Rowey & Timmy G Podcast - 12 October 2026
Summary
The 5AA Sports Show covers the Adelaide Crows' "organic growth" strategy during the AFL trade period, contrasting it with rivals' aggressive moves, while also analyzing the Bulldogs' acquisition of Zach Bailey. Hosts discuss the Adelaide 36ers' NBL victory over Sydney, featuring guest Nick Rakosevic, and reflect on the Bathurst 1000 race. The episode concludes with an interview with delisted AFL player Maddie Liddy and a segment on the first Test match in South Africa.
Topics discussed
Show intro and upcoming segments preview
Host banter and Bathurst race recap
Suns win over Sydney and Nick Rakosevic
Pronunciation game and basketball highlights
Listener story: Running out of petrol
Bulldogs trade success and Zach Butters
Crows draft strategy and trade period
Crows CEO quotes on aggressive trading
Critique of Crows standing still in trade
Theory on holding gunpowder for Sire
Call-in number and show break
Sponsorship and traffic update
Pet Barn ad and listener Susie Q
Discussion on Ludwig Sid Draper's talent
Crows midfield depth and selection issues
Joke about Crows fertilizer sponsorship
Preview of Campo's trade segment
Manny's injury recovery and pre-season
Manny's hip surgery and weight gain impact
Adjusting to AFL pace and stadium size
Role playing vs natural game in AFL
Josh's coaching track and delisting impact
Reaction to delisting and using it as fuel
Manny's team selection and future outlook
Nick Rakosevic joins: Suns win recap
Rakosevic's standout performance vs Kings
Johnny Jenkins and Matt Kenyon's contributions
Coach Trevor Gleason's composure under pressure
Gleason's technical foul and system learning
Rakosevic defends teammate in confrontation
New rivalry with Melbourne and championship
Professional jealousy comment
Coaches' Corner: Scott Campariello intro
Campariello's knee maintenance and Epworth
Crows trade strategy and draft picks
Carlton's draft position and compensation
Gold Coast and Hawthorne player nominations
Critique of lopsided trade and rookie drop
Backing young players and internal growth
Barrie's comments on trading for sake
Zach Butters and Plan B for Crows
Wayne Miller's Best First performance
Off-season incidents and player conduct
Time wasters and bigger fish to fry
Player accountability and new rules
Education, sponsors, and player responsibility
Listener Dougie and Michael O'Loughlin
Draft picks and Zach Butters comparison
Show break and transition
Cricket: South Australia ODI debut
Cricket: First innings performance analysis
Cricket: Second innings confidence and selectors
Cricket: Batting order and Rhaw's role
Cricket: South Africa bowled out for 284
Cricket: Starkey's catches and history
Cricket: Light conditions and declaration strategy
Cricket: Low attendance at Durban test
Cricket: Paddy's relentless bowling style
Cricket: Game resumption and score updates
Trade updates: Gold Coast and Nick Blakey
Listener AJ: Cricket prediction and Stokes
Listener Matt: Run out of fuel story part 1
Listener Matt: Run out of fuel story part 2
Matt's refuel prize and show break
Special Olympics Torch Run intro
History of law enforcement torch run
Torch run schedule and virtual donations
Isabella Ivanovich: Netball and SA pride
Torch run symbolism and community engagement
Purpose of Special Olympics and sport
Donation appeal for Isabella's travel
Show break and return to calls
Cricket: Lead needed and bowling sessions
Listener: Ultimate membership billing issue
Listener: Adelaide Oval bureaucracy complaint
Listener: Double charge and customer service
Listener: Email verification and capital letters
Listener: Refund request and frustration
Juniors coaching and Brad Hardy comment
Cricket: Spin tactics and Steve Smith
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