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The Sports Desk is a sports program produced by SYN Media in Melbourne every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. With all the latest sports news and interviews, The Sports Desk gives you the best in community sports in Melbourne. The Sports Desk is a SYN Media Podcast.

The Sports Desk


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    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 28th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 42:43


    Big British bias infects this Monday evening as Ethan Rigg celebrates the Lions victory over the Wallabies and England retaining a series lead in a draw against India at Old Trafford. Though Piastri's Belgian victory gives Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Tanish Prabhu something to cheer about, even with the one hour twenty minute delay.In AFL, the Bulldogs boost percentage in a Friday night training session, Gold Coast make a booming statement in the Q-Clash. Adelaide short circuit the Power and St:Kilda make AFL history at Marvel Stadium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 25th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 46:08


    All aboard the crazy Sports Desk Friday train as Liam Cole has returned to the drivers seat to preview a big weekend in sport with Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu. Liam and Tanish present their ideas to help save Test Cricket.There is still a Test Match to sink your teeth into, as England vs India are in a high stakes clash at Old Trafford. Elsewhere, Australia and the West Indies are competing in a T20 series.The team review Hawthorn's win over Carlton on Thursday night and the Blues still cannot escape the microscopically dissected disappointment that is their 2025 season. What lies ahead for the rest of Round 20 in what is the round of enthralling interstate derby's. And the team debate the merit of Steven May's 3 week suspension.What you gonna do this Friday night, as all the world's sport runs wild on you?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 21st July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 44:17


    The Legends Game has returned, and the legends of Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit, Tanish Prabhu and Matilda McDermott are up and about for it. An early celebration was picked up in amongst a recap of the latest in the Tour de France. Matilda leads the preview for a huge preview of the Belgian Grand Prix, the first for Red Bull Racing without Christian Horner. Tanish and Ethan resume their respective nation's cricket hostilities as India vs England head to a 4th Test at Old Trafford.In AFL, the Bulldogs are under the microscope after the prime time loss to the Lions. Hawthorn are 'flying' higher into the eight at the expense of Port Adelaide. Five wins for Richmond is an over-achievement in 2025, and Freo win at the 'G.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 18th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 36:31


    Calling all footy fans! The Sports Desk Friday team have the ultimate footy preview prepared for Round 19, and they are 240 meat pies richer doing it. Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott and the pie supplier, Tanish Prabhu, dissect the Giants finals hype package at Marvel Stadium, give the most in depth analysis for a West Coast vs Richmond game in all of sports media, and find themselves giddy with excitement over the prospect over the Hawks/Port, Pies/Dockers and Crows/Suns clashes.Justin also gives Sports Desk staple segment Minute Mondays a dash of Friday polish and tests the Friday team with a sporting quiz of his own.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 14th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 49:03


    The Sports Desk are keeping warm relishing in the bottle jobs of various AFL Finals contenders. Ethan Rigg's Hawks had victory snatched away in the West. Jack Huggett's Cats let their top two aspirations slip against GWS. Tanish Prabhu wasn't pleased with Collingwood's first half performance on the Gold Coast, and Matilda McDermott's Tigers win in what's deemed the worst game of the season. At least it's a win, their opposition deserve the 9th circle of Dante's Inferno.It also marks a cosmic encounter as Ethan and Tanish discuss how the paths to victory for England and India going into the final day of the Test at Lords are likely to be carved. Matilda breaks down the emphatic Wimbledon victory of Iga Swiatek, a victory never seen before. As well as Jannik Sinner downing Carlos Alcaraz in 4 sets.Also, Oscar Piastri makes a great model!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 11th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 42:46


    Bluntly put, Carlton suck, according to Justin Schwarze on this Friday edition of The Sports Desk. How has it gone so wrong for a club pegged to be formidable finals contender at the season's beginning? As the rest of Round 18 is previewed, the big leap to contender-ship now rests with the Bulldogs, Crows, Suns, Giants and Dockers in a really hard weekend to predict. Tanish Prabhu discusses the ramifications for Red Bull Racing after the seismic news of Team Principal, Christian Horner's sacking during the week after a 20 year dynasty building tenure. What does it mean for Max Verstappen?And Jerry Ng has his eyes set upon Wimbledon. Reviewing the Anisimova/Sabalenka Semi-Final and the finals in both Men's and Women's over the weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 7th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 50:59


    What's the story for this Monday on The Sports Desk?Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett review Round 17 of AFL Footy, Fremantle is in their sights as the Flagmantle or Fraudmantle debate comes whispering back, and Adelaide seem to be the most exciting team to watch in the comp'. Where do they stand on the road to September?Tanish Prabhu teleports into the studio to join the team in a wild and wet breakdown of Silverstone, Lando Norris wins on home soil, and that spelt an on-air punishment for Matilda. Yellow flags a plenty affecting Oscar Piastri, Verstappen has a spin and Hülkenberg finished on the podium!Ethan and Ella also continue the tributes from the Friday team and across the world remembering the life and career of Liverpool's Diogo Jota.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 4th July 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 49:42


