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We race through a stacked weekend of sport, from a quick Suncorp Super Netball grand final preview to a full spread of SANFL juniors and league results. We then hit a comprehensive AFL Round 16 review with standout players, ladder questions, and our Round 17 tips and margin calls. 
• netball finals result chat and grand final prediction 
• SANFL Under 16s Round 12 scores and big margins 
• SANFL Under 18s and women’s notes, pathway focus 
• SANFL League Round 12 wrap plus the match we attended 
• Brisbane v Sydney recap and best-on-ground mentions 
• Hawthorn v GWS breakdown and finals viability question 
• Carlton v West Coast analysis, form and upcoming fixtures 
• Collingwood v Richmond result, rebuild talk and key stats 
• Showdown 60 takeaways, clearances and kicking accuracy 
• North Melbourne v Essendon recap and what it means next 
• Fremantle v Gold Coast reaction and flag speculation 
• Round 17 tips, margins and toughest calls 
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The 48-team 2026 FIFA World Cup is already delivering shocks, statement wins, and group tables that look nothing like the pre-tournament predictions. We break down the co-host momentum, Europe’s mixed bag of dominance and stumbles, and the underdog moments that make this format feel dangerously unpredictable.
• the new 48-team format creating more draws, more pressure, and less certainty 
• Mexico’s controlled run to a perfect group record 
• Canada’s home-soil breakthrough and what it signals 
• England’s attacking edge and why they look serious 
• Spain held scoreless by Cape Verde and what it does to the group 
• Brazil and other South American powers dropping points and feeling heat 
• Switzerland’s late surge as a reminder of ruthless game management 
• underdogs like Scotland and South Africa keeping dreams alive with grit 
• stoppage-time drama changing everything in seconds 
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We lock in a full mid-season AFL ladder projection, from wooden spoon candidates to a premiership pick that might surprise you. Then we run finals scenarios, compare Squiggle against the AFL website ladder, and finish with tipping comp updates plus Round 16 tips. 
• bottom ladder calls and the race for the number one draft pick 
• the crowded mid-table and who sneaks into the wildcard spots 
• top-four contenders and why percentage can decide positions 
• finals bracket predictions including a grand final storyline 
• Squiggle.com ladder differences and what that changes in finals 
• BJ Show Footy tipping update and who leads after Round 15 
• Round 16 tips, favourites, and upset watch 
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We’re on the ground with our first 2026 FIFA World Cup update, tracking results across the opening matchdays as Mexico and the USA host a massive tournament. We run through key scorelines, note the early run of draws, and set up a series of updates leading into predictions and favourites. 
• where to find the show across podcast platforms and YouTube 
• plan for ongoing World Cup updates across key dates in June 
• early results including Mexico’s 2-0 and the USA’s 4-1 
• a noticeable pattern of one-all draws shaping group pressure 
• standout wins and big statements from teams like Germany and England 
• Australia’s 2-0 win and what it signals early 
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We run through AFL Round 14 game by game, calling out the big margins, the one-point heartbreak, and the teams that look like they’re building real momentum. We also name a best player from every match using key stats, then tip Round 15 with margins and quick reasoning. 
• Adelaide’s statement win over the Western Bulldogs and what it says about form and effort 
• Geelong’s strong response at GMHBA Stadium and Gold Coast’s worrying fade 
• Melbourne’s measured win over Essendon and where the Bombers’ rebuild sits 
• North Melbourne’s one-point win over West Coast and the brutal swing of accuracy 
• Sydney’s late surge past Port Adelaide and why the Swans keep finding a way 
• Brisbane’s second-half lift over Richmond and what the Lions still need to tidy up 
• St Kilda holding off the Giants and the cost of poor finishing 
• Best player picks for each team across Round 14 with fantasy points and key numbers 
• Round 15 tips across the slate, including Fremantle v Geelong and Collingwood v Port 
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We rip through a packed sports update with Suncorp Super Netball Round 13 and 14 results, then lock in the finals bracket and tip the semi finals. We follow that with NBL1 Central women’s and men’s score wraps, then finish on SANFL Round 9 talking watch options, key results, and our Round 10 and Round 11 tips. 
• Round 13 Super Netball results and key takeaways 
• Round 14 Super Netball results and the low-scoring trend across games 
• finals teams confirmed and who misses out 
• finals format explained with 1 v 4 and 2 v 3 plus our semi final picks 
• NBL1 Central women Round 11 results across five games 
• NBL1 Central men Round 11 results including big totals and tight margins 
• SANFL Round 9 results, the King’s Birthday traditional, and why it stands out 
• where to watch SANFL via Channel 7 and SANFL Now subscription app 
• Round 10 results checked against our tips plus Round 11 previews 
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One-point thrillers, set-shot nightmares, and a King’s Birthday weekend that hits harder than the ladder. We’re back in the studio to rip through a huge Round 13 AFL recap, starting with Adelaide v Geelong in an Adelaide Oval classic where one moment at the death changes the whole conversation about the Crows’ finals credentials. From there we get stuck into the teams living in the messy middle of the ladder and why beating the sides around you is the quickest way to separate yourself from the wildcard chaos.

