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Bendigo Spirit forward Olivia Pollerd (19.10.26)

Oct 19, 2026 · 12m

Summary

Sportsday hosts WNBL star Olivia Polard of the Bendigo Spirit to discuss her team's narrow loss to Canberra in the season opener and the integration of new recruit Jade Melbourne. Polard reflects on her college basketball journey, including coaching staff changes at Duke and Washington, and how those experiences prepared her for the professional league. The episode also covers the upcoming Tuesday night home game against Townsville and the local excitement surrounding the Bendigo Cup.

Topics discussed

Fox News Democracy 26 election coverage promo Dupixent advertisement for EOE treatment Sports Day intro and Bendigo Spirit recap Olivia Polley on first game nerves and positives Discussion on new recruit Jade Melbourne Olivia's college career and coaching changes Transition from college to WNBL professional level Upcoming Townsville game and scouting strategies Hosts' banter and TAC sponsor segment Repeat of Fox News and Dupixent advertisements
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