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This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG celebrate that the (Teddy) Swims is in to perform at the grand final, question if Reece Walsh should be the Face of rugby league, and ponder if the Broncos are stuck up.

Another year, another Mad Monday controversy in the AFL. Geelong is still grappling with the fallout of claims of homophobia as a consequence of a series of Bailey Smith social posts. Featured: Marnie Vinall, journalist, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

A Sydney crime network. A streetwear and activewear brand. A handful of NRL stars. How are the three connected and why could it be a headache for the NRL? As Payne Haas and Brisbane ready for the grand final the star is among those being questioned. Featured: Sean Rubinsztein-Dunlop, ABC investigations.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

‘This is England's best chance in a long time to take the urn home.' Teddy and Corbin break down England's newly announced 16-man squad for the Ashes this summer.We also update our race to open the batting rankings.Are we getting a bit nervous about these Ashes? Maybe…

We were entertained, but did it go too far? Two things can be true. The Ryder Cup is one of the most passionate rivalries in all of sport. The USA and Europe slug it out in front of hostile crowds in the ultimate team golf event. However, the scenes in New York crossed the line from raucous to venomous with Erica McIlroy's abuse just one distasteful example. Featured: Michael Dominski, golf journalist, The Athletic.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack, former Raiders halfback Sam Williams and ABC Online rugby league reporter Mick Doyle discuss if Payne Haas is the greatest prop of all-time after playing 80 minutes in Brisbane's come-from-behind win over Penrith. 

Dual premiership winner Luke Lewis joins Brett Sprigg to dissect the preliminary finals and take a first look ahead to the 2025 decider featuring the Melbourne Storm and Brisbane Broncos.

Ryan Hoffman (33:35) has seen more of the Storm than most this season and he reckons they probably not hit top gear since the 1st half of the 1st round pummelling of Parramatta. But the Storm legend thinks they're in great shape going into the NRL Grand Final. Hoffy reckons one of the biggest pluses is that they should be starting the big one with the Fab Four of Papenhuyzen, Munster, Hughes and Grant ready to go. Plus the kick off time of the Grand Final was up for debate between Luke Lewis and John Gibbs in 6 Again (8.37). And the 1st thought (43:45) is on Box Office players. 

He might be best known for his songs poking fun at the great and good of Rugby League. But this week it's a deeply personal journey into the soul of the ABC Sport's Man of Sound as he attempts to make sense of the Canberra Raiders season. Denis Carnahan turns to the Commodores for his song of the week - You Won, Twice.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss Victor Radley's cancelled wedding, Roy's proposal for a tariff on imported cars, and the number of NRL players who will be "pantsed" without penalty.

There's a well worn theory that a sports team is an extension of its leadership. As we ready for legacy defining grand final, Corbin Middlemas talks to us about Brisbane and Geelong's key figures and what they tell us about the club's chasing the 2025 AFL premiership. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, ABC AFL lead commentator.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

There are only a handful of players who can alter the course of a season. Reece Walsh. Nicho Hynes. Jharome Hughes. Nathan Cleary. These four stars are crucial to their respective clubs' chances. We break down why ahead of two mouth-watering preliminary finals. Featured: Lara Pitt, NRL reporter, Fox League. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It has been over two decades since the Wallabies last won the Bledisloe Cup but they have an opportunity this weekend to turn the tide on that stat. Scrum-half Tate McDermott says this crop of Wallabies are sick of being the almost team so how can they pounce on a run of lean form from their Kiwi counterparts? Featured: Tate McDermott, Wallabies scrum-half. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Brownlow Medal is a magnet for outrage. Some are aghast that Nick Daicos missed out. Others are furious a solo masterpiece from Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera went unloved. The perennial conversation on the Brownlow centres on how it's 'broken' and how it might be 'fixed'. Maybe, it's actually fine just the way it is. Featured: Ray Chamberlain, former AFL umpire. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

It's raining runs in Aussie cricket - hundreds from Sam Konstas, Marnus Labuschagne, and more!But as Ed asks: are all runs created equal?We dive into the recent run frenzy, update our race to open the batting standings, size up the old enemy, and check in on Captain Pat's back worries.

When Nicola Olyslagers competes in high jump, it's as much about her religion as it is winning medals. The 28-year-old celebrated both competitive victory and her faith in a night deep with rain and storylines. Featured: Simon Smale, senior writer, ABC Sport.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On InZane Rugby League - Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Broncos and Panthers legend Petero Civoniceva to preview the Grand Final Qualifier between Brisbane and Penrith at Lang Park on Sunday. 

Corbin and Ben are joined by Peter Bell to cover all the major topics out of Preliminary Final weekend in the AFL, look ahead to the Grand Final between Geelong and Brisbane, and tell us who they think will take home the Brownlow Medal on Monday night.

Matt Clinch and Cameron Ling unpack the weekend's preliminary finals as Geelong and Brisbane worked their way into the grand final.The pair discuss whether Jamie Elliott deserved a late free kick, and if Patrick Dangerfield produced one of the best preliminary finals performances of all time.

