Best Optus Sport Podcasts (2024)

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Arsenal's 'monstrous' performance at the Etihad | Are Wolves throwing points away? | Schwarzer: Arnold's resignation put Socceroos in a tough position 50:14

34m ago50:14

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Schwarzie and Phil are joined by former Premier League goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen to pick the bones out of a dramatic match at the Etihad, as Manchester City leave it late against 10-man Arsenal, including: Why this 'monstrous' performance shows a changed Arsenal Should Leandro Trossard have been sent off? A deep-dive into Ederson's goalkeeping for…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Guests & Gaffs Galore, Prelim Final Week 1:00:04

4h ago1:00:04

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-YOU LIKE SPORT!? AFL, AFLW, NBL, WAFL - We do it all this morning -Sydney Asst. and Eagles Legend Dean Cox, Swans through to a Grandy -Freo AFLW Coach Lisa Webb, Dockers at home this afternoon -Wildcats Owner Mark Arena, as his team get off to a 1-0 start -East Perth Co-Captain Hamish Brayshaw, fit for a WAFL Grand Final tomorrow at Optus Stadium …

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Weekend Preview: Duck egg for Haaland! | Liverpool to lose to Bournemouth?! | Toffees to topple Foxes | '30 goals for Bunny' as WSL kicks off! 16:26

15m ago16:26

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'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens PLUS the addition of some from Ash Sykes and Michelle Escobar as the Barclays Women's Super League returns for another season! This week: Phil comes in sizzling with his 'Hot Take' suggesting Erling Haaland will remain scoreless against Arsenal. Speaking of scor…

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The problem with 'Ange Ball' | Slot took Forest for granted | Everton's 'lack of leadership' 26:42

23m ago26:42

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It's all North London Derby as Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens record this week's episode from Tottenham Hotspur Stadium straight after Arsenal's win in this season's first iteration of the famous rivalry. Plenty to discuss from this one, including: The problem with Ange Ball Phil's cousin Dave likes Chocolate cake Arne Slot ge…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Hinkley & Hawks Fallout, Alana In 53:50

3h ago53:50

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-It was one of the games of the year, and it was spiiiicy off the field - all eyes and ears today are on the altercation between the Power and Hawks! Not to over-shadow the game, we talk the footy and then everything that's been said since the siren blew -Alana in for Dani, who is on kids' birthday duties, and we know which we'd prefer! -GUESTS - H…

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Weekend Preview: Stacks of goals for North London Derby! | Ten Hag just a loss away from dismissal | Huge opportunity for Watkins 22:06

7d ago22:06

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'Hot Takes' is back this week with Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens and after a big international break, the return of the Premier League is headlined by the North London Derby! This week: Could we see the highest-scoring North London Derby ever? That will need stacks of goals! If Erik ten Hag cops a loss against unfancied South…

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'Ronaldo will reach 1000 goals!' | France and Mbappe - are the cracks starting to show? | Schwarzer: Socceroos' loss to Bahrain 'a disaster' 46:26

4d ago46:26

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The international break is back! And so are Schwarzie, Phil and Juls as they bask in the glory of San Marino's first ever competitive win. The guys also discuss: England's new style under Lee Carsley Why Australians wouldn't care if their manager didn't sing the national anthem Cristiano Ronaldo will reach 1000 career goals, but should he play at t…

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Weekend Preview: Nations League is back! | 'Deschamps should not still be in charge of France!' | Grealish to be 'a revelation' for England | Germany's future 'bright under Nagelsmann' 17:08

9d ago17:08

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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of the return of the UEFA Nations League! This week: There's a young bloke called Jack Grealish you need to keep an eye out for as England prepare for their campaign! Juls is adamant that Didier Deschamps no longer belongs on the sideline for France Schwarzie…

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Ten Hag is rattled already! | Should Liverpool offer 'incredible' Mo Salah a new contract? | Declan Rice's controversial red card splits opinion! 1:03:14

11d ago1:03:14

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Schwarzie and Phil are reunited with Julien Laurens to pick the bones out of Liverpool's convincing 3-0 victory over Manchester United, as well as the rest of the weekend's Premier League action. They discuss: The contrast between Erik ten Hag and Arne Slot Casemiro's demise Can Ugarte be the difference for Manchester United? The reinvention of Rya…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Ryan 'Champs' All-Australian Jake Waterman 52:02

