The Weekly podcast show dedicated to all sports. We take a look at players, teams, coaches and staff and even executives and see who is 'Under Pressure.' Talking about why they are and how we believe they can get out of the situation.
We're back for another episode. This show we have a chat with the 2000 Brownlow Medalist Shane Woewodin. Shane played for both the Dees and Pies throughout his career. To start, we look back at Shane's first severe injury back in 1995, a stress fracture in his foot and how he coped with getting back from such a serious injury early in his journey. We take a look at his current coaching role and what advice he gives to his own players about taking the next step, in rehab or even just their careers in general. We finish with, some of our favourite sporting moments, we wish we could've been in attendance for. When you put them all out there it can be very difficult to choose. Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart Be sure to check out ‘The Inner Sanctum' socials and the website at theinnersanctum.com.au
Another great episode this week with former Richmond Tiger Jake Batchelor, he was drafted in 2010 and played 84 games down at Punt Rd. We talk through Jake's career and what he had to do to get back from certain injuries over his time in the AFL. At this point in time Jake is living a passion of his and leading young men, as the Coach of Sandringham, as well as the backline development coach down at St Kilda. Whether something is bothering his players, injury related, playing related or off-field, Jake doesn't want his players to forget that they're just people first and just to be themselves. He learnt this piece of advice early in his coaching tenure under current Collingwood Coach Craig McRae and it will stay with him to the end of his coaching days. Finish off with 'the draft' as always and we look at some very special sporting grounds, arenas sporting centres in the draft this week. Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart Be sure to check out ‘The Inner Sanctum' socials and the website at theinnersanctum.com.au
On this weeks episode we have a chat to Daniel Cross, a former Bulldog and Demon through his career in the AFL. We have chat about an unfortunate position he found himself in early on in his career, when big ruckman Peter Street fell across his leg during training. You never want to go through rehab alone, but it just so happened that Ryan Griffen had sustained an injury during the same day and subsequently found himself in the rehab group as well. This gave the two of them major support through their rehabilitation, when usually it's just you, yourself and your thoughts. Daniel talks through his passion of conditioning and reconditioning and how training hard at young age lead him down the path of wanting to assist others in their own training. Which lead him to his position now at North Melbourne as their Reconditioning Coach. The Under Pressure draft brings for some interesting choices, as we draft 'Players to have a shot after the siren to win the game.' Feature both players young and old, so tune in to see our selections! Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart Be sure to check out ‘The Inner Sanctum' socials and the website at theinnersanctum.com.au
On this weeks episode we talk to 200 gamer Mathew Stokes, who was a part of the successful era down at the cattery. He gave us great insight into the amount drive and work that he put in, when rehabbing, or even just training. There were so many great players down at Geelong in this time he was able to learn from, and keep meeting the high standards shown by these players and use them in his own training. Nothing was given to Mat, he had at work extremely hard to get a chance at the elite level, being draft at the age of 21. But he learnt some great life lessons that put him good stead right throughout his career, that he still carries to this day. We also chat about the unfortunate timing of his injury in 2009 just before the preliminary final. If you're a Geelong fan you'll remember this moment. But he enlightens us of the full story, and puts it in full perspective for all of us. Mat is a big lover of US Sports so for the Under Pressure Draft this week, we draft our all time starting 5's that would take the court for us. Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart Be sure to check out ‘The Inner Sanctum' socials and the website at theinnersanctum.com.au
On this weeks episode we have another former Brisbane Lion and premiership player Jamie Charman join the Under Pressure Podcast. We have a chat about the early days where he wasn't as injury prone. But when it came to the later part of his career, it was an Achilles injury that ultimately ended what had been such a promising career. Jamie tells us the story of when he knew it was time and how difficult a conversation that was to have with his coach Michael Voss at the time, as he had played with the great man as well. The draft this week was very relatable as we took turns in drafting some of the greatest ruckman of all-time. Tune in to see who we both drafted. Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart
On this weeks show we have former Brisbane Lion and some would say cult hero in Daniel Merrett. He played his entire career down at 'The Gabba' where he experienced both highs and lows both on and off the field. The biggest thing for Dan during his time in the AFL, was professionalism and leadership not only off-field with injuries, but also on-field in those important matches. It was a main staple right throughout his career and something that he wanted to set the standard in. He had some injuries all players do, but also had Glandular Fever which many players wouldn't have experienced in their careers. It was difficult for him at a young age and going through this, tune in and listen to the story of how he was able to push through and get through the hard times. We finish with 'The Draft' and we take a look at sports, that if we could, turn pro tomorrow. There were some interesting but definitely warranted choices. Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
Former Swan Alex Johnson joins Jake on the pod, as the total number of ACL injuries grows to 10 for today's show. It's fair to say Alex's career got off to a flying start. In his second year, the young swan played off in the 2012 AFL Grand Final against the Hawks and achieving the ultimate, in his just his second year of senior footy. But what would follow, is a devastating and heartbreaking story that saw Alex go through 7 ACL tears through is AFL career. Players who go through, let alone one, know that it takes a lot of mental strength to get through it. But to endure 7 of them and have the drive, determination and mental endurance, with obviously some small and warranted hiccups along the way, got through and got the reward and effort by earning his spot back into the AFL. It was 2,136 days between appearances for Alex, until he took the field in Round 20 vs Collingwood in the 2018 season. This was a game earned, and was, and still is the epitome of hard work to get back to what you want to do. To young aspiring athlete's who've had injuries or not, this is the podcast for you! Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart
We're back, the Under Pressure Podcast has returned for Year 3 and what an exciting year its going to be. On the first episode of the new year we have former West Coast Eagle and premiership player Beau Waters join Jake on the Pod. Beau had an interested start to his career, he had an injury not as common around the game as it use to be, osteitis pubis, the dreaded OP as they called it back then. As a young player, it was certainly something massive to deal with. But Beau took it in stride and gained great perspective from this injury and started using his time to not only take care of himself but get involved in charity side of things with the Eagles and helping others. To finish we talked about a shoulder injury, that unfortunately forced the retirement of Beau. After a lot of hard work, Beau knew it was time to hang them up. He knew that he had a wonderful career, and a lot people don't get the chance, so he was grateful of the opportunities that he had to play the great game of AFL. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: K1NWNOJAZWRQOMHC Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
Today's show we sit down with former Lion and Sun who played 243 games, Michael Rischitelli, and have a chat about his time in the AFL and the injuries that surrounded his career. Michael was lucky not to go through many serious injuries in his time, but when you injure your ACL and then also have shoulder surgery as well, you become very limited in what you can do. He enlightens us with the story around that difficult time. We chat through a very funny story that occurred at a Brownlow medal night a few years before he finished up. He wasn't in attendance but his phone was blowing up about half way through the night. The draft was a difficult one today, not because there wasn't much to choose from, but the fact that there was just so many athletes to choose from. We draft our all-time favourite athletes, from both on and off the court/field/oval. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: 8RKKB3UWCM59ESPW Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
Jake is joined by former Crow, Pie and Cat, Brenton Sanderson on today's show. He played 199 of 209 down at the cattery where after constant and reoccurring hamstring injuries through his first few seasons. He forged an almighty career down at the Cats in their formidable defence. We talked about an incredible story during his playing days. He managed to sustain, a finger injury which he shattered. Before 10 games during that season, he had to strap 3 fingers together and get an injection in that hand to make his hand numb before each game. So he couldn't feel anything during the game. Tune in to hear the rest of that story. He tells us of a story, when he was coaching down at the Crows. Taylor 'Tex' Walker sustained a season ending injury, he tells how and what he did to rally the troops for the rest of the season. As always, we finish with, 'the draft.' Today's show brought back some memories, where we looked back at our favourite finals matches, whether good or bad, or even memorable for the wrong reason. It features, what happened to be Brenton's last game. Which was memorable in itself and will be for many years to come. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: 57519ZH7BGVKP0BZ Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