Brett Sprigg is joined by premiership winner Dene Halatau to reflect on disappointments for Canberra and Canterbury, the unshakeable belief of Cronulla, and the bare reality of the Panthers' push for a fifth straight premiership.

Cronulla produced a powerful performance to end the campaign of Minor Premiers Canberra with back rower Billy Burns (34:32) scoring an all-important try. It's been quite the season for a player who was released from the Dragons and wasn't sure if he would keep playing. Now he's in a Preliminary final which, as he told Quentin Hull and the team, is a shock because he could scarcely believe he was playing finals while he was on the field in the Elimination Final against the Roosters. Meanwhile incoming Newcastle coach Justin Holbrook (1:20:07) explained what appealed to him about the Newcastle job, why he's pleased to have Dylan Brown on a 10 year contract and his preliminary chats with Kalyn Ponga. Plus John Gibbs chats to Bulldogs legend Chris Anderson (2:10:56) about his team's 1995 Grand Final win and you can hear Six Again (10:42) and First Thought (44:30).  And Ruan Sims (3:00:56) announces the winner of this years...Ruan Sims Medal.

There's no rest for the wicked as they say and despite 2 trips to Canberra in 7 days to watch his Raiders crash out of the finals in straight sets Denis Carnahan was back on the tools to deliver an updated version on one of the scourges of the modern game - Takin' a Dive. He pulled up his pants - probably a little too high from the sounds of this  - to knock out this Bee Gees inspired track in honour of M & M and H Gee.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the return of the headbutt, the threat to the niggler and the use of the team bus as a weapon in the Rugby League.

Most sprinters are racing the clock, paradoxically, Gout Gout wants to use time as his friend. Bruce McAvaney joins us to explain why. Then Emma Lawrence helps us understand why Rooster Victor Radley accepted a $150k fine and ten game suspension. We break down the NRL finals, before Kath Loughnan previews two juicy AFL preliminary finals. Featured: Bruce McAvaney, athletics commentator, SBS. Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Kath Loughnan, host, Fox Footy.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

At his first major meet, Gout Gout did what Usain Bolt could not, he got out of his heat. As he readies for the pointy end of the event, we speak to his team to understand how the 17-year-old is managing the deluge of interest from the athletics community. Featured: James Templeton, Gout Gout's manager. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The Tasmanian Planning Commission has some thoughts on the proposed Hobart stadium. They reckon it's too big, too expensive and doesn't suit the area. The Tassie government say they're going to do it anyway. Is this tipping point moment in a conversation that has already divided a state and created bulk headaches at AFL house. Featured: Chris Rowbottom, ABC broadcaster, Tasmania. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

How would you celebrate the peak of your career? For Kurtis Marschall, that involved going to karaoke in Tokyo with his biggest rivals. The Aussie pole vaulter is what the kids would call 'a vibe' and he joined us to talk about his bronze medal, Japanese celebrations and his insanely talented rival Armand 'Mondo' Duplantis. Featured: Kurtis Marschall, bronze medallist, World Athletics Championships.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack was joined by Daily Telegraph rugby league reporter Michael Carayannis and AAP NRL writer Joel Gould. 

Extra, extra time. A Reece Walsh headbutt. Multiple sin bins. A disallowed, match winning try. A Ben Hunt redemption subplot. It was utter chaos in Canberra and the repercussions are enormous for the NRL finals picture as top ranked Canberra heads for elimination week and the Broncos head for a home preliminary final. We unpack a wild clash full of flow on effects. Featured: Brett Sprigg, ABC NRL commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

“My overarching reaction is one of sadness, but not surprise.”Teddy and Corbin unpack the recent controversy as Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav led his team in refusing to shake hands with Pakistan players at the Asia Cup. Plus, which players are best placed to open alongside Usman Khawaja? We launch our very easy to understand ranking system that we'll update as the first Test draws closer.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss which tennis superstars have a first class toss, delve into how Rugby League acts as a valve for peace, and ponder whether Andrew Abdo has become the NRL's new music critic.

In the AFL, we have Jack Ginnivan winding up the state of South Australia as he and Hawthonr threaten to troll the Crows into an early holiday. The Lions are battered, but can the reigning premiers see off their younger brother Gold Coast? The Demons have picked Steven King as the next Melbourne coach. In the NRL we have four blockbusters to unpack, each with brilliant storylines. PLUS, Ange Postecoglou is backing dealing out press conference zingers in England. Featured: Ben Cameron, ABC AFL commentator. Zac Bailey, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Few athletes have commanded so much attention and excitement at such a young age. As Gout Gout readies for his tilt at the World Athletics Championships, we ask Bruce McAvaney to break down the 17-year-old's chances and help us understand what might be possible. For an incredible talent, you need Bruce's analysis. Featured: Bruce McAvaney, athletics commentator. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

