Best sports stories of 2024

It's our last episode of 2024! Georgie and Abbey are joined by Sam Koslowski co-founder of The Daily Aus to look back on the biggest and best sports stories of the year. Plus, the team make their sporting predictions for 2025. Sam is the co-founder of The Daily Aus, listen to The Daily Aus now. S…

Will 2026 be the last hurrah for the Commonwealth Games?

Finally, the 2026 Commonwealth Games have a host city. Glasgow has put their hand up to save the event, with the Victorian government still covering most of the bill. But with a scaled back program of just ten sports, does this spell the end for the Comm Games? 

Abbey and Georgie react to the GWS scandal

Last week, the AFL moved swiftly to condemn and sanction players of the GWS Giants men's team for their behaviour during a post-season function. Today on the show, Abbey and Georgie tackle the story head on, reacting to the backlash, the fallout, and sharing their personal perspectives as women in …

Farewell Rafa

Rafael Nadal has finally announced his retirement from tennis. He'll farewell the game, representing Spain at the Davis Cup in November, but today on the show we look back on his incredible career. After racking up 22 Grand Slam titles, he bows out having given the sport everything he had. Tennis w…

The unstoppable Penrith Panthers

The NRL season is done and dusted as Penrith Panthers continued their dynasty - perhaps the greatest the modern game will ever see. Today on the show, all the fallout from the NRL Grand Final, including a biting allegation and that controversial decision from the bunker. Laura Spurway is back with …

Could the AFL Grand Final ever move away from the MCG?

As the AFL has expanded across the country, one question won't go away: should the Grand Final be moved from the hallowed turf of Melbourne Cricket Ground? There are many arguments 'for' and 'against', from upholding tradition to the unfair advantage it gives Victorian clubs. Today on the show, Abb…

Should suspended players be eligible for the Brownlow Medal?

It's the debate that never seems to go away. The Brownlow Medal is the AFL's highest individual honour, awarded to the best and fairest player of the home and away season. But every year, the same question is asked by fans and pundits alike: should it just be awarded to the best player on the field…

Oscar Piastri is living up to the hype

Australian Oscar Piastri has clinched his second win of his young Formula 1 career, taking out the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. His team, McLaren, now lead the constructors' championship and the kid from Melbourne is living up to the hype that surrounded his entry into F1 last year. 

AFL Finals Week 1: what is Hok-Ball? And why "rebuild" is a dirty word in Geelong

Week 1 of AFL Finals is in the can, and it provided a ton of headlines and left many questions. Will Geelong ever need a rebuild? Is Ken Hinkley on his way out at Port Adelaide, regardless is they beat the Hawks on Friday night? And what on earth is Hok-Ball?! All that and more on this weeks show, …

Are athletes allowed to be influencers?

Athlete endorsements are nothing new in the sports world. From Michael Jordan to Caitlin Clarke, sports stars are more than just athletes, they're mega influencers and brands want a piece of the pie. But can you blame them for wanting to cash in while they can? Well, Australia certainly loves to cu…