    Justin Schwarze, Tanish Prabhu and Monday's key anaylst, Jack Huggett have cricket on the agenda with India captain, Shabman Gill, shining at Edgbaston with a 269 run innings bound for the stuff of legends. With only one innings down the question becomes, who from the England batting order Tanish fears as the 2nd Test progresses. The Aussie top order batters are still failing to inspire anyone and the Cameron Green critics are getting louder. Elsewhere, how far can the Bulldogs go in September? How complete is the list? Conversely, is the Thursday night loss for North Melbourne indicative of where they're at? The team also preview rest of Round 17 is preview.Most importantly, the team pay tribute and celebrate the life of Liverpool FC's, Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away during the week aged 28. Let's take moment to remember the player and the person.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 30th June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 49:54


    As well as reviewing the returns at the end of this financial year, the week in sport delivered a monumental return on investment worldwide. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Jerry Ng review the latest chapter in a myriad of storylines in Formula 1 with a professional first/second finish for McLaren in Austria. Antonelli and Verstappen have an early race bump, and the middle of the grid show some plucky signs. Australia defeat the West Indies in the First Test and despite two tests still to play, the team are glimpsing into what the top order batting lineup struggles entail as the Ashes keep creeping closer.In AFL, Round 16 gets reviewed, and it is the Western Bulldogs and Fremantle that a generating the most excitement across the competition. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 27th June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 42:51


    Plenty to review on what is normally the night of previews on The Sports Desk for a Friday evening.Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu and Toby Hansen discuss some harsh realities facing some class Test Cricket sides as Australia's batters are merely surviving against the West Indies, and according to Tanish, India really could have defeated England at Headingley but some things must be fixed. Carlton might be in dire straights after a ghastly loss to Port Adelaide, is there any flicker of hope left? The rest of Round 16 in the AFL is previewed. Australian Basketball gets a chance to be celebrated as four Australian players have been drafted into the NBA. And Justin gets to say his piece on his beloved OKC being crowned NBA Champions. Reveling in the afterglow, he is.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 23rd June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 47:02


    A weekend of sporting talking points, of drama, despair and elation, as well as some new eras dawning. All of which is covered on The Sportsdesk, where Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu discuss the need for player protection to be improved and attended to in a better manner after Jude Bellingham put off surgery to play in the Club World Cup. England and India are locked in an arm wrestle first test at Headingly, KL Rahul standing out on a batters' wicket. The city of Oklahoma celebrates its first NBA title, beating Indiana in game 7 of the NBA Finals. Geelong have an off night and are the Suns under the pump? All the big questions from a big weekend of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 20th June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 49:17


    A little bit of a switch up on the panel for your Friday evening on The Sportsdesk. Justin Schwarze debuts as host, alongside Matilda McDermott, Jerry Ng, Tanish Prabhu, Toby Hansen and special guest Jason Evans! Unfortunately for Jason, the Oilers were beaten by the Panthers in 6 for the Stanley Cup Finals, Sinner and Gauff suffer Wimbledon set-backs, the NBA finals are red hot, as are the Dockers in the AFL.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 16th June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 41:40


    Always a momentous weekend in sport and who else to bring it all to you than The Sportsdesk. Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett, Tanish Prabhu and Matilda McDermott talk about the heroics of Aiden Markram, Temba Bavuma and Kagiso Rabada as South Africa defeat Australia in the World Test Final. Lando Norris crashes into Oscar Piastri, prematurely ending his Canadian Grand Prix and bringing into question his title credentials, as George Russell wins in Canada. Hawthorn are back in a big way, as they push for a top 4 finish and the return, at last, of Minute Mondays.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 13th June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 45:33


    Scary hours as Friday the 13th hits the Sportsdesk studios. Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Matilda McDermott, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu bringing you all of the shocks from the sporting world. None bigger than Carlos Alcaraz, who came back from defending match poing to win the French Open at Roland Garros. Pat Cummins takes 6 as Australia, for now, lead South Africa in the World Test Final at Lord's. In the world of footy, a rough night for St.Kilda as their hopes of finals footy take a huge hit.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 6th June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 51:43


    The best show on the airwaves is ready once again to bring you into a big weekend of sport! Liam Cole, Justin Schwarze, Jerry Ng, Toby Hansen and Tanish Prabhu go into game 1 of the NBA Finals as Indiana and Tyrese Haliburton stun OKC. A huge weekend of footy as the Hawks rebound against the Dogs, Tassie's AFL future hangs in the balance as the state looks set for another election. Kohli and RCB finally have their IPL title. Over in France Coco Gauff and Sabalenka are set for a massive women's final, as the men's turn to the semis at Roland Garros.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 2nd June 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 47:20