13d ago52:02

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-One of the footy stories of the year, Jake Waterman picks up an All-Australian jacket to cap off a superb season. He joins us this morning! Talks about the ceremony, his future, the feeling at the club, and how he ended up in a 2023 jacket for the awards. -Ryan gives us the Top 5 names you can't call people these days - and then proceeds to try an…

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Jake Waterman, All-Australian 7:18

13d ago7:18

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-Jake Waterman joins the Weekend Huddle, back after picking up his first All-Australian selection during the week! -Ripper bloke, and one of the footy stories of the year, Jake's return from serious illness to help be a bright spot in the Eagles season and cement himself as one of the best key forwards in the comp. We ask him about the ceremony, hi…

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Weekend Preview: Our 'Hot Takes' hit Old Trafford! | United to take down Liverpool! | Arsenal more ruthless in 24/25 | Liverpool stronger under Slot? 22:10

15d ago22:10

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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Jay Bothroyd are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of some key weekend fixtures in the Premier League. This week: All focus is on this massive fixture between Manchester United and Liverpool We hear from Liverpool star Mohamed Salah and new United signing Noussair Mazraoui on their approach to this match And, a…

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'Abysmal' defending costs Manchester United | Ange's role in Bissouma's Spurs redemption | Haaland calls out Schwarzie! 53:25

29d ago53:25

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Schwarzie, Phil and Jay wrap up the weekend's Premier League action on Optus Sport. Including: Manchester United's 'horrendous' defending Danny Welbeck's Indian summer Everton in crisis? Ange's man-management of Yves Bissouma Schwarzie puts his goalkeepers' union hat on! Is Morgan Rogers the next Bellingham? Cold Palmer, Hot Madueke Haaland calls o…

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POST-GAME SHOW | Nathan O'Driscoll 20:22

22d ago20:22

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Driz joined our last post-game podcast of the season from the changerooms to reflect on our final match of 2024. Hosted by Duck and Oz from the Purple Reign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fremantle Football Club - Docker Media

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Final Round Of Footy Underway, Kath Loughlan In 57:56

20d ago57:56

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-There are plenty of permutations, and many footy fans (including Freo) will be holding their breath, We look at an exciting Rd 24 which started last night! -Kath in again for Dani Shuey, who is up in Mullewa for the Ag show. Dani joins us on the phone though, to talk about her return to organised football tomorrow with the Carlisle-Vic Park Ducks!…

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Weekend Preview: Arsenal to win the league (after matchweek one!) | Are Chelsea better than they were under Pochettino? | United's woes to continue against Brighton? 20:57

22d ago20:57

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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Jay Bothroyd are back with their 'Hot Takes' ahead of some key weekend fixtures in the Premier League. This week: Jay drops a massive, 38-week prediction after just one week of football! Mark decides change has already occurred at Chelsea under Enzo Maresca Phil drops a bomb about Manchester United that Red Dev…

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'Sterling shouldn't air his dirty laundry in public' | Did Arne Slot make the changes that Klopp wouldn't? | Manchester United 'still a million miles off it' 51:33

25d ago51:33

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Schwarzie, Phil and Jay are reunited to reflect on the first weekend of Premier League football: Erling Haaland starts the new season with a goal - does Jay rate him yet? Nicholas Jackson's 'alarming' Chelsea performance Raheem Sterling's 'poor handling' of being dropped Arne Slot's positive start at Liverpool Is Diogo Jota a 20-goal-a-season strik…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Both Teams Cheering For Eagles, UFC Hits Town, Physio to the Stars 'Tex' Perkin 53:13

27d ago53:13

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-The weather is about to hit Perth hard, but not as hard as the UFC is going to this weekend! Xav the biggest beneficiary, he joins us to talk about his 3-day bender and being around some of the toughest guys in the world -Andrew Gaff getting a farewell game for the Eagles, but also a good chance for them to win 3 on the trot! Asst Coach Luke Webst…

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Premier League 2024/25 Season Preview 1:29:31

