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Corbin and Ben evaluate whether this year's edition of opening round worked. Did players find it difficult to adapt to the new rule changes? And does Collingwood's new best-and-fairest voting system receive the tick of approval?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
Ben Cameron and Brett Deledio wrap up the Opening Round of season 2026 including Collingwood showing St Kilda up thanks to a Nasiah tag and a supreme Daicos display.Deledio has concerns on the Saints two ruck strategy and their finals chances, Carlton's fade out and the Hawks midfield display. But the Bulldogs "steely resolve" was impressive and the Gold Coast Suns are primed for 2026 with the Petracca addition.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
Corbin & Ben, joined by Gold Coast Suns CEO Mark Evans, and former AFL Umpire and now ABC Commentator Ray Chamberlain.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
AFL Saturday, with Corbin Middlemas, Mick Malthouse and Luke Ball, discussing the big issues making news in the AFL this Opening Round. Today's guests, AFL EGM of Football Performance Greg Swann, and Sydney Coach Dean Cox following the Swans emphatic 63 point win over the Blues on Thursday night.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
For the first time in 2026 Corbin and Ben are joined by Brett Deledio and they're awestruck by the Swans and fearful for Carlton after last night's opener.The boys declare that slow teams won't go anywhere in modern footy, a first look at the new rules and discuss if there was any intention in Ollie Florent's knee to Isaac Heeney's head.The rest of the Opening Round awaits with Jamarra Ugle-Hagan not picked, Geelong missing some stars, Brisbane looking primed for back-to-back-to-back and the Giants and Hawks both hard to read. Plus with Collingwood playing St Kilda on Sunday evening, the boys ponder who you would take with you first pick - Nick or Nas?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
The AFL season kicks off this week and there's plenty to unpack, preseason form under the microscope and stand-out performers identified. Will Hawthorn's appeal of Jai Newcombe's one‑match suspension be successful? Plus, we flip the ladder on its head and predict who's headed for the bottom eight.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
The pointy end of Corbin and Ben's season previews is here and the boys ponder whether the top four from 2025 will remain at the apex of the AFL pyramid.Brisbane's list is still ultra young and they've recruited brilliantly so do they remain the hunted, will Chris Scott guide the Cats to yet another September push, can the Pies mounting injuries and ageing list prove everyone wrong and will the Hawks entertain the masses with their multitude of prime time slots?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
Nine teams down, nine to go and Corbin and Ben pull out the magnifying glass to work out who's finals disappointment will spur them on and who could slide further.Can the Western Bulldogs shore up their defence to complement a start studded midfield, will an already packed injury list be too much for the GWS Giants this year, can Fremantle hit the accelerator more consistently, might the Crows fall back to the pack after their 18 win season and will more history be made for the Gold Coast Suns with the addition of Petracca and Jamarra?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
Corbin and Ben round up the five teams who missed finals last year and have eyes on making the leap in 2026 - so who will actually do it and why.Can the Swans capitalise on the Curnow addition, will an out of contract Michael Voss finally deliver Carlton major success, St Kilda have recruited and re-signed big names but will it make a difference and both Port Adelaide and the Melbourne Demons have new coaches, so will it be a sugar hit or a slow burn?ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
The AFL season is days away and Corbin and Ben run through your must listen season preview for all 18 teams and first up are the bottom four teams from 2025.Can Essendon get past their injury plagued 2025 and show enough to lure Zak Butters to the Hangar, will the fourth year of Alastair Clarkson at North Melbourne see a Kangaroo leap or the coach's demise, can Richmond continue to evolve their next generation of stars and can West Coast Eagles find hope beyond Harley Reid?Key players, juicy storylines, draw analysis, over/under win predictions and more for your team, all this week on ABC AFL Daily.ABC AFL commentators Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are joined by a rolling squad of former AFL players and legends of the game to analyse matches, deep dive the stories dominating the footy landscape, recap game highlights and talk through the latest AFL ladder standings. Our squad of Aussie Rules legends runs deep with champion ex-players like Brett Deledio, Marc Murphy and Luke Ball, record-holding coach Mick Malthouse and many more. The team discuss everything from AFL games and fixtures, to the AFL draft and key players' performance, and of course our highlights of the year; AFL Grand Final and AFL State of Origin.For more Australian Rules Football podcast content, catch every episode of ‘The ABC AFL Daily Podcast', hosted by Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on ABC listen or wherever you get your podcasts, and get in touch with them on social media via @abc_sport
Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M. of Fathers of Mercy (Sunday)
Fr. Ben Cameron, C.P.M. of Fathers of Mercy (Saturday)
On Day One of the Australian Open, Ben Cameron and John Alexander are joined by Mark Edmondson, the last Australian male to win the Australian Open, reflecting on his historic triumph 50 years on and the state of the game today.
