Game of Codes

It's another huge week in sport, with the Origin decider, Cricket World Cup semis and the AFL finals race hitting another gear. First, we dive right into Game 3 and analyse both teams' chances. Will Mitchell Pearce derail the Blues? Are the Maroons any hope after their putrid Game 2? Then, it's over to the AFL where we put a couple of shaky top eight sides under the spotlight - who's set to crash out? Finally, it's over to the Cricket World Cup where look at the fallout from Australia's shock loss to South Africa and preview the semi-final between India and New Zealand. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by Scott Pryde, Stirling Coates and Glenn Mitchell.

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Plenty to cover on today's episode, so let's jump in. First, it's the worst case scenario for Blues fans with Mitchell Pearce replacing the injured Nathan Cleary at halfback. They had to bring someone in, but did it have to be him? Plus, in the wake of George Burgess' nine-week eye-gouging ban, is the NRL doing enough on the field to stamp out foul play? It's the AFL next where we discuss John Longmire's coaching future, before we look at who the Wallabies should be giving a go at the Rugby Championship. Finally, we go over to football where we discuss the pros and cons of an independently-run A-League. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by Tim Gore, Adrian Polykandrites, Brett McKay and Matthew Galea.

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It's been another whirlwind few days in Australian sport, so there's plenty to talk about on Game of Codes. First up, we tackle the teams for State of Origin Game 3. Did Queensland get it right with their Kalyn Ponga-less squad? Who actually plays fullback? Are the Blues taking a massive gamble with their halves selections? Then, it's over to the AFL where we look over the finals race that's just been blown open, before putting the blowtorch on the AFL over their score review woes. Finally, it's cricket time, where we assess who the favourites are with two weeks to go. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by AJ Mithen, Stirling Coates and Glenn Mitchell.

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It's another action-packed episode for today, with AFL, league, union and cricket all getting a go. First up, we talk Cricket World Cup and try work out just how things have gone so pear-shaped for the Poms. Then it's Origin talk; who do the Blues replace Cleary with at halfback? Hint; it's not Mitchell Pearce OR Wade Graham. AFL is next, where we explore the very real possibility of Richmond missing the eight, before discussing some juicy trade rumours. Finally, we talk rugby as we preview the Brumbies semi-final against the Jaguares. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by David Schout, Mary Konstantopoulos, Marnie Cohen and Brett McKay.

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After one of the most stunning series turnarounds in State of Origin history, we've pulled out all the stops to break everything down in this huge Origin Game 2 special. How did Brad Fittler turn his ragtag band of strange inclusions into a dominant, match-winning machine? Where did Queensland go so badly wrong after the highs of Game 1? What changes should both sides be looking at ahead of the decider? We answer all that and more. Then, we shift our focus to Australia's mouth-watering clash with England at the Cricket World Cup, before asking whether the Matildas got robbed in their Women's World Cup loss to Norway. Daniel Jeffrey and Matthew Petherick are joined by Scott Pryde, Geoff Lemon and Mike Tuckerman.

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Off-field drama in the AFL steals the spotlight once again, after Jaidyn Stephenson copped a huge ban for betting on Collingwood matches. Did the AFL get his ban right? Then, we jump into our mega-preview for State of Origin Game 2 - can the Blues stun us all with a series-levelling win? Or will Queensland wrap up another series? Then, we turn our attention to the Women's World Cup where we try and decipher the Matildas' confusing group stage. Finally, it's rugby union time where we assess how far the Brumbies - Australia's last hope - can go in the finals. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by Stirling Coates, Joe Frost, Mike Tuckerman and Brett McKay.

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Teams for State of Origin 2 have been named, and if you can work out what was going on in Brad Fittler's mind then you're smarter than us! We take two full segments to comb over this brand new Blues team and try to work out just how Freddy got it so badly wrong. Then, it's over to the AFL where the ugly fan-security divide rears its ugly head once more. Cricket is next, where we ask just how far Australia's fragile batting can carry them before it all falls apart before, finally, we turn to rugby union to see how the Wallabies will respond to a rough Australian Super Rugby season. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by AJ Mithen, Marnie Cohen, Ryan O'Connell and Geoff Parkes.

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It's almost finals time in Super Rugby, while the AFL and NRL are in the heart of midseason - so there's plenty to discuss! First it's the NRL, where we examine the huge ladder logjam right now and work out which teams will rise above and who will fall away. Then we ask the dreaded question; should Mitchell Pearce make his Origin return? Super Rugby's up next, where we put the finals hopes of the Melbourne Rebels under the microscope. Then, it's the AFL where we keep our eyes peeled for Brownlow contenders and smokeys, before delivering some midseason report cards. Which teams have overachieved? Who's flopped badly? Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by Mary Konstantopoulos, Geoff Parkes and Marnie Cohen.

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With a beautiful long weekend of sport behind us, it's time to get stuck into it all. First cab off the rank is cricket, where we look at the lessons Australia must learn from their World Cup loss to India. Then, it's football where we explore just how the Matildas can themselves out of the hole they're in. Tennis is next, where we celebrate Ash Barty's historic French Open win before we jump into NRL and examine which players are banging down the door for an Origin callup. Finally, we examine the tricky issue of umpire abuse from AFL fans and whether stadium security has gone too far. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by Brett McKay, Mike Tuckerman, Scott Pryde, Joe Frost and Stirling Coates.

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State of Origin Game 1 had it all, with some incredible tries, plenty of bunker decisions and a stunning half-time turnaround. We delve right into the match and work out what Queensland did right, what NSW did wrong, what both sides need to change - and everything in between. Then, it's on to the Cricket World Cup where we look at a huge danger game for the Aussies in the form of the West Indies. Plus, whether England have cooked it already with a shock loss to Pakistan. Matthew Petherick and Daniel Jeffrey are joined by AJ Mithen and Geoff Lemon.

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