1M ago1:29:31

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It feels like they've never been away! Schwarzie and Phil are reunited following their heart-aching 4-week hiatus. Joined by Bridgey, the lads get stuck into all things Premier League ahead of the season which starts this weekend live and exclusive on Optus Sport. Manchester City: Champions again? Why have Arsenal still not signed a striker!? Will …

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POST-GAME SHOW | Jordan Clark & Brennan Cox 20:56

1M ago20:56

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Fresh off his 100th game Jordan Clark joins Brennan Cox on our post-game show to sift through the Club's disappointing loss to Geelong at home. Hosted by Oz from the Purple Reign, and guest co-hosted by Josh Corbett from the rooms immediately after the final siren. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Dani Back With A Bone to Pick, Freo Must Win, Eagles Could Win 52:45

1M ago52:45

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-Dani Shuey returns, and she heard the boys talking smack last week! Back in to give 'em hell, nice to have the team back together -After letting last week slip, Freo need to bounce back against the Cats! Joe Brierty, General Manager of Football, to talk Dockers this arvo against the Cats -Eagles Assistant Matty Knights joins us from Tassie, the Ea…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Winning Coach Jarrad Schofield, Lachy Reid Live from Paris 1:01:58

2M ago1:01:58

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Kath Loughnan in for Dani! MMM, Fox Footy, Cricket, she's a gun! And has worked with Rhino before . . . On today's show: -They knocked off the Gold Coast Suns last night, and after a good night's sleep, WCE Coach Jarrad Schofield joins us! -Lachy Reid on the ground in Paris after a big day and more Aussie Gold, -Mark Bosnich to talk the Matilda's f…

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POST-GAME SHOW | Sam Sturt & Tommy Emmett 24:40

2M ago24:40

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Samuel Sturt and Thomas Emmett joined our post-game show from the rooms to break down our 35-point RAC Derby win. + Josh Corbett jumps on the show as guest co-host with Oz! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fremantle Football Club - Docker Media

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Ally Barrass on Tom's 150th, Proud Dad & Freo CEO Simon Garlick, Optus Stadium Upgrade Their Menu 55:03

2M ago55:03

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-Tom Barrass is celebrating a milestone 150th today in the Derby, so we get some insight from his sister Ally, what Tom is like as a person, and who's going to be louder today between the Barrass' and Waterman's -Simon Garlick's daughter kicking goals for Claremont, and his Dockers have been kicking goals too! Not being complacent, but ready for a …

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POST-GAME SHOW | Sonny Walters & Bailey Banfield 27:30

2M ago27:30

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You won't find two better guests on our post-game show than passionate Starlight ambassadors Sonny & Banners! The boys break down our huge 50-point win. + Emma O'Driscoll continues her podcast domination at the Club and jumps on with Oz as guest co-host. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Brady Hough's Pump-Up Song, Sandilands on Ruck Craft & Starlight Match, Tommy is Back Alive 57:21

2M ago57:21

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-Brady Hough joins us pre-game, to talk about his tagging role over the last few weeks, the development of the Eagles' side, feelings with the coach change, and his favourite pump up song -Freo Legend Aaron Sandilands join us, talking about the Starlight Purple Haze match and his personal connection to the cause, as well as Freo Ruck craft and the …

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Final: Spain WIN pulsating final | Kane 'should not have started' | Did Southgate's lack of ruthlessness cost England? 26:40

2M ago26:40

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens in the Olympiastadion in Berlin to discuss all the action from the Final of UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Harry Kane 'not going to be there in 2026' The positives England can take out of the tournament How far can this Spain squad go? Player of the tournament, favourite moment…

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Ryan Returns, The Simmo Saga, Fever Fever 42:29

2M ago42:29

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-Ryan returns, looking tan from his time in Bali - but he missed the biggest footy story of the year! Hear he & Dani chat about the Adam Simpson news, the future of the Eagles, and the treatment by the media during the last week -West Coast Fever are playing today in an electric final round of Suncorp Super Netball, former Fever player and now Mave…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ SF Day 2: Is Southgate England's best ever manager? | Spain not under 'a massive amount of pressure' ahead of final| Win or lose, 'this is it for Southgate' 21:53