St. Anthony, Abbot (Memorial)
Aussie hopeful Alexei Popyrin chats to Ben Cameron about tweaks he's made to his game and how he's trying to balance tennis with spending more time with family.
Aussie hopeful Alexei Popyrin chats to Ben Cameron about tweaks he's made to his game and how he's trying to balance tennis with spending more time with family.
Ajla Tomljanović is confident her shoulder will be right to go for the Australian Open and tells Ben Cameron she's played some of her best tennis coming into 2026
St. Berard, OFM, Priest and Companions, Protomartyrs (Memorial)
St. Bernard of Corleone, Religious (Memorial)
Pre-summer Brendon McCullum suggest it would be the "series of our lives". With the Ashes wrapped, what's the epitaph for this edition? Starc shone, Carey excelled and Head humbled the English attack as Bazball was buried. There were minimal contributions from Cummins, Hazelwood and Lyon, while Jacob Bethell announced his arrival. We pull apart the big series lessons and cast forward to the Test campaigns ahead. Featured: Ben Cameron, cricket commentator, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
During the bad light delay on Day 1 of the Sydney Test, Ben Cameron, Jason Gillespie and Darren Lehmann are joined by Tom Lamb, who travelled from England 99 per cent of the time by land or sea.
Despite missing out on selection for the final Ashes Test at the SCG, spinner Matt Kuhnemann has been selected in Australia's T20 squad for the upcoming World Cup. He caught up with with Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand, the day after watching Brisbane Heat teammates Max Bryant and Xavier Bartlett pull off a remarkable run chase against the previously unbeaten Melbourne Stars while being next in to bat.
Australia's stand in captain Steve Smith caught up with Ben Cameron ahead of the SCG Test. They discussed the pitch, Usman Khawaja's retirement and Smith's own future.
Seventeen year old sensation Emerson Jones has been granted a wildcard into the Australian Open, before which she will tackle the Brisbane International. One of the rising stars of Australian tennis, Jones spoke to Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand.
Brett Lee has been unveiled as the latest inductee into the Australian Cricket Hall of Fame at the MCG this morning, he jumped into the commentary box to chat with Ben Cameron after the announcement.
Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron are back to break down all the fallout from another two-day Test. Stuart Clark, Jason Gillespie and Ali Mitchell all stop by, and Brett Lee chats about his induction into the Hall of Fame.
Ben Cameron caught up with Australian All-Rounder Kim Garth at the tea break on Day 2 of the Melbourne Test.
Hard Quiz Host and Gold Logie Winner Tom Gleeson joined Ben Cameron on Grandstand at Lunch, and brought an absolute chaos with him. Brooke Warne then dropped by to chat about the Shane Warne Legacy.
Former Test wicketkeeper Wayne Phillips chats to Corbin Middlemas and Darren Lehmann about his work with the Australian Cricketers Association, sharing stories from his playing and coaching career with his trademark irreverence! Ben Cameron speaks to Olympic champion swimmer Kyle Chalmers.
At lunch on day two Corbin Middlemas is joined by South Australian captain Jemma Barsby who shares her story about living with multiple sclerosis alongside fellow MS ambassador and filmmaker Beau Eastman. Ben Cameron chats with one of Barsby's teammates, Australian vice captain Tahlia McGrath.
