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We count down the top five AFL games of the 2025 premiership season—plus a bonus—through close finishes, wet-weather grit, pressure football, and a comeback that bent belief. We explain what each result revealed about system, adaptability, and leadership under heat.

• criteria set to home-and-away only, no finals
• Gold Coast v Adelaide one-point thriller and early-season identity
• North Melbourne v Brisbane 71–71 draw and proof of method
• Suns v Dockers in heavy conditions and adaptability
• Suns’ Friday night upset of Collingwood through pressure and tackling
• St Kilda’s 46-point comeback over Melbourne and late-game composure
• repeated calls for fairer prime-time slots for emerging clubs
• reflections on momentum, decision speed and role clarity

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We share milestones across Buzzsprout and YouTube, thank you for the momentum, and lay out the roadmap to 7,500 downloads and 500 episodes. We also open the door for listener ideas, new sports formats, and simple ways to connect with us.

• Buzzsprout stats and achievements to date
• Path to 7,500 downloads and 500 episodes
• Listener device, app and catalog insights
• Top countries and cities by downloads
• Where to listen and how to subscribe
• YouTube handle, cadence and playlists
• Upcoming AFL, NRL and cricket formats
• Quiz shows and top fives with Aiden
• Community support from local partners
• How to pitch ideas and get involved

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A fast-paced sweep through NBL26 Round 3 blends sharp recaps, standout player nods, and the energy of the Pelicans’ visit, then rolls straight into bold Round 4 calls. We share why Adelaide’s core looks real, how Perth won in the crucible, and where the Kings and Tassie edge ahead.

• 36ers dominate in Cairns behind efficient interior play and tempo control
• Isaac Humphries earns best-on-ground for two-way impact and shot selection
• Wildcats outlast the champs with rebounding and late-game poise at RAC Arena
• Pelicans–United and Pelicans–Phoenix deliver high-tempo showcase and sellout buzz
• Kings handle Breakers with depth; Soares’ balanced line stands out
• JackJumpers edge Bullets on the road; Bannan’s 23–15 defines the margin
• Best-on-ground roundup across the slate with role clarity and defence as themes
• Round 4 preview and picks: Illawarra, Sydney, Adelaide, Illawarra, Adelaide, Breakers, United

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Queensland flips a 10‑point deficit to beat Melbourne 26–22 while our women book their Grand Final place, capping a night defined by belief, defence, and disciplined game management. We break down the momentum swing, the defensive fixes, and why Reece Walsh owned the big stage.

• Queensland NRLW side reaching the decider
• Melbourne’s early control and 10‑point lead
• The defensive reset that changed the game
• Tempo, repeat sets, and field position
• Reece Walsh as best on ground
• The role of crowd energy and pressure cycles
• A shared Queensland identity across NRL and NRLW
• What to watch next with AFLW

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We break down all nine AFLW Round 8 results, from Hawthorn’s Thursday night statement to Richmond’s upset and Brisbane’s clinic, then set the stage for Pride Round with sharp Round 9 tips. Small margins, accurate kicking, and smarter exits decide the weekend.

• Thursday night win for Hawthorn over Fremantle
• Melbourne’s controlled victory despite Essendon’s late surge
• St Kilda’s methodical result against GWS
• North Melbourne’s high-scoring standard at UTAS
• Brisbane’s QClash dominance through pressure and spread scoring
• Port Adelaide’s late surge against Western Bulldogs
• Richmond’s composed upset over Adelaide
• Carlton’s mature road win at GMHBA
• West Coast’s steady four-quarter performance v Collingwood
• Pride Round match-ups and Round 9 tips with key form reads

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We preview both NRL and NRLW grand finals with clear tips, broadcast details, and the storylines that give this weekend real heat. From the NRLW’s tight semis to the men’s heavyweights, we lay out the when, where, and why—then plant our flag with bold Brisbane picks.

• NRLW finals recap and form lines 
• Roosters’ unlikely run from eighth and Broncos’ surge 
• Matchups that decide tempo, territory, and errors 
• NRL men’s preview: styles, pressure, and middle-third battles 
• Exact kickoff times, venues, and how to watch on TV and app 
• Pre-game entertainment featuring Teddy Swims 
• Confident tips for a Queensland double

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We celebrate Podcast International Day with thanks, a clearer roadmap, and a pledge to make the BJ Show easier to follow. We outline new sports series, share download and episode goals, and invite listeners to pitch ideas and interviews.

• marking the 10th year of Podcast International Day
• relaunching on YouTube and keeping Spotify and Apple as core platforms
• moving to clean series for NBL, WNBL, cricket, A-League, AFL and SANFL
• Aiden leading international sport, host focusing on Australian codes
• keeping quizzes and interviews as regular features
• sharing milestones: 5,481 downloads and 261 episodes
• setting goals toward 7,500 downloads and the path to episode 500
• thanking listeners across Australia, US, Brazil, India and Singapore
• opening lines for pitches and ideas via email

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A fast lap through Australia’s sport calendar with clear targets for our community and sharp breakdowns of what matters on the field. We preview A-League and WNBL seasons, map the cricket sprint, and track every twist of the NRLW and NRL finals to a grand final call.

• subscriber and download milestones, why they matter
• A-League men start dates and A-League women timing
• weekly results focus and form tracking across codes
• T20 Women’s Cricket World Cup schedule and hosts
• New Zealand tours, ODI/T20 mix, and England Tests
• NBL 26 and WNBL coverage and broadcast details
• NRLW finals format, results and progression
• NRL finals week-by-week results to grand final
• grand final matchup and tipping rationale

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A round of upsets, road grit, and one cathartic breakthrough as the 36ers claim their first opening win in ten years. We recap United’s statement, the Taipans’ bite, the Wildcats’ control, and set picks for a fiery round three while tipping our hat to a roaring Adelaide crowd.

• United beat Phoenix 103–83 in a composed opener
• Taipans edge Bullets 83–82 with late-game poise
• Wildcats silence Breakers 89–78 on the road
• Taipans upset Kings 77–74 in Sydney
• 36ers beat Bullets 87–80 to snap decade-long opening drought
• Atmosphere notes and Andrew Gaze’s return to commentary
• Round three preview with venue factors and match-up leans
• NBA preseason visits to Melbourne and what it means for MBL standards

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