Sportsday with Sam Edmund & Ken Hinkley - Monday Full Show (12.10.26)
Summary
Sportsday hosts Tasmanian Devils coach Ken Hinkley and new Western Bulldogs recruit Zach Butters, who discusses his nine-year contract, ankle recovery, and the emotional journey of returning to his boyhood club. The episode also covers the AFL trade period, including negotiations for Nick Blakey and Jaden Short, while Hinkley critiques the Adelaide Crows' recent conduct and the league's illicit drug policies. Additionally, the show highlights a standout weekend in sport, featuring Kipchoge's marathon performance and Steve Smith's exceptional cricket catches.
Topics discussed
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Intro: Weekend sport highlights and cricket
Cricket: Australia vs England and player performance
Athletics: Eli Kipchoge's marathon performance
Interview: Zach Butters on joining Western Bulldogs
Interview: Butters on Origin and left/right handedness
Interview: Butters on Bevo's skateboard and Bulldogs depth
Football: South Melbourne's campaign for A-League return
AFL: Brisbane coaching search and assistant coach market
Interview: Butters tagging in 2028 and dirty pool
AFL Trade: Nick Blakey and North Melbourne negotiations
AFL Trade: Jaden Short, Locking Neill, and Jesse Hogan
AFL: IDP policy and player welfare criticism
AFL Trade: Kie Coleman trade to Essendon
AFL: Assistant coach pay and retention issues
AFL: Brisbane coaching shortlist and Cameron Bruce
Medical: Player injury updates and Grind Mies
Motorsport: Bathurst 1000 Team 18 fuel issue
AFL: Zach Butters impact on Bulldogs midfield
AFL: Bulldogs midfield depth and Artie Jones
AFL: Darcy Heath ACL recovery timeline
AFL: Geelong trade moves and Toby Green
AFL: Geelong player departures and strategy
AFL: Geelong youth integration and draft strategy
AFL: Geelong draft picks and trade planning
AFL: Todd Marshall and Port Adelaide retention
AFL: Trade rules and 'disguised' deals criticism
AFL: Soft cap and list manager negotiations
AFL: Brisbane coaching candidates and Phil's text
AFL: Cameron Bruce resume and Hawthorne dynasty
AFL: Paddy Ryder suspension and long-term planning
AFL: Contract values and Carlton trade rumors
AFL: West Coast and Geelong medical information sharing
AFL: Essendon young talent and VFL grand final
Cricket: Day 4 score and Nick Madeson performance
Cricket: Target score and bowling strategy
Cricket: Praise for perseverance and high score
AFL: Carlton integrity unit investigation update
Horse Racing: Syndicate entry for Time for Snow
Horse Racing: Trainer details and race location
Cricket: South African spinners and Maharaj
AFL: Jake's contract and one-year deal strategy
AFL: Jordan Degrie and Collingwood trade rumors
Motorsport: Brody Kortecki wins Bathurst 1000
Motorsport: Team 18 fuel strategy and pit stop error
Motorsport: Matthew Cox interview and race fallout
Motorsport: Fuel gauge issues and past incidents
Motorsport: Team 18 factory status and Camaro package
Motorsport: Brake disc change and time loss
Motorsport: Kortecki and Johnson partnership history
Motorsport: On-track feud and overtaking Zach Bates
Motorsport: Toyota return and reliability concerns
Motorsport: Praise for Cox's commentary expertise
Motorsport: Finals element and aggression in racing
Motorsport: Criticism of Team 18 fuel decision
AFL Trade: Nick Blakey offer and Adelaide rules
AFL Trade: Lockheed Whitfield and Giants interest
Football: South Melbourne license and A-League expansion
Cricket: Current score and Zach Butters recap
AFL: Bulldogs data work and 22-27 age bracket focus
AFL: Bulldogs win-now strategy and experience depth
AFL: Bulldogs draft strategy and Tazzy approach
AFL: Team English retention and trade rumors
AFL: Hawks trade wins and Schubert departure
AFL: Aden Schubert development and Gold Coast move
AFL: Hawks forward structure and Sam Mitchell trust
AFL: Pick 37 negotiation and North Melbourne stance
AFL: Mackenzie and Rose pre-trade conversations
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