Taupō Marist captain Kristian Gent-Standen joins The Good Sports ahead of the 2026 Meads Shield final. He talks about the excitement of another crack at the title, the growing rivalry with Taupō Sports, recovering from a niggling knee injury, his hopes for higher honours, and pays tribute to club stalwart Sam "Spanky" Robinson as he celebrates his 100th game.

Taupō Marist captain Kristian Gent-Standen joins The Good Sports ahead of the 2026 Meads Shield final. He talks about the excitement of another crack at the title, the growing rivalry with Taupō Sports, recovering from a niggling knee injury, his hopes for higher honours, and pays tribute to club stalwart Sam "Spanky" Robinson as he celebrates his 100th game.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.

Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel & Paint.

The Good Sports is Taupō's local sports show, covering everything from grassroots sport to the international stage. Join Chainsaw, Stinger and Whytey, or whoever's off the bench this week, for interviews, analysis, local sporting stories and plenty of laughs along the way.
Live every Saturday from 8am on Lake FM 89.6, thanks to Ross White Panel &amp; Paint.