, all on SYN 90.7FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Desk is back on SYN 90.7FM in 2025! Ethan Rigg and Matilda McDermott are in the studio to bring you all the action from the Super Bowl, as Philadelphia smashed Kansas City. We also discuss all the events over the summer, including the Border-Gavaskar Trophy and the AO summer of tennis.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3 years, 2 days, 1 studio.Sports Desk hosts spanning the last three years have congregated for a super special Holiday podcast to farewell the year. This is the kind of conversation that goes on between the team away from the airwaves. Representing 2022, James Worth, who's appearance will mark his final show as a SYN Volunteer.Representing 2023, Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Jason EvansRepresenting 2024, Ethan Rigg, Tanish Prabhu and Justin Schwarze.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the final the episode of The Sports Desk for 2024, as Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu look back into what was a huge year in sport. Jerry Ng's North Melbourne won their first premiership, and the crew dissect how Darren Crocker's side went through the season undefeated. The Melbourne Renegades won their first title in the WBBL, as Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu dissect how the Gades went from bottom place the year before, to top of the mountain. And the team celebrate by giving out some interesting awards from the show's 2024 year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the last week of the Sports Desk for 2024, but the class of Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett still oozes through Victorian cars this evening. The crew discuss the huge premiership from the North Melbourne AFLW side, going through the season undefeated - in what was a clinical performance. Red Bull are on the winners list once again, with Max Verstappen coming out trumps in Qatar, as Liverpool gain another step clear of top spot in the Premier League. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dynamic duo of Toby Hansen and Liam Cole drive The Sportsdesk family home this Friday evening. It will be a massive of women's sport, as the crew discuss the huge WBBL Decider at the MCG on Sunday and the AFLW Grand Final. They discuss which club is under the most pressure and the big matchups between North Melbourne and the Brisbane Lions. And the great man Liam Cole predicts whether the Renegades will face the Sydney Thunder or the Brisbane Heat. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking for a laugh and to catch up on the weekend of sport? Well the Sports Desk has you covered this Monday evening, with Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett. The crew analyse what went wrong for the Aussies in the first test of the Border-Gavaskar trophy, including Marnus Labuschagne's form woes. What happens in Vegas doesn't stay in Vegas for SYN's best flagship show, as they dissect the victory of Mercedes. And the Minute Monday's cheating scandal that will rock the Sports Desk family. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket fever has hit The Sports Desk this Friday, as Liam Cole, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng bring listeners the very best content. The Border-Gavaskar Trophy begins today, as the crew discuss whether the Indian's can win a three-peat in Australia. It's AFLW Prelim week, and Jerry Ng examines how his Kangaroos can get another Grand Final, with a win over Port Adelaide. With draft week finalised, the team go through the historic draft steals and blunders. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Concerned your falling behind in the world of sport? Don't worry — the Sportsdesk crew, featuring Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett, have you covered this Monday evening. The crew chat all things cricket in the lead up to the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy, starting this Friday. Basketball pundit Justin Schwarze gives his thoughts on the first month of the NBA season and the controversial crowd interaction at the Melbourne United and Adelaide 36ers NBL game. All that and more on SYN 90.7 FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The band are back together for your Friday evening on SYN 90.7 FM. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng bring their best analysis for the biggest stage — including their discussion of biggest fight of the year, Mike Tyson against YouTube sensation Jake Paul. In inspiration of Donald Trump's political comeback, the crew discuss their best sporting comeback memories and gee are there some great ones. But It's sudden death in the AFLW this weekend, where the Lions and Roos find out who they will face in the Prelims, as Lizelle Lee dominates in the WBBL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Growing up in a small Victorian town, riding was Leigh's life. 30 years ago, Leigh suffered an horrific fall broadcasted on national television. Woodgate was lucky to be alive after the incident, and it took her 15 years to repair her shattered body and mind, but she is tougher than most. She hopes that sharing her story will help inspire people to be the best version of themselves and persevere through obstacles . To hear more from Leigh Woodgate visit: https://www.leighwoodgate.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The unstoppable force of The Sportsdesk continues to roll on for another fabulous Friday. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu talk through the amazing women's sport going on at the moment — including a big AFLW Finals series this weekend and the WBBL. Liam Cole goes on-on-one with former jumps rider Leigh Woodgate, as she shares her remarkable story of will power. The crew gives their expert advice on how to pull a 'sicky' and provide a few interesting unpopular opinions on SYN FM 90.7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What better way to cap off the perfect long weekend than listening to The Sportsdesk. Superstars Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett breakdown the upset no-one saw coming — that being the New Zealand cricket whitewash win against India. The crew talk through life without Erik Ten Hag, with Man United and Chelsea sharing the points and the big win for Tottenham. Max Verstappen gets back on the winners list at F1 São Paulo, as the season creeps closer to its end.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Didn't get spooked on Halloween? Well The Sportsdesk this Friday is freaky good. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng digest and preview all the action from the sporting world. Erik Ten Hag said his goodbyes at Old Trafford this week, as Jerry Ng discusses Manchester United's replacement and where they go from here. As the weather heats up, so is the race for the opening spot in Australia's men's cricket side and an elite WBBL wrap for your Friday evening on SYN 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The dynamic duo is back to bring The Sportsdesk family all the latest in the sporting world — no not Batman and Robin, but Ethan Rigg and Jack Huggett. Upsets galore in the Premier League this weekend, with Manchester United and Ange Postecoglou's Spurs coughing up more points. Ethan and Jack discuss the fallout from the Mexican Grand Prix, finishing in red, with Carlos Sainz's Ferrari coming up on top. All that and more on SYN FM 90.7.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are some distinct features that defines this beautiful city: the beaches, the people and the best radio show in the business, The Sportsdesk. The sport does not stop for anyone, as the crew discuss the first weekend of the A-League, which saw Auckland start the season off with a win. The WBBL begins this Sunday, as the team dissects which teams could feature in the latter stages of the tournament. And could there be a cricket Champions League? All that and more on the SYN 90.7 FM. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's always something special about this time of the year, the suns out, daisies are growing, and the best radio show is on, the Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Friday superstar Tanish Prabhu speak about the US Grand Prix ending in a Charles Leclerc win. The Premier League is back after its International break, with the crew discussing the much-needed win from the Spurs and Ethan mentions his delight with Everton's form. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The only medicine for a hard week's work is listening to greatest show on 90.7 SYN FM, the Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss Australia's eight-wicket loss, that has kicked them out of the T20 Women's World Cup. Not much happened until the last hours of the AFL trade period, but the team analyse the winner's and loser's. Can Juan Mata and Douglas Costa ignite the A-League again? And the chances of the New Auckland Football Club succeeding are all on the table this Friday evening.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Who cares about Spiderman, The Hulk and Thor when you've got the real avengers — Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett to take your Monday by storm. The sporting news never stops, as the crew discuss the repercussions of South East Melbourne axing their coach Mike Kelly just five games into the regular NBL season. With Cameron Green being confirmed out for the entire cricket summer, the team discuss potential replacements for the opening spot.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's things in life you just can't afford to miss and the Sportsdesk is must listen radio. This Friday the crew discuss the huge NRL Grand Final, that resulted in the Penrith Panthers winning their fourth consecutive premiership. Juggernauts of the football world, Real Madrid and Bayern Munich are stunned in the Champions League and as the AFL seasons ends, it's time for the silly season to begin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sportsdesk's Toby Hansen is bathing in glory this evening after the Brisbane Lions lifted the 2024 AFL Premiership cup. He gives an emotional message to what it means for Lions fans like himself and the journey his club had gone through, to get to their goal. On the other side, Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett discuss what went wrong for John Longmire's men in the Swans' fourth Grand Final loss in a row. The crew discuss the fallout from Manchester United's disastrous loss to the Spurs, in the Premier League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's that time of the year – where the best two sides battle it out, to raise the cup. The crew discusses their best AFL moments of the year, including Scott Pendlebury's 400th and a Jack Higgins stunner, to almost end Carlton's finals hopes. Jerry Ng goes one-on-one — in an intriguing interview, with AFLW North Melbourne Captain Emma Kearney. Liam Cole, Jack Huggett, Justin Schwarze and Jerry Ng discuss all the huge talking points in the lead up of the Brisbane Lions and the Sydney Swans Grand Final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the back end of September you need the superstars to step up. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze and Jack Huggett have got the Sportsdesk family covered — dissecting the fallout from Lando Norris' win in the F1 Singapore Grand Prix. The Sydney Swans will battle it out against the Brisbane Lions, in what will be the last weekend of September, as the crew analyse the two brutal Preliminary Finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As the chairs change in Australian soccer, nothing changes on the classy Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng dissect all the news surrounding the world of sport — including Graham Arnolds departure, with the Socceroos. All eyes are on the two huge AFL preliminary finals this weekend — who will be meet in the biggest game of the year.                    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sportsdesk team is salivating in glory this evening, as Oscar Piastri wins in the Azerbaijan F1. Is the old saying 'if you give it out you have to take it' true for the Hawthorn Football Club, as Ken Hinkley's premiership dream still breaths. For all the class, humour and analysis, the Sportsdesk is your home.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sportsdesk is here to remove all the stresses from the week away. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng talk through the two huge AFL Semi Finals this weekend. Premier League action is back following a week hiatus and the crew discuss the grudge match between Tottenham and Arsenal, as they go head-to-head.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The best sports radio show in the business, is an understatement for this flagship show. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett brings listeners an inside into the last weekend of Paralympic action — Australia finishing 9th overall. Finals week one is over in the AFL, with a late surge helping Sydney defeat their arch-rivals GWS in the battle of the bridge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Finals fever has hit the Sportsdesk, with Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu drive you home. Juan Mata becomes the second big-signing, in the A-League this year, as the former Premier League star joins the Western Sydney Wanderers. It seems like nothing is new for Port Adelaide in 2024, as the crew discuss the nightmare finals loss to Geelong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In September you need the stars to step up and the Sportsdesk team have you covered all month. Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett discuss the Aussie success in the Paralympics, as the medal tally heats up. The crew dissect how Alexei Popyrin stunned the world defeating Novak Djokovic, in a huge upset and everything else unfolding in the US. It's another week in the Premier League, meaning another Man United loss and plenty of drama.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The ratings juggernaut continues to give the best sporting entertainment in the business. Liam Cole, Jason Evans, Toby Hansen, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng preview the weekend of sport—including round one of the AFLW season. Thanasi Kokkinakis served an upset over in the US this week defeating Stefano Tsitsipas, as Jerry Ng discusses what went wrong for the Aussie women. Jason Evans delivers gold on his beloved Essendon Football Club—in what is a must listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don't turn your dials down because the Sportsdesk is in fine form this Monday evening. Join Ethan Rigg, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett, to discuss all the latest going around in the world of sport - including Sydney FC's new signing of Douglas Costa. The team dissects week two of the Premier League and the frantic Sunday of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sportsdesk this Friday is joined by SYN alumni - and member of the Sportsdesk family Sam Menhennet. Sam's Blues take on the Saints - who are looking to be the Grinch of September, this Super Sunday. The Paralympics is just around the corner and the crew discuss their Aussie hopes, for next week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.