The short-term focus of Pat Cummins' back injury has become the opening Ashes Test, but the ailment brings into focus the inevitable shift in leadership. We ask the captain about how he sees that long term transition before speaking with Mitchell Starc about sporting mortality following the left-arm veteran's T20I retirement. Featured: Pat Cummins, Australia captain. Mitch Starc, Australia fast bowler. Alyssa Healy, Australia captain. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Ange Postecoglou told Tottenham fans that in every great TV series, season three surpasses season two. We never got to see what that looked like at Spurs, but we will get a new edition on Angeball at Nottingham Forest. It will come with some unusual challenges, including a wildcard Greek owner and a squad developed for a manner of play at odds with Postecoglou's style. Featured: Daniel Garb, football reporter.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Spoiler: We're very worried. Teddy and Corbin discuss the recent news that Pat Cummins will miss the NZ and India white-ball series as he manages a lower back issue in a race to be fit for the first Test of the Ashes. We also check in on Marnus, before diving back into our mailbag. 

On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by ABC Sport commentator Quentin Hull for a three-tiered look at the finals. 

In the industry, they call it the 'second season'. Only eight teams remain as the NRL gears up for a finals series rich with storylines. What are the narratives that will define finals time? Maybe it's the Panthers seeking to find innovative ways to win the title, again. Perhaps it's the Roosters harnessing star power old and new. The infrastructure of the Storm. The complicated momentum of Brisbane. The romaticism and excellence of Canberra. Finals season is here. Featured: Nick Campton, NRL reporter, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the legend of Aussie Joe Bugner, how strong was his feet? The Ref should never stop the game when a stink breaks out and the idea that poker machine profits should be reinvested directly into the local communities where they were generated.

When Rohan Browning ran 10.01 at the Tokyo Olympics, he assumed fame, fortune, and faster times would naturally follow. That's not how it played out. Now, as the charismatic sprinter readies himself for the 100m at the world championships he is talking to us about the lessons learned, what he's seeing in Gout Gout and why Australia is in an athletics 'golden age'. Featured: Rohan Browning, Olympian sprinter. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Collingwood shook up the AFL finals with an upset over Adelaide, but the booing of Isaac Quaynor has dominated much of the conversation. It's an ugly post script to the Izak Rankine suspension. In the NRL, we unpack the brilliance from Brisbane, especially Reece Walsh, as the Storm's premiership push continues to stall. Ex-Wallabies and Pumas coach Michael Cheika calls in to talk Australia vs Argentina and Mark Nawaqanitawase.Featured: Emma Lawrence, NRL reporter, Channel Nine. Michael Cheika, ex-Wallabies coach.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Eight teams remain and we're here to tell you why every single one can win the 2025 AFL Premiership. Corbin Middlemas joins us to make a case for each club and why they're certainties to lift the trophy on the last Saturday in September. Featured: Corbin Middlemas, lead AFL commentator, ABC Sport. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Molly Picklum calls in from Fiji to talk about partying in a wetsuit, the big names who reached out to congratulate her, how she steeled herself after an early stumble in the final, how she wants to dominate the sport for years to come and tequila. If you want to hear what it sounds like for a 22-year-old surfer to realise her dream in Hawaii, then this is the episode for you. Try and listen to this without smiling. Featured: Molly Picklum, surfing world champion.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Some athletes have a way of making you smile inherently. Molly Picklum is one of those competitors and she gave Australian surfing fans reason to grin ear to ear. A world title clinched in Fiji puts her in the same space as Steph Gilmore, Tyler Wright and Layne Beachley and she's far from finished. Featured: Chris Binns, surf writer and broadcaster. Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

Spring has arrived, and so has our ever-growing mailbag.We're diving headfirst into your best questions as the summer of cricket draws near. Keep them coming, we can't get enough from our fellow cricket nerds.

Teenage football sensation Nestory Irankunda has had an impressive week in the Championship with Watford FC and he's back in the Socceroos squad. Along with a host of other young stars, the national team is taking on New Zealand in two friendlies starting this weekend. What is coach Tony Popovic looking for with this group as he eyes a FIFA World Cup next year?Featured: Craig Foster, former Socceroos captain.Subscribe to the ABC Sport Newsletter

On InZane Rugby League this week Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams debate the prospect of a wildcard round as a way of stopping the top teams from resting their stars prior to the finals. 

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss whether NRL teams should play their best players or face a term of imprisonment, does Bunnings Island need a minister of Rugby League first and is it Eric Abetz or Erica Betz? 

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Tszyu brothers - the Soul taker and the Butcher,The plight of the Dora Creek Swampies & the Northern Bullants, a Titans open day could save Des, Bait off - knock over a feral, do ex players make the best coaches? Believe in rugby league values, taming Snoop Dog (Mr Rude) for the granny and if you don't like your family... make them up.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss a disproportionate responses to a slight, Snoop Dog at the AFL granny, Trainers love the lime light, willynillyism, Names for the PNG team, a great grub is a slippery grub, betting on school raised racing dogs and down-in-the-dumpism.