Join Craig Hutchison and Damian Barrett for S7 Ep 18.

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5.00 – Discussion of Kevin Sheedy’s recent ‘own goal’ comments.

8.15 – Is Eddie McGuire going to Channel 10? It’s a big investment.

9.30 – PVL – a day before Spring Carnival announcements in Vic Racing, V’Landy’s announced a huge increase in Golden Eagle prize money.

15.15 – Grant Thomas the single biggest micro manager in AFL history and guys who will pick up the phone themselves.

17.00 – Lack of coverage of Tony Sheehan’s legal issues.

17.50 – PVO watch – is Sco Mo Squatting at Kirribilli house? PVO takes to the desk to report on the former PM’s accommodation status.

21.20 – Netball Australia – criticism of their corporate strategy.

26.45 - Damo’s gone viral in an online ad for Sportsbet. Did he have Hutchy’s permission to use his name and The Sounding Board as part of the skit?

30.00 – Has Damo been asked to ‘cease and desist’ on comments about Luke Darcy and a potential political career?

31.30 – We copped a bit of flak regarding the chat about Bec Judd’s security concerns. Plus the Herald Sun’s obsession with Bec Judd’s ‘enduring appeal’.

35.15 – Mitch Cleary – did he break another story today on Steven May?

36 – ABC Fact Check. ABC news published the wrong photo of a murder suspect.

38.30 – The NFL commentary teams have been announced for the season for the main 5 broadcasters.

46.00 – Vale Ron Reed – an iconic and legendary figure in journalism.

48.20 – Question of the Week for Drinkwise.

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