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The Australian Chief Cricket Writer Peter Lalor joined Gerard to talk about the Cricket Australia contracts handed out today, explaining why they gave one to Marcus Harris and not Matt Renshaw. He also looked at the vast array of fast bowlers that got contracts, David Warner's future, and the clear succession plan for Nathan Lyon.

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With the Storm taking on the Roosters at AAMI Park tonight, Storm CEO Justin Rodski joined Gerard to talk about their anticipation for the big match, how Brandon Smith's return to Melbourne will be received, their defensive issues at the start of the year, Cam Munster and Jahrome Hughes', Ryan Papenhuyzen's injury recovery, the crowd they're expecting tonight, and more.

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Brenton Sanderson joined Gerard in the studio for the Round 4 'Strategy 2023' session, where they talked about Geelong's early season adversities, North Melbourne vs Carlton, Brisbane vs Collingwood, Richmond vs the Bulldogs, and much more.

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With nine-time group one winner Anamoe having his final run in Australia this weekend, trainer James Cummings joined Gerard to talk about his "amazing" career, the relationship he has with the stallion, what he saw in the early days, where he ranks in the best horse he's trained, his upcoming challenge against Dubai Honour, and more.

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North Melbourne CEO Jen Watt joined Gerard in the studio to talk about the start of her tenure at Arden Street, how much she's enjoyed being in the role, the counsel she sought when she accepted it, her partnership with Sonja Hood, the engagement of Alastair Clarkson with the players, how significant the Good Friday Appeal and Good Friday match is to the club, their plan for Tarryn Thomas, the "incredible" off-field team they've built, and more.

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Today on Whateley: Gerard's thoughts on the resumption of the December 18 Melbourne Derby; Ray Chamberlain gets to the heart of the dissent debate; Luke Hodge on the challenge facing new Geelong captain Patrick Dangerfield; Wayne Hawkes on the decision to run Zeyrek in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes; and Bharat Sundaresan on the magnitude of the new IPL season.

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Gerard was joined by Luke Hodge and Ray Chamberlain on Wednesday morning.

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On Wednesday morning, Gerard's editorial on "sickening" resumption of the Melbourne Derby in the A-League tonight was followed by his weekly chat with Luke Hodge, who talked through the pressure on Patrick Dangerfield as the new captain of Geelong. Ray Chamberlain joined him to address the controversial umpire dissent decision from Saturday's match between GWS and Carlton, and Wayne Hawkes called in after the Australian Easter Sales. Bharat Sundaresan joined him for a IPL update, and Jessica Hull talked about her upcoming run at Stawell on the weekend.

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SEN cricket expert Bharat Sundaresan joined Gerard to talk about MS Dhoni's continued tenure in the IPL, the massive start to the 2023 season, how popular the league has become, the calibre of internationals in the tournament, the pressue on David Warner and Cameron Green, and more.

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Horse trainer Wayne Hawkes joined Gerard to talk about the Australian Easter Sales in Sydney, what determines the price of horses, the top three horses his family has bought from the sales, the Written Tycoon colt he bought this year, Anamoe's Australian farewell in the Queen Elizabeth, Zeyrek's chances in the Queen Elizabeth, and more.

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