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Best of ABC Sport Podcast

The best interviews, conversations and coverage from ABC Sport across the country. A sports lover"s dream.

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0:13:01

Brandon Jack's new book 'Pissants' is definitely not...

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2025/08/02

Former Sydney Swans player, now author Brandon Jack joins 'The Saturday Sledge' to promise us that all the antics in his new book 'Pissants' are not based on truth. The novel follows a fictional footy club and it's players exploits on and mostly off the field and we hear about how he dreamt it up, what the response has been from his ex-teammates and why he's drawn to the darker side of writing.

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0:12:50

Rugby: Wallaby Tom Wright's out to make sure the...

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2025/08/02

Fresh off another stellar year for the Brumbies, Tom Wright is out to make sure the British and Irish Lions aren't leaving Australia with a 3-0 whitewash. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Wright talks about farewelling Nic White, what Joseph Suaalii has added to the Wallaby group, why life and rugby looks different these days with his first kid watching on and how he dealt with the pain of last week's non-decision at the MCG.

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0:13:32

AFL: Swans Lewis Melican on being drafted at...

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2025/08/02

To give you an idea of how little Sydney Swans player Lewis Melican was expecting to be drafted, he was celebrating Schoolies on the Gold Coast and missed four calls from John Longmire after being picked.Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Melican chats about his career battling injuries, Grand Final pain and what he's learned across the years the Swans have done the Pride game as they will again this weekend.

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0:10:30

Golf: Grace Kim - major champion and avo smash...

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2025/08/01

Grace Kim had the best two hours of her life a few weeks ago when she went eagle-birdie-eagle then chipped in on the playoff hole to become just the 5th Australian woman to win a major in golf. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Kim recalls the "all gas no brakes" freedom she was playing with, why other players on tour are jealous of the Aussie crew and why she has the avocado emoji on all her golf balls.

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0:22:23

Noemie Fox relives the greatest day of her life

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2025/07/31

One of the greatest gold medal stories of Paris 2024 for Australia was Noemie Fox who had to beat the best just to make the Olympics, overcome her sister Jess in a heat and then execute everything to perfection in the final.The dream came true and 12 months on, Fox chats to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about the magical experience, dealing with the loss of her grandfather the day she qualified and how long it took to truly sink in that she'd achieved her gold medal dream

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0:57:00

InZane Rugby League: Billy Moore - We don't need the...

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2025/07/27

On Inzane Rugby League this week - Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by Quentin Hull and Maroons legend Billy Moore for a rugby league round-table discussion on International eligibility.

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0:14:20

NRLW: Mahalia Murphy is the code hopping Cathy Freeman

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2025/07/26

Inspired by Cathy Freeman as a kid, Mahalia Murphy wants to show kids across Australia, especially in small towns and communities, that you can dream big. The NRLW Parramatta Eels captain Mahalia Murphy chats to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' about code hopping between League and Union, how crazy the last decade has been for women's footy and what Magic Round is going to be like.

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0:10:44

Basketball: Alex Fowler went from WNBL1 to Opals MVP

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2025/07/26

After an out of the blue call from coach Sandy Brondello while training for her WNBL1 team, Alex Fowler has taken her shot and just won the MVP for the Opals at the Asia Cup. Joining Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Fowler gives us an idea of how far off her Opals dream was, why she had to learn to work hard after being the tallest kid for so long and how she celebrated her birthday the night the Opals won the Asia Cup.

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0:08:04

Swimming: Flynn Southam hit the 'Black Line Syndrome'...

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2025/07/26

Flynn Southam fell out of love with swimming at age 18 but turned around this common story to win two medals at the Paris Olympics. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Southam details how he found the love again, what he's learned by swimming alongside legends like Kyle Chalmers and what's next as he lines up for Australia in the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore.

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0:15:02

Cycling: One year on from Grace Brown's gold medal in...

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2025/07/26

The first gold medal for Australia at the Paris Olympics went to Grace Brown and 12 months on we re-live what was a dream day and part of a "mythical" finish to her cycling career. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Brown also chats how impressive Pogachar has been in this years Tour de France, how the TdF Femmes is shaping up and where she finds satisfaction and purpose these days after retiring.

