Book Review: 'The Season' by Helen GarnerGather Round previewAre AFL Coaches and their Assistant Coaches paid enough?LA Olympic Games newsRapid Fire: Aussies doing well on the international stage

More on the proposed Olympic Stadium site in BrisbaneApril Fools day pranksSports AnxietySporting Lexicon: MulliganIndiana Fever Women's Basketball is the most televised teamShout out to Josh GiddyShout out to Min Woo LeeWelcome to Australia Daria Kasatkina

In the week when Queensland have announced their 'final' decision regarding the stadiums for the 2032 Olympic Games, we cover a few stadium-related stories:Stadium issue 1: The decision to build the main stadium at Victoria Park raises issues regarding the parkland and sacred sites upon which it is to be constructed.Stadium issue 2: The MCG is introducing a new AI controlled payment system in their food vending areas.Stadium issue 3: Cricket Australia is not happy with the proposed roof on the planned Hobart Stadium which they say will cast shadows over the pitch.Aussies doing well on the world stage: World Indoor Games - Well done to Lachlan Kennedy (60m Silver); Jess Hull (3000m Bronze); Ky Robinson (3000m Bronze); Nicola Olyslagers (High Jump Gold); Eleanor Patterson (High Jump Silver);  Liam Adcock (Long Jump Bronze); & Women's 4x400m Relay bronze.Shout out to Matthew Dellavodova - MVP for good sportsmanship.

No Free to Air Footy on Saturday - AFLFA Press ReleaseSong: 'Nothing Beats Footy at the MCG' by Jim Cadman and the Voice of the "G".Analysis: AFL Opening Round is a Disadvantage to the Teams Not Involved.Melbourne Grand Prix review.Shout out to Michael Storer for winning a stage of the Paris-Nice cycling.A critical look at the plethora of TV Footy Talk ShowsClosing Music: The World of Sport Theme.

The F1 Grand Prix is back in town. Apart from our two locally grown drivers there are a few other Australian connections with a few of the teams.Song: 'Thank God the Footy's Back' by Jack HowardSaturday Firewall: Many people are upset that there will be no free to air AFL footy on Saturdays this season. We discuss this and John takes us on a journey through the history of footy on TV from the days of TV viewing licenses, footy replays, to the current situation. The moral of the story - Nothing in life is free!

Special guest Tara Sutherland tells us all about the group she has started called Yeah the Girls which aims to go to a different women's sporting event every month. Check 'em out on Facebook.Tara tells us a little about her experiences in the sport of Competitive Cheerleading.Speed Round: Carjitzu; Ocean Rowing; New Barbie Dolls - Ash Barty and Yvonne Cawley!

After battling inner-city school pick-up traffic, the team discuss the big stories of the week, including: The AFL State of OriginThe horrific misogyny of Marty Sheargold (and how he can be better if he's ever let in a media organisation again, as well as advice for any women or non-binary folk feeling unsafe or discouraged as a result of his remarks)An actual analysis of the Matildas without any media spin and BSA number of (vaguely) important breaking news storiesMessage our instagram page for any questions, ideas or inquiries: @thesportingrecord3cr

Today's show was devoted to talking about the work of an organisation called Sport4All. Our two guests were Jeremy O'Sullivan (State Manager Vic, Tas, SA) and Maria Strong (State Sport Inclusion Coach).Interview Part 1: What is the history and mission of Sport4All?; We also asked Maria and Jeremy about their own personal sporting background - and got a whole lot more than we expected!!A quick review of the foreign correspondant episode "More than a Kiss" still available on ABC iview.Amnesty International press release, "France: Hijab ban in all sports would violate human rights and target Muslim women and girls."Interview Part 2: Some examples and stories of what Sport4All can offer clubs and sporting associations.

We open the show with Superbowl talk.Song: All my Rowdy Friends are Coming Over for Monday Night Football by Hank Williams Jnr.We spoke to Natalie Korinfsky of the Kyneton Women's Football Club frighting for their right to play as an independant club in the Riddell District Football/Netball League. If you want to support them you can sign the Change.org petition here: https://www.change.org/p/help-kyneton-women-s-football-club-play-football-in-the-rdfnl-women-s-league-in-2025 We review the Sam Kerr court case and captaincy issue.Song: Rock the Country by Donna Fisk

We invited respected journalist and podcaster Gideon Haigh in to the studio primarily to expand about a story he has uncovered regarding an unnamed Fitzroy Laneway of historical significance to the family of cricketing great Neil Harvey.Gideon generously stayed the whole hour despite the fact that the test in Sri Lanka was under way.We also talked Women's ashes and Gideon shared his favourite sporting song ever: Kicking Controversy by The Fall.