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Take note on how many Oasis references Ethan Rigg makes on tonight's Sports Desk.He alongside Matilda McDermott, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras call for Oscar Piastri to dig out his soul and soldier on as teammate, Lando Norris dominates the Mexico GP and takes the Championship lead by one single, solitary point. Max Verstappen podiums again, Charles Leclerc performs 40 laps on medium tyres and Oliver Bearman finishes 4th in an absolute belting of a drive.Liverpool are in a 4 losses freefall, Manchester United is getting it's act together. Sunderland shocks the system.In AFLW, the Roos keep on hopping, the Hawks supporters attempt to make their cases as the club that are only true formidable opponents to them.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Justin Schwarze in the host chair leading the festivities alongside Jerry Ng and Liam Cole celebrating the return of the NBA. The big news being 'The Alien' and the Spurs dunking Dallas. OKC go 2-0 in back-to-back OT. And the Grizzlies have been watching too much of 'The Godfather' franchise.Cooper Connolly is the steady hand that sealed an ODI series victory for Australia against India. In AFLW, it's still stumping the team as to who is stopping North Melbourne. Instead, the attention switches to the AFLW All-Australian Squad, where a new segment makes it's debut called, Liam's Locks. Where Liam makes the guarantee of 15 players being selected for one of football's highest honours.Joining them is Monday's Matilda McDermott and Jack Huggett, bringing across Monday sports coverage like a rapid fire review of the week in NHL and a special preview of the F1 Mexico Grand Prix.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A week of scorching weather in Melbourne and some scorching headlines hit The Sports Desk. Justin Schwarze, Jack Huggett, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu all discuss a massive trade period, as well as India's trip down under for the ODI series against Australia. Can Erling Haaland continue his hot form as City take on Everton? The team let you know their thoughts on that and everything football related.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Host Carson Frost kicks off a new era of The Statesman Sports Desk, the official athletics podcast from The Utah Statesman. In this debut episode, Frost introduces the show's mission to cover all things Aggie sports — from football and basketball to volleyball, gymnastics, track, and even club teams like baseball and hockey. Listeners can expect weekly Monday episodes featuring news, analysis, and interviews with athletes, coaches, media members and fans. Frost also shares his own journey into sports journalism — from growing up a hopeful NBA player to finding his passion in writing and storytelling. Follow along as the Sports Desk team highlights what Frost calls a “golden age” of Utah State athletics.

Back into the wilderness is the now sacked Forest coach, Ange Postecoglou, after only just 39 days in the job. Only one of many crazy narratives to dive into on The Sports Desk. Jean-Philippe Mateta nets a hat-trick in Crystal Palace's draw with Bournemouth. Erling Haaland sinks Everton all on his own, Arsenal take another win on the killing road, and Liverpool fall to Man United 2-1, the Red Devils first win in Anfield in 10 years.The question is asked again for AFLW fans. Who can seriously stop North Melbourne? Cases are made for the Demons and the Hawks, as well as a Round 10 review.In F1, not since Wrestlemania 41 has a triple threat battle had this high stakes with Max Verstappen's big victory in Texas carving a potential path generational comeback to a 5th world title. Oscar Piastri's form continues to slip, and the second placed, Lando Norris, isn't carrying the same burden as the current leader or the 3rd placed title chaser, which could entail an incremental closing of the gap and claim the ultimate prize for McLaren and Britain.That's The Sports Desk, with Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni KottarasSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras turn The Sports Desk into a celebration for the Australian Championship match between South Melbourne vs Sydney Olympic. Football in Australia is brewing something special.NHL coverage returns to the program for the first time in months, hear all about the teams who have gotten off to the best starts after the first week and the season's storylines to follow.It's also the episode where the team introduce their fellow presenters and the beloved Sports Desk community to the strangest niche sports that exist in the world.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cricket has come around to slide onto The Sports Desk Friday team's, well... desk.Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu tip their hats to the remarkable century of Beth Mooney in Australia's ODI World Cup victory over Pakistan after a 7/76 peril. Tanish breaks down how India falls to South Africa in their respective World Cup match.Pat Cummins might be on the sidelines with the Ashes fast approaching, does Steve Smith return to the captaincy position?Who can possibly stop North Melbourne in the AFLW? Adelaide vs West Coast is the game to watch this weekend and danger for the Saints, Liam claims, as they meet the 'Pies.Also tonight, a Trade Period update and a return of the ever controversial Sports Desk staple: Unpopular Opinions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An action packed time of year in sport, where everything hots up for the summer ahead. One which currently for Australia may not be off to the brightest start, Glenn Maxwell out of the ODI series against New Zealand. Where Bayern were off to a bright start in the Champions League, Nottingham Forest struggled in the Europa League, leaving Liam Cole and Jerry Ng to wonder if Ange is under pressure already. A massive week of AFLW and Australia got a massive win against New Zealand in the Women's ODI World Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sports Desk or Rowdy Desk? Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Yianni Kottaras, a jet lagged Ella Zammit and caffeine pumped Matilda McDermott congregate for the most intense Formula 1 debate of the year. Calling for McLaren to declare an official primary and secondary driver between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a 1st lap clash in Singapore. A race ultimately won by Mercedes', George Russell.Brisbane crush the Melbourne bias at the desk by way of the Broncos fighting back to win their 7th NRL Premiership, defeating the Melbourne Storm in a kingdom conquering comeback from half time.In the Premier League, Leeds in defeat were spirited, Arsenal stand tall up top from a 2-0 win and by way of Liverpool falling to Chelsea. Elsewhere, Everton come from behind to defeat Crystal Palace in stoppage time and Man City smoulder Brentford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The review show of the year! Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras sadistically designate Cats supporter, Jack Huggett, to lead you through the breakdown of how Brisbane defeated Geelong to secure the first back-to-back premiership since the 2010's, and is it a sign for a future three-peat repeat?It's not the only Grand Final to talk about, Melbourne Storm take on the dynasty conquering Brisbane Broncos. A titanic clash for Sunday. Big predictions are made.Also a deep dive into match day in the Premier League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 2025 AFL Grand Final is this Saturday and The Sports Desk Monday and Friday team have come together like never before to preview the Premiership Clash between the Geelong Cats and the Brisbane Lions, not from the SYN studios, but from the RMIT University TV precinct.Liam Cole, Jerry Ng, Matilda McDermott, Justin Schwarze, Jack Huggett and Ella Zammit Breakdown the stories that got both the Cats and the Lions to the Big Dance, the match-ups to look out for once the ball is bounced and reflect on the 2025 AFL season as a whole.Tanish Prabhu also got to mingle amongst fellow Footy players, fans and commentators alike to get their thoughts on which team hoists the Premiership cup.Jerry also catches up with North Melbourne AFLW star Emma Kearney for an exclusive interview about North Melbourne's incredible recent success.This is the first meeting in a Grand Final between the Lions and the Cats in VFL/AFL history. This game will bring a first time occasion in an era where first times are rare to come by.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the week of Australian sport's magnum opus waiting in the wings. Aussies are doing the nation proud across the world, particularly in the World Athletics Championship. In footy, Prelim' week is considered 'Footy Christmas' and the rewards of a Grand Final spot for a year's great work go to Geelong and Brisbane, the weekend review dives into the stars of the game that booked the tickets to the big dance for their team.Rivalries aplenty in the Premier League, Liverpool defeat Everton, Man United take a 3-1 win in a bizarre encounter and the massive clash between Arsenal/Man City and surprise of the weekend sees Sunderland sitting 7th.The podium in Azerbaijan stood as Verstappen, Russell and Sainz. Piastri crashes out early as Baku's only DNF. Yuki Tsunoda puts in his best race of the year. But it is Carlos Sainz and Williams that have captured the imagination.All that and more, on The Sports Desk. Hosted by the amped up team of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Ella Zammit, Jack Huggett and Yianni Kottaras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prelim final week in Melbourne is always a huge one, especially with a Victorian home double header. For Tanish Prabhu's Collingwood, they welcome the Lions on Saturday in hopes to return to the final Saturday of September. Ella Zammit's Hawks take on a famous old foe in Geelong, another chapter to one of footy's greatest rivalries is about to be written. Jerry Ng keeps up with the Aussies competing in the World Athletics Championship, with two bronze medals added. In the world of football, Justin Schwarze welcomes back the UEFA Champions League where Liverpool left it late (again) and Mbappe bagged a brace. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It starts with recapping Week 1 of the NRL Finals, the Panthers strike again in hostile territory. Melbourne Storm capitalise on a rockin' victory at AAMI Park, and one singular point split the Raiders and the Broncos to decide the Prelim'.In the Premier League, Ange's Nottingham start poorly against Arsenal. Aston Villa still haven't scored, and West Ham's defence is causing speculation amongst the team as to whether the road ahead is relegation.The AFL semi-finals saw history continue to be written, Minor Premiers, Adelaide were ousted in straight sets with the fatal blow delivered by the Hawks. For the club's first finals campaign since 2017, What defines the season of the Crows? Conversely, a breakdown was required to assess the Hawthorn victory. Elsewhere, the first Q-Clash final saw the stamping out of the magical Gold Coast maiden