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0:12:52

Rugby: Waiaria Ellis is playing Wallaroos while...

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2025/07/26

Waiaria Ellis is the second youngest Wallaroo of all time and at 17 years of age, she's balancing playing at the highest level with finishing school. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Ellis chats about the juggle, her dreams to play at the World Cup where she would turn 18 and the honour of debuting against New Zealand where she has such strong Maori ties to.

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0:18:30

Cricket: All Jason Sangha needed was a change of clothes

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2025/07/26

Jason Sangha was told he wasn’t required at NSW and it turns out a fresh start is exactly what he needed at South Australia where he ended up hitting the winning runs in the Shield final.Chatting to Declan Byrne on ‘The Saturday Sledge’ Sangha tells us what that moment meant to him and the whole state, what it was like being in the middle of the pandemonium as fans stormed the field, where that famous bat is and how he’s enjoyed scoring a double ton for Australia A this week in

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1:07:00

InZane RL - Can PVL top the AFL's broadcast deal?

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2025/07/21

On Inzane Rugby League this week, Zane Bojack and Sam Williams are joined by AAP reporter Joel Gould to talk about the NRL's discussions in the US with Disney, DAZN and Netflix ahead of the next broadcast deal.

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0:13:30

Joe Fallon found a niche playing guitar over iconic...

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2025/07/19

Joe Fallon has played music all his life but never combined it with his love of sport until now and his videos are going viral. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Fallon is uploading videos to his socials playing midwest emo style guitars over memorable sporting moments and chats about how he thought of it, how far the videos have gone and what might be next.Find them here.

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0:12:50

NRLW: Jacinta Carter on embracing the Cronulla lifestyle

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2025/07/19

After winning the premiership with Newcastle in her first season of NRLW, Jacinta Carter has now moved to Cronulla in search of opportunities and she's loving life in the Shire. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge', Carter talks about how she's embraced her new home, who sat her down to tell her what it means to be a Shark and her level of QLD Origin fandom as kid.

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0:13:08

Golf: Elvis Smylie on learning from mates Alex de...

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2025/07/19

In just his third major, Elvis Smylie chats about going from watching Adam Scott win the Masters as a 10-year-old to playing a practice round at The Open with him. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Smylie also talks about having a hit with Alex De Minaur and Usman Khawaja recently and what they taught him about high level sport, what he's learned from his two majors so far and more.

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0:15:06

Waterpolo: Gen Longman relives the Stingers silver at...

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2025/07/19

The Stingers are dominating at the World Aquatic Champs in Singapore right now so goalkeeper Gen Longman jumps on 'The Saturday Sledge' to talk about the new era the team has entered. We also hear about their momentous silver medal last year, the drama of the penalty shootouts that Longman featured heavily in and which athlete at Paris 2024 she could see from her balcony everyday of the Olympics.

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0:10:28

Rugby: Allan Alaalatoa on neck injuries and the...

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2025/07/19

Wallabies legend Allan Alaalatoa has been dreaming of playing the Lions his whole career and he feels the Wallabies are as well placed as can be to take them on tonight with stronger connections compared to 12 months ago. Talking to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Alaalatoa talks through the double pride for his family this weekend, what Tom Lynagh has been like this week ahead of his big moment plus how jealous he will be not playing in the Pasifika Indigenous game.

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0:13:41

NRL: Knights 100 gamer Phoenix Crossland's "best...

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2025/07/19

Phoenix Crossland only spent a few years in NZ as a kid but playing for them last year and for his family was the greatest month of his life. Chatting to Declan Byrne on 'The Saturday Sledge' Crossland chats about his grandparents influence on his life, getting to 100 games and after a turbulent week for the Newcastle Knights, tells us what Kalyn Ponga means to the club and why Adam O'Brien has been a father figure for him.

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0:28:44

Cricket: Grandstand at Stumps - WI v AUS Kingston Day 3

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2025/07/14

Even though Scott Boland took a hat-trick, it was Mitchell Starc's day, taking his 400th wicket in his 100th test match as Australia demolished the West Indies in their second innings. Join the team as they try to figure out what went wrong as the home side were skittled for 27 and for all the remaining post-match analysis.

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