Best of ABC Sport Podcast

Sam Lane and Anthony "Lehmo" Lehmann were joined by AFLW stars Alyssa Bannan and Beth Pinchin; new BBL head coach Tim Paine; cyclist Lachlan Morton after his record ride and Brendan Cowell ahead of the release of his new ABC TV drama "Plum".

Tim Paine is the new Adelaide Strikers coach in the BBL, but the former Test captain also had some fairly strong thoughts on where Steve Smith should bat in the upcoming Test series against India. 

Listen to the full chat with Sam Lane and Lehmo here. 

Matt Clinch has a jam-packed show chatting to Aussie motorsport legend Dick Johnson, cricketers Marcus Harris and Marnus Labuschagne plus former cricketer Brad Hodge and Steve Moneghetti, the Melbourne Marathon Ambassador.

This week is Pride Round in the AFLW - an initiative that has been in the league since 2021. 

In amongst a very condensed fixture, it is an opportunity for the AFLW to send an important message about inclusivity. 

Two of the competition's top players in Alyssa Bannan from Melbourne and Beth Pinchin from St Kilda joined Sam Lane and Lehmo on Summer Grandstand. 

Cameron Green's back injury has once again sparked debate around the Australian batting order for the upcoming Test series against India. 

Does Steve Smith drop back to four? Does that open up a position for an opener to step up from domestic cricket? 

Victorian opener Marcus Harris is one of those vying for Test selection, and he started the summer with a Player of the Match performance for the Vics against Tasmania. 

Harris joined Matt Clinch on Summer Grandstand to talk about his knock and Test chances. 

The ABC's maiden cricket podcast hosted by Kristen Beams and Brittany Carter. 

Australia have won their opening matches in the UAE at the 2024 T20 World Cup to find themselves at the top of Group A, while Megan Schutt has become the all-time leading wicket taker at the major tournament.

But not everyone is happy about it, as some media try to tear down their success. 

In other news, England also remain undefeated, and New Zealand have pulled off an upset against India to put them in danger of missing the finals.

On the final episode of InZane Rugby League for the year, Zane Bojack and former Raiders halfback Sam Williams are joined by Melbourne Storm General Manager of Football Frank Ponissi to rake over the coals of the Panthers victory in the 2024 NRL Grand Final. 

The Panthers made history last year as they became the first team in the NRL Era to win 3 premierships in a row; they're back again and standing in their way of 4 is the Melbourne Storm. Melbourne last won the premiership in 2020, which was also the last time the Panthers lost a Grand Final... will history repeat or will the history books be rewritten? Join Andrew Moore, Luke Lewis and John Gibbs for the call.

The Sharks have reached their first NRLW grand final in just their second year in the competition; can they reach the pinnacle and become the 2024 NRLW Premiers? In their way are the Roosters who have overcome a plethora of injuries to try repeat their 2021 glory. Join Brett Sprigg, John Gibbs and Pam Whaley for the call.

The Kangaroos sit on top of the AFLW ladder, but the condensed fixture continues to be an issue in the competition as injuries mount across the league. 

Roos superstar Tahlia Randall joined Summer Grandstand to discuss the season so far and to ask the AFL to reconsider the short turnarounds between games.