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 review show of the year! Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras sadistically designate Cats supporter, Jack Huggett, to lead you through the breakdown of how Brisbane defeated Geelong to secure the first back-to-back premiership since the 2010's, and is it a sign for a future three-peat repeat?It's not the only Grand Final to talk about, Melbourne Storm take on the dynasty conquering Brisbane Broncos. A titanic clash for Sunday. Big predictions are made.Also a deep dive into match day in the Premier League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The 2025 AFL Grand Final is this Saturday and The Sports Desk Monday and Friday team have come together like never before to preview the Premiership Clash between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions, not from the SYN studios, but from the RMIT University TV precinct.Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott, Justin Schwarze, Jack Huggett and Ella Zammit Breakdown the stories that got both the Cats and the Lions to the Big Dance, the match-ups to look out for once the ball is bounced and reflect on the 2025 AFL season as a whole.Tanish Prabhu also got to mingle amongst fellow Footy players, fans and commentators alike to get their thoughts on which team hoists the Premiership cup.Jerry also catches up with North Melbourne AFLW star Emma Kearney for an exclusive interview about North Melbourne's incredible recent success.This is the first meeting in a Grand Final between the Lions and the Cats in VFL/AFL history. This game will bring a first time occasion in an era where first times are rare to come by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In the week of Australian sport's magnum opus waiting in the wings. Aussies are doing the nation proud across the world, particularly in the World Athletics Championship. In footy, Prelim' week is considered 'Footy Christmas' and the rewards of a Grand Final spot for a year's great work go to Geelong and Brisbane, the weekend review dives into the stars of the game that booked the tickets to the big dance for their team.Rivalries aplenty in the Premier League, Liverpool defeat Everton, Man United take a 3-1 win in a bizarre encounter and the massive clash between Arsenal/Man City and surprise of the weekend sees Sunderland sitting 7th.The podium in Azerbaijan stood as Verstappen, Russell and Sainz. Piastri crashes out early as Baku's only DNF. Yuki Tsunoda puts in his best race of the year. But it is Carlos Sainz and Williams that have captured the imagination.All that and more, on The Sports Desk. Hosted by the amped up team of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Prelim final week in Melbourne is always a huge one, especially with a Victorian home double header. For Tanish Prabhu's Collingwood, they welcome the Lions on Saturday in hopes to return to the final Saturday of September. Ella Zammit's Hawks take on a famous old foe in Geelong, another chapter to one of footy's greatest rivalries is about to be written. Jerry Ng keeps up with the Aussies competing in the World Athletics Championship, with two bronze medals added. In the world of football, Justin Schwarze welcomes back the UEFA Champions League where Liverpool left it late (again) and Mbappe bagged a brace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It starts with recapping Week 1 of the NRL Finals, the Panthers strike again in hostile territory. Melbourne Storm capitalise on a rockin' victory at AAMI Park, and one singular point split the Raiders and the Broncos to decide the Prelim'.In the Premier League, Ange's Nottingham start poorly against Arsenal. Aston Villa still haven't scored, and West Ham's defence is causing speculation amongst the team as to whether the road ahead is relegation.The AFL semi-finals saw history continue to be written, Minor Premiers, Adelaide were ousted in straight sets with the fatal blow delivered by the Hawks. For the club's first finals campaign since 2017, What defines the season of the Crows? Conversely, a breakdown was required to assess the Hawthorn victory. Elsewhere, the first Q-Clash final saw the stamping out of the magical Gold Coast maiden finals voyage. Brisbane now stare down the Collingwood army for an MCG prelim'. Bigger still, a Geelong Supporter and two Hawks supporters grace the desk to preview the Friday night, tense, storied rivalry clash.That's all on The Sports Desk. Hosted by Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit & Yianni Kottaras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In races for all the glory happening all over the world, The Sports Desk team of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras recap the wild first week of AFL Finals where the original Sun, David Swallow, poetically seals the history making moment of the Gold Coast Suns' first win in September. As their victory shatters any ceiling placed in their way, it's now the question of just how much bracket busting the club is now capable of. Hawthorn slayed the Giants despite a 3rd Quarter tidal wave of goals, intending to lay waste of a grand hurrah. Weddle, Newcombe and Chol make sure there are still chapters to be written in this silver screen story.Monza was a Verstappen procession, thus the drama was to be found elsewhere, like Oscar Piastri being ordered to swap positions with Lando Norris following a slow pit stop. The performance of Isack Hadjar has caught the eye of the team as well.Also, the NRL Finals are kicking into gear, a preview of the weekend in rugby is delivered. It feels like a tight contest across the board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A big weekend ahead for the city of Melbourne with the AFL finals kicking off, Tanish Prabhu's Magpies have already booked their place in September's penultimate week, while Toby Hansen's Brisbane will be looking to do the same up against Geelong. The US Open has seen its fair share of departures this week, as Jerry Ng rounds out all the action in the United States. Justin Schwarze spills the tea on NBA salary caps and Liam Cole dives into Leverkusen's sacking of Erik Ten Hag, merely a month into his tenure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Spring is here in Melbourne! However, for Jack Huggett and Manchester City the winter blues remain, as they suffered back-to-back defeats. Jack Grealish is blooming at Everton, much to the delight of Ethan Rigg. In Formula 1, Oscar Piastri capitalises on Lando Norris' misfortune as Yianni Kottaras reaffirms the Aussie's title hopes. A big week for AFL, Ella Zammit runs down the AFLW season starting to take shape, while it's time for finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Veteran duo Liam Cole and Jerry Ng invite The Sports Desk famity into a chat with two friends talking sport, where the microphones just happen to be live. Barriers are broken by former West Coast Eagle, Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual. And best wishes are sent to comedian Dave Hughes, Slalom champion & flag bearer, Jess Fox and Cricket icon Michael Clarke for all their respective health scares during the week.In greater analysis, Manchester United lose in penalties to GRIMSBY! Yes, Grimsby. How does a once mighty club like Man U fall to this level?Jerry also takes a deeper look in the Premier League overall across the weekend, plus an update in the US Open, the Aussie women, Daria Kasatkina and Priscilla Hon have very tough matches awaiting but there is a case to be made for them both to continue forward. On the men's side, a 'Burning Question' rocks the desk.In AFL, The AFLW is in it's Indigenous Round. Plenty to preview with a special look at the Dreamtime Clash between the Tigers and the Bombers. In the men's division, the All-Australian team was announced. Let's analyse that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
