What does the road to Gundagai and the Tasmania Devils have in common? We dive deep.

As the AFL’s newest franchise launches in Tasmania, we speak to two of its biggest supporters, Pat Roberts and Ollie Malley.

Influencers in the making, they boast a combined audience 300 followers and are actively looking to grow their fan bases over the coming months. Follow below.

Great mates growing up swimming and now competing in Ironman events together, we dive into both of their training schedules while rating the new theme song of the Devils.

We cover Ollie’s return from injury into Melbourne 70.3 and getting back to a consistent run volume, and Pat’s ongoing preparation for the Ironman World Championships in Kona in 50 days. What time will the great man go?

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Josh Lohse and Josh Everett are both on the road to Kona in 2026, both are AG Champions.  Having joined Koa Sports at different times for different reasons their pathways, goals and expectations are different and unique,  as with all athletes!

We talk through their experiences so far in the sport and as AG athletes what keeps the meter ticking over in between 16–30-hour training weeks. 

A revealing quiz just highlights the gap between their Coach Tim Ballintine (40), and the under 25 general knowledge… kids these days!

Cairns after party, DM’s, AI and plenty more.

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As Greg starts to settle into local Vietnamese culture and cuisine, there are early signs of homesickness kicking in, we unpack those feelings and remind him to continue to push them down.

Front doors without keys, fancy sheets and fridges with stickers, it’s just a different world in Danang.

What has a greater valuation IRONMAN or HYROX? 

Training hours are through the roof as some of triathlons greatest events are just around the corner and out athletes put in the hard yards to ensure goals are hit!

Did someone say ‘demountable’?

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Feedback is a gift and we lifted from a 3/10 to at least a 5/10 this week!  We are joined by new Koa Sports athlete Henry, we can’t say his full name cause that’ll ruin the punch line. 

Commonwealth Games is on, just FYI.

The tin foil hat comes out as the first crack in the governments de population program takes another hit, Tim is all over it.

We talk a little bit of triathlon for 10 mins.

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Although many wished it was the finale for the Koa Sports Podcast, we rose from the ashes and found a way to give the people what they want!  Koa has always been a true innovator.

Garmin acquired TrainingPeaks, that’s a big deal whilst Greg mocks Tim’s unbelievable athletic achievements.  Who wouldn’t feel a little down moving back home at 47 years old?

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We say goodbye to the 4th KSP studio in our 8 year history, but perhaps this one holds the most precious memories, we even baptised a coach.

It’s time Greg got to know a little more about the Vietnamese culture and history, so we bring back Tims country game with some fun facts about this great land.  We cover off your name suggestions and a top ten from Tims extraordinary brain. 

Cuore and Zoot close within the week, last chance for 2026 to GO RED!

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All good things come to an end, and for the podcast studio the time is nigh, its time for Greg to spread his wings and fly.  What a ride.

FIFA, fidgets, squishies, missile tests, Telstra outages and a deep dive into the new 140.6 (-1.8) WR!  Awesome stuff.

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Like a simmering Indonesian volcano that’s had to sit on good gear for a few weeks, Greg boils over, it’s all too much.  As they say, feedback is a gift.

From 1 slot left to waitlists, we identify the new industry marketing strategies to create urgency and scarcity, you’re welcome. 

Frankfurt shortened, Nice cancelled, Roth split transitions and does anyone know the major sponsor for Kona this year?

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Adam Hillis has been around the Ironman scene since a random 70km bike ride in 2020. Coming from a competitive hockey background, he found his long-distance legs fast and most recently qualified for the Hot Rock in October.

It hasn’t been smooth sailing. Unpacking it all as a shift worker while moving from one of the coldest parts of the world to the hottest has had its challenges.

Post Kona, Adam is eyeing off the inaugural Ultraman New Zealand at the back end of 2026!

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Rhys Atterton is your quintessential age-group athlete. Full-time shift work, married with two young children, and he still gets it done. If you were looking for a Koa Sports athlete Rhys is it! Works hard and celebrates even harder.

With a background in national-level soccer, his endurance foundation was built early.

Rhys hit the Kona Q dream in Da Nang in May, and we go through a blow-by-blow of his prep and the race itself.

Next stop for Rhys is the Hot Rock in October.

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