<p>Thames Valley vice captain Sam Machon joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Heartland Championship final.</p>

Thames Valley vice captain Sam Machon joins Andy Thompson to preview this weekend's Heartland Championship final.

Sam Machon - Thames Valley vice captain (18/10/25)

The Local Game is your weekly dive into the people, stories, and passions that drive grassroots sport across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Hosted by Stephen McIvor, each episode shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes, big match-ups, and burning issues shaping the local sporting landscape.

From muddy sidelines to community milestones, this is where the heart of Kiwi sport beats loudest on Sport Nation.

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The Local Game is your weekly dive into the people, stories, and passions that drive grassroots sport across Aotearoa New Zealand. Hosted by Stephen McIvor, each episode shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes, big match-ups, and burning issues shaping the local sporting landscape. From muddy sidelines to community milestones, this is where the heart of Kiwi sport beats loudest on Sport Nation.

The&nbsp;Local&nbsp;Game&nbsp;is your weekly dive into&nbsp;the&nbsp;people, stories, and passions that drive grassroots sport across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Hosted by Stephen McIvor, each episode shines a spotlight on&nbsp;the unsung heroes, big match-ups, and burning issues shaping&nbsp;the&nbsp;local&nbsp;sporting landscape.

From muddy sidelines to community milestones, this is where&nbsp;the&nbsp;heart of Kiwi sport beats loudest on Sport Nation.

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Sam Machon - Thames Valley vice captain (18/10/25)

Sam Machon - Thames Valley vice captain (18/10/25)