To unpack this past weekend needs a very astute and keen-eyed group of sports watchers to sit at The Sports Desk. Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras preview Zandvoort and who are the frontrunners. Chelsea win big, Man City fall to Tottenham, and... well... it wasn't a good weekend for Leeds.Who are the teams impressing Matilda after the first two rounds in the AFLW? And in Round 24, Collingwood aren't convincing the footy fans looking to smell some blood amongst the team for only escaping the 'Dees. Freo book a finals spot, and even with 23 behinds, Brisbane secure a top 4 finish to the dismay of Hawks supporters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It smells like promotions are being handed out on The Sports Desk as Justin Schwarze has invited Ella Zammit on board for her Friday debut, as well as Jack Huggett to accompany Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu in a heated edition of Burning Questions, where the big calls are made right then and there. Who will win the AFL Premiership? Who will win the Premier League? Is Lewis Hamilton washed?The teacher's red marker is also whipped out to some major sporting organisations in the firing line.Otherwise, there's still a top 8 to decide with the final round of the AFL Home & Away season this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Shaking things up on The Sports Desk for a Monday night. Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Jack Huggett converse about the opening Matchday in the Premier League. Liverpool pick up where they left off, Sunderland shock the system, and the very mention of Leeds summons Matilda McDermott to the studio to raise the stakes for their game against Everton. North Melbourne won on the weekend! That means Jerry Ng is here to celebrate. Harry Sheezel tied the disposals record against the Tigers. Gunston boots seven against the Dees. Wanganeen-Milera has signed with the Saints to the dubious relief for their supporters, and the Crows defeat the Pies for the first time in nearly nine years to cement the top spot on the ladder.The Sports Desk team also welcome the latest debutante to the Monday panel in Yianni Kottaras, who joins in on the grand Premier League predictions and takes comfort in a dominant Carlton victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The summer of cricket has started early in Darwin, Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu are amazed by Dewald Brevis' ton, as South Africa levelled the series. The football season in England is on the verge of kick off, Liverpool hosting Bournemouth to start the season. A season of change, will Arsenal finally win the league, how will Manchester City fair and how does Liverpool's defence go? Jerry Ng assessing the prospects of every club to start the season. The finals race is almost at its conclusion, a huge weekend of footy ahead can see some teams confirm their place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sunny Monday, and the team are glowing. Exciting times as this edition of The Sports Desk features Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Jack Huggett in a pseudo Roundtable Discussion previewing the 2025-26 season of the English Premier League. Hear the team deep dive into the expectations of defending champions, Liverpool. Top of the table is a safe prediction, but is going back-to-back? Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea may continue be the formidable contenders and may be here to stay in the top four.Talking relegation, wilder predictions are made. How does Ethan foresee Brentford as a team that will risk relegation this season? Or how about Ella making a case for Manchester United (yes, Manchester United) fall to relegation. Elsewhere, Jack predicts Everton making some improvements.In Round 22 of the AFL, Geelong professionally get training done at the Cattery, Fremantle enter the top 4 by winning at the Adelaide Oval. Brisbane stumble at home against the Swans, the Western Bulldogs keep breathing down the Top 8's neck in an MCG epic. And the 1st placed Crows, amazingly, had to escape defeat from the 18th placed Eagles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Happy Friday from The Sportsdesk, who are taking you into an action packed weekend of sport! Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu relish in India drawing a series in England, Matilda McDermott takes you through the highs and lows of an enthrawling F1 season so far. Jerry gets a Saints shirt on to preview a huge week of AFL, one which sees the Pies already having their wings clipped by the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Melbourne is a city of champions once again on this Monday evening, as the Vixens win yet another title, much to the delight of Ella Zammit. Ethan Rigg's England have it all to lose on the final day of the final England vs India test. Lando Norris wins in Hungary to close the gap to Oscar Piastri, who's rise to the top of Formula One has brought huge joy to Matilda McDermott so far this season. While in the world of AFL, Jack Huggett is elated after another emphatic win for Geelong, which sees the Cats get another big percentage boost in the race for a top four finish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It's the team of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Justin Schwarze gathering around at an impromptu debate stage for The Sports Desk.Burning Questions makes its return after a long hiatus discussing the worth of Harley Reid's next contract, Jack Silvagni's contract, off-season winners in the NBA, even predicting who goes all the way and wins the NBL.India are currently 6/204 after one day down at the Oval against England, the team assess England's bowling depth. That said, the batting has been strong and how the pitch plays out may put them in the control of the series outcome.In AFL, the Bulldogs defeat a top 8 side, by 88 points, against the modern rival. Statement made!Pressure is now on for the Hawks who travel to Adelaide Oval and attempt to stone the Crows under the Friday night lights, and the Suns can't fumble against the Tigers at home. 'Pies/Lions on Saturday night entices the team as a 'Game of the Year' prospect, but it is St:Kilda vs North Melbourne that now holds the highest stakes for the team, as Liam and Jerry have put their gurnseys and their respective sporting dignity on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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 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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.