On this weeks show, Brock McLean joins the Under Pressure Podcast to take a look back at his career, injuries and difficult periods during that time. Brock started off his career playing for the Dees and all was rolling really well his first few seasons. But in 2008, his first major came as he tore his Syndesmosis, which saw him have to wear a moon boot for the following 6 months. Which then continued on into some further issues as he was injured, the self-worth and the doubt started to creep into his mind. He had to distract himself from these things, which lead him down the path he certainly didn't want to be down and not using the right coping strategies to help himself. He talks through his thoughts he had during this difficult period in his life and gives great insights into what its like and what you can do when you're facing challenges like these yourself and know there are ways to help and assist. We talk about the amazing premiership drought that was broken this year by the Dees and how connected you still feel to your club post career and how important it is to keep those relationships moving forward in life. We finish off the podcast as we always do, with a draft. On todays show, we look at all-time VFL/AFL greats. There were some very good selections during this one. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: BTLB2KJHU3NEQNGW Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
Former Adelaide Crows high flyer Brett Burton joins the podcast this week to talk about some of the challenges he faced throughout his career. Brett has a real passion for mental health and wellbeing. We discuss how difficult it can be for players these days and how big of a factor mental health plays in the game today. Burton offers some wonderful insight about his knowledge in this area as well guidance in what you can do help yourself or even help others who are struggling in this area. We take a dive into Brett's playing days and how many injuries he had right through his career, from soft tissue injuries, ankles and even the dreaded ACL. He provides insight on what he did to overcome these injuries and what you can do to overcome them. Jake and Brett draft together the greatest No.24s to play in sports. After a few specific players, it certainly was difficult to come up with a top 5. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: 8P8LEV6Q70R03SQF Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
Former Fremantle and Collingwood star Brodie Holland joins the podcast this week to talk about his AFL career and discuss the many hurdles he had to overcome in his career. We began discussing the early stages of his career with the Dockers and how he was having a brilliant pre-season until he was struck down with an injury which saw him sidelined very early on in his career and he did early on to recover from this early set-back. Brodie then moved over to Collingwood where he was playing regular footy and some of the best of his entire career through 2004-2006. Until injury struck him down in the prime of his career. But to his credit, he worked incredibly hard, took care of himself and looked after his body to get back. Then he was involved in another unfortunate incident that happened in the VFL where he couldn't keep playing and was the end of his season. To finish, we took a look back at VFL/AFL iconic moments, for this weeks draft and in one moment Brodie happened to playing in that game. Tune in to find out which! SOCIALS: Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: LQCPKBMZAS3IZP1G
3-time AFL premiership player Shaun Hart joins the podcast to discuss what it was like to deal with injuries in what is one of the most physical demanding sports there is. We start by looking back at his playing days through the Brisbane Bears and then onto the Brisbane Lions and what he managed to pick up from those senior players around him in terms of methods and the way they go about their rehab. Then the infamous story on when he had a sickening collision in the 2004 Preliminary finals against Geelong came straight to mind, where Shaun came into contact with Brisbane teammate Daniel Bradshaws thigh in probably what was his most severe injury right throughout his entire career. It saw Hart miss out on the 2004 Grand final and this play turned out to be the last play the 2001 Norm Smith Medalist was involved in, in his career. Was a very difficult draft this week, as Shaun and Jake look at drafting 5 players each to start up the the new 19th AFL franchise. SOCIALS: Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: NA7SHXWVCK6RPUMB
Dem has a very analytical eye when it comes to sport. He is a keen sport writer who loves to get his opinion out there to help start discussion between those who read his articles. The articles vary from statistical, analytical to opinion based on the world of AFL and AFLW. Not only has it been writing, Dem loves to get out there as well. Some of his more frequent sports have been Cricket and indoor cricket, which he still plays to this day. Plus, a bit of indoor soccer at a younger age. For Dem, it has involved his fair share of injuries. Today, we take a look into concussion and the effects of this. Plus, the aftermath and what is involved with rehabilitating an injury like this. Dem tells us what steps he took and the feelings towards having an injury like this. We also chat about his beloved Richmond Tigers and how he sees the rest of the AFL playing out. Also, whether he sees the pre-grand final as something that is here to stay. The NFL has begun and we hear Dem's thoughts on his team the Tennessee Titans and how it's going to play out this season. As well as his thoughts on the Ben Simmons saga going on in the NBA and his new found love of Formula 1. As we have Dem on the show, it was only fitting to involve his love of spin bowling. We draft, 'Australian Spin Bowlers' and it wasn't as easy as you may have thought. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: URWFJA1YWZZPHDJV SOCIALS: Instagram: @underpressure1_ Twitter: @UnderPressure1_ Facebook: Under Pressure Podcast Youtube: Under Pressure Podcast
