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The cricket journalist joins Duff to discuss the Sheffield Shield matches & who could be lining up for Australia in the opening Ashes test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Good luck facing Josh Hazlewood this summer, England.With Corby on a break, Ed is joined by Trent Copeland to unpack the ODI series against India - and the big takeaway? Josh Hazlewood looks in ominous touch heading towards the Ashes.The guys break down all the key talking points from the series, including Sharma and Kohli's poetic SCG farewell, check in on the latest from the Sheffield Shield, and dive (again) into the never-ending Ashes selection debate.
Queensland Bulls batsman Jack Clayton joined Peter Psaltis on 4BC's Wide World of Sports to chat cricket ahead of the upcoming Sheffield Shield game against New South Wales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
With the Sheffield Shield and Marsh Cup well underway, Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand spoke to New South Wales Coach Greg Shipperd about how the season has started for the Blues and how he's dealt with the noise around Sam Konstas.
I had an absolute blast chatting with former Aussie cricketer, expert commentator, and podcast host Greg Blewett on Legends with Bevo! We covered heaps of great topics including:The much-anticipated upcoming Ashes series here in AustraliaWhat it was like for Blewy to face West Indies pace legends Curtly Ambrose and Courtney WalshSouth Australia's drought-breaking Sheffield Shield and ODI wins earlier this yearHis new podcasts and passion projectsAnd how much he's loving life in the commentary box with Triple M and Channel 7Blewy was an absolute legend to chat with, and cricket fans are going to love this one! Thanks so much to Blewy for his time and a big thanks to the team at Podbooth for a great job of putting the episode together. A huge thankyou also to our loyal series sponsors Steve Chapman from VH Motor Co and Ryan Bridges from Elders Goolwa.
Season 19, Episode 3: Round 2 of the Shield has come and gone, and you won't believe it, but there was another big Marnus ton. The Premier Jake Weatherald is also making a case, while Cam Green and Beau Webster flirt with injury and Mitch Marsh flirts with whacking sixes. Hmm. Also this week, Alyssa Healy has her own injury problem, the Sheffield Shield trials substitute players, while Pakistan and Afghanistan fall out over a fatal border strike. Pre-order the Final Word book: linktr.ee/TFWBook Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Learn about Lacuna Sports - bespoke female cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Fox Sports News' Justin Edwards is joined by Fox Cricket's Nic Savage to discuss all the latest action from the Sheffield Shield, and where Marnus Labuschagne will bat in the Ashes after 4 Shield tons. The boys are also joined by Ashes hopeful Jake Weatherald.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The countdown to The Ashes is well and truly underway, but while we wait, we've got a short-format series against India to enjoy. Did Corbin and Ed like what they saw in the first ODI against India?Sheffield Shield players are still auditioning for a national call up, who can catch the selectors' eye? And does Cam Bancroft need to take a breather from cricket?Plus, all the latest from the Women's World Cup as teams start to cement their semi-finals spots.
Donald Trump pressures Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy to strike a deal with Russia, Former deputy prime minister Barnaby Joyce will not contest his seat at the next election, Tasmania claim three-run victory over Western Australia in Sheffield Shield clash.
Menners and Damien Watson unpack a massive week in cricket — from Kerry O'Keeffe's bold Ashes XI and the ongoing “Marnus dilemma,” to the Sheffield Shield bat-off, injuries testing Australia's bowling depth, and Rachel Haynes' news on Babar Azam. They also react to Stuart Broad's claim that this is Australia's “worst team since 2010,” debate Cummins' Ashes fitness timeline, celebrate Alyssa Healy's record chase at the Women's World Cup, and close with “Can't Let It Go” on Joel Davies' controversial wicket celebration. (00:00) Opening montage & intro — “spirit of cricket” chaos (00:54) Menners at the Kayo launch: chats with Ravi Shastri, Kerry O'Keeffe & Rachel Haynes (02:19) Skull's Ashes XI and the selectors' Marnus conundrum (09:03) Sheffield Shield bat-off update — Constas, Harris, Sangha, bowlers firing (18:13) Rachel Haynes on Babar Azam and possible BBL/WBBL crossover (21:42) Cummins injury maths & media pushback on Ben Horne's report (25:01) Women's World Cup recap — Healy's record chase, Perry's heroics (29:30) Broad's “worst Aussie team” claim dismantled (37:45) ODI squad news: Carey rested, Philippe in, Kohli's final tour? (41:45) “Can't Let It Go” — Joel Davies' hip-thrust celebration scandal Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Law experts cast doubt on ARLC's decade-long ban for R360 defectors Konstas gone for Sheffield Shield duck ahead of Ashes summer JackJumpers, Kings record NBL wins The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Law experts cast doubt on ARLC's decade-long ban for R360 defectors Konstas gone for Sheffield Shield duck ahead of Ashes summer JackJumpers, Kings record NBL wins The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to a Wide World of Sports update. A snapshot of the latest sport stories from the 9News team including: Law experts cast doubt on ARLC's decade-long ban for R360 defectors Konstas gone for Sheffield Shield duck ahead of Ashes summer JackJumpers, Kings record NBL wins The biggest sport stories in less than 5 minutes delivered twice a day, with reports from the 9News team across Australia and overseas. Subscribe now to make it part of your daily news diet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The race for opening spots in the Australian batting order for the Ashes is heating up. One of the contenders to partner Usman Khawaja in Perth is Tasmanian opener Jake Weatherald. The left handers stock continues to rise. So how does he think he is placed?
