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Fresh Off The Field

Radio Australia

Fresh Off the Field is an ABC sports show, bringing you Pacific-focused content from in country professionals. Every Thursday we’ll catch you up on the latest sporting news happening in your own backyard.

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0:54:23

From courts to clinics: Moana Liebreghts isn’t afraid...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/10/30

Moana Liebreghts has some big dreams - and she’s well on her way to achieving both: playing in the Olympics and becoming a doctor. The Tongan-Dutch basketballer is balancing medical school with international competition, leading Fiji to victory at the FIBA Women’s Melanesian Cup and winning gold at the Mini Games in Palau. On top of that, she’s coaching the junior girls’ basketball team and championing women’s involvement in the sport, both on and off the court.PNG sports

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0:54:25

Tabatha Saville's full circle moment playing cricket...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/10/23

Tabatha Saville grew up in Suva but moved to Australia as a kid and fell in love with the game of cricket, which took her back home recently. Saville talks about representing her culture and getting the chance to see family in Fiji after a long time away, what she hopes Fiji cricket can do in the future and what it's like to play in the same team as your Mum.Sam Wykes is also joined by Kalo Manu-Moli who takes us to Tonga with their MMT team on home soil as well as Tonga Tala

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0:54:23

Leo Lebot is committed to raising the bar of Vanuatu...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/10/16

Leo Lebot is part of a young crew of Ni-Van swimmers who, despite the lack of high quality pools in the Pacific, want to put Vanuatu swimming on the map. Co-host Mel Fare chats to Lebot about his story, highlights so far competing around the world and more.Sam Wykes is also joined by Taina Basiyalo who brings news in cricket, rugby union, league as well as a chat around a new basketball program in Fiji which has taken off.There's plenty more local sports news and our usual games

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0:54:23

Gloria Hong chats through the Melanesian Cup about to...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/10/09

Gloria Hong is one of the chief organisers for the FIBA Melanesian Cup basketball tournament in Honiara next week and we hear her story rising the ranks of sports leadership in the Pacific. Hong tells us about the challenges of knowing or being related to everyone in basketball in her region, how important respect is in her field and how exciting it's going to be to have the tournament back where the Pacific Games were in 2023.Joining Sam Wykes is Lailanie Burnes and Patricia Keamo

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0:54:23

Evangeline Taylor-Pati believes Samoan women are born...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/10/02

Evangeline Taylor-Pati is a two time strongest champion in the Pacific and believes that the sport is made for Samoans to excel. Chatting to Gabrielle Apelu, Taylor-Pati talks about how she got into lifting, why it helps in breaking down barriers and what her favourite elements of the competition are.Also, PNG journalist Lisa Puni brings an interview with basketball coach John Fred and his transition from playing to coaching.Plus Cynthia Seda joins Sam Wykes on the show to talk

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0:54:23

Dorna Longbut is a superwoman of PNG sport

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/09/04

Growing up with rugby league aspirations, a horrific injury led to Dorna Longbut shifting her goals and she's since become a multi-sport powerhouse of Papua New Guinea sport. Sam Wykes chats to Longbut about how faith and family helped her get back to sport, her amazing achievements since her recovery and just how many sports she's been successful in.Sam is joined by Cynthia Seda from the Solomon Islands who has plenty of local news and an initiative called Girls4Sport, encouraging

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0:54:24

Episode 100 live from PNG!

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/08/28

Fresh Off the Field is once again out on location coming to you live from Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea as the country gears up to celebrate 50 years of independence.It's an all PNG lineup joining Sam Wykes with Nesia Daily's Michael Chow and sports journalists Patricia Keamo and Jamie Haro on board to chat about all things sport in PNG and across the Pacific.We'll also hear from plenty involved in Papua New Guinea sport including footballer Alwin Komolong, rugby union and

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0:54:23

Alando Soakai says the Ikale Tahi are here to conquer...

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2025/08/21

The Pacific Nations Cup kicks off this weekend and Ikale Tahi assistant coach Alando Soakai joins the show to chat about how connecting with the villages helps the Tongan team on the field.Sam Wykes is joined by Kalo Manu-Moli who will educate us on Tongan sport, lingo and food during Tongan language week as well as Finau Vulivuli who brings in sports news in football, rugby and also shines a light on fellow Fijian Torika Delai who will referee at a FIFA World Cup.

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0:54:22

New PNG sprint queen Isila Apkup's mantra is 'dream...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/08/07

Isila Apkup is the new face of Papua New Guinea sprinting and off the back of more medals in Palau at the Pacific Mini Games, she talks through her journey to the top. Regular co-host Jamie Haro chats to Apkup about the challenges of studying and competing in USA, the honour of running for PNG and what lessons she has for the next generation.Sam Wykes is also joined by Tongan reporter Marian Kupu who is keen to chat netball and rugby plus there's news in cricket, athletics,

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0:54:25

Liam Talivaa is the Samoan boxer with 'God's Son'...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/07/31

Liam Talivaa believes God has brought him to boxing and he is rising the ranks fast after only taking up the sport during Covid. We hear about how he proudly represents his Samoan culture in his fighting, why he has put 'God's Son' on his shorts and what big goals he has for the future.As well, Lailanie Burnes brings us plenty of Fijian sporting action and Cynthia Seda is in to chat Solomon Islands sport and beyond.

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0:54:23

Sydney Francisco reflects on full circle moments at...

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2025/07/24

Sydney Francisco lit the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony of the Pacific Mini Games in Palau, an honour that isn't lost on her. Francisco chats about coming back after a big break from athletics post the Paris Olympics, her proud family moments and the synergy of lighting the cauldron with her Mum there watching.Kalo Manu-Moli also drops by with plenty of local Tongan sports news including some Rubik's cube competitions and Finau Vulivuli wraps up the OFC Women's Nations Cup that

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0:54:25

Ajah Pritchard-Lolo is a history maker in Vanuatu...

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2025/07/17

We're still basking in the glow of Palau and the Pacific Mini Games so today you'll hear from trailblazers in Vanuatu sport, PNG basketballers proudly playing for their family, the public reception as teams return and more.Alongside her usual cricket stories, Melissa Fare brings in some rugby news to impress Sam who in turns makes her cry with an interview from Mel's brother. Jamie Haro is here too for all the OFC football news, PNG Rugby League controversy and plenty more.

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0:54:23

Palau is ready to go for the 2025 Mini Games

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/06/26

After some nervous months, the people of Palau are ready and excited to welcome the Pacific to Micronesia for the Mini Games. 'The Island Times' editor Leilani Reklai jumps on to tell us the special way each of the 16 states will be assigned to a different nation to cheer them on, what sport Palau thinks they have the best chance in and importantly, what food will be on the menu.Sam Wykes is also joined by Cynthia Seda from the Solomon Islands and Finau Vulivuli from Fiji to talk

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0:53:56

Fijian rugby player and referee Kuini Vuli is...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/06/12

Kuini Vuli was one of the first Fijian women to referee rugby sevens at the highest level but after a life changing cancer diagnosis, her new goal is to usher in the next generation. We hear from Vuli about the challenges that made her, why trust in her faith led Vuli back to rugby and what it's like being a woman in the world of Fijian rugby now compared to 25 years ago.Jamie Haro from PNG and Melissa Fare from Vanuatu also join Sam Wykes to chat about the Palau Mini Games and

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0:53:55

Samoa and family got Elyse Sene-Lefao through a 100km...

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2025/06/05

Entering the "pain cave" with 20kms to go with her knees shot, Elyse Sene-Lefao relied on family and cultural strength to become the first Samoan woman to finish an Ultra-Trail run. We hear about her why, Pasifika body shapes stereotypes and how she had to convince her family it was a good idea.Joining Sam Wykes is Fiji's Indra Singh for his final episode as co-host and i-Kiribati Teitirake Kabaua to chat the Palau Mini Games, football, cricket, rugby, surfing and more.

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0:53:55

Shontelle Stowers' Olympic dream in the new sport of...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/05/22

Flag football will be at the 2028 LA Olympics and Fetu Samoa representative Shontelle Stowers is giving it her all to make the Australian team. Juggling NRLW as well, Stowers is loving learning a new sport and the next 18 months are crucial as Australia tries to qualify and she uses her experience and leadership to help guide the group which features a few other Pasifika women.Sam is also joined by Finau Vulivuli from Fiji and Kalo Manu-Moli from Tonga to discuss the latest sports

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0:53:55

Fidelis 'The Bomber' Laia is on a boxing mission to...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/04/17

Fidelis Laia is from Bougainville but has spent many years in Papua New Guinea and wants to move to the Philippines or Australia to take the next step in his boxing journey. Alice Peter from PNG chats to Laia about his most memorable fights so far, his advice for young boxers and how he got the nickname 'The Bomber'.Sam Wykes also welcomes Fijian Lailaine Burnes and Ni-Van Melissa Fare into the studio to bring us all the news from across the region including chats about the Fiji

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0:53:54

PNG powerlifting royalty Linda Pulsan and Ruben John...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/04/03

Linda Pulsan is a trailblazer for women in Papua New Guinea combining a powerlifting career well into her 50's with raising a family. Her son Ruben John has followed in his mother's footsteps and PNG journalist Rebecca Passingan talks to both about their amazing journey.Jamie Haro from PNG also joins Sam Wykes to discuss the legacy of Justin Olam, local cricket and more plus Cynthia Seda from the Solomon Islands chats football, volleyball and more sports news in the region.

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0:53:55

Samoan Laki Tasi and Fijian Jeneiro Wakeham are...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/03/27

Switching sports isn't easy but for two Pasifika men, trying to make it in the NFL via a 10 week trial camp is a challenge and a chance worth taking. With backgrounds in rugby league and union, we chat to Samoan Laki Tasi and Fijian Jeneiro Wakeham who have given American Football a shot via the NFL International Player Pathway Program and will soon find out their fate.Priestley Habru gives us plenty of news from the Solomon Islands as well as across the Pacific and from Kiribati,

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0:53:54

Tonga Rugby CEO Aisea Aholelei is hoping to put 2024...

Fresh Off The Field ·

2025/03/13

The Ikale Tahi had a disappointing campaign in 2024 on the field but with another year after the reset, TRU CEO Aisea Aholelei believes 2025 should see more positive results. Regular co-host Marian Kupu chats to Aholelei about coaching, player recruitment, home internationals and more.Melissa Fare chatted to Ni-Van beach volleyball legend Miller Pata plus Jamie Haro talks to Nicky van de Bos about the WISA project supporting women in sport across the Pacific. There's also news in

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