Best Australian Horse Racing Podcasts (2024)

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Roo & Joey | Could 2024 be the greatest one-horse race of all-time? Why the game has gone "too far" in its MRO gradings 26:16

7d ago26:16

26:16

Nick Riewoldt & Joey Montagna unpack the big issues to come out of Round 18, while there's an evenness to the ladder, why are we completely neglecting the Swans? Is it too soon to write off the Magpies? The Western Bulldogs continue to be inconsistently consistent, and we play real talk shit talk. -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR:…

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Players Day | Hawthorn: The destination club, Essendon: Failing in big moments 32:03

11m ago32:03

32:03

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes and David Zaharakis discuss how Essendon failed the test on Friday night at Marvel and still not mature enough to handle the big moments. Abbey says Hawthorn are officially the #1 destination club and will feature in the 2024 finals series. The top 4 sides are all heading into this weekend with significant injuries, which…

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375 - NRL, Supercoach, AFL, NBA, Motorsport, Olympics 1:44:46

5h ago1:44:46

1:44:46

On this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast, The Producer & Josh go over what has been happening in the NRL, Supercoach, AFL over the past month. The NRL just completed Round 20 with The Storm still sitting on top of the Ladder. The Dolphins after winning the belt then dropped it to the New Bats and Balls Champions the Penrith Panthers in a golden po…

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Roo & Joey | Jack Ginnivan and the Showtime Hawks, Dusty does things his way & the AFL needs to take over the concussion debate 22:38

1h ago22:38

22:38

Nick Riewoldt & Joey Montagna unpack the big issues to come out of Round 19 of the AFL season. Rooey would like to see the AFL take greater responsibility and ownership over concussion protocols in-game. Joey has joined his Fox Footy co-host David King and is on board the "showtime Hawks". Sydney is dealing with injuries for the first time this yea…

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Weekend Wrap | Ginni's huge weekend, Bevo's masterstroke and West Coast job update 28:27

18h ago28:27

28:27

Abbey Holmes, Ryan Daniels and Kate McCarthy are on deck to unwrap all the action from 19 -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Spotify: https://open.sp…

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Odds Week 5: July 20th-21st 50:47

5d ago50:47

50:47

We preview the meetings at: Flemington Rosehill Eagle Farm and AFL Round 19By Alex Dusek

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🎙️ Finn O'Sullivan with Heater & Daisy | 2010 Premiership recap & one of this year's top draft prospects 22:18

1h ago22:18

22:18

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw chat with top draft prospect Finn O'Sullivan, recap a biiiiig weekend for the boys post-premiership reunion and throw forward to what they are most looking for this weekend! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts…

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Players Day | Jack Crisp talks Collingwood's finals push & faith in the game is "shaken" after the AFL tribunal 29:13

2h ago29:13

29:13

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes discuss the wash up from last nights AFL tribunal in which both Toby Bedford & Charlie Cameron's 3-match bans stand leaving Jack questioning where we are in the fabric of the game. Collingwood midfielder Jack Crisp is in the studio to talk about the Magpies trying to arrest the tide after losing three straight games and a…

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Weekend Wrap | Broady's top 5 up and coming defenders & Ryan's goss out of Perth 25:32

2h ago25:32

25:32

Abbey Holmes, Richmond's Nathan Broad and Ryan Daniels are on deck unpacking all the action from round 18! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Spotify…

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Odds Week 4: July 13th-14th 32:12

12d ago32:12

32:12

We preview the meeting at: Caulfield and AFL Round 18By Alex Dusek

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🎙️ Zac Williams with Heater & Daisy | Coming after Curnow's Coleman, Zac's relationship with Vossy & memories of time at GWS 24:07

4d ago24:07

24:07

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw sit down with Carlton superstar forward, Zac Williams! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.co…

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Players Day | Time to drop the Fairest criteria in the Brownlow, Simpson parts ways with West Coast 29:32

4d ago29:32

29:32

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes and Kate McCarthy discuss Isaac Heeney's 1-match ban being upheld at the AFL tribunal, in a more positive spin for the Swans, captain Callum Mills is back. Adam Simpson has been sacked by the Eagles, did the club pay him enough respect in the farewell press conference and coverage yesterday? -------- Add the show to your …

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Roo & Joey | Hurricane Beryl, Dusty and the Suns, the Saints misconceptions and are the Swans vulnerable? 21:37

5d ago21:37

21:37

Nick Riewoldt & Joey Montagna unpack the big issues to come out of Round 17 - all in the middle of a Hurricane in Houston. They discuss whether or not the Suns need Dustin Martin, chat the Swans and the Premiership race, debate the Isaac Heeney one-match ban and unpack the misconceptions around the Saints style, plus the rest of Real Talk Shit Talk…

