Sportsday with Julian De Stoop and Liam Pickering (5.11.26)
Nov 5, 2026 · 1h 28m
Summary
Sportsday covers the passing of Formula One champion Alan Jones and the impending collapse of the LIV Golf tour, featuring a discussion with Tommy Wren on the impact for Adelaide. The show also analyzes the Sydney Swans' cultural crisis following Tom Papley's alleged drug use, debating the effectiveness of the AFL's medical model and the club's new external review. Additionally, the hosts discuss the strong crowds at Flemington and the future of Adelaide's AFL clubs.
Topics discussed
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Sports Day introduction and sponsors
Champions Day horse racing results
Tribute to Sir Jack Brabham
Matthew Pavlich suspended license incident
Swans culture and Tom Papley drug test
AFL club review and independent process
AFL drug policy and experienced players
Listener call on AFL drug policy criticism
AFLPA role and hair testing effectiveness
AFLPA as a 'toothless tiger' debate
Support vs. discipline for players
Anonymous policy and player status
Coaches' perspective on drug culture
Support for tested positive players
Swans atmosphere and coaching staff
Kia and DAF Trucks advertisements
AFL mental health and sponsorship loss
Australian Open golf and local events
Government stance on sporting events
Gather Round and Lift event success
North Adelaide golf course upgrade
Hosting events and government performance
Adelaide Crows fan sentiment post-season
Crows midfield and internal growth
Port Adelaide draft and patience
Port Adelaide depth and key players
Hornets top six prediction
Crows player development and roles
Competition difficulty and outlook
Kia and DAF Trucks advertisements
Netball Olympics 2032 and Will Parker
Chris Fagan and Welco Community Cares
Listener call on talent league recruiting
Netball 2032 Olympics confirmation
Netball global participation stats
Olympics impact on netball talent
American perception of netball
New Zealand netball dominance
Pressure on Australian netball coach
World Cup prospects and team selection
Australian shooter availability
Goalkeeper position challenges
Team commitment to game plan
St Kilda and Geelong premiership droughts
Chris Fagan appointment at Blues
Blues coaching structure and fit
Coaching threats and past examples
Blues performance expectations
Demons Caulfield move and Melbourne
Arden Street facilities and harness racing
Harness racing best bets: Race 1
Harness racing best bets: Races 5-6
Hockey One and HC Melbourne success
Duncan Jackson Kookaburras selection
Playing with Kookaburras squad
Will Parker delisting and move to Carlton
Will Parker training and integration
Learning from Collingwood halfbacks
Development coach influence on Parker
Injury incident in Tasmania game
Parker's best position and role
Transition from cricket to footy
Parker's junior career and COVID
Dual career and family support
Parker's decision to leave Collingwood
Parker's golf hobby and interests
Parker's mindset and Carlton connections
Parker's maturity and decision making
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