The Sunday Roast with KG & Sam Tugwell - 11 October 2026
Summary
Hosts KG and Sam Tugwell discuss Australia’s Test cricket, praising Matt Renshaw’s century while criticizing the selectors for Nick Madison’s poor debut. The show also covers the Bathurst 1000 race, with live updates from reporter Sam Daddo, and addresses a scandal involving AFL players hospitalized after drug use. Additionally, the hosts debate the Adelaide Crows’ delayed response to rumors about their coach and the ongoing AFL trade period.
Topics discussed
Introduction and Adelaide weather
Cricket: Matt Renshaw's century and batting order
Criticism of Cricket Australia selection decisions
Discussion on Travis Head and Marcus Stoinis
Low crowd attendance at home Test match
Listener call: Test team lineup and Ryan Harris
Sheffield Shield performance and young talent
Need for regeneration in Australian cricket
Listener call: Jake Lehman and age of peak form
Leadership potential in new cricket generation
Transition to Bathurst 1000 racing
Recap of cricket score and listener call
Big Bash League privatization and IPL model
AFL drug testing crisis and player health
Discussion on in-season drug testing protocols
Bathurst 1000: Race start and early leaders
Zach Bates' performance and Matt Stone Racing
Race pace, record times, and South Australian drivers
Top 10 shootout results and race format
Fairy tale narratives and Peter Brock Trophy
Wrap-up of racing segment and break
Adelaide Crows coach rumor and Neil Baum's response
AFL Trade Period: Port Adelaide and Adelaide Crows
Adelaide Crows list depth and recruitment challenges
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