finals voyage. Brisbane now stare down the Collingwood army for an MCG prelim'. Bigger still, a Geelong Supporter and two Hawks supporters grace the desk to preview the Friday night, tense, storied rivalry clash.That's all on The Sports Desk. Hosted by Ethan Rigg, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit & Yianni Kottaras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A big weekend ahead for the city of Melbourne with the AFL finals kicking off, Tanish Prabhu's Magpies have already booked their place in September's penultimate week, while Toby Hansen's Brisbane will be looking to do the same up against Geelong. The US Open has seen its fair share of departures this week, as Jerry Ng rounds out all the action in the United States. Justin Schwarze spills the tea on NBA salary caps and Liam Cole dives into Leverkusen's sacking of Erik Ten Hag, merely a month into his tenure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In races for all the glory happening all over the world, The Sports Desk team of Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras recap the wild first week of AFL Finals where the original Sun, David Swallow, poetically seals the history making moment of the Gold Coast Suns' first win in September. As their victory shatters any ceiling placed in their way, it's now the question of just how much bracket busting the club is now capable of. Hawthorn slayed the Giants despite a 3rd Quarter tidal wave of goals, intending to lay waste of a grand hurrah. Weddle, Newcombe and Chol make sure there are still chapters to be written in this silver screen story.Monza was a Verstappen procession, thus the drama was to be found elsewhere, like Oscar Piastri being ordered to swap positions with Lando Norris following a slow pit stop. The performance of Isack Hadjar has caught the eye of the team as well.Also, the NRL Finals are kicking into gear, a preview of the weekend in rugby is delivered. It feels like a tight contest across the board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring is here in Melbourne! However, for Jack Huggett and Manchester City the winter blues remain, as they suffered back-to-back defeats. Jack Grealish is blooming at Everton, much to the delight of Ethan Rigg. In Formula 1, Oscar Piastri capitalises on Lando Norris' misfortune as Yianni Kottaras reaffirms the Aussie's title hopes. A big week for AFL, Ella Zammit runs down the AFLW season starting to take shape, while it's time for finals.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veteran duo Liam Cole and Jerry Ng invite The Sports Desk famity into a chat with two friends talking sport, where the microphones just happen to be live. Barriers are broken by former West Coast Eagle, Mitch Brown coming out as bisexual. And best wishes are sent to comedian Dave Hughes, Slalom champion & flag bearer, Jess Fox and Cricket icon Michael Clarke for all their respective health scares during the week.In greater analysis, Manchester United lose in penalties to GRIMSBY! Yes, Grimsby. How does a once mighty club like Man U fall to this level?Jerry also takes a deeper look in the Premier League overall across the weekend, plus an update in the US Open, the Aussie women, Daria Kasatkina and Priscilla Hon have very tough matches awaiting but there is a case to be made for them both to continue forward. On the men's side, a 'Burning Question' rocks the desk.In AFL, The AFLW is in it's Indigenous Round. Plenty to preview with a special look at the Dreamtime Clash between the Tigers and the Bombers. In the men's division, the All-Australian team was announced. Let's analyse that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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To unpack this past weekend needs a very astute and keen-eyed group of sports watchers to sit at The Sports Desk. Ethan Rigg, Matilda McDermott, Jack Huggett, Ella Zammit and Yianni Kottaras preview Zandvoort and who are the frontrunners. Chelsea win big, Man City fall to Tottenham, and... well... it wasn't a good weekend for Leeds.Who are the teams impressing Matilda after the first two rounds in the AFLW? And in Round 24, Collingwood aren't convincing the footy fans looking to smell some blood amongst the team for only escaping the 'Dees. Freo book a finals spot, and even with 23 behinds, Brisbane secure a top 4 finish to the dismay of Hawks supporters.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It smells like promotions are being handed out on The Sports Desk as Justin Schwarze has invited Ella Zammit on board for her Friday debut, as well as Jack Huggett to accompany Jerry Ng and Tanish Prabhu in a heated edition of Burning Questions, where the big calls are made right then and there. Who will win the AFL Premiership? Who will win the Premier League? Is Lewis Hamilton washed?The teacher's red marker is also whipped out to some major sporting organisations in the firing line.Otherwise, there's still a top 8 to decide with the final round of the AFL Home & Away season this weekend.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Sports Desk. Ric has compiled some of the sports action from around the world, so you don't have to do the digging including, Ryder Cup update, Piastri to get a stand  maned in his honour at Aussie GP, EPL summer signing splurge & more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shaking things up on The Sports Desk for a Monday night. Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Jack Huggett converse about the opening Matchday in the Premier League. Liverpool pick up where they left off, Sunderland shock the system, and the very mention of Leeds summons Matilda McDermott to the studio to raise the stakes for their game against Everton. North Melbourne won on the weekend! That means Jerry Ng is here to celebrate. Harry Sheezel tied the disposals record against the Tigers. Gunston boots seven against the Dees. Wanganeen-Milera has signed with the Saints to the dubious relief for their supporters, and the Crows defeat the Pies for the first time in nearly nine years to cement the top spot on the ladder.The Sports Desk team also welcome the latest debutante to the Monday panel in Yianni Kottaras, who joins in on the grand Premier League predictions and takes comfort in a dominant Carlton victory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The summer of cricket has started early in Darwin, Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu are amazed by Dewald Brevis' ton, as South Africa levelled the series. The football season in England is on the verge of kick off, Liverpool hosting Bournemouth to start the season. A season of change, will Arsenal finally win the league, how will Manchester City fair and how does Liverpool's defence go? Jerry Ng assessing the prospects of every club to start the season. The finals race is almost at its conclusion, a huge weekend of footy ahead can see some teams confirm their place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from Sport Nation Mornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Bryn Hall, Talkback Time, Casey Frank, Sports Desk, Aiden Mclaughlin, Geoff Parkes, Phillipa Morris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sunny Monday, and the team are glowing. Exciting times as this edition of The Sports Desk features Ethan Rigg, Ella Zammit and Jack Huggett in a pseudo Roundtable Discussion previewing the 2025-26 season of the English Premier League. Hear the team deep dive into the expectations of defending champions, Liverpool. Top of the table is a safe prediction, but is going back-to-back? Manchester City, Arsenal and Chelsea may continue be the formidable contenders and may be here to stay in the top four.Talking relegation, wilder predictions are made. How does Ethan foresee Brentford as a team that will risk relegation this season? Or how about Ella making a case for Manchester United (yes, Manchester United) fall to relegation. Elsewhere, Jack predicts Everton making some improvements.In Round 22 of the AFL, Geelong professionally get training done at the Cattery, Fremantle enter the top 4 by winning at the Adelaide Oval. Brisbane stumble at home against the Swans, the Western Bulldogs keep breathing down the Top 8's neck in an MCG epic. And the 1st placed Crows, amazingly, had to escape defeat from the 18th placed Eagles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Happy Friday from The Sportsdesk, who are taking you into an action packed weekend of sport! Liam Cole and Tanish Prabhu relish in India drawing a series in England, Matilda McDermott takes you through the highs and lows of an enthrawling F1 season so far. Jerry gets a Saints shirt on to preview a huge week of AFL, one which sees the Pies already having their wings clipped by the Hawks.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Sports Desk. Ric & Chappy have compiled some of the sports action from around the world, so you don't have to do the digging. This morning, we hear from new Blackcap quick Jacob Duffy, ahead of his Test debut for New Zealand against Zimbabwe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Melbourne is a city of champions once again on this Monday evening, as the Vixens win yet another title, much to the delight of Ella Zammit. Ethan Rigg's England have it all to lose on the final day of the final England vs India test. Lando Norris wins in Hungary to close the gap to Oscar Piastri, who's rise to the top of Formula One has brought huge joy to Matilda McDermott so far this season. While in the world of AFL, Jack Huggett is elated after another emphatic win for Geelong, which sees the Cats get another big percentage boost in the race for a top four finish.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Missed the show this morning? No worries, catch all the action right here from Sport Nation Mornings with Ian Smith featuring, Smithy's Sermon, Shane Howarth, Talkback Time, Tom Bartlett, Sports Desk, Jamie Wall, Willie Poching, Michael Guerin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's the team of Liam Cole, Jerry Ng and Justin Schwarze gathering around at an impromptu debate stage for The Sports Desk.Burning Questions makes its return after a long hiatus discussing the worth of Harley Reid's next contract, Jack Silvagni's contract, off-season winners in the NBA, even predicting who goes all the way and wins the NBL.India are currently 6/204 after one day down at the Oval against England, the team assess England's bowling depth. That said, the batting has been strong and how the pitch plays out may put them in the control of the series outcome.In AFL, the Bulldogs defeat a top 8 side, by 88 points, against the modern rival. Statement made!Pressure is now on for the Hawks who travel to Adelaide Oval and attempt to stone the Crows under the Friday night lights, and the Suns can't fumble against the Tigers at home. 'Pies/Lions on Saturday night entices the team as a 'Game of the Year' prospect, but it is St:Kilda vs North Melbourne that now holds the highest stakes for the team, as Liam and Jerry have put their gurnseys and their respective sporting dignity on the line.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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