Brisbane Lions Head Coach Chris Fagan joined Ben Cameron at Tea on day one in Brisbane, and discussed his enjoyment of cricket, where he gets advice from and his trip to Europe.
Cricket Australia CEO Todd Greenberg joined Corbin Middlemas at lunch on day one in Brisbane, and discussed recouping commercial losses from the short Perth Test, public scrutiny of Usman Khawaja and the future of the BBL. Ben Cameron catches up with fast bowler Jhye Richardson on his comeback to first class cricket.
With the shortest Ashes test in over 100 years, Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron brought in the big guns to review it. Darren Lehmann, Jason Gillespie and Ali Mitchell all stop by to chat every angle from the first test.
The history of the Ashes is littered with moments that have defined and intensified the rivalry between the two nations. As we anticipate what those moments might be in the 2025-26 series, Jim Maxwell has been looking back at some of his favourite Ashes memories. In the final part of this series, he and Corbin Middlemas remember England's victory at Edgbaston in 2005 that dramatically swung the momentum of that series.
On Summer Grandstand - the Voice of Summer Jim Maxwell joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron to preview the Ashes series.
On Summer Grandstand - former Australian fast bowler and South Australian coach Ryan Harris speaks to Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron about the evolution of Brendan Doggett and his attributes ahead of his impending Ashes debut in Perth.
On Summer Grandstand - Cricket commentator Ali Mitchell spoke to Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron about the new English players on tour as well as the evolution of Bazball as it comes to Australia for the first time.
On Summer Grandstand - former Australian fast bowler Jason Gillespie has told Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron that Joe Root will prove his greatness with three centuries in this forthcoming Ashes series.
The Sheffield Shield season has only just begun, but that hasn't stopped Victorian captain Peter Handscomb, who has already posted six scores over fifty. He spoke with Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand about his strong start to the season.
Former Formula One world champion Alan Jones joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand to discuss Oscar Piastri's title hopes and what lies ahead for the young Australian.
Former English cricketer Phil Tufnell joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand to discuss England's preparation and preview the upcoming Ashes series.
ABC Sport's Darren Lehmann joined Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron on Summer Grandstand to preview what promises to be a massive Ashes series.
Marnus Labuschagne is set to return to the Australian Test side, but will he open or bat at three? Corbin Middlemas and Ben Cameron spoke to the batsman about the start of his Shield campaign and his imminent return to the national team.
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The Penrith/Melbourne rivalry delivered a win for the Storm, controversy for officials, frustration for the Panthers and lessons for both teams and other premiership contenders. In the AFL, the Fyfe farewell tour has commenced and in some ways so has finals, because there is a raft of teams who must win this weekend. PLUS, Taylor Swift, Denzel Washington and a baby named 'Golden' feature in soundbites. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL journalist, ABC Sport. Ben Cameron, AFL caller, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter
Hour 1 for 4/30/25 Fr. Ben Cameron, CPM joined Drew to discuss healing after abortion (1:00). Topics: trauma after abortion (9:40), caller: I had two abortions in my youth (15:56), Rachel's vineyard (17:57), caller I had an abortion recently and am struggling (28:14), Healing the Deepest Wounds, (37:04), caller: I love Father's book! (41:40), caller: My girlfriend had an abortion (44:23). Link: Fr. Ben Cameron's Book: https://a.co/d/8FnXj5O Original Air Date: 2/18/25
Hour 3 for 2/18/25 Fr. Ben Cameron, CPM joined Drew to discuss healing after abortion (1:00). Topics: trauma after abortion (9:40), caller: I had two abortions in my youth (15:56), Rachel's vineyard (17:57), caller I had an abortion recently and am struggling (28:14), Healing the Deepest Wounds, (37:04), caller: I love Father's book! (41:40), caller: My girlfriend had an abortion (44:23). Link: Fr. Ben Cameron's Book: https://a.co/d/8FnXj5O