Jarratt is an eager sports player and lover of all sports. He is a PE teacher by trade and loves to introduce sport to the younger generation and has done right through his years so far in education. The love of sport for Jarratt started at a young age, with Footy and Cricket. He continued these sports right through his teenage to adult years, playing many different levels, from Premier cricket to playing with all his family members at his local club. Unfortunately for Jarratt, he has been rather injury prone over his time and we talk to him about his injuries and some lessons he's learnt throughout his time. Segment 2, we take a look at his beloved Hawks and talk about how he sees them going into the future, plus the changeover between Alastair Clarkson and Sam Mitchell this off-season and how that will all play out. We finish the show as always with 'The Draft' and today we're taking a look at Sporting Movies. There may be a couple that might be a bit of a surprise, so tune in! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: RLW69LUJZAJAX9QD
Zach Schloeffel has a keen eye for sport, not matter what it may be. At a younger age though he found himself in difficult situations with the constant injuries lingering over his head when playing football. Zach didn't did complain, he found a way to still be involved in the game that he loved and turned too umpiring which he is still involved in to this day. Unfortunately, for Zach, injuries have been apart of his journey playing sport. He turned to cricket, where he is a crafty off-spin bowler with some power hitting down the order. But injury found him again and unluckily had managed to injury his ACL and another knee injury followed a few years later to miss some time out of the game. His persistence has to be admired though, the amount of workouts/rehab he has done to keep himself right is a credit to him, which continues to this day. Which shows how much he loves sport being apart of his life. Zach is not only an avid player of sport, but loves to watch as well. We take a look at his Western Bulldogs and the heartache that was losing a top 4 spot, last weeks win and where he sees them in their clash this week. He has been a Formula 1 fan for 10 years, we hear his thoughts on his favourite team plus who he thinks has the upper hand in the drivers championship this season. We then turn to the NFL, where Zach is a huge New England Patriots. We get his thoughts on their record for this season and the new QB. Segment 3, as always we finish with, 'The Draft.' Was a tough draft this one, we took a look at professional athletes who have play two sports at the elite level. Boy was it difficult. Tune in! Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: 7ZFO3FYZKVNHEBIA
Spencer Worrall loves his sport, but especially basketball. At a young age, he went through what many find difficult at any age through their sporting careers. He found himself with a torn ACL at the age of 13, listen and hear the ways Spencer dealt with this devastating injury and how he pushed himself through it. Motivation is a big thing in sport and having role models to look up plays a part. Spencer looked to, 'The King' Lebron James and to this day follows him from team to team, no matter where he goes. Can't of course forget his beloved Demons and the way that they're playing this year. The lid is certainly still on for Spencer but is excited at what's to come this finals series. We find out who he looks to when it comes to the current day Dees, but a surprising name is who you'll find as his all time favourite. The guys finish-off the show with the 3rd segment staple, 'The Draft'. On today's draft, we take a look at All-Time NBA/WNBA Australian Players. Fair to say, we began with what was a very difficult draft as there were a plethora of greats to choose from. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: YSEAF6BTVGSMTOOK
There have been plenty of questions sent through during the week. Host Jake Barker sits down with you and shares all his answers and thoughts to all the questions you've had and provides some insight about injuries as well as taking a look at injury prevention and what you need to do if you come across an injury or have one yourself. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: DUWKAF6D5TYZJ16U
That's right we're back, the under pressure podcast is back. But we're am excited to get this going, been a long time coming and now its here, its time. Today we're having a look at host, Jake Barker, and the injuries he's been through and the obstacles that he had to overcome each and every time in getting back to full health and back out on that cricket field. Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/atm/follow-your-heart License code: K1NWNOJAZWRQOMHC
It's time for some Grand Final chat, whether its come and gone or whether its on the way, we're going to be talk all things Grand Finals. So tune in, as there's a lot of important stuff to address!!!
