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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

Fox News election coverage advertisement 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 Fox News election coverage advertisement
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