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Weekend Wrap | Zacka's praise for Zach Merrett, Heeney in hot water & a target on Harley 30:08

6d ago30:08

30:08

Abbey Holmes and David Zaharakis unpack all the action from round 17! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RU…

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Odds Week 3: July 6th-7th 28:39

19d ago28:39

28:39

Preview of: Flemington just one race at Sunshine Coast! and AFL Round 17By Alex Dusek

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🎙️ Todd Goldstein with Heater & Daisy | The Bombers who've impressed him most, getting a scalp + Dons/Pies preview 24:12

10d ago24:12

24:12

Daisy Thomas and Heath Shaw catch up with Bombers ruckman Todd Goldstein ahead of the huge Bombers v Pies game! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Sp…

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Players Day | Confusion dominates discussion as tone deaf comments come from AFL House 27:45

11d ago27:45

27:45

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes are joined in the studio by former Magpie and Crow, Benny Crocker. Crocker is now back at Collingwood in the VFL system and exploring different avenues in the AFL bubble. Confusion continues to dominate discussion around rule interpretations, umpiring and the AFL tribunal. -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTN…

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Roo & Joey | Nick Daicos comes up clutch, quashing Max King trade rumours 21:32

12d ago21:32

21:32

Nick Riewoldt & Joey Montagna unpack the big issues to come out of Round 16, is there a better player who comes up clutch more often than Nick Daicos has across his first 60 games in his career. Max King has been linked to trade rumours out of St Kilda but the lads believe he's in for the long-haul, are Essendon stunting the growth of Nate Caddy pl…

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Weekend Wrap | The Dockers are the real deal, Stengle stays & the Giant fall from grace 23:06

13d ago23:06

23:06

Abbey Holmes and Ryan Daniels are on deck with all your footy news and reviews from round 16! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Spotify: https://ope…

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Odds Week 2: June 29th-30th 43:55

18d ago43:55

43:55

We preview the meetings at: Caulfield Rosehill - Selected Races Eagle Farm - Selected Races Morphettville - Selected Races and AFL Round 16By Alex Dusek

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Episode 15 - The Back a Winner / SmartB Racing Update 9:24

16d ago9:24

9:24

Bryce and Lewis break down the racing for the weekend races and give their tips.By SmartB

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374 - NRL, Supercoach, AFL, NBA, F1 1:34:14

16d ago1:34:14

1:34:14

On this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast, The Producer & Josh go over what has been happening in the NRL, Supercoach, AFL and discuss if it’s the death of Monaco. The NRL just completed Round 16 with The Storm still sitting on top of the Ladder. Manly after defeating the Dragons dropped the belt to the NEW Bats and Balls Champions the South Sydney…

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🎙️ Brody Mihocek with Heater & Daisy | Checkers mania in the house & Shawry's not sold on the Suns 22:55

17d ago22:55

22:55

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are joined in the studio by Collingwood premiership hero Brody Mihocek confirming that he will return to the side on Saturday to face off against the Gold Coast and the run towards this years finals series. Brisbane and Melbourne open up Round 16 we take an in-depth look at that match up plus Shawry isn't sold on the Suns…

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Players Day | Dyson's 250th in the spotlight, Brisbane's bolt up the table 24:03

18d ago24:03

24:03

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes and David Zaharakis take a look at the footy world through the players lens. The pressure that's mounting on Ken Hinkley, recognition for Dyson Heppell playing his 250th game this weekend, the Brisbane Lions bolt up the ladder and more. -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-…

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Roo & Joey | Is the Power going out on Kenny? Is it a false-economy the Bombers are living in? 23:43

19d ago23:43

23:43

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna respond to Caro's Elephant in the Room from Footy Classified last night about him not being at the Hall of Fame last week. Are Essendon living in a false-economy? Joey isn't reading too much into it. Port Adelaide are teetering in a precarious position with Ken Hinkley continuing to coach and lead the team, if it goe…

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Odds Week 1: June 22nd-23rd 33:29

1M ago33:29

33:29

We preview the meetings at: Flemington Ipswich and AFL Round 15By Alex

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Episode 14 - The Back a Winner / SmartB Racing Update 8:26

23d ago8:26

8:26

Listen in as Bryce Parker and Lewis Oliver breakdown the weekend racing and provide tips and insights. Check their tips at https://backawinner.com.au Sign up and subscribe to the SmartB Smart Odds Comparison to maximise your profits at https://smartb.com.auBy SmartB