This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the Broncos and Reece Walsh's stunning performance at the NRL Grand Final, Teddy Swims visits the heritage listed toilets and the 'Year of healing' for Manly ended last weekend.
Pat Cummins' Ashes campaign is in serious doubt after scans revealed his back is still healing. Menners and Damien break down what this means for Australia's summer — from who replaces Cummins to whether Steve Smith should retake the captaincy. They also dissect Mitch Marsh's dominant series in New Zealand, the new white-ball squads for India, and early Sheffield Shield performances shaping the Ashes batting race. The chat rounds out with Ashwin's full-season BBL signing, talk of a New Zealand Big Bash team, Women's World Cup updates, and Harjas Singh's record-breaking 314-run innings. Timecodes (0:56) Cummins' injury update and Ashes implications (2:17) Who replaces him – Doggett, Abbott, Neser, O'Neill (7:00) Should Steve Smith reclaim the captaincy? (11:26) Mitch Marsh's blistering form vs New Zealand (15:51) Australia's ODI & T20 squads named for India (21:58) Sheffield Shield wrap + Ashes batting race (35:07) BBL news: Ashwin for full season | Renegades/Geelong debate (40:05) Women's World Cup + Harjas Singh's 314* and other “Can't Let It Go” stories Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
The great switch is upon us. Many blessings to those who celebrate. Daylight savings is here, wow The lead was flying in Sydney New doco about Melbourne's mistakes on Netflix triple j crossover with Frankie Riyadh Comedy Festival Wild 2pm gig at the Pyrmont Bridge Hotel UFC320 NRL Grand Finals Listener shout outs including Marnus being unstoppable, toilet water, Harjas Singh, Sheffield Shield and the perfect amount of beers (9). New Episode every Thursday! Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJscnfTTW_-aO5D81Xi22yw? Facebook: www.facebook.com/billydarcy1 Instagram: www.instagram.com/billy.darcy Music: 'In the Clouds' by RENNANSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fox Sports News' Justin Edwards is joined by Fox Cricket's Nic Savage to discuss all the latest action from the Sheffield Shield, and what results could be a deciding factor in the final Ashes call up. Plus has a new star been unveiled?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike "Big Roy" Whitney, "Sugar" Ray Nosti, & Andrew "Dawsey" Dawson present "This Week In Sport".... Each week the boys share their thoughts on anything sport from around the globe with their own brand of irreverent humour! This week the boys chat about : - Teddy Swims - Watching the NRL Grand Final with Guru Grothe & Spudd Carroll - Dally M Awards - NRL Grand Final review - Koori Knockout - Kangaroos & Jillaroos Test Team Selection - The Taylor-Whitney Cup, Sam Konstas & Sheffield Shield cricket - Australia vs New Zealand T20 Series - Bledisloe Cup - Pat Rafter & the sport of Padel - Ryder Cup Golf & feral crowds - Singapore Grand Prix & Oscar Piastri - Sugar Ray's Famous trivia & much much more!
