Sportsday with Sam Hargreaves & Liam Pickering (09.11.26)
Summary
Hosts Sam Hargraves and Liam Pickering discuss the first day of AFL pre-season training, reflecting on the challenges of joining new clubs and the importance of earning teammate respect. The episode features a segment where Pickers identifies a key "difference maker" for each AFL team, predicting which players must elevate their performance to help their clubs reach the finals or improve their standing.
Topics discussed
Sponsor segment: LinkedIn advertising
Guest intro: Cricket trading and AFL training
AFL pre-season: Nicknames and player fitness
Brisbane Lions coaching search and venue setup
AFL analysis: Players needing a breakout year
Summary of key AFL player predictions
AFLW strategy, commentary, and fan texts
AFL training: Body checks and travel anecdotes
Cricket: Usman Khawaja's book and ball-tampering
Cricket: Reactions to Khawaja and Warner's statement
Interview: Darragh Joyce joins North Melbourne
Sponsor segment: Kia Seltos hybrid
NBL season review and award predictions
NFL highlights and Brisbane Lions coach news
Metro League: Alex Chincotta signing
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