Auckland FC is heading into its third A-League season as the defending champions. 

They've had a busy off season, filled with preparations, including a trip to Saudi Arabia and a match against Tottenham Hotspur. 

Star winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss how the team has gone about their off season and how they're tracking with a little under a month left before the A-League season begins. 

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Auckland FC is heading into its third A-League season as the defending champions.&nbsp;
They've had a busy off season, filled with preparations, including a trip to Saudi Arabia and a match against Tottenham Hotspur.&nbsp;
Star winger Lachlan Brook joined Piney to discuss how the team has gone about their off season and how they're tracking with a little under a month left before the A-League season begins.&nbsp;
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Lachlan Brook: Auckland FC winger discusses Saudi Arabia trip, off season preparations, upcoming A-League season

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Young Kiwi shooter Isaac Junc has just returned from an impressive international campaign. 

He finished in the Top 12 in the 50m rifle prone and 8th in the elimination event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany. 

He then went on to secure podium finishes in three different events in Brisbane, including second place in the 10m air rifle. 

Junc joined Piney to discuss his great form and what will come next for him. 

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Young Kiwi shooter Isaac Junc has just returned from an impressive international campaign.&nbsp;
He finished in the Top 12 in the 50m rifle prone and 8th in the elimination event at the ISSF Junior World Championship in Germany.&nbsp;
He then went on to secure podium finishes in three different events in Brisbane, including second place in the 10m air rifle.&nbsp;
Junc joined Piney to discuss his great form and what will come next for him.&nbsp;
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Isaac Junc: Kiwi sports shooter on his success at the ISSF Junior World Championship, podiums in Brisbane

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The Warriors have one last shot to keep their finals run alive. 

After losing to the Dolphins last week, this week's death match with the Newcastle Knights will decide whether or not they'll move onto the preliminary finals. 

Warriors icon Sione Faumuina played in the 2002 season in which they nearly took home the premiership. 

He joined Piney to discuss the upcoming clash, his career with the club, and one of his greatest highlights. 

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The Warriors have one last shot to keep their finals run alive.&nbsp;
After losing to the Dolphins last week, this week's death match with the Newcastle Knights will decide whether or not they'll move onto the preliminary finals.&nbsp;
Warriors icon Sione Faumuina played in the 2002 season in which they nearly took home the premiership.&nbsp;
He joined Piney to discuss the upcoming clash, his career with the club, and one of his greatest highlights.&nbsp;
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Sione Faumuina: Warriors icon previews the do-or-die clash against the Newcastle Knights

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Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 19 September.

Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Listen to the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast for Saturday 19 September. 
Get the Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Full Show Podcast every Saturday and Sunday afternoon on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Full Show Podcast: 19 September 2026 

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Lachlan Brook: Auckland FC winger discusses Saudi Arabia trip, off season preparations, upcoming A-League season

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