    Melbourne was the envy of the sporting world at the weekend, but before all that, the show welcomed Ella Zammit to The Sportsdesk family. She joins Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett and Tanish Prabhu as they discuss the appointment of Joe Montemurro as Matildas manager. In Formula 1, Oscar Piastri wins again in Barcelona to hold a 10-point lead over Lando Norris. Max Verstappen having a weekend to forget after a collision with George Russell. PSG are champions of Europe for the first time, demolishing Inter Milan 5-0 on an emotional night fot Luis Enrique and the Parisiennes. The Magpies cliped the wings of the Hawks and the Dockers are bulding momentum in the AFL. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 30th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 39:26


    One of the biggest sporting weekends of the season and who better to take you into it than The Sportsdesk. Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu preview the UEFA Champions League final, as Inter play PSG, Roland Garros allows the world's stars to shine in the world of tennis. The Hawks and Magpies clash to highlight a massive weekend of AFL footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 26th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 45:42


    Melbourne prepares for one of its biggest sporting weekends in quite some time with the A-Leagues Grand Final to be played between Victory and City. To bring you that and more is Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Matilda McDermott and Tanish Prabhu. They cover the controversy at Old Trafford in the final day of the Premier League season, the new leadership group in the Indian test ranks, the big questions from an action-packed AFL round and Lando Norris closing in on Piastri after his win in Monaco.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 23rd May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 47:08


    Huge week of sport to recap and Liam Cole, Tanish Prabhu, Justin Schwarze, Toby Hansen and Jerry Ng are here to bring you all of it on The Sportsdesk. England rack up the runs against Zimabawe, but the biggest news is that Ange delivers the Europa League to Tottenham. Their end of a trophy drought will give hope to Knicks fans, as they make the conference finals, alongside a massive weekend of footy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 19th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2025 47:22


    Autumn may be drawing to an end, however in Melbourne you'd never know it with how the city shines, as does tonight's Sportsdesk team. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Tanish Prabhu and Jerry Ng bring you all the biggest news from the sporting world, as well as the discussion around a mental health round in the AFL. Max Verstappen wins in Imola to set up a mega Monaco Grand Prix and the Premier League top 4 race heats up. Everton and Ethan bid farewell to Goodison Park, the beloved home of the toffees since 1892. The AFL round review and the NBA Conference Finals preidctions all in an action-packed show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 16th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 44:14


    A massive show on The Sportsdesk this Friday and who better than Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Justin Schwarze to take you into the weekend. The NBA conference finals are here and Justin has all you need for our finals contending teams, the Champions League race in the Premier League may be the closest ever with some huge match-ups and the Sir Doug Nicholls round, one of the highlights of the AFL calendar, is upon us.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 12th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2025 42:43


    The sun is shining, the grass is green and The Sportsdesk is on the airwaves to round out a perfect afternoon. Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu discuss Xabi Alonso's departure from Leverkusen, who will fill the number 4 spot for India as Kohli retires and their picks for the NBA Championship. In the Premier League Southampton escape an unwanted record, as the top 4 race reaches boiling point. The hawks continue to restore the feeling and are the Suns contenders? All that answred on SYN 90.7FM.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 9th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 48:03


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 5th May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2025 26:06


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 2nd May 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 44:30


    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 Mondays - 28th April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 47:01


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 7th April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2025 43:36


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 4th April 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2025 41:45


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 31st March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 37:03


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 28th March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 42:53


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 24th March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2025 36:22


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 21st March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 44:35


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's - 17th March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2025 43:53


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's - 14th March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2025 44:07


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's- 10th March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2025 45:13


    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 Sportsdesk Friday's- 7th March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 43:19


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's- 3rd March 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2025 38:10


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's- 28th February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 41:51


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Monday's 24th February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 42:21


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's- 21st February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2025 41:38


    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 Sportsdesk Monday 17th February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2025 41:35


    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.

    The Sportsdesk Friday's- 14th February 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2025 45:09


    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.

    Sportsdesk Monday's- 10th Feb 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2025 35:10


    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.

    The Sports Desk 2024 Christmas Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 138:44


    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.

    Sportsdesk Grand Finale - 6th December 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 58:24


    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.

    Sportsdesk Monday's - 2nd December 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 44:41


    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.

    Sportsdesk Friday's - 29th November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2024 43:12


    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.

    Sportsdesk Monday's - 25th November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2024 44:46


    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.

    Sportsdesk Friday's - 22nd November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2024 44:44


    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.

    Sportsdesk Monday's - 18th November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2024 43:14


    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.

    Sportsdesk Friday's - 15th November 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 41:35


    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.

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