Isila Apkup is the new face of Papua New Guinea sprinting and off the back of more medals in Palau at the Pacific Mini Games, she talks through her journey to the top. Regular co-host Jamie Haro chats to Apkup about the challenges of studying and competing in USA, the honour of running for PNG and what lessons she has for the next generation.

Sam Wykes is also joined by Tongan reporter Marian Kupu who is keen to chat netball and rugby plus there's news in cricket, athletics, football, basketball and more.

Liam Talivaa believes God has brought him to boxing and he is rising the ranks fast after only taking up the sport during Covid. We hear about how he proudly represents his Samoan culture in his fighting, why he has put 'God's Son' on his shorts and what big goals he has for the future.

As well, Lailanie Burnes brings us plenty of Fijian sporting action and Cynthia Seda is in to chat Solomon Islands sport and beyond.

Sydney Francisco lit the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, an honour that isn't lost on her. Francisco chats about coming back after a big break from athletics post the Paris Olympics, her proud family moments and the synergy of lighting the cauldron with her Mum there watching.

Kalo Manu-Moli also drops by with plenty of local Tongan sports news including some Rubik's cube competitions and Finau Vulivuli wraps up the OFC Women's Nations Cup that just wrapped up in Fiji.

We're still basking in the glow of Palau and the Pacific Mini Games so today you'll hear from trailblazers in Vanuatu sport, PNG basketballers proudly playing for their family, the public reception as teams return and more.

Alongside her usual cricket stories, Melissa Fare brings in some rugby news to impress Sam who in turns makes her cry with an interview from Mel's brother. Jamie Haro is here too for all the OFC football news, PNG Rugby League controversy and plenty more.

Powerful stories, impactful performances and world class sporting action - the Pacific Mini Games in Palau didn't disappoint and we'll wrap it all up today on the show. You'll hear from medallists like a Guam softballer, Solomon Islands runner and highlights from across the Pacific.

And because Fiji's Lailanie Burnes and PNG's Patricia Keamo are on board, you'll hear about their countries favourite stories plus news in the world of rugby, football, baseball and so much more.

Fresh Off The Field ditches the office and goes live from Palau for the 2025 Pacific Mini Games!

Joining Sam Wykes on the ground are Papua New Guinean sports journalist Jamie Haro and the newest member of the team, Fijian multimedia sports journalist Taina Basiyalo, bringing you the latest stories and results straight from the games.

It’s an athlete’s paradise in Palau, as Sam Wykes chases around sporting stars like American Samoa’s weightlifters Kennedy Nofoagatotoa and Iva Floyd, and Northern Mariana Islands baseball midfielder Benjamin Jones. 

After some nervous months, the people of Palau are ready and excited to welcome the Pacific to Micronesia for the Mini Games. 'The Island Times' editor Leilani Reklai jumps on to tell us the special way each of the 16 states will be assigned to a different nation to cheer them on, what sport Palau thinks they have the best chance in and importantly, what food will be on the menu.

Sam Wykes is also joined by Cynthia Seda from the Solomon Islands and Finau Vulivuli from Fiji to talk about their countries preparations as well as news in cricket, tennis, athletics, parasport, football and more.

Sam Wykes is joined by Papua New Guinean Patricia Keamo and Tongan Kalo Manu-Moli to see how both nations preparations are going for the Palau Mini Games in just over a week.

TASANOC's Netina Latu Vea also lays down the gauntlet from Tonga plus PNG Rugby League legend David Mead talks through his career post footy and the PNG NRL team. There's news in the worlds of pickleball, cricket, tennis, swimming and more.

Kuini Vuli was one of the first Fijian women to referee rugby sevens at the highest level but after a life changing cancer diagnosis, her new goal is to usher in the next generation. We hear from Vuli about the challenges that made her, why trust in her faith led Vuli back to rugby and what it's like being a woman in the world of Fijian rugby now compared to 25 years ago.

Jamie Haro from PNG and Melissa Fare from Vanuatu also join Sam Wykes to chat about the Palau Mini Games and news in cricket, rugby, football, darts and more.

Entering the "pain cave" with 20kms to go with her knees shot, Elyse Sene-Lefao relied on family and cultural strength to become the first Samoan woman to finish an Ultra-Trail run. We hear about her why, Pasifika body shapes stereotypes and how she had to convince her family it was a good idea.

Joining Sam Wykes is Fiji's Indra Singh for his final episode as co-host and i-Kiribati Teitirake Kabaua to chat the Palau Mini Games, football, cricket, rugby, surfing and more.