We also unpack the games that tell the truth about skill and mindset. Hawthorn’s 9.17 becomes a brutal reminder that you can “play well” and still lose if your accuracy falls apart, while the Western Bulldogs show how clean finishing and tough moments win footy. Fremantle’s massive win over North Melbourne forces bigger questions about standards and effort, and the QClash shines a light on Gold Coast’s identity problem versus Brisbane’s need to stabilise and surge.

Then it’s King’s Birthday weekend: FightMND, Neil Danaher’s legacy, and why the blue beanies have made this round bigger than football. We cover Essendon v Carlton, Collingwood v Melbourne, roll into a SANFL midseason ladder check, and finish with a Sunshine Coast Super Netball update as finals positions tighten. If you like sharp footy takes with local flavour, subscribe, share the episode, and leave us a review, what result should we argue about next?

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We rip through a massive long weekend of footy, starting with an Adelaide Oval one-point epic and ending with the emotion and intensity of King’s Birthday at the MCG. We also jump into SANFL and Suncorp Super Netball to see what the ladders and form lines are really saying at the halfway mark. 
• Adelaide v Geelong decided by composure late and kicking straight 
• Hawthorn’s missed chances and why the Bulldogs’ efficiency wins games 
• Fremantle’s record win over North Melbourne and what it says about effort 
• Q-Clash takeaways for Brisbane and Gold Coast as the ladder opens up 
• Port Adelaide v West Coast as a lesson in contest work under pressure 
• Sydney v St Kilda and the gap between talent and closing power 
• Carlton v Essendon with coaching questions and late-game moments 
• FightMND and Neil Danaher’s legacy shaping King’s Birthday footy 
• SANFL mid-season ladder, tight top three and the chase for fifth 
• Suncorp Super Netball results, low-scoring round and finals picture 
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We run through a massive weekend across AFL and beyond, pulling apart Round 11 results, key moments, and what they mean for the ladder as the season hits the midway mark. We finish with clear Round 12 tips and byes, plus quick-hit updates from the A-League Men grand final, Super Netball, NBL1 Central, and SANFL. 
• Hawthorn holding off Adelaide after a slow start 
• Dreamtime at the G result and what it says about Richmond and Essendon 
• Fremantle’s form surge and St Kilda’s unanswered questions 
• North Melbourne’s after-the-siren comeback and Gold Coast concerns 
• Geelong snapping Sydney’s streak and what travels in footy 
• Scott Pendlebury’s 433-game milestone and Collingwood’s grind 
• Carlton’s statement win and Port Adelaide’s rebuild signs 
• GWS third-quarter avalanche and what Brisbane do next 
• Western Bulldogs edging Melbourne in a tight finish 
• Round 12 tips, bye teams, and match calls 
• Auckland FC winning the A-League Men grand final and Sydney FC’s run 
• Super Netball Round 11 results plus Round 12 picks 
• NBL1 Central Conference Round 9 results for men and women 
• SANFL results and Round 8 previews 
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We run through a massive weekend of footy, from a rare draw that could reshape the ladder to a Showdown decided in the dying seconds. We finish by locking in Round 9 tips and rolling straight into SANFLW and SANFL men’s wraps to keep the footy chat local as well. 
• Collingwood v Hawthorn draw and why accuracy wins games 
• Fremantle’s second-half surge and what it says about their finals ceiling 
• Adelaide v Port Adelaide Showdown finish and the pressure moments that matter 
• Brisbane’s statement win and the widening gap between contenders and the rest 
• West Coast’s flat performance against Richmond and what it means for standards 
• Geelong’s professionalism and North Melbourne’s effort despite the loss 
• St Kilda’s hot form and Carlton’s second-half fade 
• Sydney’s firepower, Melbourne’s resilience, and what it signals for September 
• Gold Coast v GWS goal-kicking issues and how it caps upside 
• Round 9 tips and which match-ups could swing late 
• SANFLW results including a draw 
• SANFL men’s results and the upset talking points 
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