Action packed show. We start by taking a look at both AFL preliminary finals, which are the biggest games of the year so far. The Marsh Sheffield shield begins and we take a look at some all-rounders who have shone in the respective matches, plus we discuss Tim Paine and where he sits in the landscape of Australian Cricket. The NRL moves into their 3rd week of finals and Jake recaps and previews the latest games of their current finals season. Matt takes a deep dive into Formula 1, where Daniel Riccardo has finished on the podium in 3rd position in his last race. The fellas take a quick look at tennis where Rafael Nadal has equalled Roger Federer on the all-time list for Grand Slam title wins with 20. Who is really the goat now? To finish, we look at basketball and the NBA with the LA Lakers securing the title after a 4-2 over the Miami Heat plus Australian Boomers head coach Brett Brown has pulled the pin and will no longer coach the Boomers in upcoming Olympics, who will take the helm?
Tune in, as the fellas go into depth about all teams that failed to miss the finals in season 2020. It's been a difficult season for all. Find out who we think is in for a rebuild next season and who is more looking towards that final 8. The off-season begins now for all of them, what kind of moves will be made. Lot's to discuss!
The boys took a look at and gave their thoughts on what they thought the outcomes would be for Round 18 in the AFL, see if you agree and whether they got close. We take a look at the NBA for the first time on the Podcast and look closely at the defeat of the the LA Clippers after leading 3-1 against the Denver Nuggets, to ultimately lose in Game 7 of the Western Conference Semi-Finals and miss their date with the Lakers in West Finals. The new NBL franchise gets ever so close to a new name, and there are still a few interesting names left in the top 3. We have a new winner in the world of Formula 1, Pierre Gasly, we take a look at the Frenchman's success in Monza and we take a look at an up and coming rising star who recently won the F3. To finish, the Australian Cricket Team has made huge a statement, defeating No.1 ranked England, 2-1, on the back of a huge Glenn Maxwell and Alex Carey partnership, steering the team to a huge win in game 3.
In what is one of the biggest decisions in VFL/AFL History, the Grand Final has officially been moved from the MCG in season 2020, due to current situation in Victoria, and will now be played at the GABBA. The guys will discuss the fallout and ramifications from this huge decision. There has also been some huge matchplay going in the Golfing world as of late plus Netball superstar Madi Browne has officially retired from all forms of Netball. We then take a turn to the US Open Tennis. The tournament has just begun and we're wondering how many people are actually tuning in after there being no promotion and a lack of top-tier players. Of course, we finish again with our Under Pressure teams of the week!
Another NRL coach has bitten the dust, in what is a strange and chaotic season in the NRL. We then move to a more positive note, where we talk about an English Cricket seam bowler who has cracked a huge milestone, one of the greatest red ball bowlers of all time. There has been some huge controversy in the game of Netball, in what was one of the biggest calls in Suncorp Super Netball history and the first in the tournaments short history. All that and the return of the everyone's favourite segment, the Under Pressure team of the week, tune in!!!
