Saturday Sports Show With KG & Cornsey - 17 October 2026
Summary
The hosts critique the Adelaide Crows’ trade period, rating it a three out of ten due to the release of Luke Pedler and a lack of significant list improvement. They discuss the AFL’s flawed equalization mechanisms, arguing that top clubs like Geelong and Collingwood exploit free agency to poach talent from lower-ranked teams. The episode also covers concerns over illicit drug use in the AFL and briefly touches on the recent Australia vs. South Africa Test cricket match.
Topics discussed
Show intro and Adelaide weather
Evaluating Adelaide Crows' organic growth
Analysis of Port Adelaide's draft picks
Port's future prospects and fan patience
Debate on AFL drug testing and suspensions
Injury concerns and player availability
Player agency vs club interests
Critique of Port's trade period and losses
Impact of key player absences on results
Listener feedback on drug code penalties
Why Zach Bailey stayed at Brisbane
Discussion on drug use in society
Defensive play and player versatility
Cricket batting order and top order failures
Drug issues beyond professional sports
Umpire conduct and player development blueprint
Free agency rules and club leverage
Exposing athletes to real-world environments
Sports fantastic and historical anecdotes
Dougie Cochran's eligibility for Port
Crows' draft history and destination state issues
Proposed changes to AFL draft structure
Listener banter and local events
Grand final injury and tackle controversy
Player availability and contract discussions
Introduction of guest Julie Billinger
Story of horse Frank and daughter Kelly
Frank's early life and family connection
Support from strangers and book inspiration
Frank's racing performance and retirement
Book launch details and closing remarks
Adelaide Oval events and coaching comparisons
Complexity of the AFL draft system
Personal anecdotes and pet behavior
Draft pick allocations and trades
Crows' new complex and community engagement
Grant Kelly's enthusiasm and draft queries
Confusion over draft exchanges and rules
Swimming achievements and coaching contacts
Listener missed event and praise
Phillip Island racing and free lines
Proposed AFL draft zones and junior soccer
Junior soccer coaching and discipline
AFL salaries and self-driving cars
Crows blazer and life membership
Bay to Birdwood event and contract details
Jake Fraser-McGurk's performance
Race track construction and gardening
Rapid caller segment and Joe Bavone tribute
Salisbury FC memories and player news
Preseason concerns and listener banter
Drug testing standards in hockey vs AFL
Show sign-off and weekend wishes
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