Synopsis
Macquarie Sports Radio's Drive team of David Schwarz and Mark Allen bring you all sports, all the way home.The popular Drive-time duo provide a unique take on the days biggest stories and speak to those at the centre of them.Expect compelling insight, passionate talkback and plenty of laughs.Macquarie Sports Radios Drive show turns sports fans into experts.With all the latest news from training and the tribunal and judiciary, youll be across every major development involving your team and upcoming opponents.
Episodes
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Mitch Marsh strikes back and Friday fun for all
13/09/2019 Duration: 02h33minOn the Launchpad, Willie Rioli is under investigation from ASADA after allegedly manipulating a urine sample and Mitch Marsh responded strongly to his critics, taking 4 wickets overnight.Brad Hardie joined us to preview the AFL semi-finals and bring us the latest in the Willie Rioli saga.Mark Robinson, chief football writer of the Herald Sun brings us all the latest news in the AFL, including Adelaide’s search for a new coach, the Willie Rioli ASADA saga and Bradley Hill requesting a trade to the Saints. James Willis joined us to preview week 1 of the NRL finals. Tony Schibeci previews the Supercars in Auckland this weekend. Plus Turning back time, for the love of golf with Matt Tudor, Dad Jokes, all sports updates with Clinton Maynard and the Friday Funnies.
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Two dongs don't make a right... and another coaching casualty
12/09/2019 Duration: 02h39minOn the Launchpad, Mitch Marsh is officially back in the Australian Test Cricket side and the fifth coaching casualty in the AFL as Don Pyke resigns from the Adelaide Crows after a tumultuous season.Lanard Copeland has all the latest in the FIBA World Cup as the Aussies defeat the Czech Republic overnight and Team USA are eliminated by the French.Tom Morris joins us with the breaking news that Willie Rioli has been withdrawn from the Geelong vs West Coast semi-final after being embroiled in an ASADA scandal, accused of urine tampering.We take the AFL's press conference live with General Counsel Andrew Dillon announcing the Rioli issue.Mark Levy joined us for AFL Footy Tipping, as Breakfast continue to lead after a disastrous season for Drive.Darren Berry gives his opinions on the inclusion of Mitch Marsh back into the Australian side for the 5th Ashes Test, including his disappointment over Travis Head being dropped.Tom Rehn from Channel 9 in Adelaide updates us on the Don Pyke resignation, including who the C
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NRL Judiciary drama and Boomers fever
11/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minOn the Launchpad, we are asking: Once again, the NRL judiciary is top of the agenda. Jared Waerea-Hargreaves is free to face the Rabbitohs, while Sam Burgess is missing a week for a hair pull - and Hudson Young copped 8 weeks for his second eye gouge of the season. The correct decisions? Also, Jeff Fenech had another crack at Jeff Horn’s coach Glenn Rushton for not throwing in the towel earlier… Is boxing becoming too soft? Former Aussie Cricketer Rodney Hogg joins us to talk cricket as Australia retained the Ashes in Manchester and prepare for the 5th test tomorrow night. Pub Talk - 18 years after the 9/11 attacks, we ask you: Which stories shocked the pants off you? The moment in time, where you remember where you were when you heard the news. Former Boomers player Chris Anstey joins us to discuss Australia’s World Cup quarterfinal against the Czech Republic tonight. How far can the Boomers go? Dave Davutovic, Herald Sun’s Chief Soccer writer
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Double down on the fines and the Boomers are taking over
10/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minDrive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, Gus Gould thinks the NRL needs to introduce a fine system for minor misdemeanours so that players remain on the field and the Boomers defeat France to progress in the FIBA World Cup. Daniel Garb has the latest ahead of the Socceroos’ opening World Cup qualifier against Kuwait overnight and the A League beginning in a month. The Tom Morris Report, discussing the Aussie's retaining the Ashes, as well as the pressure on Chris Scott coming into the semi-finals this weekend in the AFL. 3AW Commentator and former Geelong legend Cameron Ling joins us to preview the games ahead this weekend, as well as the fine Toby Greene copped and who the flag favourite is now. Tommy Greer, the General Manager for the South East Melbourne Phoenix joins us to talk basketball, as the Boomers avoid the USA in the World Cup and the Phoenix's star player Mitch Creek's role. On Team Talk with Alan Rodway, we're talking the decision makers in an organisation. The
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Ashes retained and more eyes gouged.
09/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minOn the Launchpad, we are asking: What is the appropriate punishment for Hudson Young after yet another eye gouge? And how about Toby Greene, did he overstep the line by pulling Marcus Bontempelli’s hair? Also, another duck for David Warner, should he rather bat at 5 or 6? Or should he be left out completely? Former Aussie Cricketer Rodney Hogg joins us to talk cricket as Australia retained the Ashes in Manchester overnight. Mark Robinson, Chief Football Writer of the Herald Sun joins us to talk finals footy and gives his thoughts on the Toby Greene incident. Darryl Brohman from the Continuous Call Team dissects all the latest news in the NRL world, including Hudson Young’s eye gouge, Ricky Stuart’s contract extension with Canberra and Manly’s big injury concerns. Steve Salisbury, the man from Sacramento, joins us to discuss round 1 of the NFL and the controversial trade of Antonio Brown from the Raiders to the Patriots. On the
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Two beers per fan at Leichardt Oval and Nic Nat be paddy-whacked?