The guys take a look at a few different sports in today's episode. It starts with, Collingwood and Essendon and their lack of potency going forward and what they can do to fix this going into the end of the season. We take a turn to Netball, and the issues surrounding the 2pt shot, plus all things in the Formula 1 scene. Then we finish off with a bit of controversy in the NRL, and a veteran player charged with a biting incident in a game over the weekend. Tune In!!!
Excited to bring you the 20th episode of the Under Pressure podcast. The guys change up the dynamic this episode, by taking a look at the AFL ladder and recapping the Footy Frenzy that has just completed. How every team will fair going into the 2nd part of the season, who's struggling, who has taken the competition by storm and what surprises have arose during this time?
When you think you've seen it all during this pandemic, with players getting into trouble. We now have veteran head coaches who have been pulled up by their specific codes about breaking protocols. All that ,plus, we take a look at some cricket news that we believe should've been introduced a long time ago, Formula 1 and the current scene with one specific driver and as always we finish off with another instalment of the under pressure teams of the week. Tune In!!!
In another huge week in sport, we talk NRL and favourite son Sonny Bill Williams will return to the Sydney Roosters in a massive signing for the NSW team. The Suncorp Super Netball begins this weekend, but not before many changes have been made. We take a look at the Footy Frenzy that sees the AFL play 33 games in 20 days, as well as taking a look at Alastair Clarkson and his Hawks. As always, we go through our Under Pressure Teams of the Week and finish up with an Formula 1 report after an exciting start to its season.
It is a jam packed episode, as it has been a busy week in sport. We begin by talking cricket, and the decision made by the ICC to postpone the T20 World Cup, when will it be now? There's been plenty of movement in the NBL as free agency has just begun, as well as taking a look at seasoned veteran, Damian Martin, who has decided to call time on a magnificent career. Like the AFL, the Suncorp Super Netball have taken all teams over to Queensland, ready for the upcoming season, which begins August 1. Also, the AFL have since release the fixture for the next 4 rounds. We take a look at the winners and losers from this, plus another edition of the Under Pressure teams of the week.
Seems like every week is big in the AFL, and this week is no different. All Victorian clubs will now be located in a Queensland HUB. Does this pose an advantage to those Queensland teams? Victoria will see no more games this season, we take a look at a few grounds that could be considered for the Grand Final. We introduce a new segment to the show where Matt and Jake take a look at teams they believe that are currently feeling the heat in there codes, in our Under Pressure teams of the week.
With Victoria back into their second lockdown, it has forced all Victorian AFL teams to leave and HUB in other states. We discuss teams that have struggled to make any impact on the AFL season, and those who have been impressive over the last few weeks. Also, unfortunately, up and coming star Matt Rowell is all but out for the rest of the season with a shoulder injury, we discuss, will he still be looked at for the Rising Star Award this year? The NRL had some exciting games over the weekend, but none like the Storm v Roosters, we take a look inside that game, plus some disappointing actions towards a referee from an NRL player. Finally, the start of the F1 season is upon us, as it began in Austria over the weekend in an exciting race and finish, tune in.
Another huge week of controversy, mainly in the AFL this time around. We talk about Steele Sidebottom and the many breaches of COVID regulations he made over the weekend, also, the hot debate on Zach Merrett and his 1 match suspension for his very light hit on Jack Silvagni. We then move to the NBL with some more positive news, a start date has been announced for the commencement of the season, as well as the return of, one of the greatest NBL coaches of all time, Brian Goorjian, who will be taking the reigns at the Illawarra Hawks for the next 2 seasons.
