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SEN tennis expert Brett Phillips joined Gerard to discuss the post-match celebrations after Serena Willians' first round win at the US Open, her chances of going deep into the tournament, and the upcoming match between Nick Kyrgios and Thanasi Kokkinakis.

High performance mindfulness coach Emma Murray joined Gerard in the studio to talk about Dustin Martin's mindset around his hamstring injury, her role in the short investigation into Scott McLaughlin, her relationship with the Hockeyroos, Oscar Piastri's future endeavours, the media scrutiny of Jack Ginnivan and Kyle Chalmers, the "unacceptable" nature of the Adelaide camp, and more.

SEN Chief Sports reporter Sam Edmund joined Gerard in the studio to answer whispers and questions from the listeners about all things trade, and then to talk about Brisbane's interest in Jack Gunston, Mitch Robinson's uncertain future, Tom De Koning's standing at Carlton, the availability of Josh Corbett, the decision awaiting Ollie Henry, his change of mindset on Josh Dunkley, and more.

SEN 1170's Andrew Voss joined Gerard for 'Across the Divide' where they discussed Penrith's decision to rest multiple players in Round 25, the likelihood of a pre-finals bye in the NRL, the opening of Allianz Stadium, his interview with John Longmire this morning, the lack of cut through from the BBL Draft in Sydney, and more.

Nathan Buckley joined Gerard in the studio to talk about presenting the Norm Smith this year, performing well in big games, the story surrounding Collingwood at the moment, and more. He then looked at the psychological challenges of each coach ahead of the first weekend of finals, and Dustin Martin's impending return to Richmond's side, the importance of nullifying the opposition's strengths in finals, and more.

"Every premiership is a mighty accomplishment, but every premiership isn't equally interesting outside the specific teams' supporter base..."

David King offered his view on the bye ahead of the finals series, and Sam Edmund told us Gil McLachlan is as resolute as ever, on the Means Test, Kingy listed the Top 10 finals players from the past five years, with Dusty at one. Robert Craddock shared his view of the inaugural BBL Draft, and Crash told us Brisbane is gearing up for the Lions and the Tigers on Thursday night.

David King and Robert Craddock both joined Gerard on Monday morning.

On Monday morning, Gerard's editorial on the pre-finals bye, the opening round in the AFLW, Danielle Laidley, and the BBL Draft (00:26) was followed by your Snap Judgements, where there was plenty still to be said after a weekend without AFL footy (8:44). He was then joined by David King for 'The Monday Means Test' where they previewed the fascinating finals match-ups this weekend (26:44), and after a quick update from Sam Edmund (1:20:51), Gerard was joined by Robert Craddock who touched on all the major stories in international sport, and the failure that was the BBL draft (1:25:45).

SEN Chief Sports reporter Sam Edmund joined Gerard from the AFL's finals series launch to recap Gillon McLachlan's comments at the event, including the announcement of who'll be presenting the premiership cup and the Norm Smith medal, the pre-finals bye, the progress of Tasmania's AFL bid, free-to-air coverage, the grand final parade on the Yarra river, and more.