2M ago21:53

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in the BVB Stadion in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Netherlands v England and look ahead to the blockbuster Final at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Kobbie Mainoo's man-of-the-match performance (rather than 'Goalscorer of the Match') Lifting the lid on England's attitude when Gareth Southg…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ SF Day 1: France OUT, Jay doubles down on Griezmann 'slander' | 16-year-old superstar the difference | How Toni Kroos has helped Spain 20:02

2M ago20:02

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in Dortmund as they tackle all the action from Spain against France and look ahead to Netherlands v England in the Semi-Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Luis de la Fuente backs Lamine Yamal to get even better after 'iconic goal' France & Mbappe have been 'so far below their level' Phil's Harry …

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UEFA EURO 2024™ QF Day 2: Harry Kane's 'worst game for England' | German destiny for the Dutch | England & Spain playing 'two different sports' 20:57

3M ago20:57

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens inside the Olympiastadion in Berlin to discuss all the action on the second day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: How penalty data has changed for goalkeepers England's 'personality' can win tournaments Dutch variety is key to success How relevant is Engla…

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POST-GAME SHOW | Michael Frederick & Sam Switkowski 19:01

2M ago19:01

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Freddy & Switta gave their thoughts on the Big Cohuna's bag of 5, Youngy's incredible performance and the feeling amongst the playing group after Freo's 51-point win over the Tigers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fremantle Football Club - Docker Media

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Hammer and Leachy IN, Premiership Lids OFF 49:37

3M ago49:37

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-With Tom and Ryan taking a much needed break, Hamish Brayshaw and Dan Leach are in with Dani this morning! -Lids are off in Dockerland, and 2x Tickets are up for grabs for the caller who can paint us the best purple Grand Final picture -Hamish on breaking records, and being auctioned off for charity -PLUS Freo's Forward Coach Jaymie Graham ahead o…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ QF Day 1: 'It's time' for Cristiano Ronaldo to retire | Mikel Merino's special moment | Is Pedri's injury a 'blessing' for Spain? 31:02

2M ago31:02

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens outside the Volksparkstadion in Hamburg to discuss all the action on the first day of the Quarter Finals at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: João Félix's career goes from 'bad to worse'. Portugal's missed opportunity to begin transition away from Ronaldo N'golo Kante is still 'un…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 17: Are the Dutch back? | Turkish 'work ethic' enough against Austria | Best save since 2018 World Cup Final? 33:57

3M ago33:57

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a car driving around Munich to take in the atmosphere after Turkyie took on Austria and the Netherlands clashed with Romania in the final round of 16 matches at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Cody Gakpo's impressive goal scoring stat. Romanian vibes can only get them so far. What Mark Viduka and Mem…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 16: EURO first in EPIC penalty shootout | Lacklustre football doesn't bother France | Should Cristiano Ronaldo be starting? 17:26

3M ago17:26

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Frankfurt to cover a dramatic night in the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: The toxic culture problem in the Belgium camp. Why France aren't worried about their lack of goals. Kevin De Bruyne's 'really disappointing' EUROs campaign. Diogo Costa's shootout heroics. There will …

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 15: Nico Williams can be 'world class' | England 'will lose' to Switzerland | Spain still have vulnerabilities 17:20

3M ago17:20

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne as they cover all the action from Spain against Georgia and England's clash with Slovakia at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: The stark contrast between England and Spain Southgate's stubborn substitutes Spain, the team of the tournament so far yet still have weaknesses Georgia's br…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 14: Italy 'shockingly bad' | Worrying trend for Germany | Jamal Musiala's 'weakest' performance? 32:51

3M ago32:51

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are joined by Julien Laurens in their Berlin hotel to wrap up all the action from the first two matches of the round of 16 at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Luciano Spalletti's questionable tactics. The similarities between Switzerland in 2024 and France in the 2018 World Cup. Havertz both wonderful yet wa…

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WAYNE STUBBER | The Sports Club Raffling Their Stadium Name 6:23

3M ago6:23

6:23

-Wayne Stubber is President of the Railways Football and Sporting Club in Albany, and he joins the Weekend Huddle this morning to talk about the unique initiative that the club has started to try and raise money to complete their changerooms -Trying to raise $500,000 to complete the build, the club have turned to raffling the naming rights for the …

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WEEKEND HUDDLE | Back Where We Belong, Stadium Naming Rights Up For Raffle 47:21