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Heater & Daisy | Tribute to Swanny, must-win for Carlton, Giants ready to rumble in the battle of the bridge 17:05

24d ago17:05

17:05

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw pay tribute to their great mate Dane Swan after his induction into the Australian Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday night. Carlton face Geelong in a battle of the titans at the MCG tomorrow night, plus Shawry is hopeful GWS can come out breathing fire at ENGIE Stadium against the ladder leaders Sydney in Saturday Twilight …

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Players Day | Season over for Melbourne? Brisbane & Hawthorn, can they? Chief a rightful Legend in the Hall of Fame 30:20

25d ago30:20

30:20

Jack Heverin, Abbey Holmes and David Zaharakis take a look at the footy world through the players lens. Is it season over for Melbourne without Christian Petracca running through the midfield? How does Oscar Allen work in with the in-form Jake Waterman? Jason Dunstall elevated to Legend status at the Australian Football Hall of Fame. -------- Add t…

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373 - NRL, Supercoach, AFL 1:54:10

25d ago1:54:10

1:54:10

On this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast, The Producer & Josh go over what has been happening in the NRL, Supercoach, AFL and discuss if it’s the death of Monaco. The NRL just completed Round 15 with The Storm sitting on top of the Ladder. After defeating Penrith in Round 13 the Dragons lost the bet to the NEW Bats and Balls Champions the Manly. T…

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Roo & Joey | The AFL shouldn't treat footy fans like fools, and Stevie Baker's pre-game nerves of letting the team down 19:44

26d ago19:44

19:44

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna are joined in the studio by one of their favourite teammates Stevie Baker. "Bakes" is punching on with former Magpie Brodie Holland tomorrow night at the Melbourne pavillion. He's also in to discuss his favourite topic in the game, tagging. It's back in vogue, just as he forecast 12 months ago. Rooey believes the AFL…

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Weekend Wrap | Flag Hawks! Dusty's big day & the Amartey party! 22:45

27d ago22:45

22:45

Abbey Holmes and Ryan Daniels unpack all the action from round 14! -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-talk-daily-australian-rules-podcast/id1673652644 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1q5RUW2K…

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Episode 13 - The Back a Winner / SmartB Racing Update 7:36

30d ago7:36

7:36

Bryce and Lewis break down the weekend's races and give their tips and insights. #racing #horseracing #freeracingtipsBy SmartB

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Episode 17 - Interview with Emma Hurst, Australian politician, animal rights activist and vegan bodybuilder. 25:37

1M ago25:37

25:37

Join us as we chat with Australian politician, animal rights activist and bodybuilder, Emma Hurst. Emma has been vegan for over 20 years, became an animal activist during childhood, and is the first female Animal Justice Party MP elected to NSW Parliament. Emma has been instrumental in brining about huge changes for animals at a political level and…

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🎙️ Will Day with Daisy & Heater | Will is hoping to bring down the Tigers in Dusty's milestone match 24:31

1M ago24:31

24:31

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are joined in the studio by Hawthorn gun, Will Day. His return to the field has coincided with the Hawks winning 5 of their last 6 games, this weekend they face off against the Tigers and Dustin Martin in his 300th milestone match. Plus a look ahead to the action this weekend. -------- Add the show to your favourites on L…

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223 // A Juicy Card 1:07:25

1M ago1:07:25

1:07:25

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. What a sensational card of racing to end season 8 on. The JJ is a facinating contest, while the Stradbroke never disappoints. There is value plays right across the card, and we cover them all! 00:00 - Intro 04:36 - The Wayne Wilson Preview 07:53 - Mark Hinkler Handicap Preview 10:40…

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Players Day | 🎙️ Ben Brown on Christian Petracca, earning a recall & enjoyment watching Nick Larkey 20:47

1M ago20:47

20:47

Abbey Holmes and Melbourne forward Ben Brown look back on the Kings Birthday clash against Collingwood, an update on the horrific injury to Christian Petracca. Ben tells Abbey he is very comfortable with where he is at with his own game and enjoying playing with freedom at the moment, hopeful of breaking back into the senior side. Brown still gets …

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Roo & Joey | Demons in a world of hell and the frightening numbers Sydney are producing 20:06

1M ago20:06

20:06

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss the fallout from Kings Birthday Monday, the Demons are in a world of trouble and will take a Simon Goodwin coaching masterclass to turn this form slump around. The Magpies are pressing for a top 4 berth with a stack of stars still to return, the frightening reason Joey is chips in on the Swans and why it's no…

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222 // What's More Impressive? 34:34