06/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minOn the Launchpad: Leichhardt Oval might restrict fans to 2 beers per person on Sunday - the right call? And Nic Naitanui slammed Zac Merrett into the fence after he pulled his hair. Should he get a week? Rodney Hogg joins us to discuss yet another Steve Smith master class. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun brings us all the latest news in the AFL, with the Bombers losing another final. Plus Geelong will take on Collingwood tonight. Mark Hayes talks all things Golf - discussing if we the majors are the only tournaments that count in golf. Rohan Connolly previews the Geelong v Collingwood Qualifying Final.All Sports Updates with Mike Pearsall, Dad Jokes, Friday Funnies and the Weekend Forecast.
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AFL Finals are in the air and does the Golden Point rule need to change???
05/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minOn the Launchpad: Finals are in the air! We want to know: Which burning AFL questions will be answered this weekend. Plus: In the NRL, do you like the Golden Point? And would you rather see your team relocating or merging if need be?Piggy Riddell joins us for the Drive v Breakfast AFL tipping and previews the Rabbitohs v Roosters game for us. Tom Morris discusses the first day of the Manchester Ashes Test, AFL Finals and the latest trade rumours. Andrew Gaze with all the latest from China as the Boomers take on Lithuania tonight. Brad Hardie previews the West Coast v Essendon elimination final. Fox Sports' Daniel Garb discusses the latest Socceroos news. The Jon Ralph Report including: AFL Grand Final entertainment, West Coast v Essendon and Brett Ratten being appointed St Kilda senior coach. All Sports Updates with Eddie Summerfield and the world famous name game.
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Will Farrah play on the weekend and does The AFL need a twilight GF?
04/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minOn the Launchpad, we are asking if Wests Tigers star Robbie Farah should be playing on the weekend after breaking his leg less than a month ago and the AFL Twilight Grand Final idea is on the table again. Former Aussie Cricketer Rodney Hogg joins us to talk cricket as we look ahead to tonight’s Fourth Ashes Test in Manchester. On Pub Talk, we discuss the biggest Peppermint Paddies in Sport - Maradona took out the win. Tom Rehn from Channel 9 South Australia joins us after Taylor Walker stood down as the Adelaide Crows captain. Jon Ralph gives us a quick update on the proposed Tim Kelly trade from Geelong to West Coast. Peak Performance coach Craig Harper discusses the best anti-ageing formulas. The Greg Davis Report, as Mitchell Starc has been confirmed to play in the Ashes tonight, the push for a second Brisbane NRL team continues and the Lions fever is sweeping Brisbane.
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Is Tim Kelly worth three draft picks and a conference system for the NRL
03/09/2019 Duration: 02h38minDrive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, Geelong's Tim Kelly looks set to request a trade back home to West Coast and wants three Top 30 draft picks in return, while Gus Gould has an idea to change up the NRL. Lanard Copeland, former NBL great joins us to preview all the action as the Boomers take on Senegal at the FIBA World Cup in China. Frank Ponissi, Melbourne Storm's Football Manager joined us to chat NRL as the Storm prepare to enter finals and the last round of the home and away season, and talks the criticism of Cam Smith. Cameron Ling previews the first round of the finals, discussing Geelong's chances against Collingwood and the Bulldogs and Essendon as underdogs. Former Aussie captain Kim Hughes joins us to talk about the selections for the fourth Test of the Ashes kicking off tomorrow night. Alan Rodway joins us for Team Talk talking about what makes a good coach. The Glenn Lazarus Report discussing the relocation of a team to Brisbane in the NRL and Gus's conference s
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'No player deserves that kind of criticism': Frank Ponissi speaks out on Cam Smith criticism
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No more ring girls and another chance for Mitch Marsh?
02/09/2019 Duration: 02h41minDrive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, we're tipped off to the fact that Mitch Marsh could be making a return to the Australian side for the 4th Ashes Test and Michael Zerafa defeated Jeff Horn, but the story is whether Horn's manager should be allowed to stay in the boxing industry. Fox Sports boxing expert Paul Upham joins us to recap all the action from the Zerafa/Horn match up. Mick Warner from the Herald Sun talks the EJ Whitten Legends game, a weekend free of football and the upcoming finals starting this weekend. Darryl Brohman recaps a big weekend in the NRL as Will Chambers escapes penalty and talk of relocating a Sydney team to Brisbane. Daniel Garb has the latest from the EPL as Arsenal and Tottenham & Manchester United and Southampton both tie. The Brian Waldron Report, discussing trades in the AFL, some moves in the NRL and his Stocks Up/Stocks Down. All Sport Updates with Clinton Maynard and the World Famous Name Game.