There has been a whirlwind of stories this week in the sporting world, we talk AFL and the so called 'positive' COVID-19 test from Connor McKenna as well as some speculation of which teams will be in what HUBS for the next part of the season. We turn to Tennis for the first time and the controversy surrounding World No.1 player Novak Djokovic hosting an exhibition tennis tournament as well as an after party, with no regard for social distancing during either. The Suncorp Super Netball has taken a new turn in their league, introducing a 2pt shot for the last 5 minutes of each quarter. It has been touted as a controversial decision and the fact the players weren't made aware of the change, has created a little tension.
The NRL is starting to heat up, 3 weeks back and there are plenty of players feeling the pinch very early on in this season. We take a look at some under fire coaches, who's job security is not completely safe, even this early on in the season. Also, some teams that would really appreciate a new start to their 2020 campaign I'm sure. Then we take a look into the AFL and one of the biggest stories of the season so far, the Gold Coast Suns, need we say more. Tune in and find out what we have to say about their stunning win over the weekend.
It's all things footy today as we take a dive into the exciting time that is the Round 2 restart of the AFL. We talk Under Pressure Top 10 list of the weekend just gone and share our thoughts of each game for this coming weekend. As well as, taking a look at the AFL news circling the competition this week. Tune In!!
With most sports getting back into full swing, we take a look at some recent news that has been circling the sporting landscape. For the first time on the Podcast we take a look at what is happening in the Suncorp Super Netball League and discuss the NRL, the first league in Australia to test crowd noise over their live coverage.
On this episode, the fellas talk about the conundrum that faces cricket in the upcoming months with both the IPL and ICC World Cup scheduled for the same time. Plus, as the AFL is getting ready to kick into full swing, there are plenty of stories emerging the closer we get to the commencement of the season.
The phrase that most Australian's have been waiting for since the last week of March, and that is, 'Footy is Back'. The guys take a look at the rules and regulations that have been put in place by the AFL executive for this shortened season when it returns to us on June 11. Matt runs through who he believes will be in and out at which F1 teams for next season, and they take a look back at their recent top 10 list. Tune In!
In one of the biggest news stories in the F1 circle in a long time, we talk about Sebastian Vettel and his decision to leave Ferrari at the end of this coming season. Then the fellas recap their Top-10 lists of AFL players from 2000-2019, why some players made it and how some just missed out.
Big things are happening at the moment in Basketball and Cricket and we take a look at both during this episode. The NBL is currently going through a bit of a shake-up with a lot of high profile names, choosing to opt out of there current contracts, which has the NBL in a bit of a spin. Speaking of contracts, Cricket Australia has just released the 20 players who have received a contract for the 2020-21 year, and there are some surprising names who are missing from this list.
It's 'Documentary Day' on the Under Pressure Podcast. We start off by taking a look at the Melbourne Football Club, short YouTube series, named, 'To Hell and Back'. Then move on through to the Netflix series and Season 2 of 'Drive to Survive' and rounding out the show, we finish with a Cricket documentary that has drawn countless amounts of watchers around Australia, 'The Test'.
Possibly one of the greatest basketball documentary's has surfaced, well the first two episodes at least. The guys take a look at 'The Last Dance', a culmination of all things that happened in the 1997/98 season for the Chicago Bulls and take an in-depth look at the career, work and drive of arguably the best NBA player of all time, Michael Jordan.
The podcast takes a turn to the Formula 1 scene and discuss the current pressures and decisions that face 4x Championship Winner Sebastian Vettel. Plus a new game has been released, AFL Evolution 2, we take a close look at the team and player ratings, who has been overrated and has a lot to live up to
Jake and Matt take a close look at the NBL offseason and the developing news of Lamelo Ball's camp interested in owning the Illawara Hawks. Plus an interesting article comes a foot about Michael Clarke possibly being dropped on the eve of his 329* a few years ago.
We take a look at Essendon, a side we believe will be under huge pressure in 2020, but also a side who could benefit from the lockdown. We also look at the Australian test make up for next summer and who we think should be playing in that first test.
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