Mark Duffield is back for your Wednesday morning - on the show today, Ashton Agar to chat on the Sheffield Shield result & The West Australian's Ben Smith on the potential of "Serie A" coming to WA early next year. Plus Freo Dockers AFLW star Megan Kaufman & all the latest on the AFL Trade Period as a major trade is set to unlock more deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duff chats with Aston Agar to recap the opening match of the Sheffield Shield season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Season 19, Episode 1: It is officially the start of the southern season, because we say so, and what more fitting way to start than with a huge Sheffield Shield round. Stories aplenty, not just about who is trying to make a certain squad, but perhaps a recasting of umpiring as we know it. Plenty more this week: Geelong might get its own Big Bash team, USA cricket goes broke, Jadeja dominates West Indies, so does Nepal, Kohli is heading back to Australia, Ashwin is coming earlier than planned, and that's just some of it. Let's get started. Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Learn about Lacuna Sports - bespoke female cricket wear, created by women for women: lacunasports.co.uk Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Duff is back for your Tuesday morning - on the show today, he is joined by WA Football State Talent Manager Adam Jones to speak on the AFL draft combine & ESPN Cricinfo Andrew McGlashan on what the opening test could look like for Australia. Plus the latest on a surprise decision change in the Sheffield Shield & the AFL Trade Period. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The cricket journalist joins Duff to discuss the opening round of Sheffield Shield matches & who could be lining up for Australia in the opening test. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Adam Peacock joins you and Brad Haddin to look at the latest in the world of cricket. We chat about the NZ vs AUS T20 series, Mitch Marsh’s dominant display of power hitting, the Women’s World Cup, and the first round of the Australian bat-off (Sheffield Shield), where Marnus, Uzzy, Weatherald and a few others were among the runs. We catch up with Harjas Singh, the Australian batsman who scored 314 off 141 balls in NSW Premier Cricket. Plus, Nathan Lyon joins Willow Talk to share his best Test XI, including some legendary stories featuring Ponting, Hussey and Smudge - and the million-dollar question: is Haddin the best keeper he’s played with? Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! Or email joel.harrison@sca.com.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Sheffield Shield is back for another season, who's auditioning for a spot in the Ashes?Teddy and Corbin take you through their rankings of prospective players who could be opening for Australia.Plus, you'll hear the wash-up from the New Zealand v Australia T20 series and the latest on the Women's ODI World Cup.
Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowler Steve Harmison to reflect on Chris Woakes' retirement from International Cricket. They discuss if his achievements were under-appreciated and whether he was under-rated, and they hear from the man himself. The former Australia bowler Jason Gillespie joins the show to discuss how Australia are shaping up ahead of the Ashes, and what players can stake a claim for a spot in the squad as the Sheffield Shield gets underway. They look back at a dominant win for England at the Women's World Cup, and Machel St Patrick Hewitt from the Caribbean Cricket Podcast joins the show to discuss yet more changes proposed by Cricket West Indies & ask if two-tier Test Cricket is the only way forward. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A lively solo episode from Menners recorded on a quiet Sydney Sunday night, packed with breaking cricket news and analysis. He begins by correcting his earlier take on Ravichandran Ashwin's Big Bash availability, reacts to Harjas Singh's record-shattering 314 in NSW Premier Cricket, and updates the Sheffield Shield batting race — weighing up contenders like Conway, Renshaw, Weatherald, and Khawaja. Menners also celebrates Mitch Marsh's rare all-formats milestone, recaps Australia's T20 and Women's World Cup performances, and signs off with merch and Patreon updates as summer cricket heats up. (0:50) – Correction: Ashwin cleared to play the full BBL season for Sydney Thunder (3:30) – Harjas Singh's 314 (141): a once-in-a-generation innings and why he deserves a BBL contract (6:40) – The Sheffield Shield batting race: early movers, emails from listeners, and selection talk (12:55) – Renshaw's century, Khawaja's form, Labuschagne's 50 *, and the selectors' headaches (16:30) – Green's return, Bancroft's start, and the WA vs NSW green-top (18:40) – International wrap: Mitch Marsh joins the all-formats century club (19:40) – Women's World Cup: Ash Gardner's heroics and Australia's strong start (20:00) – Wrap-up: merch, Patreon, and a look ahead to a full episode with Damien Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Nathan Lyon is back captaining NSW in the Sheffield Shield and he had time to chat to Corbin Middlemas on Summer Grandstand about his road back to the Australian Cricket team.