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Is there a future for the AFLW and the best of Dad Jokes
30/08/2019 Duration: 02h41minDrive with Matt Granland and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, more women are having to choose between playing AFLW and pursuing their careers outside of football because the sport does not pay enough and the GWS crowds are starting to overshadow the NRL crowds in Sydney. Andrew Gaze joins us from China as the FIBA World Cup commences with the Aussies taking on Canada on Sunday. Mark Robinson from the Herald Sun joins us to talk footy, with a bye weekend before the finals kick off, Sam Walsh takes out the rising star award and we talk Cam Smith and the backlash he gets from the fans. James Willis previews a big weekend of NRL as we get to the pointy end of the season, with many teams still in play to get a spot in the Top 8. Turn Back Time and we're looking back at the movies you were obsessed with as a kid. Mark Hayes from Golf Australia joins us to discuss the President's Cup line up, Rory McIlroy looking for a top ranking and the Omega European Masters. All Sport Updates with Clinton Maynard, Dad
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Dad Joke Friday: My wife said I could tie her up...
30/08/2019 Duration: 16minDad Joke Friday with Matt Granland and David Schwarz
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All Australian Team and more on the Newcastle Knights
29/08/2019 Duration: 03h06minOn the Launchpad, the AFL All Australian team for 2019 has been announced and some people weren’t happy with the captain choice and some notable omissions, and the Newcastle Knights coaching saga continues with Andrew Johns taking aim at the club’s management and accusing the club of disrespecting the fans. Boxing champion Barry Michael joins us to talk boxing as we look ahead to the Horn v Zerafa fight on Saturday. Former NRL player Jamie Soward to dissect the Newcastle Knights disaster and preview this weekend’s games. Steve Salisbury, our US Sport expert joins us to discuss the NFL pre-season games, including Australian Valentine Holmes, and all the latest news in the NBA. Daniel Garb from Fox Sports talks the World Game with a particular eye on the EPL, where Tottenham take on Arsenal in a North London Derby this weekend. The Jon Ralph report, as we discuss the AFL All-Australian selections and ask our listeners: Would you like your club to play some home ga
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The Kyrgios Code Violation(s), Darl
28/08/2019 Duration: 02h42minDrive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, the US Open of Tennis is underway and as usual Nick Kyrgios is making a splash after copping a code violation during his game against Steve Johnson, and the ARLC have released their newly proposed 'Behavioural Matrix'. Former Aussie Cricketer Rodney Hogg joins us to talk cricket as we look ahead to next week's Fourth Ashes Test. On Pub Talk, we discuss the people that you always barrack against off the back of Nick Kyrgios. Tony Schibeci, our motorsport expert joins us after the release of the 2020 Supercars calendar. Peak Performance coach Craig Harper discusses the best ways to better your posture as more and more people are hunched over computer screens. The Greg Davis Report, as we hear reports that Eddie Betts could be delisted by the Crows, the nicest moments in sport and his Best and Worst in Sport. All Sport Updates with Clinton Maynard and the World Famous Name Game.
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Loyal players and leaving coaches
27/08/2019 Duration: 02h41minDrive with Matt Granland and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, Newcastle Knights confirm that Nathan Brown has departed the Club effective immediately and it's Mad Monday time of year as the AFL season finishes up but the question is whether some clubs should be celebrating. Jon Ralph from the Herald Sun joins us with all the latest in AFL Trade Talk as Gold Coast's Jack Martin officially requests a trade. Brett Finch joins us to talk about the Newcastle Knights season, which position is the most important on the field and who makes the finals, as well as his Fist Full of Facts. Dave Davutovic has all the latest as the A League consider a national second division as part of their competition. Aussie cricketer Mitch Marsh joins the program to discuss the upcoming three-day Tour between Australia and Derbyshire, along with the failure that was the Third Test for the Aussies. Team Talk with Alan Rodway, discussing what factors can cause a team to win. The Glenn Lazarus Report with Glenn talking N
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Stokes defeats Australia in the Ashes and the Cats finish on top but what did they win
26/08/2019 Duration: 02h41minDrive with Mark Allen and David Schwarz, featuring: On the Launchpad, Australia is in mourning for an Ashes series we haven't lost yet after the abysmal performance by the Aussie's to secure a Third Test win, and the AFL Home and Away season is finished, the Cat's have finished on top but they won't see a home final. The great Rodney Hogg joins us to recap the night that was in the Cricket, discussing whether Tim Paine should keep his spot in the side and where it all went wrong for the Australians. Mick Warner from the Herald Sun joins us to wrap up the Home and Away season of the AFL as it came to a head over the weekend, with the Cat's finishing on top, Melbourne's disastrous season and the coaches with their jobs on the line. Darryl Brohman covers off another big weekend in the NRL as Newcastle were demolished by the Tigers and a ridiculous amount of penalties in the Raiders vs Sea Eagles game. Daniel Garb discusses the EPL as Liverpool defeat Arsenal 3-1 and a huge setback for the Spurs. The Jon Ralph Re
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