Beyond The Fence

Josh Giddey makes his long awaited senior debut for the Boomers at the 2023 FIBA World Cup, joining a host of NBA players, including Matisse Thybulle, Josh Green and the ageless Patty Mills, as Australia's strongest squad look to better their bronze in the Tokyo Olympics.

Ben Quagliata is joined by Michael Houben from the Pick and Roll (and Airtime Australasian Scouting) to break down the Boomers path to today, including some tough cuts, whether the lack of size is really as big a deal as made out to be, the next generation, plus a Group E preview, the path to a meeting with the USA, Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander appreciation, and so much more.

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The Matildas captured the hearts and minds of a nation, and dared them to dream on the march to a fourth place finish at a home FIFA World Cup.

Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (Seven West Media) to cast an eye on a rollercoaster of a tournament, including some opening struggles, bossing the Olympic champions, Sam Kerr's injury, questions for Gustavsson, the rise of Mary Fowler and Kyra Cooney-Cross, the disappointment of the semi final, and so much more.

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In a spit to the face of the spirit of cricket, the Australians retain the Ashes thanks to English weather deciding to be, well, English weather. At least I think it was a spit in the face, hard to tell with all the rain around...

Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to talk about a vital Marnus Labuschagne innings, not picking a specialist spinner and yes, a lot of jokes at England's expense.

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A day of rain couldn't stop England claiming the Third Ashes Test at Headingley, pulling one back in the series to only trail 2-1 heading to Old Trafford in a week's time. Ben Quagliata is joined again by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown Mitchell Marsh's redemption arc, a passive Australian bowling display, worries at the top of the order, changes for Old Trafford and much more.

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After what can only be described as a powderkeg of a Test match at Lord's, the home of cricket, Ben Quagliata is joined by Ryan O'Connell (Roar Sports) and Steve Smith (ESPN ANZ) to breakdown a mammoth five days of cricket, including important runs from Steve Smith (the cricketer) and Travis Head, Cam Green's place in the side, new age bodyline on a flat wicket, England's batting collapse, the dreaded 'spirit of cricket' debate and a whole lot more.

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On today's show, Sydney Kings sharpshooting star guard Dejan Vasiljevic sits down with Ben Quagliata to chat all about watching his guys in the NBA Finals, his recovery from a major Achilles injury, playing for Adam Forde and Chase Buford, becoming back to back NBL champions, his future plans and much more.

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Ange Postecoglou becomes the first ever Australian to manage in the English Premier League (and only the 13th non-European altogether). Ben Quagliata is joined by Ben Smith (The West Australian) to blither about this historic day for Australian football.

The guys talk about Ange's rise from NPL relegation to Celtic cult hero, the Postecoglou Way, a Spurs squad with or without Harry Kane, thoughts on the Socceroos squad to take on Argentina and much more.

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DISCLAIMER: I know the stadium isn't White Hart Lane anymore, it's a punchy title, let me live.

It's race week. Tim Wray rejoins Ben Quagliata to cast a disparaging eye over a Red Bull-dominated field as we preview the 2023 Formula 1 season.

Featured today, in depth discussions on the capabilities of this McLaren, whether Yuki Tsunoda is on thin ice, just who will wave the chequered flag at the Las Vegas GP, and so much more.

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What a summer of cricket it's been...well, for the brief days of cricket we were actually treated to between the rain and the lack of mettle the touring nations provided.

Frequent cricket guest Ryan O'Connell joins Ben Quagliata to dissect a convincing summer of Australian Test cricket, marvel at the selection process for Man of the Series, and look ahead to Australia's tour of India.

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In the third and final episode of our World Cup miniseries, Ben Quagliata (Beyond The Fence) and Ben Smith (Seven West) sit down for one last hurrah:

- Argentina game review

- Graham Arnold's future

- Fee structure in junior football

- Looking ahead to 2026

- Naming future Socceroos for far too long

- And much more

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