Mitch Swepson weighed in on the Sheffield Shield being dubbed an Ashes "bat off," sharing his pride that the Bulls' squad is full of quality players "stuck behind" the Australian cartel. He also revealed the tough decision behind his blockbuster move from the Brisbane Heat to the Melbourne Stars for the upcoming Big Bash League season, seeking a late-career "freshen up" to chase his international goals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
No rest for Barra, AFL might be done and dusted, but cricket season is just around the corner. He’s got the latest on player movements across clubs, including two WA stars set to leave Brisbane. From half-back flankers to coaches, the off-field shuffle is in full swing. And while the footy’s finished, sport is still kicking with 60,000 expected at the Bledisloe Cup and the Sheffield Shield getting underway.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Menners and Damian Watson cover a massive week of cricket: Ashwin's short Big Bash stint, Pakistan's NOC ban and its impact on overseas stars, Australia A's mixed results in India, the Chappell–Hadlee T20 series build-up, and Nathan Lyon's captaincy debut for NSW. They also break down the new injury sub rules in the Sheffield Shield, the start of the Women's World Cup with a record prize pool, and cultural issues in Victorian women's cricket, before wrapping with Nepal's historic win over the West Indies and standout U19 performances. (1:52) Ashwin to Sydney Thunder – boost or disruption? (5:00) Pakistan bans NOCs – Big Bash faces overseas player crisis (6:31) Australia A vs India A – Lyon's value underlined (12:26) Chappell–Hadlee preview – Maxwell injury, Marsh to lead (20:14) Sheffield Shield & injury subs – Lyon captains NSW, new rules tested (28:58) Women's World Cup – India start strong, prize money doubles (33:40) Victorian women's program – culture issues under scrutiny (39:55) Can't Let It Go – Nepal stun West Indies, U19 talent shines Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Fox Sports News' Justin Edwards is joined by Fox Cricket's Nic Savage to discuss which players on the domestic circuit could bolt into Ashes contention, as they preview one of the most anticipated Sheffield Shield seasons in recent memorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Cricket Unfiltered, Menners and Damien Watson reflect on the life and legacy of legendary umpire Dickie Bird, who has passed away at 92. They break down England's newly announced Ashes squad, weigh up the domestic cricket form lines ahead of the summer, and assess Australia's batting order dilemmas. The show also covers the Women's World Cup, Ricky Ponting's insights, and the suspension of USA Cricket. (01:00) Remembering umpire Dickie Bird – his legacy, style, and influence on world cricket (04:45) England announce their Ashes squad – surprises, balance, and selection calls (10:00) Domestic one-day cup thrillers and early Sheffield Shield intrigue (15:00) Ricky Ponting's batting order suggestions & Australia's top-six puzzle (21:55) Women's World Cup preview – Grace Harris injury blow, Alyssa Healy's future (27:25) Big Bash privatisation talk – Venky Mysore's negotiating play (29:00) ICC suspends USA Cricket – what it means for governance and the Olympics Cricket Unfiltered Merchandise is Here! We've launched our official Cricket Unfiltered merch store thanks to a brilliant partnership with Exactamundo, a longtime supporter of the show.
Adam Peacock joins you and Jake Weatherald to look at Weatherald's career to date. We talk about Jake’s transition from South Australia to Tasmania, his run-scoring form, taking one of the great catches in the BBL, the Sheffield Shield bat-off, the challenges and mental stresses that come with being a professional athlete, and what he thought when George Bailey mentioned he was on his radar. Plus, Grace Harris from the Australian women’s team joins us for one of the funniest chats we’ve had so far on Willow Talk! Ahead of their World Cup preparations, Grace talks about her impressive donut eating feats, sauna sessions to acclimatise for India, her favourite cricketing moments, and why she names her bats after her favourite burgers! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brad Haddin joins you and Adam Peacock to look at the big week of news from Australian cricket. Mitch Starc has retired from T20 Internationals with Australia and we look back at his brilliant career. Pat Cummins has revealed a lumbar bone injury in his back and it is a little more serious than first thought - will he miss the Ashes? Hadds weighs in. Plus, Cam Green is missing the upcoming white ball series due to Sheffield Shield selection to get his bowling right. Ask Heals is back and Alyssa Healy has some good advice for aspiring cricketers around the globe! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Peacock joins you and Alyssa Healy to catch up as she plays professional cricket for Australia A in Northern Queensland this week. We talk to Heals about what it’s like getting back into the game after a six-month break and how the body is feeling. Heals gives her thoughts on the India vs England series and all the drama that unfolded over the past couple of months, and shares her thoughts on Steve Smith's 2028 Olympic dream - could she be joining him? Plus, we catch up with Australian Test all-rounder Beau Webster after his off-season in England and the West Indies. He shares his thoughts on the brand-new Gray-Nicolls Fusion bat, the Sheffield Shield bat-off, and just some good old Tasmania chat! Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jason Sangha was told he wasn't required at NSW and it turns out a fresh start is exactly what he needed at South Australia where he ended up hitting the winning runs in the Shield final.Chatting to Declan Byrne on ‘The Saturday Sledge' Sangha tells us what that moment meant to him and the whole state, what it was like being in the middle of the pandemonium as fans stormed the field, where that famous bat is and how he's enjoyed scoring a double ton for Australia A this week in Darwin.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
We look back at our favourite moments of 2025. Alex Carey rings in to celebrate South Australia's Sheffield Shield win, Topics Brayshaw wants to know what gives you the s***s, St Kilda's Steven Baker relives the Sirengate game from 2006, we pay tribute to Virat Kohli after he retired from Test Cricket, Craft Brownless has a take on Katy Perry going to space, we ask for the things you wish you'd never seen, Australian Football Hall of Famer Erin Phillips calls in, and Billy's Joke is about never going to bed angry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Adam Peacock joins Alyssa Healy to preview the upcoming IPL final between Hadds' Kings and RCB. They discuss Shreyas Iyer's match-winning knock, the pressure facing Virat Kohli and RCB, and debate what the Willow Talk crew's win bonus should be if Punjab secures victory. The episode also touches on Glenn Maxwell's ODI career (with a deeper dive promised in Thursday's episode) and celebrates the special date of June 2, marking the birthdays of Steve and Mark Waugh, as well as Steve Smith. We share some of their greatest Waugh memories. Plus, Australian fast bowler Brendan Doggett talks his World Test Championship final squad call-up, South Australia's Sheffield Shield victory, triathlons, dismissing Kevin Pietersen, and playing under Brendon McCullum. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We were stoked to welcome Ryan 'Rhino' Harris — South Australian cricket coach and former Aussie Test and ODI fast bowler — to Legends with Bevo recently! From tearing through batting line-ups to coaching the next generation of stars, Rhino shared some epic yarns, insights into life after cricket, and what keeps his passion for the game burning. In his first season as head coach he broke two amazing droughts, firstly by taking the SA men's cricket side to their first ODI championship in 13 years and then the big one, SA's first Sheffield Shield in 29 years!On our chat, Rhino spoke about how he has turned things around but in a way which sums up how humble he is, we find out that it was a big team effort many years in the making!A true champion on and off the field — this is one chat you won't want to miss! Thanks so much to Rhino for his time and to Elly Mitchell from SACA for making the episode possible, thanks also to the team at Podbooth for putting the episode together.A huge thanks also to our two latest sponsors, Ryan Bridges from Elders Goolwa and Steve 'Chappy' Chapman from VH Motor Co!
Simon Hughes and Simon Mann review the latest round of county championship matches which resulted in some nerve-tingling run chases. They also discuss England's squad for the Zimbabwe Test and hear from Australia's Jason Gillespie how Australia consistently win more cricket matches than any other country and why the idea of Sheffield Shield final would work for the County Championship. Details of our live podcast in Bristol on June 18th and tickets are here - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-analyst-inside-cricket-podcast-live-tickets-1353264403259 For more cricket features and revelations subscribe to The Cricverse at https://cricverse.substack.com/p/so-who-is-the-greatest?r=lo2wd Visit www.betterhelp.com/INSIDECRICKET to get 10% off your first month – as heard on the podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Adam Peacock joins guest co-host Jake Lehmann to talk about the legendary South Australian championship run where they won the Dean Jones Cup and Sheffield Shield, the celebrations after that, Ryan Harris's influence on the side, Gillespie's impact in building the squad, how good McSweeney is at leading the side and what Alex Carey brought back from the Test side. Plus, he talks about Travis Head being a "Rich Bogan", Jimmy Anderson being "Basically an Aussie", and the fiery incident between Head and Maxwell in the IPL. Send your cricket club cap to Producer Joel at the following address: Joel Harrison 50 Goulburn St, Sydney, NSW, 2000 Follow on Apple, Spotify and the LiSTNR app Watch on YouTube Drop us a message on Instagram and TikTok! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gather Round is here and the team has already been soaking it up - they start the show by chatting to Adelaide coach Matthew Nicks. Isaac has noticed something about Jay Z on Fox Footy, then it's The Chief's Agenda - as Tom Stewart is a late out, and Noah Balta is available for the Tigers. Geelong assistant coach Steven King joins the team from the boundary, JB interrupts proceedings to lay the smackdown on Jay Z, and Isaac has a brand new segment - with two possible names. Kathy's Questions has a distinctly Gather Round feel, then Aussie cricketer Alex Carey is in the box with Callum Ferguson to talk about SA's Sheffield Shield win, and a big schedule of cricket for the Aussies. Triple M Footy's Thursday Rub is Jack Heverin, Isaac Smith, Kate McCarthy, and Jay Z Clark. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB and Billy look back at another week of gold, including a chat two-sport superstar Erin Phillips, a tribute to the late Andrew Krakouer, Sheffield Shield winner Alex Carey, weird phobias, a Hump Day Quiz where both contestants had the same name, Billy's enormous Idiot File, and a VERY fruity joke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alison Mitchell, Clint Wheeldon and Sunil Gupta are joined on the show by Jake Lehmann who helped South Australia win their first Sheffield Shield title in 29 years. He scored a century in the final to follow in his father's footsteps, Australia legend Darren Lehmann, who was part of the South Australia team when they last won it in 1996.The World Cricketers' Association are calling for changes to what they see as the sports 'chaotic' schedule and 'outdated' regulations. We hear from Tom Moffat who is the CEO of the global players union who tells us more about their recommendations and how 'international cricket could be at risk'.Photo: Jake Lehmann of South Australia gets. his championship medal during the Sheffield Shield match between South Australia and Queensland at Karen Rolton Oval, on March 29, 2025, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Sarah Reed/Getty Images)
Season 17, Episode 34: As the Mighty South Aussies finally took home another Sheffield Shield and completed the domestic double, Australia's national contracts came out, which raises interesting questions about who will be defending the World Test Championship title in June. In other matters this week, Ben Stokes' body is not a wonderland, James Anderson stuns the world by straining a calf, St Kilda punish Carlton in grade cricket, and the end for the Gabba becomes clear. Your Nerd Pledge revisit for this week: 5.30 - Richard Jones Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD If you're looking for Odin Mortgage & Tax: odintax.com Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
There's two Billy Brownless's to start the show, before the real Willis kicks us off with the All Sports Report - including news from Norwegian soccer. Alex Carey calls in to celebrate South Australia's Sheffield Shield win on the weekend, then Topics Brayshaw wants to know about your weird-arse phobias. Cricket Australia has released its 23-man squad, and JB has a story about the great Bill Lawry taking things into his own hands in a Grade Cricket Grand Final. Collingwood's Scott Pendlebury is in studio ahead of their massive clash against Carlton on Thursday night, and Billy finishes the show with a joke about a cheating husband.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Rush Hour Melbourne Catch Up - 105.1 Triple M Melbourne - James Brayshaw and Billy Brownless
JB is down the coast AGAIN, and Billy isn't pleased - but he starts things off with the All Sports Report. Damian Barrett is in studio with a full wrap up of round 3 - with pressure mounting on the Dees and Blues. JB is claiming SA's Sheffield Shield victory for Monday Brag Artist, then the boys pay tribute to Andrew Krakouer - who sadly passed away yesterday aged just 42. Billy has a brand new segment celebrating some great moments in sport across the weekend, we're giving away an epic Gather Round prize, and Alex Carey randomly rings JB while we're on air! Erin Phillips calls in to talk about her new book, and Billy has a VERY fruity joke to finish the show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Season 17, Episode 31: Yes, we said the wrong episode number. Let's all be grown-ups about that. We're leading up to the Mr Sheffield Shield final, while Queensland's former captain Usman Khawaja smacks down his home state association for putting out false stories. Meanwhile, the sackings have started after England's surrender tour of Australia for the Women's Ashes, we have some new nonsense for the World Test Championship structure, and then the first segment of a season regular: the IPL with Ben Jones. Your Nerd Pledge revisit for this week: 3.21 - Ed Henty Support the show with a Nerd Pledge at patreon.com/thefinalword Get your big NordVPN discount: nordvpn.com/tfw Maurice Blackburn Lawyers - fighting for the rights of workers since 1919: mauriceblackburn.com.au Get 10% off Glenn Maxwell's sunnies: t20vision.com/FINALWORD Find previous episodes at finalwordcricket.com Title track by Urthboy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices