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The first week of AFL finals delivers drama, upsets, and a historic win for Gold Coast in their first-ever finals appearance, while Collingwood and Geelong advance directly to the preliminary finals.

• Collingwood defeats minor premiers Adelaide by 24 points through superior finals experience and Jamie Elliott's four-goal performance
• Geelong overpowers Brisbane by 38 points at the MCG, with Ollie Dempsey starring with three goals and 25 possessions
• Hawthorne upsets GWS by 19 points in Sydney, with Lloyd Meek dominating the ruck contest with 40 hitouts
• Gold Coast wins their first-ever finals match with a dramatic one-point victory over Fremantle, secured by David Swallow's point with nine seconds remaining
• Semi-finals set with Adelaide hosting Hawthorne and Brisbane facing Gold Coast in the first-ever Q Clash final
• Discussion of the SANFL finals series and upcoming under-16s and under-18s grand finals

Join us for our upcoming awards show where we'll announce our All-Australian teams, player of the year, and more surprises as we continue our finals coverage.

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We recap all the action from Round 4 of the 2025 AFLW apprenticeship season and provide previews for the upcoming Round 5 fixtures. The North Melbourne Kangaroos maintain their undefeated streak and sit atop the ladder after four rounds of impressive football.

• Melbourne Demons defeated Richmond 9-4-57 to 8-20
• Gold Coast Suns claimed their first win of the season against GWS Giants 7-10-52 to 4-9-33
• Carlton Blues continued their strong form with a win over Western Bulldogs 7-7-49 to 4-9-33
• Hawthorne Hawks dominated St Kilda Saints 5-10-40 to 2-5-17
• Sydney Swans defeated Fremantle Dockers 98-62
• Brisbane Lions narrowly beat Adelaide Crows 6-5-41 to 6-2-38
• North Melbourne Kangaroos crushed Collingwood Magpies 8-10-58 to 2-1-13
• Geelong Cats overcame Essendon 18-58 to 4-27
• West Coast Eagles surprised Port Adelaide with a comeback victory 7-3-45 to 10-4-64
• Round 5 features key matchups including Sydney vs Collingwood and Port Adelaide vs Melbourne
• Current ladder has North Melbourne (1st), Nga (2nd), Sydney (3rd) and Hawthorne (4th) all undefeated after four rounds

Stay tuned for all the world results and the previews of the AFL Men's Final Series that continues on into the second week with BJ and Aidan.

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We take you behind the scenes of the APM 2025 Grand Final between Kilburn and Canterworth at Richmond Oval, capturing pre-game interviews in the changing rooms and post-match emotions after a heartbreaking one-point defeat.

• Pre-game interviews with Kenilworth players including Lenny, Bigbird, Hornet, Jeremy, PJ and Ethan (both celebrating their 150th games)
• Players share their feelings about playing on Richmond Oval for the first time
• Discussion of team camaraderie and the special bond between teammates
• Post-match reflections from players dealing with the emotions of a narrow loss
• Defender Jimmy and utility player Gary discuss their roles and performances
• Celebration of the team's achievements despite falling just short in the grand final
• Deeper connections revealed between players who've known each other outside football

Stay tuned for our upcoming special episode covering the 2025 presentation night and awards ceremony where we'll celebrate all the achievements from this season.

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A tribute to the AFL's 2025 retiring players acknowledges their significant contributions and celebrates their achievements across various clubs. We honour these players' careers, from one-club legends to those who found success across multiple teams.

• Matt Crouch: 11-season one-club player for Adelaide (164 games, 31 goals, 2017 All-Australian)
• Sam Docherty: Overcame adversity in 11 seasons at Carlton after starting at Brisbane (184 total games, Carlton co-captain 2019-2022)
• Nat Fyfe: Fremantle legend with two Brownlow Medals (2015, 2019) and three-time All-Australian
• Michael Walters: 16-season one-club player for Fremantle with 239 games and 365 goals
• Mitch Duncan: Geelong stalwart with 303 games and two premierships (2011, 2022)
• Callan Ward: GWS inaugural captain and games record holder (267 games) after starting at Western Bulldogs
• Luke Breust: Hawthorn star with 308 games, 553 goals and three premierships (2013-2015)
• Travis Boak: Port Adelaide games record holder with 387 games across 18 seasons as a one-club player
• Jeremy McGovern: Five-time All-Australian defender for West Coast Eagles
• Dom Sheed: 2018 premiership hero for West Coast Eagles with the clutch Grand Final goal
• Taylor Duryea: Two-time premiership player with Hawthorn who finished with 100 games at Western Bulldogs

Thank you to all these champions for their dedication to the game – your talent, perseverance through injuries, and commitment have made you stars regardless of premiership success.

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We're back with another Bowling League update from Crossroad Bowls where we faced off against one of the league's newest and toughest teams, the Slammers.

• Nathan, Andrew, Gab and Ben representing our team this week
• Game one finished with a total of 723 pins
• Ben bowled an impressive 160 in game two, our highest individual score
• Game two team total: 690 pins
• Gab announced during the final game that he's leaving the Phoenix
• Final team score: 1320 pins (2055 with handicap)
• Ben led the team with 425 pins overall
• Nathan contributed 342 pins across three games
• Andrew finished with 329 pins total
• Gab bowled 233 pins in his farewell appearance

Join us every Friday for more bowling league updates through the end of the term, with a two-week break coming soon.

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Australian sports are at a pivotal moment with the NBL One champions crowned across all conferences and both NBL and NRL seasons approaching their most critical stages.

• Cockburn Conkers claimed both men's and women's titles in the NBL One West conference
• Full recap of all NBL One conference champions across North, East, South, West and Central divisions
• NBL Blitz preseason tournament underway with LA 36ers, Tasmania, Perth, Sydney and Melbourne looking strong
• NRLW ladder update with Roosters leading, followed by Dragons, Sharks, Cowboys and Knights
• Comprehensive coverage of NRL men's competition rounds 24-27 with finals predictions
• WNBL season starting mid-October with Adelaide Lightning looking to improve on last season
• Brief cricket update on Australia's recent victories over India in women's matches

Thank you for your continued support of the Australian Sport Edition Show! Stay tuned for more exciting coverage of all your favorite Australian sports.

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We're broadcasting live from Kenilworth Football Club's final training session before their grand final clash against Kilburn this Saturday. The team is making their fourth grand final appearance in five years, creating a special atmosphere as players prepare for the championship match.

• Head coach expresses confidence in the team's ability to beat any opponent when they play their style of football
• New recruit Alex Scott praises the welcoming club culture, stating he's planning to stay "for the next few years"
• Co-captain shares excitement about the upcoming match against Kilburn
• Veteran player Alex Lynn discusses returning to the team and the positive team environment
• First-time player Austin admits to pre-game nerves but feels confident about settling in
• Club described as "not just a football club, it's a family home"

Stay tuned for more exciting content including our three-year anniversary, 250th episode, 2025 BJ Show Awards, and comprehensive coverage of all SA final series results.

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We're celebrating three years of The BJ Show Podcast, from humble scripted beginnings to a thriving show with listeners around the world. This special anniversary episode shares the journey, challenges, and exciting plans for the future as we mark this milestone.

• Started podcasting as a hobby that allowed reading from scripts rather than memorising content
• Researched multiple hosting platforms before choosing Buzzsprout for its features and support
• Special thanks to Aiden for behind-the-scenes assistance and guest appearances
• The Blackwood Community Centre and Mitchell Council have provided valuable support
• Upcoming content includes the BJ Show Awards, sports coverage, and exciting guest interviews
• Podcast remains a passion project and hobby, not a job

Keep your eye out for exciting upcoming episodes including the 19th Australian Sport Edition, the annual BJ Show Awards, and more guests from Kenowa Football Club.

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John May shares his inspiring journey from retirement to creating the Roo Squad, an inclusive football program at Morfittville Park Football Club that has transformed lives while giving him profound personal satisfaction.

• Retired for 10 years after a career spanning finance, industrial relations, and agriculture
• Lives in City of Mitcham area for 38 years with his wife and son Eugene who has Down syndrome
• Volunteers with City of Mitcham at Blackwood Community Centre as a "jack of all trades"
• Created Roo Squad inclusive football program that grew from 2 to over 20 participants
• Program focuses on football skills, fitness, friendship, and fun for people with disabilities
• All equipment purchased through successful grant application to City of Marion
• Participants show remarkable skill development and form friendships outside the program
• Volunteering options with City of Mitcham span numerous areas with supportive staff

Thank you to Mitchell Council for supporting these podcast sessions at the Blackwood Community Centre.

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We take you to Adelaide Oval for live coverage of the 2025 SANFL Finals Week 1, featuring two thrilling elimination matches with North Adelaide staging a remarkable comeback and Glenelg winning by the narrowest of margins.

• North Adelaide defeated Central District 11.9 (75) to 8.9 (57) after trailing by nine points at three-quarter time
• Nick Riker (27 disposals, 10 tackles) and Billy Cole (23 disposals, 2 goals) starred for North Adelaide
• Glenelg edged Adelaide Crows Reserves 10.14 (74) to 11.7 (73) in a nail-biter
• Former AFL player Geraint Lyons dominated for Glenelg with 24 disposals and 7 clearances
• Brandon Cook kicked 6 goals for Adelaide Crows in a losing effort
• North Adelaide will now face Adelaide Crows while Glenelg advances to play Sturt

Stay tuned for more episodes including our special SANFL Finals Series coverage, the BJ Show 2025 Awards Show, and exciting interviews from the Blackwood Community Centre.

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