1M ago34:34

34:34

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Riding 5 winners or training a $100-1 pop in a group 1? Jmac continues to take the piss in the Sunshine State, while Ciaron Maher is a genius training these stayers. We talk about the grand final of the Queensland carnival next week, the Stradbroke handicap and JJ Atkins, while the …

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Episode 12 - The Back a Winner / SmartB Racing Update 9:33

1M ago9:33

9:33

The boys cover the features in QLD on Oaks Day and have best bets across the country. Check Back a Winner - https://backawinner.com.au for all your FREE Daily Racing Tips.By SmartB

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Daisy & Heater | Modern defence annoys Shawry, Fairest element is a "joke" and demolish the bounce 25:45

1M ago25:45

25:45

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are joined in the studio by 1990 Norm Smith Medallist and uncle to Heath, Tony Shaw. Shawry isn't sold on the defensive model that's infiltrated the modern game, explains why there's no need to continue having the fairest element to the Rising Star criteria, it's time for the umpires to do away with the bounce. Shawry wen…

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221 // Queensland Winter 39:37

2M ago39:37

39:37

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. The Queensland Oaks is a facinating contest, can the first prep filly Scarlet Oak get the chocs in the Group 1? The quaddie legs at Eagle Farm are top class, with the Queensland Day Stakes, the Magic Millions National Classic, and the Moreton Cup all cracking contests. 00:00 - Queen…

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Players Day | Is the game becoming too complicated to umpire? 26:12

1M ago26:12

26:12

3x premiership Tiger Nathan Broad and well-known AFL umpire Ray Chamberlain join Jack Heverin to unpack the latest issues in the game of Australian rules football. The coaching processes the umpires follow after a game, the new holding the ball interpretation with the evolution of the rules. Ray is also a former MND slider, ahead of Melbourne v Col…

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Roo & Joey | The element of risk on long-term contracts and the "team we're late to the party" on 19:41

1M ago19:41

19:41

Nick Riewoldt and Joey Montagna discuss whether long-term contracts still come with the element of risk which clubs are forced to take to keep their players. Was Melbourne's loss to Fremantle a blip on the radar or a systematic problem? There's a side we're all late to the party on, and they're a team that's right in the mix for the top 4 seedings …

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Weekend Wrap | Drama for the Demons, Rising Star rule change & Dusty's dilemma! 20:29

1M ago20:29

20:29

Abbey Holmes and Jay Clark unpack all the action of round 12! Abbey talks about last week's All Australian selection panel meeting, Jay speaks about the massive issues at t -------- Add the show to your favourites on LiSTNR: https://listnr.com/podcasts/footy-talk-australian-rules-podcast Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/footy-…

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220 // Nose Roll Off 1st Time 49:54

2M ago49:54

49:54

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. What a weekend of racing. We uncover all the key insights from the weekend of racing, including the wash up from the Kingsford Smith, looking forward to the Stradbroke Handicap, and unpacking the unbelievable performance of Warmonger in the Queensland Derby. 00:00 - Kingsford Smith …

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Episode 11 - The Back a Winner / SmartB Racing Update 8:32

1M ago8:32

8:32

Episode 11 is live. The Back a Winner / SmartB Racing Update Podcast brings you tips and info for racing around Australia. Listen as Bryce Parker and Lewis Oliver break down the races for the weekend! 🤩 Watch now #horseracing #freeracingtips #racingpodcast #smartbpicksBy SmartB

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372 - NRL, AFL, F1, NBA 21:11

2M ago21:11

21:11

On this episode of Bats and Balls Podcast, The Producer & Josh go over what has been happening in the NRL, Supercoach, AFL and discuss if it’s the death of Monaco. The NRL just completed Round 12 with The Sharks sitting on top of the Ladder however after getting flogged they lost the belt to the NEW Bats and Balls Champions the Penrith Panthers. Th…

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219 // Now We're Farming 59:10

2M ago59:10

59:10

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Eagle Farm hosts one of the BEST cards of the year! The Kingsford Smith Cup is a cracker, while the Queensland Derby is a great contest. The Fred Best is arguably the race of the day, while the last sees arguably the bet of the carnival. 00:00 - What a card of racing 02:50 - The 6.6…

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🎙️ Jayden Short with Heater & Daisy | A Short tale about the Tigers & Heater responds about the rat-pack focus from Rooey 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

Dale Thomas and Heath Shaw are joined in the studio by Richmond premiership star Jayden Short unpacking the start to the year the Tigers have had, Dustin Martin will reach 300 games shortly plus how they'll go heading down the highway this weekend against Geelong. Daisy & Shawry respond to Nick Riewoldt's comments on Footy Talk yesterday about the …

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