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0.0  – Channel 7 ‘rocked’ by the resignation of Tom Browne.

4.30 – Hutchy’s advice to Mitch Cleary in the wake of Tom’s departure.

6.30 – Hutchy’s recollections of trying to cut deals to better his place in the newsroom. Sydney as the constant threat to Melbourne newsrooms.

10.00 – The Women’s World Cup opener broadcast – why wasn’t Damo happy?

16.00 – Big Showdown at Adelaide Oval this weekend in Round 20. Will the broadcaster actually have a team on the ground?

18.00 – Hutchy has bought a netball team!

25.00 – Damo’s Top 10 Journalistic movies.

·      10. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

·      9. Spotlight

·      8. Broadcast News

·      7. All the President’s Men

·      6. Citizen Kane

·      5. The Post

·      4. Kill the Messenger

·      3. The Paper

·      2. Nigtcrawler

·      1. Network

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33.30 – Discussion of the NFL enquiry into Dan Snyder that has resulted in a $60million fine for workplace misconduct.

35.00 – What’s going on with Perth Glory? Will SEN consider purchasing the team?

 36.00 – Question of the Week for Drinkwise from Ben Kelly who asks "With the level of confusion about, and in some cases a lack of understanding of rules and interpretations amongst AFL TV commentary teams, is it time to (re)introduce an umpiring expert those teams can refer contentious decisions to, as is common in US sporting coverage?"

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