3M ago47:21

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-After a massive week on breakfast, we're back home on a Saturday morning! And that means back to our usual loose ways. -We head to Albany - Wayne Stubber, President of the Railways Football and Sporting Club in Albany, talks about the initiative to try and raise $500,000 for their unfinished clubrooms. You could win the raffle for naming rights of…

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HUDDLE | Talking To The Husband In "Baby Voice" 28:53

3M ago28:53

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Dani reckons the baby voice is the most efficient way to speak to her husband, and we give it a try! Tom has filled his car up wrong... twice! So we hear about other people's "Dumb Dude S#@t" to make him feel better. Ryan gives us a sports update as Harley Reid comes back after 30 days out of he game. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa…

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HUDDLE | Rawdogging A Flight 101 26:15

3M ago26:15

26:15

Dani has to prepare for a charity AFLW match by with some of the best sledges Perth has to offer. Ryan is struggling with the early mornings this week, and struggling even more to find a place to nap. Team explain a highly unusual trend happening on planes lately, and agree that it's completely bonkers! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 13: Biggest EURO upset of all time | Round of 16 set | De Bruyne & Belgium snub fans 11:31

3M ago11:31

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Gelsenkirchen following Georgia's clash with Portugal (and almost get dragged out by German security), as they cover the final group stage matches at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Georgia's historic win over Portugal. The tantalising Round of 16 clashes now set. Projectiles thrown at Sou…

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HUDDLE | Hillarys Man Digs Hole, Can't Get Back Out 32:23

3M ago32:23

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Old mate from Hillarys has LITERALLY dug himself a hole he can't get out of. so we had to have a laugh about it! Dani shows us the Shuey kids audition for the latest Auskick comp, and her daughter has completely thrown her under the bus Tom opens up in a chat about mental health as we get closer to Triple M's "No Talk Day". See omnystudio.com/liste…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 12: England 'PRETTY dire' | Chaos in Group D | France underwhelm again 12:20

3M ago12:20

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are pitch side in Cologne following England v Slovenia, as they cover all the action from Group C and D at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Austria's smash and grab job in Group D. The 'baffling' Gareth Southgate substitutions and poor game management. How far can England go on the 'easy' side of the draw? G…

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HUDDLE | Dani Gives Ryan A Nasty Hip And Shoulder 32:50

3M ago32:50

32:50

Dani uses Ryan as a tackling bag to prepare for an AFLW charity match Tom and Ryan confess their guilty pleasure of heading down to the shopping center and getting a pedicure We cross 'live' to 'Paris' for an 'exclusive chat' with 'someone' from the French government about a recent coup from the citizens regarding preparations for the Olympics. See…

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 11: Never write Italians off! | England criticism over the top? | Changing of the guard for Croatia 24:41

3M ago24:41

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Mark Schwarzer and Phil Kitromilides are in a beer garden in Cologne as they cover the sensational end to Group B at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: The dramatic end to the 'Group of Death'. What is next for Modric and Croatia? Criticism of England by former players: justified or over the top? There will be an episode of the Optus Sport Footba…

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HUDDLE | The Dos & (Mainly) Don'ts of Bali Holidays 26:18

3M ago26:18

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Ryan has never been to Bali before. Rather than telling him the best spots, we're going to wipe out all the things he shouldn't do on his debut trip. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Triple M Perth

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UEFA EURO 2024™ Day 10: Group A's 100th min banger! | 'Very good lessons' for Germany | Nagelsmann's Havertz headache | Swiss' confidence ahead of next match 16:54

3M ago16:54

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Mark Schwarzer, Phil Kitromilides and Julien Laurens are in Frankfurt Arena to breakdown the closing of Group A - in particular Switzerland v Germany - at UEFA EURO 2024™. The fellas discuss: Where this crucial match was won and lost What should Germany do to best utilise Kai Havertz? The confidence the Switzerland side can take into their next mat…

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POST-GAME SHOW | Heath Chapman & Hugh Davies 20:56

3M ago20:56

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Defender Heath Chapman and debutant Hugh Davies joined Duck and Oz post-match to breakdown all the big moments from Fremantle's win over Gold Coast which sees them move into 5th place on the ladder. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Fremantle Football Club - Docker Media

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